Jati Homestay

Jati Home Stay is just off one of the main road in Ubud, but it has a quiet, tucked away feel. The resort overlooks rice fields on a lush piece of property with a stream, ponds, Balinese stone carvings, and lots of greenery. The property is owned by a local family of artists, who paint and offer painting lessons and art for sale in the on-site studio. A Balinese Legong dance troupe sometimes rehearses here, and dance lessons are available. The two-floor building has wood-heavy interiors packed with local art, both in the breakfast room and in the lobby; there's also space to dine outside. Overall, the property has a personal and warm feel and attracts backpackers and other budget travelers, mainly from Europe.

Jati Home Stay is in central Ubud on a small, quiet lane, inaccessible to cars and just off the busy Jalan Hanoman road. A major yoga and health food cafe plus numerous shops and restaurants are a short walk from the hotel. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is a 10-minute walk away, and getting to the Ubud Market and Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) takes around five minutes on foot. Bali is the artsy heart of Bali, and there's plenty of art all around the town. It's a little over a 15-minute walk to reach the Museum Puri Lukisan, showcasing modern Balinese paintings and wood carvings. Located a 20-minute walk or 10-minute drive away, the Agung Rai Museum of Art displays Balinese, Indonesian, and European artists and has botanical gardens. Blanco Renaissance Museum is a 15-minute walk northwest of the hotel. Travelers should expect a one-hour drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport, outside of Kuta.

Housed in a two-floor building with no elevator, the rooms at Jati Home Stay are spacious and have a simple Balinese look, with bamboo-woven walls, wood furnishings, and beds with mosquito nets. Most have a warm tan, gold, and brown color palette, with bold orange or red bedspreads or decorative throws and cushions. Carved bed frames in many rooms complete the look. That being said, these rooms are quite basic and have very few amenities -- there are no televisions, electric kettles, or air-conditioners, though the ceiling fans help keep the spaces cool. The thin bamboo walls also mean that in almost all rooms, neighboring guests can be heard going about their business. All units have separate balconies overlooking the neighboring rice fields and lush greenery. Bathrooms are clean and in good condition, though keep in mind that like many budget hotels in the area, they are wet rooms and lack separate showers -- the floor throughout the bathroom will get wet. Minimal toiletries are provided and wall-mounted sinks lack counter space. 

The Jati Home Stay serves a simple free breakfast that's included with room rates, with a rotating menu of hot eggs, pancakes, French toast, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. The restaurant serves a limited selection of beverages for purchase throughout the day, with free tea and water. Lunch and dinner are not served on site, but there are many restaurants in the surrounding area. The hotel features an art studio with Balinese painting lessons and a gallery of work from local artists and from the family who owns the hotel. Balinese dancing lessons are also available. Airport transfers, laundry, and motorcycle, scooter, and bicycle rentals can be arranged through the front desk. There's also a public computer and free parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, but the reception is sometimes spotty in rooms.