Il tuo soggiorno — Vanilla Farm
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La proprietà — Vanilla Farm
Vanilla Farm is a working vanilla plantation with a small lodge, not a resort. The lobby is a breezy open-sided pavilion looking out over neatly staked vines and the scent of curing vanilla hangs in the humid air. It suits independent travellers who want to understand how their food grows and don't mind simple rooms. This is a farm stay, not a luxury escape.
Cronache di Tabanan
Tabanan was the seat of a powerful Hindu kingdom until the Dutch forced its prince to abdicate in 1906. The town's layout still follows traditional Balinese village planning, with a central market and a temple square. Colonial-era administrative buildings line the main road, now mostly taken over by local government offices and banks. Today Tabanan is a quiet market town that serves as the gateway to the rice terraces of Jatiluwih and the Pura Luhur Batukau temple. Its identity remains agricultural, dominated by rice, coffee and vanilla.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Tabanan →I migliori mesi
July, August and September: dry season with clear skies, low humidity and daytime temperatures around 28-30°C. Perfect for hiking the rice terraces without rain interruptions.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season for all of Bali, including Tabanan. European and Australian school holidays push occupancy high; hotel prices typically rise 25-40% above low-season rates. The big event is the Bali Arts Festival (June-July) in Denpasar, which draws visitors across the island.
Stagione di spalla
May and October offer good dry-season weather with noticeably fewer visitors. Hotel rates are 20-30% lower than in July-August, and the rice terraces are still green from the wet season. October can have a few late afternoon showers, but crowds thin out after September.
Meteo e imballaggio
Even in the dry season, Tabanan gets sudden afternoon tropical downpours. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry walking shoes; sandals are useless after a rain shower.
Briefing della città — Tabanan
- Work on the new Ngurah Rai Airport bypass road (Bali Mandara) continues, with occasional overnight closures near the Tabanan exit – check for delays if driving from the airport.
- The Jatiluwih rice terraces introduced a new digital ticketing system in early 2026; buy tickets online to skip queues at the entrance.
- Tabanan's main market underwent a major renovation in 2025, reopening with better drainage and covered stalls – it's worth visiting for fresh spices and local snacks.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Vanilla Farm, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear paddy fields. These are above ground level for privacy but well away from the road noise.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept ground-floor rooms facing the front driveway – they get staff foot traffic and early morning scooter departures. Also avoid rooms near the kitchen exhaust vent (usually ground floor, service side).
Best views
Rooms with rear windows look over coconut groves and small family rice paddies – you'll see herons and farmers working. Front rooms face the access road and other guesthouse rooftops.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are consistently quieter, especially rooms at the far ends of each floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is the access road (Jl. Raya Tabanan) – scooters and small trucks start around 6:30am. There's also a small temple compound nearby with occasional gamelan practice in the late afternoon (can be charming or annoying). The hotel's own kitchen starts prep at 5:30am with clattering pans and a loud blender.
Insider tips
1) Ask reception if you can borrow one of their two bikes for free – they rarely offer it unprompted. 2) Book breakfast for 7am to avoid the 8am rush from tour groups; the kitchen gets backed up and you'll wait 30 minutes for nasi goreng.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Vanilla Farm
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps down, no login required, covers lobby and rooms.
The main building is two storeys served by a lift; the garden villas are single-storey with step access only.
Physical copies of The Jakarta Post and Kompas at the lobby each morning; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop is free after 10:00 with same-day check-in; late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 150,000 and is subject to availability.
Complimentary baggage storage at reception if you arrive before check-in or leave after checkout.
Step-free access to the lobby and restaurant; the upper rooms are lift-accessible but there is no wheelchair ramp to the garden villas. Guests with mobility issues should request a ground-floor room.
Complimentary on-site parking for about 15 cars; no valet. The nearest public car park is a 5-minute walk at Pasar Tabanan, cost IDR 5,000 per day. No EV charging available.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: Tourist levy IDR 10,000 per room per night; no resort fee.
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is due at booking; a refundable IDR 200,000 hold is placed on a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
bumi perkemahan kampoeng peneng — 505 m · ~6 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BRI — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Indomaret — 961 m · ~12 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at official money changers in Tabanan town or nearby Denpasar; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at hotels and larger eateries, but cash is king for warungs, markets, and transport; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fare, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included, small tips for hotel staff.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk or iced coffee from a warung: about IDR 5,000-10,000.
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung: around IDR 15,000-30,000.
Simple fried rice or noodle dish at a local eatery: IDR 20,000-40,000 for a main.
Look for roadside stalls and pasar malam (night markets) around Tabanan town centre and near bus terminals.
Mini-market chains like Alfamart and Indomaret are common in Tabanan.
Pasar Tabanan market offers affordable local clothing and batik; also try smaller roadside stalls.
Minibus (bemo) routes within Tabanan cost around IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from the airport, take a public bus to Ubung terminal then a bemo to Tabanan, total under IDR 50,000.
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants; negotiate prices at markets and for unmetered transport; buy water and snacks at Alfamart/Indomaret rather than hotel minibars.
Buono da sapere — Tabanan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · 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 Vanilla Farm
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BRI — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Vanilla Farm?
Request a room on the second floor facing the rear paddy fields. These are above ground level for privacy but well away from the road noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Vanilla Farm?
Do not accept ground-floor rooms facing the front driveway – they get staff foot traffic and early morning scooter departures. Also avoid rooms near the kitchen exhaust vent (usually ground floor, service side).
Is Vanilla Farm noisy?
Main noise source is the access road (Jl. Raya Tabanan) – scooters and small trucks start around 6:30am. There's also a small temple compound nearby with occasional gamelan practice in the late afternoon (can be charming or annoying). The hotel's own kitchen starts prep at 5:30am with clattering pans and a loud blender.
Which rooms have the best views at Vanilla Farm?
Rooms with rear windows look over coconut groves and small family rice paddies – you'll see herons and farmers working. Front rooms face the access road and other guesthouse rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Vanilla Farm?
1) Ask reception if you can borrow one of their two bikes for free – they rarely offer it unprompted. 2) Book breakfast for 7am to avoid the 8am rush from tour groups; the kitchen gets backed up and you'll wait 30 minutes for nasi goreng.
What time is check-in at Vanilla Farm?
Check-in at Vanilla Farm is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Vanilla Farm have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps down, no login required, covers lobby and rooms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Vanilla Farm?
Tourist levy IDR 10,000 per room per night; no resort fee.
Where can I eat cheaply near Vanilla Farm?
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung: around IDR 15,000-30,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Vanilla Farm?
Minibus (bemo) routes within Tabanan cost around IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from the airport, take a public bus to Ubung terminal then a bemo to Tabanan, total under IDR 50,000.
When is the best time to visit Tabanan?
July, August and September: dry season with clear skies, low humidity and daytime temperatures around 28-30°C. Perfect for hiking the rice terraces without rain interruptions.
Principali attrazioni a 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.