tu estancia — Ashram
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La propiedad — Ashram
The Ashram trades on serenity: a compact three-star set back from Tabanan’s main road, with a garden pool, open-air restaurant and rooms that favour function over frills. It suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base near Tanah Lot and Bedugul without the resort markup. Standing in the low-ceilinged lobby, you smell frangipani from the courtyard and hear the pool pump — unpretentious but cared-for.
Crónicas de Tabanan
Tabanan’s origins trace to the 14th-century Majapahit expansion, with a palace-centred kingdom that resisted Dutch control until 1906 through the puputan (mass suicide) tradition. Unlike Denpasar, the old royal core survives — the Pura Taman Ayun temple compound, built in 1634, remains the city’s architectural anchor with its moated courtyards and multi-tiered meru shrines. After independence, Tabanan grew as an administrative and rice-trading hub, its grid of streets lined with low-rise shops and modest colonial-era villas. Today it feels like a working Balinese town, not a tourist stage: wet markets, warungs and motorbike traffic dominate, with no nightlife to speak of.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Tabanan →Los mejores meses
April and October offer the best compromise: dry enough for temple visits (rain under 100mm), moderate humidity, and far fewer tourists than July–August.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August and December–January see maximal occupancy from European and Australian families; hotel rates at the Ashram can double. The Bali Arts Festival (June–July in Denpasar) and Nyepi-related closures in March don’t directly affect Tabanan, but road traffic to Tanah Lot becomes heavy at sunset.
La temporada del hombro
May and September–October: good weather, rooms 20–40% cheaper than peak, fewer crowds at Pura Taman Ayun and Jatiluwih rice terraces.
Tiempo y embalaje
Tabanan’s climate is tropical monsoon with a wetter west-side bias — June still sees occasional afternoon downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry sandals; leave denim at home.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Tabanan
- The Jalan Raya Tabanan–Denpasar expansion (ongoing 2025–2026) causes sporadic single-lane traffic near Kediri; allow 15 extra minutes for the drive to Tanah Lot.
- Water levels at Lake Bratan are below average — the Pura Ulun Danu temple reflection is less photogenic; early morning still works best.
- A new weekly organic market opened on Jalan Pahlawan (Saturdays 7–11am), selling local produce and artisan coffee; good for self-caterers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ashram, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Upper floor rooms (2nd floor) are recommended as they have a clearer view of the surrounding area and are farther away from potential street noise from Jl. Raya Tabanan.
Rooms to avoid
Ground floor rooms may be noisier due to potential noise from the on-site parking area and the nearby street.
Best views
Upper floor rooms on the north side of the building may have a view of the surrounding rice fields or nearby hills.
Quietest floors
The 2nd floor
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may experience some noise from the nearby street (Jl. Raya Tabanan) during peak hours, and the lack of a lift may result in more noise from guests carrying luggage up the stairs.
Insider tips
Request a room on the 2nd floor to minimize potential street noise and enjoy a clearer view of the surrounding area. Consider parking at the public car park at Pasar Tabanan (500 m north) for IDR 5,000 per hour if you have a lot of luggage or prefer a more convenient parking option.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Ashram
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed approx 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only; no historic sections
No digital newsstand; free physical Bali Post newspaper available at reception each morning
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 150,000, after 12:00 full night rate
Free for guests before check-in and after check-out; non-guests IDR 50,000 per bag per day
No step-free access; entrance has two steps and no ramp; rooms on upper floor only; no wheelchair-accessible toilet or shower
On-site free parking for 20 cars; no valet; nearest public car park is at Pasar Tabanan, 500 m north, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full night's rate charged as advance deposit at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Hidayah (552 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Luhur Pucak Sari (581 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (826 m · ~10 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Purwa Ulun Danu Beratan (854 m · ~11 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Ulun Danu Bratan — 966 m · ~12 min walk
Ethnobotany Museum — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Nearest — 330 m · ~4 min walk
K-Circle — 194 m · ~2 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at authorized money changers in Tabanan town or Denpasar; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at larger hotels, supermarkets, and some restaurants; smaller shops and warungs are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included, tip hotel porters 10,000-20,000 IDR.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →Street kopi (coffee) from a warung: around 5,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung: about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Sate or nasi goreng at a local eatery: main dish around 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Night market (pasar malam) near Tabanan market or along the main road for sate, martabak, and bakso.
