Bali's Hidden Gem: Abangan Bungalow - You WON'T Believe This!
Bali's Hidden Gem: Abangan Bungalow - You WON'T Believe This! (Or, My Unfiltered Take)
Okay, listen up, fellow travelers! I just got back from Bali, and let me tell you, I stumbled upon a place that's still got my jaw on the floor. Forget the crowded beaches and the Instagram-filtered sunsets (though, let's be real, those are nice too). Abangan Bungalow – that's the name. And yeah, the "You WON'T Believe This!" is totally accurate. Brace yourselves for a ridiculously honest review, because honey, this place blew my expectations out of the water.
First Impressions & Accessibility (or, the Struggle is Real… Sometimes):
Getting to Abangan Bungalow wasn’t the easiest. Bali traffic, am I right? But, hey, the airport transfer (arranged by the hotel – thank god!) was smooth as butter. Finding it was a bit of an adventure though, a winding road through lush rice paddies. It felt… secluded. In the best way. Now, if you're concerned about accessibility, I have to be honest, it's not perfect. They have facilities for disabled guests, but I'd say call ahead and ask specifics. The paths aren't all perfectly level, and the terrain is… well, Bali. (I did see an elevator though, which is a HUGE plus.) But I'm talking about some slightly bumpy paths, not a complete no-go. Let's be real, for many, the beauty of the place makes any tiny hurdles worth it.
Cleanliness & Safety (because, Post-COVID, We Care):
Okay, let's get serious. Cleanliness is paramount these days. Abangan Bungalow? They NAILED it. I'm talking daily disinfection in common areas, anti-viral cleaning products, and even room sanitization opt-out available (which I loved!). They REALLY take this seriously! They even had hand sanitizer everywhere! Seriously! And the staff? Trained like ninjas in safety protocol. It felt…safe. Not just “safe” with a capital S, but genuinely well-cared-for. They even had a first aid kit at the ready. And hey, they have a doctor/nurse on call.
Rooms, Glorious Rooms (and the Small Stuff):
My room? Heaven. Pure, unadulterated heaven. I was in a non-smoking room (smokers, you have a designated smoking area), and it was HUGE. Air conditioning blasted (thank you, sweaty Bali afternoons!), and the blackout curtains were my best friend. My space had a small desk and even a laptop workspace – I could even get some work done.. (shhh, don't tell my boss!). The internet was FAST! (thank you, free Wi-Fi in all rooms!). I also had a internet access – wireless and if that’s not enough for you they also give you Internet access – LAN. Also there was a reading light, and a complimentary tea! And there was a huge window that opens, which I loved just to let the Balinese air inside. Bathtub, separate shower/bathtub, slippers, bathrobes, and daily housekeeping! It was fantastic. I'm talking extra long bed, a safe, and free bottled water. They even had a mirror! It's the little things y'all. The toiletries were lovely, and I loved that there was an alarm clock – I needed to go to a local market and buy some groceries!
Spa & Relaxation (and My Secret Obsession with the Sauna):
This is where Abangan Bungalow really shines. Forget your stresses, your worries, and your deadlines. This is where the magic happens. First, you have the swimming pool [outdoor]! With a pool with a view! Then, the Spa/sauna is on its own level. I went a few times - the sauna was blissful, and I never felt rushed or crowded. Also, I had a body scrub and a massage and a body wrap. The foot bath… well, it was like walking on clouds. They also have a steamroom. Seriously, I’d go back just for that. And yes, they have a fitness center with a gym/fitness if you're into punishing yourself while on vacation (I wasn’t, I went to the pool instead!).
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (aka, Food, Glorious Food):
Okay, so, the restaurants were a highlight. I tried almost everything. Asian cuisine in restaurant, Asian breakfast, Western breakfast, even vegetarian restaurant! They had a a la carte in restaurant, a buffet in restaurant and a poolside bar! I’m talking amazing coffee/tea in restaurant and a coffee shop! They also have a snack bar! They have bottle of water, and a desserts in restaurant. Honestly, try it all – seriously. Try the soups, because they were so good. They even had soup in restaurant! There was room service [24-hour]. The food was outstanding. Simple as that. And the Happy hour was a lifesaver after a long day of… well, relaxing. There was also a salad in restaurant. I could go on and on. They also offer alternative meal arrangement.
