Your stay — Eat.Pray.Love
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The Property — Eat.Pray.Love
Eat.Pray.Love is a compact 3-star set among Ubud's rice terraces, a 15-minute walk from the Monkey Forest. The lobby is open-air, with bamboo furniture and the constant sound of frogs from the adjacent gully. It aims for a spiritual retreat vibe — yoga mats by the pool, a small library of self-help books — but the rooms are basic and the breakfast buffet runs thin by 9am. Best for solo travellers on a budget who want a quiet, plant-filled base without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a minor fiefdom in the 8th century, centred on a royal palace and temple complex. It became a hub for Balinese artists in the 1930s after European painters like Walter Spies settled here, blending Western and traditional techniques. The town exploded in popularity after the 2006 book *Eat, Pray, Love*, which turned it into a global wellness destination. Today its streets are lined with yoga studios, vegan cafes and craft shops, while the original Puri Saren royal palace still hosts nightly dance performances. The local government has recently restricted new hotel builds to preserve the surrounding rice terrace landscape.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and September: after the rainy season ends, the rice terraces are brightest green and humidity is lower. October is also good for quieter trails and temple visits.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European summer holidays and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October. Hotel prices jump 40-60% over June rates; book six months ahead. The Bali Arts Festival (June-July) draws crowds to Denpasar, but Ubud stays busy year-round.
Budget shoulder season
November and February offer the best discounts – up to 30% off peak rates – with fewer tourists and milder rain (usually a heavy afternoon shower, not all-day drizzle).
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at 300m altitude, so it's 5-8°C cooler than the coast – pack a light jacket for evenings and motorbike rides. Never leave without a rain shell, even in dry season, because tropical bursts can hit without warning.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Ubud Monkey Forest has tightened entry rules: no bags with loose food or plastic bottles, and visitors must use the new digital ticket system (queue times cut by 30%).
- A new bypass road linking Jalan Raya Ubud to the Tegalalang rice terraces opened in March, reducing travel time by 20 minutes during busy afternoons.
- The Ubud Organic Market now runs every Wednesday and Saturday morning until noon, with a wider selection of plastic-free produce and local crafts – a quiet alternative to the main Ubud Market.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Eat.Pray.Love, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd) away from the street – the main road through Ubud gets busy with scooters and taxis from early morning. These rooms are quieter and catch more light and breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Skip ground-floor rooms, especially any facing the street or near the lobby/restaurant area – you’ll get scooter noise from 7am and foot traffic from staff and guests.
Best views
Rooms on the back side of the hotel (away from the main road) overlook the garden/pool area – that’s your best bet for a green view. Top-floor front rooms might see rooftops and the road, not much else.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are best – no street-level racket and less chance of overhead noise if you're top floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud’s main road is a constant stream of motorbikes (tourists and locals), with honking and revving from dawn until 10pm or later. Temple ceremonies occasionally add loudspeaker music or chanting nearby, especially on festival days.
Insider tips
1. Book ahead for a pool-facing room – it’s quieter and the pool is decent for a 3-star. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to get your pick of rooms; late check-in often lands you whatever’s left, which may be ground floor.
- 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 — Eat.Pray.Love
free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; claimed speed 10 Mbps, real speed ~5 Mbps; no login, just select network
no lift; two-storey property with stairs only, no historic sections
no physical newspapers; no digital newsstand
standard check-in from 14:00; early luggage drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs Rp 200,000, subject to availability
complimentary storage for same-day arrivals and departures; no fee
no step-free access; steps at entrance and between all floors, no wheelchair access possible
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is 'Ubud Central Parking' on jl. monkey forest, Rp 50,000 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Rp 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: advance deposit 50% of total stay due at booking, plus refundable Rp 500,000 incidentals hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Pengaji (275 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Bentuyung (309 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Puseh lan (740 m · ~9 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Merajan Agung (911 m · ~11 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Tini Mart — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux on Jalan Raya Ubud and near tourist sites as they often have poor rates and hidden fees.
Major credit cards accepted at mid-range hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; smaller warungs, markets, and taxis are cash-only. Contactless is rare outside big hotels.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares by a few thousand rupiah or leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants. Hotel porters get 10,000-20,000 IDR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong sweet coffee) at a roadside warung costs about 8,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung: around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant: 25,000-40,000 IDR per main.
Jalan Hanoman and Jalan Dewi Sita have evening food stalls selling sate, bakso, and martabak; prices 10,000-20,000 IDR per item.
Supermarkets like Coco Fresh Mart (on Jalan Raya Ubud) and Buana Cafe mart are common for basics.
Ubud Market (Pasar Seni) stalls offer cheap batik, sarongs, and casualwear; fixed price for low quality, bargaining expected for better items.
Renting a scooter (60,000-80,000 IDR/day) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take a Perama shuttle bus (to central Ubud, ~60,000 IDR) or use Grab/Gojek car (~150,000-200,000 IDR).
Eat at warungs with a glass case of pre-cooked dishes (nasi bungkus) for under 15,000 IDR; drink filtered water from refill stations (isi ulang) at 3,000-5,000 IDR per gallon; skip packaged drinks at temples and carry your own.
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 Eat.Pray.Love
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 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 Eat.Pray.Love?
Request a room on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd) away from the street – the main road through Ubud gets busy with scooters and taxis from early morning. These rooms are quieter and catch more light and breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Eat.Pray.Love?
Skip ground-floor rooms, especially any facing the street or near the lobby/restaurant area – you’ll get scooter noise from 7am and foot traffic from staff and guests.
Is Eat.Pray.Love noisy?
Ubud’s main road is a constant stream of motorbikes (tourists and locals), with honking and revving from dawn until 10pm or later. Temple ceremonies occasionally add loudspeaker music or chanting nearby, especially on festival days.
Which rooms have the best views at Eat.Pray.Love?
Rooms on the back side of the hotel (away from the main road) overlook the garden/pool area – that’s your best bet for a green view. Top-floor front rooms might see rooftops and the road, not much else.
What are insider tips for staying at Eat.Pray.Love?
1. Book ahead for a pool-facing room – it’s quieter and the pool is decent for a 3-star. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to get your pick of rooms; late check-in often lands you whatever’s left, which may be ground floor.
What time is check-in at Eat.Pray.Love?
Check-in at Eat.Pray.Love is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Eat.Pray.Love have Wi-Fi?
free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas; claimed speed 10 Mbps, real speed ~5 Mbps; no login, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Eat.Pray.Love?
Rp 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Eat.Pray.Love?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung: around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Eat.Pray.Love?
Renting a scooter (60,000-80,000 IDR/day) is the cheapest way around; from the airport, take a Perama shuttle bus (to central Ubud, ~60,000 IDR) or use Grab/Gojek car (~150,000-200,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and September: after the rainy season ends, the rice terraces are brightest green and humidity is lower. October is also good for quieter trails and temple visits.
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.