“My partner and I stayed at Tugu hotel in late September for a week and just could not speak highly enough of the place.
It doesn’t have the ‘grand entrance’ like other more commercial resorts do, but that really does work to Tugu’s advantage, as it is like no other hotel you’ll stay at.
To make it easy for anyone deciding whether to stay here in the future, here is a list of pros and cons:
Pros:
– There is a lot of work gone into this hotel to make it very unique, for example; the owner/ designer has purchased many pieces of traditional antique statues from all over the show (large and small) that are randomly situated around the hotel grounds with stories all about them in regards to their history and culture.
– There’s a very authentic/ traditional vibe, which you cant help but feel immersed in and inspired by
– The food is great. It’s not a regular buffet breakfast, they make everything for you personally. P.S – The Jackfuit Curry is a must! P.P.S – I’m vegan and the staff more than catered to my needs by removing certain ingredients for me with no hassle.
– Even though the place was fully booked, it never felt crowded, which made the whole stay more relaxing and enjoyable. You never had to fight for a sunbed or table etc.
– The private beach is beautiful...those crystal azure blue waters that you see on postcards type of deal... (although not the best at low tide for swimming from the coral).
– Lastly I would say, the staff are what made the stay just so memorable. They go out of their way to do anything to make you have a great time. At the end when we drove away, there were about 6 of them that waved us off! I almost felt emotional because they treated us like family (and I was so sad to leave)!
Cons:
– There’s nothing really around in close vicinity to this resort (not really a con for us because the hotel is so amazing you don’t really need to leave) but for the more adventurous/ partying types – this could be a negative maybe? In saying that, you can hire scooters and venture out.
All in all I give Tugu the biggest thumbs up. My partner and I always talk about our stay there and how much we want to go back!”
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