Services & Conveniences (because Life is Easier When Someone Else Does the Hard Work):
Abangan Bungalow is all about making your life easy. They have a concierge desk (seriously helpful!). You can get currency exchange. There's dry cleaning, ironing service, and laundry service. There's luggage storage. They provided an invoice provided! They have a safety/security feature and security [24-hour], It's all about ease and not stressing.
For the Kids (Mom, Dad, Let the Babysitters Take the Wheel!):
I didn't travel with children, but I did see a few families. They have babysitting service, and are very Family/child friendly! and have Kids facilities and a Kids meal.
Getting Around (because Scooter Life Isn't For Everyone):
Airport transfer? Check. (A MUST). Car park [free of charge]? Yep. Car park [on-site], in addition, a taxi service. They also have bicycle parking.
Things to Do (Besides Blissing Out):
Look, you can stay at Abangan Bungalow and do absolutely nothing but it feels like a sin not to explore! I went to some local markets (thanks to the Concierge) and explored temples. The Shrine. They also have seminars, and Meeting/banquet facilities, and a gift/souvenir shop!
My ONE (Minor) Complaint:
Okay, I’m being brutally honest here. The CCTV in common areas could be better, I think, they could have CCTV outside property, for safety.
Abangan Bungalow: The Emotional Verdict
I booked this hotel on a whim, looking for something that was away from the hustle and bustle of the main drag. I got so much more. I'm still dreaming about the pool, the spa, and the friendly staff. Forget the generic, cookie-cutter resorts. Abangan Bungalow feels REAL. It feels authentic. It feels… magical.
My Absolute Favorite Thing: The staff. Seriously. They remembered my name, they made me laugh, and they genuinely cared about making sure I was having a good time. That, more than anything, is what made Abangan Bungalow unforgettable.
Final Verdict: YOU NEED TO BOOK THIS HOTEL!
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- Complimentary Welcome Drinks (trust me, you'll want them after your flight).
- A Free Massage (because duh!).
- Early Check-in or Late Check-out, depending on availability. (score!)
- A Bottle of Wine on your first night.
- They do offer other add-on options, too like additional toilet, and air conditioning
But Wait, There's More!
- For a limited time, get 10% off all spa treatments when you book a minimum of 3 nights!
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This isn't your sterile, polished travel brochure. This is me in Abangan Bungalow, Bali, unfiltered. Prepare for a glorious mess.
Bali Bound: Expect the Unexpected (and a Whole Lotta Sweat)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Mosquito Massacre
- Morning (6:00 AM, or whenever I can peel myself from the airport floor): Landed in Denpasar. Bali. The smell of frangipani and burning incense… and, oh god, the humidity. It hits you like a wet, warm wall. My carefully curated travel outfit (linen, of course) already feels like I've been marinating in sweat for a week.
- Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Transfer to Abangan Bungalow. Driver guy, super chill, blasted some Balinese pop music that I couldn't understand, but secretly loved. Scenic views of rice paddies, all lush green and impossibly photogenic. (Me trying to take pictures from a moving car, looking like a tourist idiot)
- Mid-Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Arrived at the Bungalow! Beautiful, bamboo, and right in the middle of rice fields. It really is as good as the pictures! First order of business: The Great Mosquito Massacre. Opened the door to my bungalow and BAM! A cloud of hungry vampires. Battled the little buggers with the provided mosquito net – which, let's be honest, is probably too late. The bites are already starting. My ankles and neck are probably a feast.
- Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Ate at the open-air restaurant in the compound. Delicious Nasi Goreng. Spicy, cheap. Absolutely divine.
- Afternoon(1:00 PM-4:00 PM): Trying to adapt to the local time, went to the pool. The pool is great! I did some laps, then just floated around, soaking in the sun. Then, a small gecko decided to join me for the floating fun.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Sunset walk around the rice paddies (mosquitoes be damned). Seriously breathtaking. Fields of gold under a setting sun. Tried to take some artsy photos. Most of them resemble slightly blurry rectangles. My attempts at "artistic" photography are consistently laughable.
- Evening (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Dinner at the lodge. Ate some more food. Started developing a minor obsession with Bintang beer.
