Your stay — Sari Artha
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The Property — Sari Artha
Sari Artha is a modest, family-run three-star hotel set among rice paddies on Tabanan's quieter edge. The lobby is open-sided, with a thatched roof, terrazzo floors and a small fish pond — it feels like a well-kept village guesthouse. Gardens are lush, staff are local and warm, and the USP is genuine Balinese rural calm, not tourist-trap gloss. Best for solo travellers or couples who want to base themselves for day trips to Tanah Lot and Bedugul without paying Ubud prices.
Chronicles of Tabanan
Tabanan town was the seat of a powerful Hindu kingdom until the Dutch took control in 1906 and abolished its royal line. Its architecture remains low-rise and traditional — red-brick temple gates, carved wooden doors and family compounds shaded by frangipani. The city’s banyan-tree-shaded market square still acts as the social heart. Today, Tabanan is known for preserving subak (irrigation cooperative) systems and for being an agricultural gateway to the western mountains, with few international tourists compared to southern Bali.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tabanan guide →Best months
April and May: dry season begins, humidity drops, roads less crowded than July. September: end of dry with fewer European families.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourist season across Bali. Hotel prices around Sari Artha rise 20-30% above June rates. Events driving it are school holidays from Australia, Indonesia and Europe, plus the Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar.
Budget shoulder season
October and November are best budget months: dry weather holds into early October, rains stay brief through November, and hotel rates drop 15-25% from peak.
Weather & packing
Even in the dry season, Tabanan's inland location can bring brief afternoon showers from lingering clouds over Mount Batukaru. Pack a thin rain jacket and quick-dry walking shoes for muddy paddy paths.
Live City Briefing — Tabanan
- The new Bali Mandara toll road extension now connects Tabanan regency directly to Ngurah Rai Airport in about 40 minutes, bypassing the congested Ngurah Rai Bypass in Kuta.
- Tabanan's central market underwent a major renovation in early 2025: it's now cleaner and better lit, with fixed-price sections for souvenirs above the wet market floor.
- The Tabanan Irrigation Festival (Mekotek) is held in June and July each year; it features traditional stick-fighting parades in nearby villages. Visitors should expect local road closures on festival dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Sari Artha, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor, facing the rice paddies on the northern side. These floors offer better views and less street noise from Jalan Raya Tabanan.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or pool area — they can get noise from the restaurant and early morning kitchen prep. Also skip rooms facing the main road (south side) they are louder.
Best views
North-facing rooms overlooking the adjacent rice fields — classic Bali countryside. South-facing rooms see the main road and local traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 (top floor) are quietest, away from ground-level activity, with fewer footfalls above.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Jalan Raya Tabanan (two-lane road with motorbikes and trucks) is audible on lower floors and south side. Pool/restaurant hum until about 10pm. Occasional roosters nearby early mornings.
Insider tips
1. Check in early afternoon to request a north-facing upper floor — they go fast. 2. Ask for a room on the end of the corridor (less footfall from other guests).
- 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 — Sari Artha
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) in lobby and restaurant; higher-speed tier (35 Mbps) in rooms at IDR 50,000 per device per day. No login, just password given at check-in.
No lift. Two-storey building accessible only by stairs.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary local newspaper (Bali Post) printed copy available at reception on weekdays only.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Late check-out subject to availability: IDR 150,000 until 18:00, full night after.
Free for same-day check-in/out. For overnight storage, IDR 50,000 per bag per day.
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance, but no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Only ground-floor rooms have level access; upper floor via stairs only.
Free on-site parking for 10 cars (first-come, first-served). No valet. Nearest public car park: Tabanan Central Parking (50m away), IDR 5,000 per hour, overnight IDR 30,000. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates need a credit card guarantee. At check-in, a cash deposit of IDR 200,000 or card pre-authorisation of IDR 500,000 is taken as incidental hold.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- 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)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Ulun Danu Bratan — 966 m · ~12 min walk
Ethnobotany Museum — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 330 m · ~4 min walk
K-Circle — 194 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs in Tabanan town for the best rates; skip exchange counters at Ngurah Rai Airport – rates there are terrible.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops in town, but street stalls and warungs are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5,000-10,000 IDR for good service is appreciated; taxi drivers don't expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi tubruk (local unfiltered coffee) at a warung costs around 5,000-8,000 IDR.
A filling nasi campur (rice with sides) from a warung is roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or ayam goreng at a simple local restaurant costs about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Look for roadside warungs and pasar malam (night markets) in Tabanan town centre for sate, babi guling and gorengan.
Toko modern like Indomaret and Alfamart are common in Tabanan for basics; larger options are limited.
Pasar Tabanan (the main market) sells cheap clothing, sarongs and flip-flops; expect to bargain.
Local bemos (minibuses) run fixed routes around Tabanan for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, a shared shuttle or bus to Tabanan costs around 50,000-70,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs away from tourist spots for half the price; use a local SIM for ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) instead of flagging taxis; buy fresh fruit at Pasar Tabanan – cheaper than hotels.
Good to know — Tabanan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · 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 Sari Artha
🕒 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 →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 are the best rooms at Sari Artha?
Request rooms on the third or fourth floor, facing the rice paddies on the northern side. These floors offer better views and less street noise from Jalan Raya Tabanan.
Which rooms should I avoid at Sari Artha?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or pool area — they can get noise from the restaurant and early morning kitchen prep. Also skip rooms facing the main road (south side) they are louder.
Is Sari Artha noisy?
Street noise from Jalan Raya Tabanan (two-lane road with motorbikes and trucks) is audible on lower floors and south side. Pool/restaurant hum until about 10pm. Occasional roosters nearby early mornings.
Which rooms have the best views at Sari Artha?
North-facing rooms overlooking the adjacent rice fields — classic Bali countryside. South-facing rooms see the main road and local traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Sari Artha?
1. Check in early afternoon to request a north-facing upper floor — they go fast. 2. Ask for a room on the end of the corridor (less footfall from other guests).
What time is check-in at Sari Artha?
Check-in at Sari Artha is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Sari Artha have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) in lobby and restaurant; higher-speed tier (35 Mbps) in rooms at IDR 50,000 per device per day. No login, just password given at check-in.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Sari Artha?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Sari Artha?
A filling nasi campur (rice with sides) from a warung is roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Sari Artha?
Local bemos (minibuses) run fixed routes around Tabanan for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, a shared shuttle or bus to Tabanan costs around 50,000-70,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Tabanan?
April and May: dry season begins, humidity drops, roads less crowded than July. September: end of dry with fewer European families.
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.