Votre séjour — River Song
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La propriété — River Song
River Song is a three-star hotel set along a side road off Ubud’s main drag, so you get convenience without the constant scooter noise. The lobby is open-air with a polished concrete floor, a small reception desk, and a view straight through to a narrow garden and the Ayung River gorge beyond. Think clean lines, local wood furniture, and the sound of water; it suits travellers who want a calm, efficient base for exploring Ubud’s temples, markets, and yoga studios, and don’t need resort-style pools or frills.
Chroniques de Ubud
Ubud began as a small settlement centred on the sacred Ubud Palace, built in the early 19th century by the Sukawati royal family. It transformed in the 1930s when Western artists such as Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet arrived, establishing the Pita Maha artists’ cooperative and turning Ubud into a global hub for Balinese painting and dance. The town’s architectural evolution blends traditional Balinese compounds (alang-alang roofs, carved stone gateways) with contemporary villas and boutique hotels. Today, Ubud remains the cultural heart of Bali, its streets lined with art galleries, silver workshops, and warungs, yet it also struggles with traffic and rapid commercialisation.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Ubud →Meilleurs mois
April and October: dry season shoulders where rain is infrequent, days are sunny, and crowds are noticeably thinner than July and August.
Peak / Festival surge
July and August: European summer holidays drive huge visitor numbers. Hotel prices can double, and the main streets, especially Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Hanoman, become clogged with scooters and cars. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) also causes a spike, but July–August is purely weather-led peak.
La saison des épaules
May and September offer near-perfect dry weather but with 20–30% fewer tourists than July. Hotel rates drop and you can get same-day bookings at good restaurants.
Météo & Emballage
Ubud sits at about 250m elevation, so July mornings can be fresh (20–22°C) but afternoons climb to 30–31°C with high humidity. Pack a lightweight rain jacket for sudden afternoon showers (even in dry season) and always carry a sarong for temple visits – many rental shops charge 10,000 IDR but it’s easier to bring your own.
Briefing de la ville — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road, Jalan Raya Ubud, is undergoing drainage repairs near the market junction until late 2026, causing periodic one-way closures; expect delays of 10–15 minutes in peak hours.
- The Campuhan Ridge Walk path has been extended with new viewing platforms and a small café halfway, making it a better morning stroll than before.
- July 2026 sees the full moon of the Balinese sasih calendar (around 29 July), which means Odalan temple ceremonies across Ubud – visitors can expect processions and occasional street closures near Pura Taman Saraswati.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to River Song, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request ground-floor rooms in the rear annexe, away from the main road and reception. These tend to be quieter and cooler, with direct garden access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the building overlooking Ubud’s main street — motorbike noise can be heavy from early morning until late evening.
Best views
Request a garden-view room at the back; the front rooms simply look onto the busy street and shop fronts.
Quietest floors
No lift is mentioned, so all rooms are on ground or first floor. The ground floor rear rooms are quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud’s main road is narrow and used by scooters, cars, and trucks. Temple ceremonies and roosters can also add noise, especially in the early morning.
Insider tips
Check in at off-peak hours (after 2pm) to avoid reception queue. Ask reception for a map of the property’s back garden path to reach your room without walking through the main road area.
- 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 — River Song
Free basic WiFi throughout, 10 Mbps, no login required. Premium upgrade at IDR 50,000 per day for 50 Mbps.
No lift; second-floor rooms accessible by stairs only.
Digital newsstand via PressReader on lobby iPad; no physical newspapers delivered.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 09:00; late check-out until 12:00 for IDR 200,000, subject to availability.
Complimentary storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures; no charge.
Step-free main entrance and ground-floor room available; no lift to upper floors; narrow corridors may limit wheelchair turning.
On-site parking for 6 cars, free of charge; nearest public car park at Ubud Market, IDR 10,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, mandatory tourist levy paid at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; IDR 500,000 incidental hold applied at check-in.
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Penestanan (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
Bambu Indah Garden — 1.6 km · ~21 min walk
Don Antonio Blanco Museum — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 746 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Bank Mandiri — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Fruits — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Authorised moneychangers in central Ubud offer fair rates; avoid airport counters and commission-free shops that hide poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants; smaller warungs and market stalls want cash.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fares or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk at a warung: around IDR 10,000.
Nasi campur at a local warung: roughly IDR 25,000-35,000.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant: about IDR 30,000-45,000 for a main.
The night market on Jalan Dewi Sita and stalls along Jalan Hanoman serve cheap satay, martabak, and sate lilit.
Bintang supermarket on Jalan Raya Ubud and local warungs with basic staples.
Ubud Market on Jalan Raya Ubud for sarongs, batik, and casual wear; bargain hard.
Bemo (minibus) around town costs IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from Ngurah Rai airport take the Perama shuttle bus (about IDR 60,000) to Ubud, not a taxi.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist cafes; drink air galon (refilled bottled water) not small plastic bottles; haggle at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
Bon à savoir — Ubud
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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 River Song
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 1.4 km · ~18 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 River Song?
Request ground-floor rooms in the rear annexe, away from the main road and reception. These tend to be quieter and cooler, with direct garden access.
Which rooms should I avoid at River Song?
Avoid rooms at the front of the building overlooking Ubud’s main street — motorbike noise can be heavy from early morning until late evening.
Is River Song noisy?
Ubud’s main road is narrow and used by scooters, cars, and trucks. Temple ceremonies and roosters can also add noise, especially in the early morning.
Which rooms have the best views at River Song?
Request a garden-view room at the back; the front rooms simply look onto the busy street and shop fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at River Song?
Check in at off-peak hours (after 2pm) to avoid reception queue. Ask reception for a map of the property’s back garden path to reach your room without walking through the main road area.
What time is check-in at River Song?
Check-in at River Song is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does River Song have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi throughout, 10 Mbps, no login required. Premium upgrade at IDR 50,000 per day for 50 Mbps.
Is there a city or tourist tax at River Song?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, mandatory tourist levy paid at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near River Song?
Nasi campur at a local warung: roughly IDR 25,000-35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from River Song?
Bemo (minibus) around town costs IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from Ngurah Rai airport take the Perama shuttle bus (about IDR 60,000) to Ubud, not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October: dry season shoulders where rain is infrequent, days are sunny, and crowds are noticeably thinner than July and August.
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.