Very relaxing after the whole frenetic Kuta experience. Good value accommodation, brilliant grounds and setting. Have dinner or breakfast right on the beach with the water lapping at your feet.
Went scuba diving for the first time ever (aged 61) and Tim Rendell and his team at the dive shop were absolutely professional throughout. Removed any fear that I might had. Highly recommended experience especially if you've never done it before, make sure you've got at least 3 days stay though.

Best complex at a reasonable price. Cottages scattered over a large area by the sea. Nicely decorated with Balinese furniture. The open bathroom with stone shower - which is GREAT!!!. Very good restaurant overlooking the sea - you should try sea food!. At the beach you can rent a boat and sail to the reef. Highly recommend.

We stayed two days in the Taman Sari to do snorkelling trips to Pulan Menjangan, which is fabulous - a must if you are in that part of Bali. However with the Taman Sari, there is an odd vibe in the rooms and they are oddly laid out due to the configuration of the outside bath area. The hotel rooms are pricey for what they are in the high season and the mosquitos are a nightmare. Do use mosquito repallants at night as the hotel mosquito repellants in the room and on the patio are no match for the persistence of the local mosquitos. We also had a mouse/rat come in the room at night and bite through a sealed plastic bag and the packaging of some dried fruit. The reception staff were mortified the next morning and very polite but no apologies offered -probably a response about 'saving face'. Otherwise the restaurant, beach location etc are all lovely but Pondok Sari is cheaper, with similar beach location and has better restaurant and worth a stay instead of Taman Sari.

After visiting various hotels in the village of Pemuteran, we were all mesmerized by the atmosphere of the Taman Sari Cottages. The owner, Mr. Agung Prana has the philosophy of things have to be in balance. This results in a hotel where only ca. 20% of the grounds is build. Cottages are spread over a beautiful lush garden, with lots of trees, also on the beach, providing ample shade.

The cottages are designed to meet every modern wish, but decorated in a tasteful Balinese style, with open air bathrooms, and private terrace with view on the beach.

Visiting the restaurant was a highlight twice a day! It has a mouth watering menu, and every dish was a feast for the eye too. Even our sons of 11 and 12 forgot there taste for pizza and hamburger, and explored the more exotic dishes.

The staff was very helpful and friendly. There is so much to enjoy an to do, that instead of our initial plan to stay a few nights, we stayed a full week and enjoyed every minute of it!

Nearby two private bungalows have been build, under the supervision of Mr. Agung Prana, that are suitable for groups up to 8 people . To be rent from this summer ,it looked very promising.