Tegal Sari

Tegal Sari is a hotel set among rice fields in Padangtegal, off Jalan Monkey Forest, close to both the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and the centre of town. It offers a quieter alternative to staying on the main streets, while still being close enough to walk to restaurants, cafés and the main sights. The hotel promises tranquillity, privacy and comfort, and at sunset the surroundings fill with the sound of water, rustling rice and frogs, a reminder that working paddies lie right outside.

Accommodation is a mix of rooms and villas of different styles, from Villa Sarang Bambu to upstairs and one-bedroom villas, so it is worth looking at the options on the hotel's website to find the layout that suits you. The hotel has two pools, a main pool and a rooftop pool, along with a gym, a yoga space and a laundry service, and it can arrange airport transfers.

Food is served at Warung Semesta Restaurant, whose motto is where taste meets tradition, and the hotel also has Meguna Artisan Food. For treatments, Pertenin Body Care offers massages and packages, as well as a reading and healing session. High-speed Wi-Fi is available, which makes the hotel workable for longer stays, and the gym is described as having modern fitness equipment.

The hotel promotes booking direct through its website, with a best-rate guarantee, an extra 5 per cent discount if a lower public price is found online for the same room and date, and displayed prices that include taxes and service charges with no booking fees. Direct bookings can also request early check-in or late check-out, subject to availability. Enquiries can be made by phone, WhatsApp or email. Rooms and villas can be booked online with these terms.

Tegal Sari suits couples, families and travellers who want rice-field views and a pool without paying resort prices. Its location in Padangtegal puts the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary within walking distance, and Jalan Monkey Forest leads north to Ubud Palace and the Ubud Art Market. Many of the town's cafés and restaurants on Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman are also within reach on foot.