Day 2: Temples, Tantrums, and Tiger Balm
- Morning (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM): Started with a traditional Balinese massage at the bungalow's spa. It started off all blissful, and then… BAM! I swear the masseuse was trying to rearrange my internal organs. But hey, I'm (mostly) in one piece, and I think it did the trick!
- Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Visited Tanah Lot, and holy cow, the crowds! You couldn't swing a cat (not that I would!) without hitting someone with a selfie stick. The temple's gorgeous, perched on the rocks at the sea. But I lost my patience with the hordes of tourists. It's a beautiful place, but I was feeling very overwhelmed. Got a photo with the temple and left.
- Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): A little cafe near Tanah Lot. Had some Mie Goreng. Tasted great, needed a little of chili sauce touch.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Back to the bungalow to chill. Applied Tiger Balm to all my mosquito bites and prayed for them to stop itching. Listened to some music and went to the pool again.
- Evening (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Dinner at a local warung (small family-run restaurant). Ate some amazing, authentic Indonesian food. Seriously the best food I've ever tasted.
- Evening (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Tried to learn some basic Indonesian phrases. "Terima kasih" (thank you) is the only one I seem to remember. Watched a cheesy Indonesian soap opera on TV to practice the language but realized I can't understand and gave up.
Day 3: Trekking, Tears (of Laughter), and Total Bliss
- Morning (6:00 AM - 10:00 AM): The Trek. Okay, so, I signed up for the "easy" rice paddy trek. "Easy" turned out to be a grueling, uphill, mosquito-infested hike through mud and humidity. I looked like a drowned rat by the end of it. But the views… oh, the views. Emerald green fields stretching as far as the eye could see. It was utterly breathtaking. Definitely worth the sweat, the bug bites, and the near-collapse.
- Mid-Morning (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Fell into a deep, post-trek nap back at the bungalow. Woke up feeling about a thousand times better.
- Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Food again at the lodge. Same Nasi Goreng. I swear, I could eat this every day.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Decided to get a massage, but this time in the comfort of my own bungalow. A true moment of bliss.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM): Took a sunset bike ride around the rice paddies. Seriously, the best sunset I've ever seen.
- Evening (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Went to a beachside bonfire and watched the stars. Just the perfect way to end the day, absolutely nothing beats this feeling.
Day 4: Cooking Class Conundrums and Farewell Feels
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Balinese Cooking Class. Okay, so, making satay from scratch sounds amazing. Turns out, I'm a culinary disaster. Splattered oil everywhere, nearly set the kitchen on fire, and somehow managed to make the simplest dish taste like cardboard. I am utterly hopeless! But hey, at least I tried.
- Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Ate my pathetic attempt at satay. Tasted… okay? The instructor was kind and pretended it was delicious.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Time at the pool, taking a dip and soaking in the sun.
- Evening (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM): One last walk through the rice paddies, the golden light illuminating everything. Starting to feel incredibly sad to leave this little slice of paradise.
- Evening (7:00 PM - 10:00 PM): Dinner at the lodge. Packing my bags, feeling a strange mix of exhaustion and pure, unadulterated joy.
Day 5: Departure and the Post-Bali Blues
- Morning (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Last breakfast, one final Nasi Goreng. Feeling the "Bali belly".
- Morning (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM): Depart from Abangan Bungalow. Goodbye paradise. I'm already missing the warmth, the food, the laid-back vibe… even the mosquitoes.
- Arrival (10:00 AM): Denpasar airport.
- End of trip: I have the post-Bali blues!
Final Thoughts:
Bali is a sensory overload, in the best possible way. It's messy, it's chaotic, it's beautiful, and it will stick with you. Would I change anything? Nope. Well, maybe fewer mosquito bites. But even those are part of the story. It’s all part of the glorious, imperfect adventure. Now, where can I get some more Bintang…?
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Okay, so, what *is* this whole thing about, anyway? Like, what's this FAQ even *for*?
Right, good question! Actually, it's a *great* question. I mean, if *I* were reading this, I'd be thinking, "Lady, get on with it!" So, in a nutshell... well, there isn't necessarily one single "thing" this FAQ is about. Think of it more like a… *collection* of things. Maybe a chaotic collection. Like my sock drawer. Things I've learned, things I've struggled with, things I *absolutely* need to rant about… all crammed in here. So, basically, it's here to answer your questions, maybe help you avoid some of my epic faceplants, and hopefully, make you chuckle a little along the way. Consider it a survival guide, but one written by someone who’s still figuring out the map.
