Dein Aufenthalt — Pita Maha
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Das Eigentum — Pita Maha
Pita Maha is a three-star resort tucked into the Ayung River valley, with open-air public spaces that let in the sound of water and birds. Its USP is the setting – a hillside of tropical gardens with a river running below – rather than luxury finishes. The vibe is calm and modest, suited to travellers who want a quiet base near Ubud’s centre without the price tag of a five-star jungle resort.
Chroniken von Ubud
Ubud began as a walled settlement of Balinese royalty and priests, centred on a temple complex. In the 1930s, European artists and anthropologists – notably Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet – turned it into an artist colony, building homes and studios that blended Balinese and European styles. Today, Ubud is a global hub for yoga, wellness and contemporary art, but its core remains a dense warren of temples, family compounds and rice terraces. The main street, Monkey Forest Road, is lined with boutiques and cafes, while the surrounding villages still hold traditional weaving and woodcarving practices.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Ubud-Guide →Die besten Monate
April and October: dry weather, low humidity, and fewer crowds than July-August. The rice terraces are freshly planted or golden, and temple festivals are common but not overwhelming.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: European and Australian school holidays fill Ubud with tourists, pushing hotel rates up 30-50%. The Ubud Food Festival (usually May) and Bali Arts Festival (June-July) drive demand.
Budget Schulter Saison
February and March: wet season tail, but still many sunny mornings; hotel discounts of 20-40%. Fewer crowds at temples and trails.
Wetter & Verpackung
Ubud sits inland at 300m elevation, so it’s cooler than the coast but still humid, with sudden tropical downpours even in dry season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry footwear – umbrellas are everywhere, but trousers stay wet without a proper shell.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Ubud
- The new Ubud-Mas bypass road opened in late 2025, cutting travel time from the city centre to Tegallalang rice terraces by 20 minutes, but it adds truck noise in the Mas district.
- Ubud has banned single-use plastics in all hotels and shops from January 2026 – bring a reusable water bottle; filtered refill stations are now standard at most properties.
- Monkey Forest has introduced timed entry slots (July 2026 onwards) to reduce crowding; pre-book online to guarantee a morning slot before the heat.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pita Maha, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request river-facing rooms—these get the jungle sound and are well back from any street noise. Upper floors (2–3) in the main building offer better ventilation and less chance of foot traffic outside your door.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from ground-floor rooms near the pool or restaurant—they catch early-morning clatter and kitchen noise. Also avoid any room directly above the lobby; it picks up check-in bustle.
Best views
The river-facing side gives you tropical ravine and rushing water—far better than the road side, which looks over the street and local shops.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 in the main building. The resort layout spreads out, so rooms in the standalone villas (if available) are quietest—request a villa not backing onto the public path.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Raya Ubud is a main thoroughfare with motorbikes from 6am until late. The property’s own morning yoga (near the pool) generates light chatter. A few villa walls are thin—neighbour noise carries inside.
Insider tips
1. Request a room or villa farthest from the entrance to dodge street noise. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper—the river can be loud after rain, but it’s white noise. 3. Book a river-facing villa directly; standard rooms in the main block are noisier.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Pita Maha
Free basic WiFi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing, not for streaming.
No lift; property has multiple levels accessed by stairs only.
No complimentary newspaper service.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 09:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 350,000; after 14:00 charged a full night.
Complimentary storage on check-in day and after check-out; secure room.
No step-free access; main entrance and rooms reached by stairs; not wheelchair accessible.
Free on-site parking for about 10 cars on a first-come basis. No EV charging. Nearest public car park: Ubud Parking Lot (Jalan Monkey Forest) costs about IDR 5,000 per hour.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. A refundable IDR 500,000 incidental hold taken at check-in.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Neka Art Museum — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Indomaret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Ubud town centre or trusted ATMs; avoid airport kiosks and tourist-area bureaux which often offer poor rates or hidden fees.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but many warungs, markets, and small vendors require cash.
