The 34-room Bali Spirit is a charming three-pearl hotel with a lovely jungle setting, a 10-minute drive from downtown Ubud. Although it's starting to look a little old and worn in some areas, the property is peaceful and has beautiful grounds that include two quiet pools surrounded by greenery, a simple spa with jungle views, and a restaurant housed in an open pavilion by the river. The free breakfast buffet includes hot Indonesian and Western items. Rooms are spacious and clean, and have flat-screen TVs, free (but sometimes spotty) Wi-Fi, and balconies with jungle or garden views. Some bathrooms are basic, with wet room-style showers and curtains that don’t go all the way to the floor. As an alternative, Lumbung Sari Cottages has larger rooms and a more central location.
The 34-room Bali Spirit is a charming three-pearl hotel with a lovely jungle setting, a 10-minute drive from downtown Ubud. Although it's starting to look a little old and worn in some areas, the property is peaceful and has beautiful grounds that include two quiet pools surrounded by greenery, a simple spa with jungle views, and a restaurant housed in an open pavilion by the river. The free breakfast buffet includes hot Indonesian and Western items. Rooms are spacious and clean, and have flat-screen TVs, free (but sometimes spotty) Wi-Fi, and balconies with jungle or garden views. Some bathrooms are basic, with wet room-style showers and curtains that don’t go all the way to the floor. As an alternative, Lumbung Sari Cottages has larger rooms and a more central location.
Ubud is no longer an idyllic village, but the vibe at three-pearl Ananda Cottages convincingly preserves that once-tranquil past. Situated a five-minute drive from the traffic-clogged heart of town, there are just a few shops and restaurants nearby. The tradeoff? Peace and quiet across the hotel's grounds, which are laced with jungle and rice fields. The 83 rooms are humble and rustic, but spacious and clean, outfitted with air-conditioning, terraces, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. There are free laughter yoga classes twice a week, multiple pools, and several yoga studios that are popular with visiting groups. The restaurant serves Indonesian and international fare, as well as a breakfast buffet. Travelers wanting to be closer to Ubud's center might consider Ketut's Place instead, though it lacks a full-service restaurant and in-room TVs.
Ubud is no longer an idyllic village, but the vibe at three-pearl Ananda Cottages convincingly preserves that once-tranquil past. Situated a five-minute drive from the traffic-clogged heart of town, there are just a few shops and restaurants nearby. The tradeoff? Peace and quiet across the hotel's grounds, which are laced with jungle and rice fields. The 83 rooms are humble and rustic, but spacious and clean, outfitted with air-conditioning, terraces, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. There are free laughter yoga classes twice a week, multiple pools, and several yoga studios that are popular with visiting groups. The restaurant serves Indonesian and international fare, as well as a breakfast buffet. Travelers wanting to be closer to Ubud's center might consider Ketut's Place instead, though it lacks a full-service restaurant and in-room TVs.
Tucked into the terraced rice fields of central Bali, Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa is a rustic four-pearl gem that's draws couples and newlyweds wanting to relish an upscale version of the simple life. Just a five-minute drive from central Ubud, its 33 modern rooms and villas have breezy, traditional Balinese accents with huge bathrooms, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi, but in the spirit of peace and tranquility there are no TVs. There are also two outdoor pools, free yoga, and a tasty restaurant serving an extensive free breakfast. Guests who need entertainment like TVs may want to consider The Purist, though rates will be higher.
Tucked into the terraced rice fields of central Bali, Wapa di Ume Resort and Spa is a rustic four-pearl gem that's draws couples and newlyweds wanting to relish an upscale version of the simple life. Just a five-minute drive from central Ubud, its 33 modern rooms and villas have breezy, traditional Balinese accents with huge bathrooms, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi, but in the spirit of peace and tranquility there are no TVs. There are also two outdoor pools, free yoga, and a tasty restaurant serving an extensive free breakfast. Guests who need entertainment like TVs may want to consider The Purist, though rates will be higher.
