Votre séjour — kakul
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La propriété — kakul
Kakul is a compact three-star hotel off Jalan Raya Ubud, with a small pool set in a garden of frangipani and banana palms. The lobby is open-sided, tiled and cool, with a temple-style split gate and a reception desk that rarely has a queue. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet, clean base within walking distance of the Monkey Forest and the Ubud Palace — nothing fancy, but everything works.
Chroniques de Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of villages around the Campuhan River, gaining prominence in the 8th century when the Javanese priest Rsi Markandeya founded the Gunung Lebah temple there. Balinese royalty made it their administrative seat in the 19th century, building the Puri Saren palace that now anchors the town centre. Western artists including Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here in the 1930s, turning Ubud into a global hub for painting, dance and craft. Today its streets remain lined with temples and galleries, though tourism has pushed rice terraces further out and brought traffic to the once-quiet junctions.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Ubud →Meilleurs mois
July and August for reliable dry weather and clear skies; September for slightly fewer crowds but still good conditions.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by European and Australian school holidays plus the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in late October. Hotel prices jump 30-50% above shoulder-season rates, and the town’s main roads clog with scooters from late morning.
La saison des épaules
April, May and October offer good weather, lower prices and far fewer tourists. The Ubud Food Festival in April adds some buzz but doesn’t spike room rates significantly.
Météo & Emballage
Ubud’s microclimate can produce a sudden downpour even in the ‘dry’ season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or a compact umbrella alongside your shorts and sandals.
Briefing de la ville — Ubud
- The Gianyar Regency government has introduced a one-way traffic system on Jalan Raya Ubud during peak hours (4-8pm) to ease congestion; check your route before heading out.
- A new co-working and community space, The Ubud Hub, opened on Jalan Monkey Forest in early 2026, offering day passes and a café good for digital nomads.
- Several main roads near the Ubud Market are being repaved in mid-2026; expect intermittent closures and noise between 9am and 4pm through to late July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to kakul, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or above) at the back of the hotel away from the street. In Ubud, that usually means overlooking the garden or pool rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Jalan Raya Ubud or any main street – motorbike noise starts early and goes late. Also skip rooms near the reception or breakfast area.
Best views
Ubud is lush and green – rooms at the back likely overlook tropical gardens, rice paddies, or a pool. Front rooms face a busy street with shop fronts, not much of a view.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (if the hotel has a third floor) – further from street level and common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: motorbikes and scooters on the street from 6am till late; temple ceremonies or dog barking in surrounding compounds; possible construction in this fast-developing town.
Insider tips
1. Park your scooter (if renting) in the hotel’s designated parking area behind the building – not on the street. 2. Request a room with a fan as well as AC: Ubud is humid and a fan helps air circulation without the noise of an AC unit cycling on and off.
- 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
Hôtel Facilités — kakul
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15–20 Mbps download, no login, works on all floors
No lift—two-storey building with stairs only; ground-floor rooms available
No physical newspapers; free access to PressReader via QR code at reception; building has no notable heritage status
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free if room not ready); late check-out until 13:00 for IDR 200,000, after 13:00 charged full night
Free for day-of arrival/departure; overnight storage IDR 50,000 per bag
Step-free access to ground floor via ramp at main entrance; no elevator; first-floor rooms require stairs; no adapted bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 5,000 per hour, 24-hour flat IDR 30,000); no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: IDR 20,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via online booking; IDR 300,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Bali Culture Centre — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Open Stage — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Football Field — 600 m · ~8 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
CIMB NIAGA — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Guardian — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Indomaret — 939 m · ~12 min walk
Perama — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at authorised crypto exchanges or banks in central Ubud for fair rates; avoid the airport kiosks and small tourist bureaux that offer poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted in mid-range hotels and restaurants, but smaller warungs and markets are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included (common in nicer places), and round up taxi fares or give 10,000-20,000 IDR to drivers.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi tubruk (local-style sweet black coffee) from a roadside warung: 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple main like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a humble warung: 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Head to the night market (Pasar Malam) around Jalan Raya Ubud near the palace or the Kaja area for grilled satay, bakso, and other local snacks.
Supermarkets such as Coco Mart, Bintang, and Hardy's are common; they are slightly pricier than local markets but convenient for basics.
For cheap clothing, visit the Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) near the palace for batik, sarongs, and cotton clothes; bargaining expected.
Cheapest is walking or renting a scooter for about 50,000-80,000 IDR/day. From the airport, a shared shuttle bus (e.g., Perama) costs about 100,000 IDR, or bargain a Gojek/Grab ride to around 200,000-300,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs rather than tourist-cafe strips; haggle at markets (start at 30-50% of asking price); use Gojek/Grab for official taxi rides instead of street taxis.
Bon à savoir — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$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 kakul
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CIMB NIAGA — 388 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
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.
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at kakul?
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or above) at the back of the hotel away from the street. In Ubud, that usually means overlooking the garden or pool rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at kakul?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Jalan Raya Ubud or any main street – motorbike noise starts early and goes late. Also skip rooms near the reception or breakfast area.
Is kakul noisy?
Main noise sources: motorbikes and scooters on the street from 6am till late; temple ceremonies or dog barking in surrounding compounds; possible construction in this fast-developing town.
Which rooms have the best views at kakul?
Ubud is lush and green – rooms at the back likely overlook tropical gardens, rice paddies, or a pool. Front rooms face a busy street with shop fronts, not much of a view.
What are insider tips for staying at kakul?
1. Park your scooter (if renting) in the hotel’s designated parking area behind the building – not on the street. 2. Request a room with a fan as well as AC: Ubud is humid and a fan helps air circulation without the noise of an AC unit cycling on and off.
What time is check-in at kakul?
Check-in at kakul is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does kakul have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 15–20 Mbps download, no login, works on all floors
Is there a city or tourist tax at kakul?
IDR 20,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near kakul?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from kakul?
Cheapest is walking or renting a scooter for about 50,000-80,000 IDR/day. From the airport, a shared shuttle bus (e.g., Perama) costs about 100,000 IDR, or bargain a Gojek/Grab ride to around 200,000-300,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
July and August for reliable dry weather and clear skies; September for slightly fewer crowds but still good conditions.
Principales attractions à 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.