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Updated: May 31, 2023
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Hotel Essentials
• Location: In a village on the northwestern side of Nusa Lembongan island (off the southeast side of Bali), close to the Beach, and accessible by speedboat.
• Hotel website: thetamarindresort.com
• Hotel phone: +62 822-5252-5939
• Check prices for The Tamarind Resort
The beautiful view from the rooftop infinity pool at The Tamarind Resort.
The Tamarind Resort — So stylish and convenient -very suitable for families.
Named after the 300-year-old tree at the front, the Tamarind boutique resort is conveniently located at the southern end of Jungutbatu village (which has numerous facilities). The luxurious villas are lovingly furnished, surprisingly large, and pleasingly quiet. Many have superb views of the sea, coast, and village from a substantial balcony. The resort is layered up a steep section of land, with lots of steps, especially to the rooftop infinity pool (for those staying in special villas). This pool offers a swim-up bar and unrivaled views. Another pool sits along the classy restaurant, and a third is designed just for children. Families can book villas with two or three bedrooms, a spacious living area, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a private rooftop. The hotel prides itself on its world-class service to guests, from booking to collection at the speedboat terminal (300m away) and for a range of tours and activities across the island.
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The Tamarind Resort – The Location
- Area: At the southern end of Jungutbatu village, where the main road heads upwards and inland. Quiet location, and within a few minutes walk of the beach and facilities in the village.
- Address: Jalan Jungutbatu road 1, Jungutbatu, the main village on the island of Nusa Lembongan. About 30 minutes by speedboat from Bali (or longer if coming from the Gili Islands).
- How to Get There: The only way to reach Nusa Lembongan island is by speedboat from Sanur or Padangbai on Bali, often with connections to/from the Gili Islands. Compare schedules and book online. Most boats land in the southern section of Jungutbatu, about 300m away. Note: getting on/off speedboats involves wading through the water, sometimes knee-high.
The Tamarind Resort – The Basics
- Guests: Caters well for all – from those on a romantic getaway to large families.
- Beach: The beach is about 300m away – down toward the village and then left (west). The sand is a little dirty there because of the nearby boats. Nicer stretches of sand are only a few minutes walk further north.
- Views: Most villas have floor-to-ceiling windows offering extensive views – some as far as Mount Agung volcano on the main island of Bali.
- Kitchen: The Luxury Private Villas have a fully-equipped kitchen.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +62 8111 1310 6492
- Email: welcome@thetamarindresort.com
- Website: thetamarindresort.com
The Tamarind Resort – Amenities
- Pool: Three gorgeous pools. One for all guests is next to the restaurant. Another for children that’s a little hard to find up the steps. A third for those staying in the Luxury Private Villas is on the rooftop offering unparalleled views and a swim-up bar.
- Spa: Amlika Spa & Wellness helps guests unwind with an impressive range of treatments.
- Activities: Yoga classes. Cooking classes. Beach walks.
- Fitness Center: Large and well-equipped, considering the limited number of guests.
- Other Facilities: Lounge and library at the reception area for late flights home. Bicycle rental.
The Tamarind Resort – Food and Drink
- Restaurants & Bars: The Indica Restaurant is sophisticated and pleasantly located on a breezy lower level alongside one of the pools. Fresh seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and hearty breakfasts. Also, offers special romantic dinners.
- Breakfast: Sometimes included. Check when booking.
- Room Service: Available during restaurant hours from about 7 am to 9 pm daily.
The Tamarind Resort – Rooms
- Room Types: Candrika Suites • Atapa Suites • Pavana Suites • Luxury Private Villas (with one, two, or three bedrooms) • List of all Rooms
- Smoking Rooms: No smoking in the villas, but permitted in public areas.
- Best Room: The Pavana Suites are on a corner with incredible views. Otherwise, the Luxury Private Villas have one, two, or three bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen, butler service, and a private rooftop.
- For Families: The Luxury Private Villas have two or three bedrooms, a huge living area, and a fully-equipped kitchen.
The Tamarind Resort – Local Transport
- Walking & Cycling: Expect to do plenty of walking. Bicycles are a great option in and around Jungutbatu village but nowhere else because of the hills and potholes around the island. Rent bikes in the village or ask at the resort.
- Other Transport: Officially, no cars are allowed on the island. Motorbikes are easy to rent and a terrific way to explore; licenses are not required. “Taxis” (pickup trucks) ply the narrow roads, operated by hotels and speedboat companies, so arrange a lift through the resort. Rent drive-yourself buggies at Mushroom Bay and charter boats for a more scenic way to reach remote parts of the island.
The Tamarind Resort – What’s Nearby?
Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars
A group of cheap and cheerful eateries offers tables almost on the sand. Perfect at sunset and about 300m away. They’re also close to where the speedboats go to and from Bali. To get there from the Tamarind, walk towards the village, take the first left, and turn (west) towards the beach. These include:
- Kodul Beach Bar & Café – Fresh seafood, quick service, and reasonable prices. Gets lively some nights with music.