Indomaret and Alfamart are the main budget minimarkets; bigger selection at Tabanan Market for fresh produce.
Tabanan Market (Pasar Tabanan) for cheap clothing and textiles; Denpasar's Badung Market for more variety.
Frequent bemo (public minibus) around Tabanan: 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride. From airport: take Damri bus to Ubung terminal then a bemo to Tabanan (total ~150,000 IDR).
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants; use bemos instead of taxis; buy water and snacks at Indomaret/Alfamart, not convenience stores near temples.
bueno saber — Tabanan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tabanan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ashram
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 330 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Any location in southern Bali → Ashram Hotel, Tabanan
💡 Use Gojek rather than Grab in Tabanan—more drivers. Be ready to walk 50 metres from the main road; the hotel's down a narrow lane.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ashram Hotel, Tabanan
💡 Pre-book via the hotel to avoid haggling. The fixed price includes tolls. Cash only, no credit cards.
Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) – or anywhere → Ashram Hotel, Tabanan
💡 Bargain to 450k if you're paying cash. Ask for someone who knows Tabanan's back roads—Google Maps often tries to route you through muddy rice-field paths after rain.
Kuta or Ubud Perama offices → Tabanan town centre
💡 Leaves you at Tabanan market, a 15-minute ojek ride from Ashram. Book a day ahead; seats fill fast with surfers going to Balian.
Sobre Tabanan
Wikipedia ↗
Tabanan Regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten Tabanan, Balinese: ᬓᬪᬹᬧᬢᬾᬦ᭄ ᬢᬩᬦᬦ᭄, Kabupatén Tabanan) is a regency (kabupaten) of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 839.33 km2 and had a population of 478,390 in 2024 census. It is bordered by Badung Regency to its east, Buleleng Regency to i...
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Ashram?
Upper floor rooms (2nd floor) are recommended as they have a clearer view of the surrounding area and are farther away from potential street noise from Jl. Raya Tabanan.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ashram?
Ground floor rooms may be noisier due to potential noise from the on-site parking area and the nearby street.
Is Ashram noisy?
Guests may experience some noise from the nearby street (Jl. Raya Tabanan) during peak hours, and the lack of a lift may result in more noise from guests carrying luggage up the stairs.
Which rooms have the best views at Ashram?
Upper floor rooms on the north side of the building may have a view of the surrounding rice fields or nearby hills.
What are insider tips for staying at Ashram?
Request a room on the 2nd floor to minimize potential street noise and enjoy a clearer view of the surrounding area. Consider parking at the public car park at Pasar Tabanan (500 m north) for IDR 5,000 per hour if you have a lot of luggage or prefer a more convenient parking option.
What time is check-in at Ashram?
Check-in at Ashram is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ashram have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed approx 15 Mbps download; login via room number and surname on portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ashram?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Ashram?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung: about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ashram?
Frequent bemo (public minibus) around Tabanan: 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride. From airport: take Damri bus to Ubung terminal then a bemo to Tabanan (total ~150,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Tabanan?
April and October offer the best compromise: dry enough for temple visits (rain under 100mm), moderate humidity, and far fewer tourists than July–August.
Principales atracciones en Tabanan
💡 Come before 9am to see the best range of fruit and morning vegetables. Haggling is standard but keep it light.
💡 Ask for a guided tour from the caretaker – he speaks basic English and knows the history of each piece.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning to avoid the tour groups. The garden benches are good for a quiet rest.
💡 Go at low tide to walk across to the rock's base. The crowds thin out by 6pm on weekdays.
💡 Arrive at 7am to have the trails mostly to yourself. The morning light hits the green terraces perfectly.