Your stay — MEJAN homestay
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The Property — MEJAN homestay
MEJAN homestay is a small, family-run compound in central Tabanan, centred on a leafy courtyard with a small pool. The three-star rating reflects basic rooms and no restaurant, but the USP is genuine Balinese hospitality: the owners live on site, cook breakfast to order, and offer impromptu temple tours. It suits independent travellers who want a quiet, local base — not a resort — and prefer conversation over concierge.
Chronicles of Tabanan
Tabanan town developed around the 18th-century Puri Tabanan palace, a seat of the local rajas. Its architecture is a mix of surviving palace pavilions, Dutch colonial administrative buildings, and modern concrete; the palace was heavily damaged in the 1910 Dutch intervention but retains its ceremonial inner courtyard. Today Tabanan is a market and administrative centre for the surrounding rice terraces and temples, with little tourism infrastructure. Locals speak Balinese first, Indonesian second, and few visitors pass through, giving it a markedly slower, more rural feel than the coast. The town's contemporary identity is defined by agriculture, temple festivals, and a quiet resistance to mass tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tabanan guide →Best months
June and July: peak dry season, minimal rain, blue skies, and cooler-than-average mornings (22–24°C). August is also excellent but slightly busier with domestic tourists.
Peak / festival surge
July–August are peak months due to European summer holidays and Indonesian school breaks. Room prices at MEJAN can rise by 20–30% over other months. The Bali Arts Festival (June–July in Denpasar) and local temple odalan ceremonies draw additional visitors, though Tabanan remains quieter than south Bali.
Budget shoulder season
September and October are ideal shoulder months: still mostly dry, lower prices, thinner crowds, same good weather. November’s tail end of dry season also works if you check the forecast for the first monsoon rains.
Weather & packing
Tabanan's climate quirk: even in the dry season, a brief tropical downpour can appear at dusk. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket or an umbrella, and a pair of sandals that can handle puddles — don't rely on leather shoes.
Live City Briefing — Tabanan
- Road widening on Jalan Raya Tabanan (main street) has caused intermittent lane closures near the palace; expect 5–10 minute delays when entering town from the west.
- The nightly pasar malam (night market) behind Pasar Tabanan has shifted to a new lot two blocks east — closer to the homestay, offering more local street food but fewer souvenirs.
- Ash from Mount Agung’s ongoing low-level activity has been drifting east, so Tabanan air quality is normal, but check visibility if hiking in the central mountains.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MEJAN homestay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room on the side of the building facing away from the main road. Tabanan is a busy market town on the island's main arterial route, so rooms above the third floor will get less street rumble and more of the surrounding rice-paddy breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept a ground-floor room near the entrance or any room directly facing the street-facing side at the front. Ground floor picks up road dust, engine noise and the general market-chatter that starts early here.
Best views
The best view looks out over the surrounding rice terraces and palm groves, not the street. Tabanan is flat and agricultural, so a room with windows on the rear/side of the building gives you that green, open vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and above, ideally the third floor or higher, as the building is low-rise and concrete floors do not fully block the market noise on ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Tabanan's main road (Jalan Raya Tabanan) carries trucks and scooters from early morning to late evening. The homestay is a three-star guesthouse in a market town, so ambient local noise — roosters, mosque calls, market vendors — is normal and part of the experience.
