Your stay — Adiwana Cottages
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The Property — Adiwana Cottages
Adiwana Cottages is a quiet, garden-focused complex in central Ubud, built around a central pool and tropical landscaping. The lobby is an open-sided pavilion with polished concrete floors and rattan furniture, looking onto dense greenery and the gentle sound of water features. It suits travellers who want a calm, mid-range base within walking distance of Ubud’s main temples, markets and yoga studios, without the formality of a resort. The vibe is understated and practical, with a small spa and Balinese-style cottages that prioritise natural light and screened windows over air-con or mod cons.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a fortified village in the 8th century, when the Javanese priest Rsi Markandeya founded a temple at the confluence of two rivers. It grew as a centre for Balinese Hindu art and dance under the patronage of the Ubud royal family in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The village was essentially put on the Western map by the 1930s, when European artists such as Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, attracting a generation of expatriate painters. Today, Ubud retains a dense core of temples, rice terraces and craft workshops, though the increase in tourism has brought traffic and development that spreads into the surrounding valleys.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October — dry enough for trekking and temple visits, but outside the peak European summer; crowds are moderate and skies are mostly clear.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by northern-hemisphere summer holidays and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October also spikes). Hotel rates at Adiwana Cottages roughly double from May to September; book three months ahead. Events include the Bali Arts Festival (June–July) and the Ubud Food Festival (June).
Budget shoulder season
February, March and November are the best budget months. Rainfall is higher but usually in short, heavy bursts. Room rates drop 20–30% and popular sites like the Monkey Forest or Tegallalang rice terraces are less crowded.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits in a volcanic basin, so the dry season (April–October) still gets brief afternoon tropical downpours. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and sturdy sandals that dry quickly; leave the umbrella at home — local shops sell cheap ones.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road (Jl Raya Ubud) is undergoing drainage works until late 2026, causing occasional traffic jams between the market and the palace; allow 15 extra minutes for any short drive.
- The Ubud Monkey Forest has new entry rules from July 2026: visitors must not bring plastic bags or food into the sanctuary, and all bags must be zipped — fines apply for littering or feeding monkeys.
- A new pedestrianised lane linking Jl Hanoman and Jl Goutama (nicknamed 'Yoga Alley') opened in early 2026, with several cafes and a bike-sharing station; it cuts walking time to the palace by about seven minutes.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Adiwana Cottages, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the garden (away from Monkey Forest Road). These rooms avoid street noise and get better natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or the small pool area — they can catch foot traffic and early-morning kitchen prep noise. Also skip rooms facing Monkey Forest Road due to traffic and scooter noise.
Best views
Garden-facing rooms on upper floors offer views over the tropical greenery rather than the street. No river or rice-terrace view here.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 (upper floors) are generally quietest, especially garden-facing ones.
🔊 Noise notes
Monkey Forest Road is a busy Ubud thoroughfare with scooters, tour buses, and pedestrians. The property's small bar/restaurant area can generate chatter until 10pm. Monkeys can be noisy at dawn near the garden.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room with a daybed on the balcony — the cottages-style rooms have them, and they're worth using for afternoon rest. 2. If you're a light sleeper, request a top-floor room away from the pool, and bring earplugs for early-morning temple gongs in the neighbourhood.
- 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 Facilities — Adiwana Cottages
Free WiFi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps download (sufficient for streaming and video calls); no login — just select network and accept terms once
No lift — property is two-storey open-air cottages with stairs only; no historic sections
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers; lobby has a small bookshelf with guidebooks and magazines
Standard 14:00 check-in; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00 (room subject to availability). Late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 250,000; after 12:00 charged full night rate
Free luggage storage for early arrivals and after check-out (staff logs it in a locked room)
No step-free access; all rooms require stairs (2–8 steps); no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or pathways. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility
On-site parking for up to 6 cars, free for guests (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 'Ubud Central Parking' on Jalan Wenara Wana, IDR 5,000/hour or IDR 30,000/night (250 m walk). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or tourist tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in quoted rates)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in, a refundable IDR 500,000 hold on credit/debit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Taman Sari Temple (439 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Lan Puseh (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Padang Kerta (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (490 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
House of Lempad — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 778 m · ~10 min walk
Football Field — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 55 m · ~1 min walk
Kimia Farma — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Delta Dewata — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Perama — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers on the main strip as many offer poor rates and hidden commission.
Cards accepted in hotels and upmarket restaurants; street food and small warungs are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares or leave 5–10% at nicer restaurants; service charge often already included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A kopi (black coffee) at a warung: around IDR 10,000–15,000.
Nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: around IDR 25,000–35,000.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a warung: about IDR 30,000–40,000.
Along Jalan Monkey Forest and side streets off it, evening stalls sell satay, bakso, and martabak from around IDR 10,000–20,000.
No big supermarkets in the immediate area; small convenience stores (Indomaret, Alfamart) on Jalan Monkey Forest stock basics.
Street stalls on Jalan Monkey Forest sell cheap sarongs, T‑shirts, and bags – haggle hard, start at half the asking price.
Cheapest is walking; otherwise, use a ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) – around IDR 10,000–15,000 for short trips. From the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle or Grab for about IDR 150,000–200,000.
Eat at warungs off the main road for half the price of tourist cafes; negotiate prices on market goods; fill a reusable bottle at your hotel to avoid buying bottled water.
Good to know — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · 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 Adiwana Cottages
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 55 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 57 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Ubud
Wikipedia ↗
Ubud (Balinese: ᬉᬩᬸᬤ᭄) is a town in the Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. Ubud has no status; that is part of the eponymous Ubud District of Gianyar. Promoted as an arts and culture centre, Ubud has developed a large tourism industry. It forms a northern part of the Greater Denpasar metropolitan a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Adiwana Cottages?
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing the garden (away from Monkey Forest Road). These rooms avoid street noise and get better natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Adiwana Cottages?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or the small pool area — they can catch foot traffic and early-morning kitchen prep noise. Also skip rooms facing Monkey Forest Road due to traffic and scooter noise.
Is Adiwana Cottages noisy?
Monkey Forest Road is a busy Ubud thoroughfare with scooters, tour buses, and pedestrians. The property's small bar/restaurant area can generate chatter until 10pm. Monkeys can be noisy at dawn near the garden.
Which rooms have the best views at Adiwana Cottages?
Garden-facing rooms on upper floors offer views over the tropical greenery rather than the street. No river or rice-terrace view here.
What are insider tips for staying at Adiwana Cottages?
1. Ask for a room with a daybed on the balcony — the cottages-style rooms have them, and they're worth using for afternoon rest. 2. If you're a light sleeper, request a top-floor room away from the pool, and bring earplugs for early-morning temple gongs in the neighbourhood.
What time is check-in at Adiwana Cottages?
Check-in at Adiwana Cottages is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Adiwana Cottages have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps download (sufficient for streaming and video calls); no login — just select network and accept terms once
Is there a city or tourist tax at Adiwana Cottages?
None (no separate city or tourist tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in quoted rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Adiwana Cottages?
Nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: around IDR 25,000–35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Adiwana Cottages?
Cheapest is walking; otherwise, use a ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) – around IDR 10,000–15,000 for short trips. From the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle or Grab for about IDR 150,000–200,000.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October — dry enough for trekking and temple visits, but outside the peak European summer; crowds are moderate and skies are mostly clear.
Top Attractions 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.