Tandjung Sari

Tandjung Sari is one of the oldest boutique hotels in Sanur and is widely regarded as a pioneer of upscale tourism on the island, with a layout of individual Balinese-style bungalows set in tropical gardens directly on the beach. The property stands at Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 41 in Sanur, within the Denpasar Selatan district of Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. Sanur sits on the southeast coast of Bali, in the Denpasar Selatan district of the provincial capital, and is known for its calm, shallow lagoon, its sunrise views toward Nusa Penida and the long paved beachfront path that runs the length of the shoreline. Ngurah Rai International Airport is roughly 30 to 45 minutes away by road depending on traffic, and fast boats to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan depart from the Sanur shoreline. Accommodation is divided into Garden Bungalows, Beach Bungalows and private villas, with carved wood, thatched or tiled roofs and open-air bathrooms typical of traditional Balinese design. The low-rise, village-like arrangement gives the property a quiet, residential character rather than the scale of a large resort. Facilities include a beachfront setting, a swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar, along with wifi throughout. Dining tends to centre on a relaxed beachside restaurant serving Indonesian and international dishes, with evening drinks at the bar a common feature of a stay. Rates start at around IDR 4,680,000 (about US$261) per night, placing the hotel at the luxury end of the Sanur market, with the price reflecting location, heritage and privacy rather than modern high-rise amenities. The service is personal and unhurried, suited to couples, return visitors and travellers who prefer character and history over a large-format resort. Beyond the hotel, Sanur offers an easy-going range of visitor activities. The beachfront path is popular with walkers, joggers and cyclists from early morning, and bicycles are widely rented. The Le Mayeur Museum, former home of a Belgian painter, stands on the beach in the north of Sanur, and the Sindhu night market and the many seafood warungs provide inexpensive evening meals. Snorkelling, stand-up paddleboarding, kite flying and sunrise photography are common pastimes, while traditional markets and the Bali Museum in central Denpasar offer a more local view of the island.