ABOUT
PURI SARASWATI BUNGALOWS
This intimate 18 room hotel in the center of Ubud is newly renovated
inside and out. Great care was taken to retain the traditional Balinese
architecture and lush gardens, well known trademarks of this property.
New rooms are beautifully furnished and are air conditioned or have
ceiling fans and fresh breezes. Bathrooms are either marble or terrazzo.
Every room has its own large, private veranda. The pool is inviting
and cold drinks are served poolside or directly to rooms.
The Bungalows are set back from the street in a tranquil and
serene garden. It is hard to believe that Ubud's activity is so
close to these quiet and calm surroundings.
The Bungalows have served guests for over 25 years. This very
special hotel remains a part of the Ubud Royal Palace property
and today three generations of the royal family make their home
on the grounds. Guests will see authentic Balinese ceremony and
ritual as family and friends come and go. It is very possible
they will be invited to participate in temple ceremonies with
the family.
And at the Bungalows, activities vary from day to day. One day
it will be carvers creating masks for the mystical barong; another
day artisans will be detailing newly created gamelan instruments;
or perhaps gala preparations for a temple ceremony could be in
process. Guests are surrounded by Balinese art, culture and tradition.
At Puri Saraswati Bungalows it is all part of a normal day. The
Bungalows have never been separated from the old, traditional
Balinese life and guests can be as much a part of this as they
choose, perhaps as an observer, perhaps as a participant.
LOCATION
Puri Saraswati Bungalows is located
in the center of Ubud Village, two minutes walk from the Ubud
Market, the Ubud Royal Palace and Puri Lukisan Art Museum…
but still only five minutes from beautifully terraced rice fields.
Ubud is recognized as the artistic and cultural center of Bali
and appropriately, the goddess Saraswati represents the arts,
knowledge and wisdom.
The Bungalows are adjacent to the famous Lotus Pond and acclaimed
Café Lotus Restaurant. On selected evenings each week,
award winning gamelan and dance groups perform on the Lotus Pond
stage. During the day, the stage is used to teach young boys and
girls traditional Balinese dance. In the surrounding pavilions,
young musicians practice gamelan. The area is alive with traditional
artistic activity.
Guests at the Bungalows are in the very heart of Ubud's activities,
where dance, gamelan and shadow puppetry performances occur nightly,
excellent restaurants are steps away, art and handicraft galleries
proudly exhibit their work, and the magical music and color of
temple processions pass at the doorstep.
ROOMS
Choose between Deluxe or Superior room accommodations. All rooms
are light, airy and well lit with desks, a private dining table
and a large secluded veranda. Some rooms offer high, peaked Balinese
ceilings. Views include the tropical garden, swimming pool or
the Lotus Pond.
Deluxe rooms are individually air conditioned, with newly renovated
and furnished interiors, large, private verandas and bathrooms
designed in marble or terrazzo.
Superior rooms offer ceiling fans, newly renovated and furnished
interiors, private verandas and attractive marble bathrooms.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The staff at Puri Saraswati Bungalows wants a stay of any duration
to be a memorable experience. If a guest has special interests,
staff will make every effort to locate related activities and
events. Special tours or classes can be arranged for individuals
or groups.
Swimming Pool * Transportation/Tours * Individually controlled
air conditioners or ceiling fans * Safe deposit boxes * Room service
* Traditional Balinese massage * Private breakfast dining on your
veranda , or Dining at the breakfast bar,
Afternoon coffee or tea on your veranda * Transportation / tours
* Pickup / drop off in Ubud * IDD telephone service * Fax service
* Umbrellas * Hair dryers * Ticket Reconfirmation
Special arrangements for transportation, customized tours, classes
or cultural experiences as well as Balinese temple clothes are
available at the front desk. Staff is always available to help
guests dress correctly.