Insider tips
Park your rental scooter in the designated area behind the building, not on the street. Check in before 6pm if possible — the front desk can be unattended after evening hours in smaller homestays here. If you need a fan or extra pillow, ask at check-in; they are often available but not standard in all rooms.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — MEJAN homestay
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed 10–15 Mbps (adequate for browsing and video calls); no login required, network name posted in room
No lift; single-storey bungalow-style property, all rooms on ground floor, no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; property has a small collection of travel magazines in the common lounge
Check-in from 14:00 to 22:00; early bag drop allowed if room ready by 12:00; late checkout till 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-night rate (IDR 150,000)
Free luggage storage on request before check-in or after checkout; no locked room, left in common area
Step-free access to main entrance and all rooms (single-level), but doorways narrow (75 cm); suitable for wheelchair users with assistance
Free on-site parking for 4 cars (first-come basis); nearest public car park is 400 m away at Pasar Tabanan (IDR 5,000 per hour); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or tourist tax applied at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via bank transfer; no incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Desa Adat Surabrata (928 m · ~12 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 970 m · ~12 min walk
Toko Alfamart Merthasari — 975 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at authorised money changers (look for green signs with official rates) in central Tabanan town; avoid airport and hotel exchange desks as they offer poor rates. ATM withdrawals are also common.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger supermarkets, but most local shops, warungs, and transport only take cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, and a small tip (10,000-20,000 IDR) for hotel porters or cleaning staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local warung kopi (coffee shop) sells sweet black coffee or kopi susu for around 5,000-8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a warung costs around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local eatery is about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Cari night market in Tabanan town has many stalls selling sate, bubur ayam, and pisang goreng in the evening; also look for kaki lima carts along main roads.
Supermarket chains include Tiara Dewata and Coco Mart in Tabanan town, plus smaller Indomaret/Alfamart minimarkets scattered around.
Pasar Tabanan (the main traditional market) sells cheap t-shirts, sarongs, and casual wear; no big high-street brands here.
Cheapest is by bemo (minibus) – around 5,000-10,000 IDR per short hop within the area. From the airport, take a Grab or Gojek motorbike (around 80,000-120,000 IDR) instead of expensive airport taxis; the airport bus only goes to Denpasar, not Tabanan.
Eat at warungs away from tourist spots for half the price. Use ride-hailing apps (Grab/Gojek) for short trips rather than taxis. Avoid buying bottled water at convenience stores – refill at filter stations (isi ulang) for 2,000-5,000 IDR per gallon.
Good to know — Tabanan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · 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 MEJAN homestay
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 970 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About 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...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at MEJAN homestay?
Request an upper-floor room on the side of the building facing away from the main road. Tabanan is a busy market town on the island's main arterial route, so rooms above the third floor will get less street rumble and more of the surrounding rice-paddy breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at MEJAN homestay?
Do not accept a ground-floor room near the entrance or any room directly facing the street-facing side at the front. Ground floor picks up road dust, engine noise and the general market-chatter that starts early here.
Is MEJAN homestay noisy?
Tabanan's main road (Jalan Raya Tabanan) carries trucks and scooters from early morning to late evening. The homestay is a three-star guesthouse in a market town, so ambient local noise — roosters, mosque calls, market vendors — is normal and part of the experience.
Which rooms have the best views at MEJAN homestay?
The best view looks out over the surrounding rice terraces and palm groves, not the street. Tabanan is flat and agricultural, so a room with windows on the rear/side of the building gives you that green, open vista.
What are insider tips for staying at MEJAN homestay?
Park your rental scooter in the designated area behind the building, not on the street. Check in before 6pm if possible — the front desk can be unattended after evening hours in smaller homestays here. If you need a fan or extra pillow, ask at check-in; they are often available but not standard in all rooms.
What time is check-in at MEJAN homestay?
Check-in at MEJAN homestay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MEJAN homestay have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed 10–15 Mbps (adequate for browsing and video calls); no login required, network name posted in room
Is there a city or tourist tax at MEJAN homestay?
None (no separate city or tourist tax applied at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near MEJAN homestay?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a warung costs around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MEJAN homestay?
Cheapest is by bemo (minibus) – around 5,000-10,000 IDR per short hop within the area. From the airport, take a Grab or Gojek motorbike (around 80,000-120,000 IDR) instead of expensive airport taxis; the airport bus only goes to Denpasar, not Tabanan.
When is the best time to visit Tabanan?
June and July: peak dry season, minimal rain, blue skies, and cooler-than-average mornings (22–24°C). August is also excellent but slightly busier with domestic tourists.
Top Attractions in 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.