🇮🇩 Tabanan, Indonesia
Pondok Pitaya
📍 Tabanan, 82162
Photo: official website
Your stay — Pondok Pitaya
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Desa Adat Surabrata (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Toko Alfamart Merthasari — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Money changers at the airport offer poor rates, it's better to change money at local banks in the town centre or use an ATM. You can withdraw IDR 1,500,000 (around $100 USD) per transaction from an ATM with a 3.5% fee.
Most restaurants, cafes, and shops in Tabanan accept credit and debit cards, but some smaller stalls and warungs might only accept cash. Contactless payments are not common, but mobile payments like OVO and Go-Pay are widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving small change (around IDR 1,000 to IDR 5,000) for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A traditional Indonesian coffee called Kopi O is a cheap and strong coffee option, available for around IDR 5,000 to IDR 10,000 ( $0.35-$0.70 USD) per cup.
Nasi Goreng (fried rice) or Mie Goreng (fried noodles) at a local warung or street food stall costs around IDR 10,000 to IDR 20,000 ( $0.70-$1.40 USD) per serving.
A basic meal at a local restaurant, like nasi padang or gado-gado, costs around IDR 25,000 to IDR 40,000 ( $1.80-$2.80 USD) per main dish.
The town centre and main roads have stalls and street food areas, especially around the night market.
Indomaret and Alfamart are common convenience store chains in the area, selling basic groceries and daily essentials.
Local markets, like the one in the town centre, offer affordable clothing and traditional textiles.
A day pass for public transportation costs IDR 10,000 ( $0.70 USD) and can be used on buses and angkots (minivans). From the airport, take a taxi or angkot to get to the town centre for around IDR 50,000 to IDR 100,000 ( $3.50-$7 USD).
Bargain at local markets and try to negotiate prices.Avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local warungs or street food.Use public transportation instead of taxis or ride-hailing services.
Good to know — 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 Pondok Pitaya
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Pondok Pitaya?
Check-in at Pondok Pitaya is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pondok Pitaya?
Nasi Goreng (fried rice) or Mie Goreng (fried noodles) at a local warung or street food stall costs around IDR 10,000 to IDR 20,000 ( $0.70-$1.40 USD) per serving.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pondok Pitaya?
A day pass for public transportation costs IDR 10,000 ( $0.70 USD) and can be used on buses and angkots (minivans). From the airport, take a taxi or angkot to get to the town centre for around IDR 50,000 to IDR 100,000 ( $3.50-$7 USD).
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.