DWan Tea Mountain Side

Excellent hosts. Beautiful, tranquil location set within a tea plantation. Access via a 200m path from the local temple, the hosts will help with your luggage. We changed dates at the last minute which meant we were staying over Eid (they should have been closed) The host were very gracious inviting us to there Eid celebrations and meals, which were excellent. The rooms were excellent, good size overlooking the pool. Great location for cling Mount Batukaru. Wonderful massage, highly recommended.

We stayed there for 3 nights and had a great time. Remote, tranquil and very charming interior. I could have sat by the pool all day and watch the scenery change. The owners are super nice and the home cooked food is so delicous. I can not agree with other comments about you being stuck there. We took the scooter along the path and it was fine. We also walked it every morning at 4 in the darkness with some phone light to catch the sunrise without problems. We also had heavy rain and a dry room, but generally could use some renovation in the bathroom. The only downside is the loud noise when staying in the pool-view room, because the main lounge is on top and every step on there sounds like insane thunder below, but it's no problem if the sleeping times are between 9pm and 5 am (which is the best time to see the beautiful landscape anyway ;) the sauna is a great plus, as it can get cool up there. They also have table tennis and some weights.

We are there, but where is it.
Even as we pulled up next to the temple we were told we were there. But, we couldn't see it. We had to walk around a circumference of a mountainside path in a full"U" to get there. We had been met by guys on scooters who took our luggage ans went on the same path.
Then, when you get there, you wonder how did any genius have the foresight and strength to think of doing this, to actually having it built.
We arrived at this gorgeous lodge, deck, next yo the outside kitchen. The view of the Bali volcano mountains is fabulous.
You are looking out from the mid level terrace overlooking the pool, pool deck and the drop away mountainside.
At this level there are chais lounges, chairs, tables, a fireplace nook, TV and all sorts of bamboo treatments and sculptures to help you realize where you are.
Both the rooms that our families shared were carefully thought out in the architectural plan? The bathroom, with full shower, is actually outdoors off your room and one would never have realized that one had passed this on the walk into the place. Robes are supplied in the cupboard, and the 4 post bed has mosquito netting, which we did not require. We both had a great sleep.
The pool level has a lounge area as well as some gym equipment, a sauna and ping pong.
Back at the main level you can sit for hours and talk with the owner Dwan, discuss and sip teas from his plantation, or just relax.

Worth the drive, else since the drive up is rather scenic. This tea plantation and hotel combo is good for a relaxing weekend. Good options are scarce and the rooms are a bit outdated but the peacefulness of the surroundings make up for it. The pool is pretty small, just for plunging and for kids to play in, not really for swimming. The entrance is a bit tricky, you have to park you car by the temple and then walk down a long pathway on the side of the hill about 100 meters to the hotel. The food there is ok but not great and there are no restaurants nearby but you can bring some food and cook in their kitchen. Don't forget to take ada the tea making workshop.

This must have been a fantastic property in its glory years.
Now there isn't much left of that.
The property has a lot of deferred maintenance and that is not from the last few years. We got the room by the pool under the common area.
During a tropical rain shower, the water came through the ceiling in 3 different places in our room. The quickly unrolled plastic on the floor above was to no avail.
Towels were laid all over our room and our suitcases placed on the table.
The room was wet and damp even the bedding was claims.
At 5.30 am there is already plenty of activity in the common room, the walking rumbles through the floor and you can hear the conversations, so you don't sleep anymore.
The staff is super friendly and helpful like all the people in Bali.
The view of this place is magically beautiful and located in the middle of the jungle at 900 meters altitude. The food is good, healty and traditional Indonesian.
Realize if you book this hotel that you have to eat here in the evening because you can't leave. It is pitch dark and the path is impassable.
Take into account an access path of about 300 meters that is not equally accessible everywhere. You have to walk this part.
Your luggage will be transported this last piece on the back of a motorbike.
The pool is not heated and much too cold.
The photos are not representative of the location. And after working as an independent photographer for 30 years, I have a pretty good eye for that.

It's a hassle to get here, but when you finally arrive you will be blown away by the amazing view!
Their candlelight dinner is great and it was cool to try out some new food.
There is not much to do, so you can just relax and be present.
The rooms are ok but we would have wished for an AC, even if it's cooler up in the mountains during the night.
The pool was super cold and not heated.
The cats were nowhere and everywhere, and they also woke us up every morning while they were playing. Not so much fun.
The owner and staff are welcoming and happy people.