Tjampuhan Hotel, Bali

The Tjampuhan has its issues but I would not have traded it for a more sterile five-star experience. Yes, the road passes nearby (so ask for a lower-located room); there are lots of steps (so watch your step); the bathrooms are a weak spot (so owner, take this long-standing issue more seriously); and the breakfast menu is a bit careless (so don't expect the usual two square-mile spread). Also, one can get the feeling that the reception lacks some consistency. But: you cannot beat the Tjampuhan's location, architecture and atmosphere. The rooms all located in bungalows perched on a lush green hillside over the river. The sound of the water, the birds, the rustle of the leaves and branches combine to give this place an atmosphere that is very hard to come by anywhere else on Bali. Don't come here if you simply seek a full-luxury modern experience, including an ocean-size pool; but do consider this hotel for a pretty authentic change. And don't worry about the location to town; there is all manner of transport (including, if you wish/can, your own legs within ten minutes).

Enjoyed our stay at Tjampuhan hotel after our first stay in the beginning of our trip in a relative luxurious bungalow booked later in our trip the standard room. Although both rooms were good the standard room is only equipped with a Fan. For our second short stay we did not have a problem because it just rained and the temperature was just dropping a bit. Because you are in the middle of nature at Tjampuhan expect insects to sometimes show up. Staff cleans every day and tries to keep the room as clean and free of bugs as they can.

Overall, this hotel is nice place to stay (cosy , very natural) however hotel should improve some services ; spa should be more professional , breakfast has not variety , no refrigerator (it needed). Anyway, may be come back. We loved room at banyan 4 . It was wonderful.