FS' world of words: Royal Safari Garden - Puncak and Club Bali @Kota Bunga

Christmas decoration on the lobby of Royal Safari Garden

Merry Christmas everyone \(>.<)/ So…tell me…did u get lotsa presents? Me? Nah…I was the one who gave the presents wkwkwk and received none (!T_T) But at least, my girls were happy…opening presents from me and ‘Santa’ (btw, we aren’t Christian but we enjoy the celebration). How was your Christmas’ eve? I hope all of us are having a blast and a blessed holiday. So…where do you go for the holiday? We just came back from our holiday, nowhere farther…only the outskirt of the city like Puncak and Bandung. We always go for year-end holiday prior the peak seasons. Why? There are lots of reasons, ie pricey hotel rate, overcrowded point of interests, long lines on amusement rides and even on McD (yes…been there and done that), not to mention a very long queue during the check in/out…and waiting too long ruins the holiday mood don’t you think so?

The putty golf arena

Leopard' lobby

So here on this post, I will write a review of 2 hotels that we stayed during our holiday around Puncak area. The first will be Royal Safari Garden, a very big complex about 5mins of drive from Taman Safari. The complex includes aquariums, splash waterpark, mini bird park, and few rides such as camels/elephants/ponies ride, choo-choo-train, and many more. Bike for rent, basketball field, spa/reflexology and fish spa, kids room, fishing and vast garden are available too. For the accommodation, they have rooms and bungalows for rent. The newest rooms will be the Leopard building one (they have several building and named it after the animal) while for bungalow, they have a 2bedroom to 3bedroom bungalows for you to choose.

Our room

Since we got the Leopard room, the building was quite new (compared to the aging other building ie Komodo building). The room was clean with twin bed and a single extra bed on the floor. Basic amenities were available includes complimentary mineral water and cokes. Small fridge, SDB, flat TV and coffee/tea maker were available as well for your comfort. Breakfast was good too (each building has their own resto for your convenient). Free wifi was available and there are lotsa food/souvenirs stalls inside and outside the hotel. Another benefit for staying here is you got IDR40k off for Taman Safari entrance ticket per pax…perfect!

Simple yet tasty breakfast on the rooftop with awesome view

The kids club

The next one will be Club Bali @Kota Bunga, Cipanas. A bit farther from Taman Safari (about 30mins of drive), the location of Club Bali is quite strategic as well, inside Kota Bunga Villa estate with at least 4 attractions spots nearby (The Little Venice as the closest one, Arena Fantasi, Taman Bunga Nusantara and Cibodas Botanical Garden) and many other attractions around the area as well. Club Bali is sort of serviced apartment, which is normally rented by its members, however some vacant rooms are rented for non-member as well. We took the 2bedroom deluxe room which had 2 queen beds and 1 extra bed on each room. Since it is a serviced apartment, they furnish the room with kitchen and its utensil for your convenient if you prefer cooking on your own, dining table and living room, and 2 bathrooms with another extra toilet. The blueprint from Club Bali said that the sleep capacity of the room is 16 though I counted 10 persons (5 in each room) for extra comfort.

View from our balcony

fireplace on the lobby

Our bakiak competition and we lost wkwkwk

The facilities provided are quite complete with badminton field, swimming pool, big lawn for hosted activities, kids room, billiard, resto and lounge, as well as karaoke room. During the peak season and weekend, the hotel organizes a competition among the guests (it is not compulsory but taking part was very fun) by paying IDR 50k per room (and they provide prizes as well). Shuttle to the nearest attraction spots and free wifi are available as well. Overall, our stay here was FUN!