Prime beachside location near Shipwrecks surf spot
Affordable rooms with appealing furnished patios
Second-floor Deluxe Room has a view of the pool and ocean
Popular all-day restaurant and bar with breakfast included in rates
Small swimming pool facing the water
Bean bags along the sand, and lots of seating on ocean-view deck
Regular live music and sunset barbecues
Activities and tours can be arranged, and the resort offers daily scooter rental
Standard rooms are worn and lack hot water
Rooms lack fridges and safes
Some rooms may experience noise from the restaurant or roosters
Housekeeping done only upon request
Free in-room Wi-Fi only for higher-category units
This intimate, 12-room budget property is located directly on Jungut Batu beach, overlooking Nusa Lembongan’s Shipwrecks surf break. Rooms range from the very basic Standard Rooms without hot water, to the spacious Deluxe Rooms with bathtubs and satellite TVs. All rooms come with attractive patios, but no fridges or safes. The popular on-site restaurant serves tasty Western and Indonesian fare, and hosts regular live music events and barbecues. An adjacent pool is small but has ocean views. While all of the room types are decently priced for the prime beachside location, those looking for a bit more comfort should opt for either a Queen or Deluxe Room. Travelers willing to pay more for a bit more charm and features may prefer the Bay Shore Huts, though the beach it's on is rocky.
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Scene
A simple and affordable beachside resort with a popular restaurant
A family-run resort, Tarci Bungalows has a beach-hut feel right from the unassuming entrance. Guests have commented that the main drawcard of this budget property is its restaurant, particularly for its live music and sunset barbecues. The muted restaurant has purple walls, wooden floors, rattan tables, and red-cushioned chairs, while an attractive beachfront is lined with colorful bean bag chairs. Stone pathways, Balinese sculptures, and frangipani trees add some local charm. The property mostly attracts mostly low-key couples.
Location
Centrally located on Jungut Batu beach with a view of the Shipwrecks surf break
Tarci Bungalows sits along Jungut Batu beach, directly in front of Nusa Lembongan’s Shipwrecks surf break (Razors, Lacerations, and Playgrounds surf breaks are also visible from the resort). The resort can be reached by a 30-minute speedboat ride from mainland Bali -- where Ngurah Rai International Airport is located -- and guests can request to be picked up at the harbor in a buggy. Restaurants, cafes, and a number of dive operators are a short walk away, and the resort can arrange daily scooter rental for those wishing to check out the small island’s farther attractions.
Rooms
Standard Rooms with no hot water up to Deluxe Rooms with tubs and TVs
This small resort offers 12 simple rooms, including two Deluxe Rooms overlooking the pool, and five Queen Rooms and five Standard Rooms, both located in the resort’s garden. The Standard and Queen Rooms come with one double and one single bed, while the Deluxe Rooms come with one double bed. The Queen Rooms are located in individual wooden bungalows and feature attractive peaked ceilings, white sheets with colorful bed runners, and airy white curtains. Meanwhile, the minimally furnished Standard Rooms feature beds with orange blankets, patterned bed runners, and throw pillows; these rooms have a vanity located in the bedroom, rather than the bathroom, and no hot water or storage space. The pricier and more spacious Deluxe Rooms come equipped with bathtubs, wardrobes, and satellite TVs. All rooms feature attractive patios that come with either two chairs and a table or bean bags, and the second-floor Deluxe Room has an appealing view of the pool area and the ocean.
On the downside, there have been some complaints that the Standard Rooms are beginning to look worn -- plaster peeling off the walls and mold stains have been reported. In addition, some rooms have maintenance issues such as AC units that do not adequately cool rooms. In addition, Deluxe Rooms, which are in close proximity to the restaurant and pool, can experience noise from other guests, while the Standard and Queen Rooms at the back of the resort can hear roosters. All rooms lack fridges and in-room safes, and some lack Wi-Fi. Also note that housekeeping is only done upon request.
Features
Popular restaurant and a small swimming pool
The resort’s Agus Shipwreck Bar and Restaurant is a popular spot for both guests and non-guests, particularly around sunset, with many commenting that it is the highlight of the resort. Located right on the beach, the affordable restaurant serves three meals a day, including a free basic breakfast. Indonesian and Western dishes are both on offer, as well as regular sunset barbecues. The restaurant hosts frequent live music events, and has a small bar area. Bean bags sit along the beach, and there's an adjacent small swimming pool surrounded by tables and loungers. While the area features a number of red umbrellas, some guests have commented that the pool would benefit from additional shade. The resort can arrange activities and tours of the island, including snorkellng with manta rays, as well as daily scooter rentals (all at an additional cost). There is no spa or gym.