- White Corner Coffee Shop – Tasty, hearty meals and cheerful staff.
Several stylish restaurants and bars are along the path that clings to the nearby cliffs. Walk down the road from the Tamarind and take the first left (west) to the beach. Then turn left again and look for the stone path just past the two cafés mentioned above. About 500m.
- The Deck Café & Bar – Super hip, often with DJs you can hear 200m down the beach. Eco-friendly. Book ahead for the best table at sunset.
- Ware Ware Warung Bar & Restaurant – Same views and seafood as the others, but considerably cheaper and less showy.
Nearby Shops & Market
- A few minimarts and low-key shops are along the main street in Jungutbatu, about 500m away, but nothing else to get excited about.
Nearby Attractions
- Mushroom Bay – (3km) is more appealing than Jungutbatu for swimming and snorkeling, but you need to motorbike to access it.
- Song Lambung – Also called Coconut Beach or Selambung, is even better. This Crusoe-esque cove of white sand is a delightful 10-minute walk south of the resort via the beach. Follow the new path and boardwalk that skirts around the cliffs and passes the three restaurants mentioned above.
- Scuba Diving – Arrange more serious exploration of the underwater delights around the island through scuba diving agencies in Jungutbatu.
The Tamarind Resort – The Hotel
The Tamarind Resort is on the southern edge of Jungutbatu, the main village on Nusa Lembongan. This island is about 30 minutes by speedboat from the main island of Bali.
The Tamarind is a sophisticated five-star boutique resort in a convenient part of the island.
Management rightly prides itself on the quality of its service to guests.
A lounge in the lobby provides a place for guests to relax if they have late flights or have arrived before check-in.
Nestled into a hill, the Tamarind has beautiful views of the water.
The main attraction of staying in Jungutbatu is the lovely beach only 300m away.
One of the three pools is along the restaurant at a lower level.
There are plenty of lounge chairs for the limited number of guests.
Providing shade at the main pool is the 300-year-old namesake Tamarind tree.
At a higher level is another pool for guests staying in the Luxury Private Villas.
The infinity pool for guests at the Luxury Private Villas is quite superb.
The pool on the resort’s rooftop offers sweeping views across the sea and village.
The rooftop pool has a swim-up bar.
A hand-made greeting on the bed in the room.
The suites are surprisingly large – certainly more spacious than most similar resorts around the island.
Some suites and villas have twin beds and are ideal for families who book adjoining rooms.
Most rooms have a balcony, but those on the lower levels have a quiet patio.
The design of the suites is impressive.
The Luxury Private Villas have one, two, or three bedrooms.
Amlika Spa & Wellness is as luxurious as imagined at this five-star boutique resort.
The spa at the Tamarind Resort offers an impressive range of treatments.
The fitness center is large and well-equipped.
Guests can rent bicycles at the resort. Cycling is a great way to get around Jungutbatu village, but not along the steep and potholed roads elsewhere.
The resort restaurant sits alongside the main pool.
Breakfast is sometimes included for guests. Check when booking.
About 300m from the resort is a cluster of nice, inexpensive cafes facing the beach.
These inexpensive beachside cafes, only 300m from the resort, are ideal for watching the sunset.
Meals at the White Corner cafe are tasty and cheap. About 300m from the resort.
This path from the southern end of Jungutbatu beach (and past the White Corner cafe mentioned above) leads to several classy restaurants and bars.
Particularly cute is the Thai Pantry, about 500m from the resort via the beach and path that clings to the cliffs.
Ware Ware Warung is one of the first on the path along the cliffs from the beach.
Especially popular is The Deck Cafe & Bar along the cliffside path 500m from the Tamarind.
The views are sublime from The Deck Cafe & Bar and the other cliffside restaurants along the path, 500m from the resort.
The Deck Cafe & Bar has DJs some nights.
Organize boat trips at Jungutbatu beach, about 300m from the resort, or ask at the resort.
Jungutbatu beach is several kilometers north of the resort.
The sunsets along Jungutbatu are as magical as those on the main island of Bali.
Snorkeling trips and other water sports are easy to arrange from vendors at the beach or from the resort.
There are enough facilities for tourists along the main street of Jungutbatu, about 500m from the resort.
The best (and only) way to explore the island is to rent a motorbike. This is cheap and easy to do at agencies along the main street.
Most speedboats to Bali and the Gili Islands leave from a spot on Jungutbatu beach, only 300m from the resort.
There’s no jetty at the terminal in Sanur where speedboats leave for the 30-minute trip to Nusa Lembongan island. Visitors must wade through water to get on or off the boats, sometimes knee-deep.
This path passes The Deck Café & Bar (mentioned above) for 750m to the magnificent Song Lambung beach.
Worth the 750m walk from the resort via the cliffside path is the gorgeous beach at Song Lambung. Check rates and availability: The Tamarind Resort
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