Sri Bungalows is a tranquil budget hotel that has a classic Bali look and feel, and is ideally located along Monkey Forest Street, Ubud's most happening downtown locale. The hotel opened in 1995 and both the rooms and facilities are somewhat aged. The property features stunning rice field and river views, lush tropical gardens, two swimming pools, a riverside spa and yoga shala, and a restaurant serving Indonesian and Western favorites. The 48 bright rooms offer rice field or garden views, hardwood furniture, and modern amenities. Room types range from small suites to large two-story family bungalows. As an alternative hotel that's a five-minute walk from downtown, Pertiwi Bisma 2 features a more serene setting and standalone wooden bungalows with elegant interiors.
Sri Bungalows is a tranquil budget hotel that has a classic Bali look and feel, and is ideally located along Monkey Forest Street, Ubud's most happening downtown locale. The hotel opened in 1995 and both the rooms and facilities are somewhat aged. The property features stunning rice field and river views, lush tropical gardens, two swimming pools, a riverside spa and yoga shala, and a restaurant serving Indonesian and Western favorites. The 48 bright rooms offer rice field or garden views, hardwood furniture, and modern amenities. Room types range from small suites to large two-story family bungalows. As an alternative hotel that's a five-minute walk from downtown, Pertiwi Bisma 2 features a more serene setting and standalone wooden bungalows with elegant interiors.
Junjungan Ubud Hotel and Spa is a wonderfully peaceful boutique-style property surrounded by picturesque paddy fields. While some will love the feeling of remoteness, others might find the setting isolated, despite its location just a 10-minute drive from Ubud. The 10 rooms are clean and attractive and -- most importantly -- have balconies overlooking the lush surroundings. Evening fireflies add a touch of magic. Although the pool is smallish, the overall quality of facilities is impressive and the rates are more than reasonable for these intimate and serene mid-range lodgings.
Junjungan Ubud Hotel and Spa is a wonderfully peaceful boutique-style property surrounded by picturesque paddy fields. While some will love the feeling of remoteness, others might find the setting isolated, despite its location just a 10-minute drive from Ubud. The 10 rooms are clean and attractive and -- most importantly -- have balconies overlooking the lush surroundings. Evening fireflies add a touch of magic. Although the pool is smallish, the overall quality of facilities is impressive and the rates are more than reasonable for these intimate and serene mid-range lodgings.
The 28-room Sri Ratih Cottages is an upper-middle-range boutique resort with a rustic-chic vibe located in a quiet village within walking distance of Ubud. Rooms are particularly smart and spacious with nicely finished bathrooms, though views are often limited. Excellent food and an attractive -- albeit small -- pool area gives this hotel some real polish, with the only major drawbacks being lack of shuttle service and poor Wi-Fi. Overall, it's certainly one of the more stylish resorts of its kind, and pretty low rates make it a bargain too.
The 28-room Sri Ratih Cottages is an upper-middle-range boutique resort with a rustic-chic vibe located in a quiet village within walking distance of Ubud. Rooms are particularly smart and spacious with nicely finished bathrooms, though views are often limited. Excellent food and an attractive -- albeit small -- pool area gives this hotel some real polish, with the only major drawbacks being lack of shuttle service and poor Wi-Fi. Overall, it's certainly one of the more stylish resorts of its kind, and pretty low rates make it a bargain too.
Ketut's Place is a family-run homestay in the foothills of Ubud, just a 10-minute walk from Ubud Palace and the market. Located inside Ketut's idyllic family compound, the homestay offers an intimate view into the daily lives of Balinese families. As such, the property has a lot more personality than its three-pearl competition, and features lots of beautiful Balinese architecture and design details. The homestay over looks a river gorge, and features a small restaurant, a spa, and swimming pool in a relaxed and tranquil setting. The 16 rooms are priced affordably, and have lots of charming personality, though they are a bit worn and Wi-Fi can be weak. As an alternative, The Mawa House has a similarly traditional setting and better-maintained rooms, but lacks the river views.