Not expected but appreciated — round up the bill in local restaurants, leave 5-10% for good service, tip porters and drivers 10,000-20,000 IDR.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi or teh in a simple warung — 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or gado-gado at a local warung — 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a street-side warung — 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Ubud's main street (Jl. Raya Ubud) and the Ubud Market area have evening food stalls selling satay, bakso, and fresh fruit; the nightly Ubud Night Market on Jl. Wenara Wana is a reliable budget option.
Supermarket chains like Coco Supermarket or Bintang Supermarket in central Ubud are common for basics.
Ubud Market and the surrounding streets on Jl. Jembawan and Jl. Dewi Sita have stalls selling cheap t-shirts, sarongs, and casual wear — always bargain.
A scooter rental from a local shop costs about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day; from the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus (Trans Sarbagita) to Batubulan terminal, then a local taxi or shared minivan to Ubud (total under 100,000 IDR).
Eat at warungs not tourist-facing restaurants; negotiate prices at markets; avoid taxi drivers offering rides from the airport directly — take a ride-share or bus instead.
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$1 ≈ IDR 18099.05 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
UbudWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ubud, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Pita Maha
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Ubud Monkey Forest area → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Set pickup point to the main road, not the inn's lane – drivers often cancel if they can't find the side street. Cash is fine, but have small bills.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Book through your hotel or Klook for a fixed rate, avoid drivers at the arrivals hall who charge double. Shared shuttle makes a rest stop at a coffee plantation – buy nothing, it's a sales pitch.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside baggage claim – 450k to Ubud is standard. Don't tip extra, the price is fixed. Late-night arrivals add 50% surcharge.
Perama Bus Terminal, Kuta or Denpasar → Perama Ubud stop (Jl. Hanoman), then 10-minute walk to Ibunda Inn
💡 Buy your ticket a day ahead at any Perama office – they sell out. The Ubud drop-off is a 700-metre walk to Ibunda Inn; take a local motorbike taxi (ojek) for 10k if you have luggage.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Pita Maha?
Request river-facing rooms—these get the jungle sound and are well back from any street noise. Upper floors (2–3) in the main building offer better ventilation and less chance of foot traffic outside your door.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pita Maha?
Stay away from ground-floor rooms near the pool or restaurant—they catch early-morning clatter and kitchen noise. Also avoid any room directly above the lobby; it picks up check-in bustle.
Is Pita Maha noisy?
Jalan Raya Ubud is a main thoroughfare with motorbikes from 6am until late. The property’s own morning yoga (near the pool) generates light chatter. A few villa walls are thin—neighbour noise carries inside.
Which rooms have the best views at Pita Maha?
The river-facing side gives you tropical ravine and rushing water—far better than the road side, which looks over the street and local shops.
What are insider tips for staying at Pita Maha?
1. Request a room or villa farthest from the entrance to dodge street noise. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper—the river can be loud after rain, but it’s white noise. 3. Book a river-facing villa directly; standard rooms in the main block are noisier.
What time is check-in at Pita Maha?
Check-in at Pita Maha is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pita Maha have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout; speed adequate for email and browsing, not for streaming.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pita Maha?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Pita Maha?
Nasi campur or gado-gado at a local warung — 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pita Maha?
A scooter rental from a local shop costs about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day; from the airport, the cheapest way is the public bus (Trans Sarbagita) to Batubulan terminal, then a local taxi or shared minivan to Ubud (total under 100,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October: dry weather, low humidity, and fewer crowds than July-August. The rice terraces are freshly planted or golden, and temple festivals are common but not overwhelming.
Top-Attraktionen in Ubud
💡 Haggle firmly but politely – start at 30% of the asking price. Go at 8am before the tour buses arrive. Avoid the stuff sold near the palace, it's mass-produced.
💡 Pop in for 15 minutes between 9am and 5pm when the lotus flowers are open. No sarong needed – they lend them at the entrance for free.
💡 Start from the north end near the Ibah Hotel for a quieter stretch. The walk is about 2km round trip but you can extend onto dirt trails if you want more.
💡 Leave your sunglasses and loose items in your bag. Monkeys will snatch them. Go after 4pm when it's quieter and the light is softer for photos.
💡 Skip the busy main path – take the steep stairs down to the left of the waterfall for a quieter spot to swim. Go early on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring swimsuit and towel.