Taman Harum Cottages, Bali
Jl. Raya Mas, Ubud-gianyar, Bali - Indonesia
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Based on 31 reviews
Its different from the concrete buildings that...
Its different from the concrete buildings that we see so often. Alot of privacy and adore the "open" concept of the bathroom.
Staff at Taman Harum is friendly. Facilities...
Staff at Taman Harum is friendly. Facilities wise not too bad and bearable. What i like about the hotel was that there is a veranda just outside the room for us to sit and enjoy cup of tea/coffee and for my son of 3yrs old to play his toys. There's a supermarket right in front of Taman Harum.
The hotel also provide tranport to nearest shopping area(sukawati market) for Rp100,000 per trip.
The only minus point was that sometime there are lots of dogs loitering around the area and at one point 2 dogs was running towards us went we return to the hotel but surprisingly no staff was around to assist us. So better beware and stay alert on this part.
Overall a hotel that you can consider to stay at whenever in Bali
MAS UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA, JANUARY 2007
The Taman...
MAS UBUD, BALI, INDONESIA, JANUARY 2007
The Taman Harum Cottages (Fragrant Gardens) is a cluster of houses which provide hotel accommodation in Mas, a hamlet about 5 km south of Ubud a town famous for its carvings and paintings about 45 km north of Denpasar, the capital of Bali Island.The hotel has its own art and carvings gallery.
The staff were friendly and helpful from the driver who picked us up at the airport to the receptionist who invited us to meet her family in her house close to the hotel. An extraordinary rapport with charming and friendly people.
We stayed in a villa which was comfortable but a little dark. Outside our door started the exotic gardens which make up more than half the area occupied by the hotel, which is more a collection of individual villas than a hotel in the traditional sense of the word.
We were about 10 minutes away from the town itself but the Taman Harum provided a free taxi service.
One side of Taman Harum overlooks extensive rice paddy fields. Such paddy fields intersperse the well irrigated area of Ubud and its surrounds. Those which which I was able to observe from our balcony were being harvested during our stay so on our first morning I rose at 5.30 to see the dawn. Farmers were arriving from 6 am and whooping and waving to frighten the birds away . The flocks continued to swoop briefly on to the rice for half an hour or so and then left, presumably satisfied with a frugal breakfast filched from under the futile threats of the farmers as they strolled gently to their various tasks
I then went on my walk in the paddy organised by the hotel for $10. The Taman Harum is surrounded by a wall. Like Alice I slipped out of a door in the wall and almost immediately stepped on to the bund which surrounds the fields. These bunds enable water to be retained or drained depending on the stage of cultivation.
After leaving the dried out harvest fields we moved into the growing fields were lush and water was everywhere.
After careening over myriad bunds and a clear stream we left the paddy fields and emerged serenely into a kampong which was discreetly hidden by a row of palm trees. The streets were empty of vehicles; the farmers were in their fields; children were at school; only young mothers and their babies and a few grannies were to be seen. All smiled at me. Most of the houses had their own Hindu temples, large or miniscule. The temples had floral tributes placed before them which are replaced every morning to the accompaniment of a water sprinkling ceremony which reminded me of the “asperges ” ceremony of the Catholics.
My brief encounter with our rice farming neighbours impressed me mainly by its serenity and calm. Little had changed in their methods for centuries or millennia.
For a traditional Balinese base isolated from noise, Macdonalds and Coca Cola I would strongly recommend the Taman Harum
Good. Very good hospitality services.
Myself and wife...
Good. Very good hospitality services.
Myself and wife would recommend for all honeymooners to stay in Taman Harum.
They do provide free shuttle to nearest shopping centre. Their tour package is very good, can say we have visited almost all interesting parts in Bali and the cost $$$ is reasonable. Food is good and very interesting especially the drinks (Lemon Ais Tea).
Thumbs Up to all staff in Taman Harum especially Wayan Brata, Balek and Uduu, good tourist guide.
Taman Harum was like a home away...
Taman Harum was like a home away from home for the 4 days we stayed there. Although the rooms are a little dated, with a little appreciation of the fact the hotel has been in use for over 15 years now, it was really not important. The cottages are very large, each with their own private sitting areas that overlook the most beautiful garden areas and the staff are more than friendly and are super helpful. The shuttle in and out of Ubud takes about 10 minutes or so, and they will come and go as you please. We had a wonderful time here and will definitly return there when back in Bali!
Very personable staff. Wish we would have...
Very personable staff. Wish we would have been staying longer, but a bit of a drive from Ubud central area.
It is actually well conceived. Villas and...
It is actually well conceived. Villas and suites are interesting and you can tell when it was first built it must have been really 1st class. Although they still try to keep it neat and functional some areas are in real need for some reno, viz the bathrooms. Otherwise the staff are pleasant and do try very hard to please. The place is quiet and has charm of its own. Shuttle to town centre works and is arranged on request. Overall, the place is good value for money.
My partner and I spent 5 nights...
My partner and I spent 5 nights at Taman Harum. What a unique place. The cottage had a living room with sunken conversation pit, kitchenette, bedroom, completely open air bathroom and a raised bale overlooking the rice fields and Mt. Agung) Breakfast, though not gourmet, was still satisfying. The pool was quite nice, also overlooking the rice field and volcano. The staff were very accommodating, They also run a shuttle into Ubud, which was quite convenient. Though not a five-star resort by any stretch of the imagination, we both became enamoured with the place, and did not want to leave. Taman Harum was by far the most interesting, at very reasonable prices. We would definitely go back.
Was dissapointed with the Hotel , too...
Was dissapointed with the Hotel , too far from Ubud , room was full of mosquito's , outside bathroom and toilet dirty . nice scenery but the place needs renovating .Had trouble with our laundry also. Could not check out quick enough.
small but beautiful.exclusive yet affordable. definitely value...
small but beautiful.exclusive yet affordable. definitely value for money if you have 5-6 persons and stay in the family villa. friendly staff.free shuttle to the ubud town. definitely a recommended place to stay.
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