Geriasemalung — Hotel in Kecamatan Abang

What I liked: ||||The bungalows were very cosy and clean, which is very important to me. It was nicely built too, with a delightful terrace overlooking the garden, nice spacious and clean bathroom with hot water. I liked that all fittings and furnishings were made of hardwood which I know can be really expensive. ||||I can see that the owner put a lot of thought and care into building the place and it shows. There were pretty drawings of elephants in our bungalow, and elephants were also carved into the hardwood doors - both front door and toilet door.||||The bungalows were one of the best homestays in the area (I checked the others) and it had the cleanest rooms, linens and a great bathroom. ||||The garden was beautiful. Very quiet place with nothing around and pretty views. Great if you're looking to really get away from everything and everyone. ||||What I didn't like: ||||It's in the middle of nowhere - be sure to arrive before sundown. The village of Ababi is like a ghost town at night with absolutely nothing opened after 8pm. There are no Indomarets or Alfamarts around. Nothing but mist and packs of dogs wondering about. At some places, the roads leading to Ababi had no street lights and were surrounded by dense jungle. I was terrified and almost cried a few times.||||There was absolutely NO food after dark - Here in booking.com and even on Tripadvisor, it says that the guesthouse has an on-site restaurant. But guess what? There wasn't. There was a restaurant but there was no cook and no food. Luckily we brought some fried chicken with us but it wasn't enough. I feel like the guesthouse needs to tell everyone that there is NO restaurant on-site so people can come better prepared. Despite the blackness outside, we decided to drive out to look for food - except for one partially opened warung selling water, drinks and snacks, there was nothing opened. We survived the night by eating bananas. ||||WIFI - is only available at the restaurant area and not in the bungalow. Bring your own modem or be sure you have enough internet pulsa.||||There was no fan or AC.||||No mineral water in the room, no electric kettle, no coffee/tea making facilities. ||||The windows didn't open.||||The curtains were flimsy and didn't cover the entire windows. If someone wanted to peep inside, they could.||||The door lock didn't feel very sturdy from the inside.||||I wouldn't recommend this place for solo female travellers unless you're used...

This is a beautiful place to stay and experience the beauty of the Tirtagangga region. The rooms are clean and decorated in Balinese style. It offers a relaxing atmosphere and the staff is really friendly and helpful. Whatever you need, just ask for advice and help. They can arrange great hikes in the beautiful ricefields of Tirtagangga, which are better than anywhere I've been in Bali. From here, you can easily make daytrips to Amed for snorkling or diving, the beautiful White Sand Beach in the south and visit the waterpalace of Tirtagangga. It's also very nice to visit Lempuyan - a mountain where the Dragon Temple is located. One that should be on your list! Further up the mountain you can take 1700 steps to the top. On the way you'll fine 5 more temples. The hike is really nice to enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area. Geria Semalung iss a good place to visit if you have a motorbike, but if not you can ask for a driver (the prices are very reasonable). In this area you can experience the real Bali and enjoy the kindness of the people. ||||Make sure you ask for the Tirtagangga Song, written by Dadap, the host of...

On our last visit to Bali, we stopped briefly at Tirttaganga and fell in love with it. We knew that the next time we came; we would spend more time there. While searching for accommodations, we came across Geria Semalung Bungalows.||While it can be difficult to find, Geria Semalung is worth the effort. The bungalows and clean and comfortable, the staff are very helpful and pleasant and the view from the veranda nothing short of spectacular. Off the main roads and beaten track, it provides a great escape from the crowded resort areas.||The breakfasts were mediocre but suppers were great. Lunch at the Good Karma Restaurant was cheap and really good.||It was a short walk by trail through rice paddies and jungle to Tirttaganga which is a wonderful place to sit and watch time slide by.||||If the local healer comes by and offers a Massage, don't negotiate, just settle in for the most amazing expirience (although it can be difficult to co-ordinate as he speaks no english)||I would have to say our time at Geria Semalung and Tirttaganga was the highlight of this trip to...