Your stay — Puri Candikuning Resort
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The Property — Puri Candikuning Resort
Puri Candikuning Resort sits in the cool highlands of Bedugul, a deliberately unhurried retreat of dark-wood bungalows and a lotus-dotted lakefront. It’s the kind of place where morning mist lingers over the water and staff greet you with a calm nod rather than a fake smile. Suits anyone who wants to swap beach parties for mountain quiet — birders, temple-hoppers, and families who actually talk to each other. Standing in the open-sided lobby, you smell damp earth and frangipani, and hear creaking branches instead of traffic.
Chronicles of Tabanan
Tabanan regency was once a powerful Balinese kingdom, its 19th-century palaces and intricate irrigation systems still shaping the landscape. The Dutch took control in 1906, grafting colonial order onto existing rice-terrace hierarchies. After independence, Tabanan grew as an agricultural hub rather than a tourism frontliner, preserving water temples and subak cooperatives that Unesco now recognises. Today it’s the island’s quiet spine: misty mountains, durian stalls, and a refusal to build high-rises that makes it feel older than neighbouring Badung.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tabanan guide →Best months
April and June: dry afternoons, crystalline lake views, and fewer visitors than July. October offers a last window of stable weather before the rains.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest, driven by European school holidays and Bali’s own long weekends. Prices at Puri Candikuning can jump 30–40% above low-season rates. The Bedugul Festival (usually in July) adds cultural performances but clogs the narrow road from Denpasar.
Budget shoulder season
May and September—still mostly dry, with discounts of 15–25% on room rates. The crowds thin, and the botanical gardens are almost yours alone.
Weather & packing
Bedugul sits at 1,200 metres, so July evenings drop to 18°C while afternoons hit 27°C. Pack a mid-weight fleece or waterproof jacket for morning mists and sudden showers; sandals are fine for the temple circuit, but bring proper walking shoes for the nearby nature trails.
Live City Briefing — Tabanan
- The main road through Bedugul (Jalan Raya Denpasar–Singaraja) has intermittent landslide repairs after heavy rains in early 2026; allow an extra 30 minutes driving from Denpasar.
- Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, 5 minutes from the hotel, introduced a new time-slot booking system for foreigners (online only, no walk-ins) starting June 2026.
- Several local warungs along the lakefront have reopened after a year-long sanitation upgrade, now offering fresh fried ikan mujair and sambal.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Puri Candikuning Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the garden or pool (west side). These floors are above ground-level activity but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The garden side is quieter than the front road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and lobby — they pick up foot traffic and check-in noise. Also skip rooms facing the front (east side) if the hotel is on a main road, as Tabanan streets can be busy with scooters and trucks.
Best views
Rooms on the west side overlook the garden and pool — likely green and open. A 3-star hotel in Tabanan won't have sea or mountain views unless specified, so this is your best bet.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3, garden-side. The upper floor above is likely quieter from street noise, but the 4th floor may catch rooftop equipment hum. Stick to 2-3 for the best balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Tabanan is a busy regional town with two-wheeled traffic and occasional trucks. The hotel's roadside facade will get morning and evening rush-hour noise. The garden side should be quieter, but expect some local temple or community sound.
Insider tips
1. Request a room with a balcony (if available) — it's worth it for the garden air. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a top-floor garden-side room before they're taken.
- 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 — Puri Candikuning Resort
Free WiFi throughout, max 5 Mbps, no login needed
Ground-floor rooms only; no lift, stairs to upper garden-level units
No digital or physical newspapers provided
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 200,000
Free storage at front desk during day of arrival/departure
Step-free entry to reception and restaurant; rooms and bathrooms are standard step-in; upper garden rooms only by stairs
Free on-site parking for about 10 cars; no valet; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 500,000 incidental hold by card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Stupa Buddha Ulun Danu Bratan (182 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Penataran Agung (198 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Tunjung Beji Ulun Danu Beratan (217 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Ulun Danu Beratan (244 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ulun Danu Bratan — 151 m · ~2 min walk
Ethnobotany Museum — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 304 m · ~4 min walk
Indomaret — 383 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at authorised money changers in Tabanan town or Denpasar for fair rates; avoid airport and hotel exchanges as they give poor rates.
Credit cards are accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants and supermarkets, but many warungs and local shops expect cash; contactless is rare outside big chains.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up at warungs and leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, small change for drivers, and 5,000-10,000 IDR for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk or hot tea from a roadside stall, around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung, roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple main dish like grilled fish or ayam betutu at a local eatery, about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Night markets (pasar malam) in Tabanan town and along the main roads sell sate, bakso, and pisang goreng for 2,000-10,000 IDR each.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores are everywhere for basics; larger supermarkets like Tip Top or Krisna in Denpasar offer more choice.
Pasar Tabanan market has cheap sarongs, t-shirts, and beachwear; Denpasar’s Pasar Badung or Kumbasari markets are bigger for budget clothing.
Minibuses (bemo) run fixed routes around town for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Trans Sarbagita bus (around 10,000-15,000 IDR) or share a shuttle.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist restaurants; buy water and snacks at Alfamart rather than hotel mini-bars; negotiate prices at markets but not for pre-ticketed items.
Good to know — Tabanan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · 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 Puri Candikuning Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 304 m · ~4 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 Puri Candikuning Resort?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the garden or pool (west side). These floors are above ground-level activity but low enough for quick stair access if the lift is busy. The garden side is quieter than the front road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Puri Candikuning Resort?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception and lobby — they pick up foot traffic and check-in noise. Also skip rooms facing the front (east side) if the hotel is on a main road, as Tabanan streets can be busy with scooters and trucks.
Is Puri Candikuning Resort noisy?
Tabanan is a busy regional town with two-wheeled traffic and occasional trucks. The hotel's roadside facade will get morning and evening rush-hour noise. The garden side should be quieter, but expect some local temple or community sound.
Which rooms have the best views at Puri Candikuning Resort?
Rooms on the west side overlook the garden and pool — likely green and open. A 3-star hotel in Tabanan won't have sea or mountain views unless specified, so this is your best bet.
What are insider tips for staying at Puri Candikuning Resort?
1. Request a room with a balcony (if available) — it's worth it for the garden air. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure a top-floor garden-side room before they're taken.
What time is check-in at Puri Candikuning Resort?
Check-in at Puri Candikuning Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Puri Candikuning Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, max 5 Mbps, no login needed
Is there a city or tourist tax at Puri Candikuning Resort?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Puri Candikuning Resort?
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a warung, roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Puri Candikuning Resort?
Minibuses (bemo) run fixed routes around town for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Trans Sarbagita bus (around 10,000-15,000 IDR) or share a shuttle.
When is the best time to visit Tabanan?
April and June: dry afternoons, crystalline lake views, and fewer visitors than July. October offers a last window of stable weather before the rains.
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.