Your stay — Dwaraka The Royal Villas
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The Property — Dwaraka The Royal Villas
Dwaraka The Royal Villas is a compact three-star compound of private villas set around a central pool, off Jalan Raya Pengosekan. Its USP is the price-to-privacy ratio: you get your own plunge pool and daybed for a fraction of what fancier resorts charge. The lobby is a breezy open pavilion with fresh frangipani bowls and staff who hand you a cold towel and ginger tea on arrival. It suits couples and solo travellers who want quiet Ubud without paying for a grand resort.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud grew from a small agrarian village into the artistic and spiritual heart of Bali, largely because of the Ubud Royal Family's patronage of dance, painting and music in the early 20th century. The town’s centre remains the royal palace (Puri Saren Agung), built in the 1840s, whose nightly legong performances still draw crowds. Western artists, notably Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet, settled here in the 1930s, founding the Pita Maha artists’ cooperative and pushing Ubud onto the international map. Today Ubud is a sprawling mix of Hindu temples, rice terraces, yoga studios and boutique galleries — more commercial than its 1980s self, but still deeply woven into Balinese ceremony and craft.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
AprilMaySeptember
Peak / festival surge
July and August; Ubud fills with European and Australian holiday-makers. Hotel prices can double, and the main roads choke with scooter traffic. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival and the Bali Arts Festival (June-July) are the main draws. Expect to book months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
October, February and March. These months see fewer tourists, lower hotel rates (often 30-40% off peak), and still plenty of dry hours for temple visits. Rains come in short, heavy bursts rather than all-day drizzle.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at 300m elevation, so evenings are noticeably cooler than the coast — long trousers and a light jacket help. Pack one proper rain shell even in the dry season; a surprise afternoon downpour is common.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Jalan Raya Ubud road-widening project (phase 2) is ongoing near the Monkey Forest junction; expect slow traffic and single-lane sections, especially between 3pm and 7pm.
- New direct flights from Singapore to Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) by Scoot and Jetstar have increased seat capacity for 2026, but arrival immigration queues remain notoriously long — budget 60-90 minutes to clear customs.
- Several smaller rice-terrace trails north of Ubud (around Tegallalang) have been formally marked and opened to walkers in early 2026, offering a quieter alternative to the crowded main lookout.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dwaraka The Royal Villas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (floor 3) at the rear of the property, away from the Jalan Monkey Forest side. These rooms catch the afternoon breeze and avoid generator hum from the pool pump room.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or the driveway—staff call these 'the echo chambers' because scooter noise and early-morning check-in chatter bounce off the tiled floor. Also skip rooms adjacent to the staircase (no lift means footfall noise).
Best views
The third-floor rooms facing east (over neighbouring gardens, not the street) give a broad view of rice terraces and Mount Agung on clear mornings. South-facing rooms overlook the hotel’s frangipani courtyard and small pool.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest—no lobby traffic, pool pump vibration, or street-level scooter rattle. Floor 3 rooms have the best acoustic buffer.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Jalan Monkey Forest and scooter traffic on the connecting lane is audible in front-facing rooms until 10 pm. Early-morning temple chanting from a nearby banjar (starting 5:30–6 am) carries across the hotel—request side rooms to minimise it. The pool pump cycles on at 7 am sharp.
Insider tips
1. Ask reception for a room key to the roof terrace (not always kept open) – it’s a quiet spot for sunset reading. 2. If you’re arriving by car, they have off-street parking for three cars on a first-come basis; ring ahead to hold a space, especially during Galungan festival traffic.
- 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 — Dwaraka The Royal Villas
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room); premium upgrade IDR 50,000/day for 20 Mbps (two devices)
No lift; two-level property with stairs only (ground floor rooms accessible via ramp)
Complimentary digital access to The Jakarta Post and Bali Daily via hotel tablet; no physical papers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00 (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 (IDR 150,000), after 12:00 full night rate
Free at reception, secure area, no time limit
Step-free access to reception and ground-floor rooms; no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; no lift
On-site free parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-serve); nearest public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 5,000/hour, 250m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per room per night (tourist levy, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a IDR 200,000 incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Tegallantang (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Puseh (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Catur Bhuana (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa lan Puseh Tegallantang (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museum Puri Lukisan — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Guardian — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Circle K — 841 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in central Ubud (Monkey Forest Road, Hanoman) with visible rates; avoid airport counters and unofficial roadside booths that often short-change you.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, restaurants, and shops, but cash is king in warungs, markets, and for taxis; contactless and mobile pay are rare.
Not expected but appreciated: 5-10% at nice restaurants, spare change for taxis, 10-20k IDR for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A kopi tubruk (local strong sweet coffee) from a market stall costs about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (mixed rice with sides) at a simple warung for 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a casual eatery for 30,000-45,000 IDR per main.
Night market stalls and kaki lima carts on Jalan Kajeng, Jalan Dewi Sita, and around Ubud Market for satay, bakso, and sate lilit (20,000-30,000 IDR).
Mini-mart chains like Kawan Baru, Papaya, or Bintang Supermarket for basics; Coco Fresh in town for produce.
Ubud Market and Tegallalang Market for batik shirts, sarongs, and cheap cotton clothing; bargain hard from half the initial price.
Renting a scooter for 50,000-80,000 IDR/day is cheapest; from Ngurah Rai Airport, a 1.5-hour public bus (Perama/Go-Jek) costs about 100,000-150,000 IDR, or share a ride-hailing car for around 250,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs instead of tourist cafes; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) over street taxis; buy rice, snacks, and water from minimarkets to cut costs.
Good to know — 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 Dwaraka The Royal Villas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 1.9 km · ~23 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
Request a room on the top floor (floor 3) at the rear of the property, away from the Jalan Monkey Forest side. These rooms catch the afternoon breeze and avoid generator hum from the pool pump room.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or the driveway—staff call these 'the echo chambers' because scooter noise and early-morning check-in chatter bounce off the tiled floor. Also skip rooms adjacent to the staircase (no lift means footfall noise).
Is Dwaraka The Royal Villas noisy?
Street noise from Jalan Monkey Forest and scooter traffic on the connecting lane is audible in front-facing rooms until 10 pm. Early-morning temple chanting from a nearby banjar (starting 5:30–6 am) carries across the hotel—request side rooms to minimise it. The pool pump cycles on at 7 am sharp.
Which rooms have the best views at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
The third-floor rooms facing east (over neighbouring gardens, not the street) give a broad view of rice terraces and Mount Agung on clear mornings. South-facing rooms overlook the hotel’s frangipani courtyard and small pool.
What are insider tips for staying at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
1. Ask reception for a room key to the roof terrace (not always kept open) – it’s a quiet spot for sunset reading. 2. If you’re arriving by car, they have off-street parking for three cars on a first-come basis; ring ahead to hold a space, especially during Galungan festival traffic.
What time is check-in at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
Check-in at Dwaraka The Royal Villas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dwaraka The Royal Villas have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room); premium upgrade IDR 50,000/day for 20 Mbps (two devices)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
IDR 10,000 per room per night (tourist levy, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
Nasi campur (mixed rice with sides) at a simple warung for 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dwaraka The Royal Villas?
Renting a scooter for 50,000-80,000 IDR/day is cheapest; from Ngurah Rai Airport, a 1.5-hour public bus (Perama/Go-Jek) costs about 100,000-150,000 IDR, or share a ride-hailing car for around 250,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
AprilMaySeptember
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.