Ketut's Place is a family-run homestay in the foothills of Ubud, just a 10-minute walk from Ubud Palace and the market. Located inside Ketut's idyllic family compound, the homestay offers an intimate view into the daily lives of Balinese families. As such, the property has a lot more personality than its three-pearl competition, and features lots of beautiful Balinese architecture and design details. The homestay over looks a river gorge, and features a small restaurant, a spa, and swimming pool in a relaxed and tranquil setting. The 16 rooms are priced affordably, and have lots of charming personality, though they are a bit worn and Wi-Fi can be weak. As an alternative, The Mawa House has a similarly traditional setting and better-maintained rooms, but lacks the river views.
The three-and-a-half-pearl FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud is a lovely away-from-it-all escape, though don't expect easy access to any sights or towns. It's a 25-minute drive from the center of Ubud, tucked amid rice fields, and the vibe is tranquil throughout. The 18 villas are private and modern, with details like canopy beds and dark colors, plus outdoor living rooms and massive bathrooms. They do look a bit tired in spots. Most open onto a shared Lagoon Pool and have wading pools, though Family Villas come with private pools. The small spa has four treatment rooms, and a scheduled shuttle runs into Ubud five times daily. Travelers preferring to be closer to central Ubud might consider KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion instead, which is a bit more polished.
The three-and-a-half-pearl FuramaXclusive Villas & Spa Ubud is a lovely away-from-it-all escape, though don't expect easy access to any sights or towns. It's a 25-minute drive from the center of Ubud, tucked amid rice fields, and the vibe is tranquil throughout. The 18 villas are private and modern, with details like canopy beds and dark colors, plus outdoor living rooms and massive bathrooms. They do look a bit tired in spots. Most open onto a shared Lagoon Pool and have wading pools, though Family Villas come with private pools. The small spa has four treatment rooms, and a scheduled shuttle runs into Ubud five times daily. Travelers preferring to be closer to central Ubud might consider KajaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion instead, which is a bit more polished.
The 16-room Puri Sebali is a contemporary upscale resort located in the jungle overlooking the rice fields outside Ubud. It's quite far from the center of town, though the resort runs a free shuttle that takes about 15 minutes. Suites and villas are decorated with a lovely blend of traditional Balinese and rustic-chic styles. All have nice views of the surrounding jungle and rice fields, and villas have beautiful private pools and gardens. The restaurant serves traditional Indonesian fare for all meals, and the lovely outdoor infinity pool is a guest favorite -- as is the spa with semi-open treatment rooms and a whirlpool. For an equally chic alternative closer to town, KaJaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion has lower rates right near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
The 16-room Puri Sebali is a contemporary upscale resort located in the jungle overlooking the rice fields outside Ubud. It's quite far from the center of town, though the resort runs a free shuttle that takes about 15 minutes. Suites and villas are decorated with a lovely blend of traditional Balinese and rustic-chic styles. All have nice views of the surrounding jungle and rice fields, and villas have beautiful private pools and gardens. The restaurant serves traditional Indonesian fare for all meals, and the lovely outdoor infinity pool is a guest favorite -- as is the spa with semi-open treatment rooms and a whirlpool. For an equally chic alternative closer to town, KaJaNe Mua Private Villa & Mansion has lower rates right near the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
Yulia Village Inn is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel ideally located along the bustling Monkey Forest Road in downtown Ubud. The hotel features traditional Balinese architecture, tropical greenery, and a laidback vibe. The 19 rooms are reasonably priced, plus sport quality modern amenities and stylish contemporary interiors with intricately carved hardwood details. Facilities are limited, with just an outdoor swimming pool, a poolside lounge, and reception. The restaurant is only open for breakfast but room service is available all-day and there is a plethora of dining options within walking distance. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included in most room rates. As an alternative hotel, Sri Bungalows features a bigger pool and a small spa.
Yulia Village Inn is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel ideally located along the bustling Monkey Forest Road in downtown Ubud. The hotel features traditional Balinese architecture, tropical greenery, and a laidback vibe. The 19 rooms are reasonably priced, plus sport quality modern amenities and stylish contemporary interiors with intricately carved hardwood details. Facilities are limited, with just an outdoor swimming pool, a poolside lounge, and reception. The restaurant is only open for breakfast but room service is available all-day and there is a plethora of dining options within walking distance. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included in most room rates. As an alternative hotel, Sri Bungalows features a bigger pool and a small spa.