Are you, like, an expert in [Subject]? Should I even trust anything you say? Because honestly, some "experts" are full of it.
Expert? HA! Honey, if I were an expert, I’d be lounging on a beach somewhere, sipping something fruity with a tiny umbrella. Let's just say I have *experience*. And that experience is often of the "learning-the-hard-way" variety. I'm talking trips and falls, the kind you wear your scars with pride. So, should you trust me? Well, that's entirely up to you! I'm not pushing any snake oil. Take my advice with a grain of salt. Maybe a whole shaker. Test everything for yourself. The best kind of learning is by doing, and if you find a better way, you do *you*. But hey, if my mistakes can save you some grief? Consider it a win-win. Think of me as the slightly-clumsy, but well-meaning, friend who’s gone before you. And trust me, you'll want the details... especially on the "epic fails" sections.
Okay, fine, I get it. But *why* should I bother reading *this* FAQ instead of, you know, the official one?
Ah, the million-dollar question! Okay, let's be real. Official things? They're usually… dry. Stiff. Full of jargon that makes your brain feel like it's wading through molasses. This, my friend, is the unedited, real-life version. The messy version. The one where I spill coffee, curse under my breath when something doesn't work (which, let's be honest, is often), and occasionally question my life choices. You'll get the straight stuff, the unfiltered opinions, the "don't do what I did" warnings… and hopefully, a few laughs in the process. Think of it as the behind-the-scenes documentary versus the polished highlight reel.
Will I understand any of this? I’m not exactly a rocket scientist.
Look, if *I* can understand it, you can. I’m pretty sure my brain cell count is slightly below average, especially after a bad night's sleep. If things get too technical, my eyes start to glaze over and I break out the emoji dictionary. I try to keep it real, keep it simple, and explain things like I’m talking to my best friend over a giant latte. If you're still confused, hey, join the club! We can be confused together. Okay? Okay.
Is this going to be a giant, rambling, never-ending story? Because I have limited time.
Okay, good question! I’ll be honest. Yeah... maybe. I mean, I *try* to stay on track, but I have a tendency to get side-tracked by shiny objects, random thoughts, and memories of that time I tried to make [insert ridiculously complicated thing here]. Think of it like this: it's a journey, not a sprint. You can read it in chunks. Come and go as your time allows, just like the weather. And hey, if you find yourself lost in a particularly lengthy tangent… just blame me. I take full responsibility. Now, where were we? Oh yeah, [Subject]. This is where things get interesting…
So, are you actually *successful* at whatever this is about? Do I get to see the winning results?
Oh, the burning question! Success? Mmm, let's just say I'm *working* on it. I'm a work in progress, like a half-finished pottery project on a dusty shelf. I have my good days and my "hide-under-the-covers-with-a-pint-of-ice-cream" days. Do I have a perfect track record? Heck no! But I do have stories. I mean, some of the epic fails are the foundation of the successes. And I'm always learning, always trying new things. Will you see winning results? Maybe! Eventually! But more importantly, I'll show you the REAL process. The ups, the downs, the moments where I want to throw my computer out the window (and sometimes, I almost do.) The beauty is in the honesty, right? Right?!
Okay, fine, you've got me intrigued. What about the specific questions now? Lets get to the meat of it! (whatever that might be.)
Alright, alright, settle down, eager beaver! We're getting there! We are diving deep, but maybe with a slight detour. It's like a road trip with a few random stops. I can tell you all about the "How To's" and "What Ifs" and "Why Nots" in my own special way here below:
( *Clears throat. Taps fingers on the table nervously* ) Let's start with the most basic stuff...
What even is [Basic Category]? Seriously, define it like I'm five.
Imagine [Basic Category] as... a [simple analogy]. Think of it like your [a relatable, but slightly silly analogy]. It's the [core function], the thing that allows you to [the ultimate goal]. Without it, you're [what happens if you don't have it], essentially.
Now, if you still don't get it... don't worry! Half the time, *I* don't get it either. We'll just keep chipping away at it until it clicks, okay?
