🇮🇩 Ubud, Indonesia
Elephant Safari Park lodge
📍 Ubud
Your stay — Elephant Safari Park lodge
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The Property — Elephant Safari Park lodge
Elephant Safari Park Lodge is a rare mix of luxury tented camp and conservation project, set within a private wildlife sanctuary on the forested outskirts of Ubud. The lobby opens onto a raised wooden deck overlooking a lush river valley where rescued Sumatran elephants roam freely below. The vibe is peaceful and eco-focused, not glitzy — expect hand-woven textiles, open-air bathrooms and guided elephant interactions that are more educational than circus-like. It suits nature-loving couples or families who want something distinctive and responsible, not a generic five-star resort.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a small hamlet centred on the Pura Taman Saraswati temple, growing in importance from the 8th century as a hub for Balinese Hindu art and medicine. Dutch colonial influence arrived in the early 1900s, but Ubud remained a quiet artist colony until Western painters like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here in the 1930s, sparking a cultural renaissance. By the 1980s, backpackers and later affluent tourists discovered its rice terraces and galleries, transforming it into Bali’s spiritual and wellness capital. Today it balances a booming hospitality scene — hotels, yoga studios, vegan cafes — with an enduring commitment to temple rituals, dance and craft.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
June, July and August — these are Ubud’s driest months, with blue skies and low humidity. Crowds are high, but the weather is reliably good for exploring rice terraces and outdoor temples.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season for European and Australian school holidays; hotel prices at the Elephant Safari Park Lodge typically double from low season. The Bali Arts Festival in Denpasar (June–July) also draws cultural visitors, though the hotel’s isolation keeps the crowds manageable.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are ideal budget shoulder months: rain is infrequent, temperatures are comfortable, and prices drop by 30-40% as schools return. Ubud’s streets are quieter, and the hotel often offers stay-four-pay-three deals.
Weather & packing
Ubud’s climate is equatorial, with sudden rainstorms possible even in the dry season — July can see a short deluge around 3pm. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a sarong (required for temple entry, and also handy to wipe off wet bench seats).
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The new Tohpati flyover on the bypass road from Ngurah Rai Airport is now open, cutting travel time from Denpasar to Ubud by about 20 minutes, though the final stretch into central Ubud still has daily jams.
- Several yoga studios and cafes around Monkey Forest Road have closed or relocated after lease disputes with the temple authority, so check ahead if you have a favourite spot from previous visits.
- Ubud’s annual Ubud Village Jazz Festival is set for August 2026, but organisers have warned of possible noise curfews at venues near residential temples — check local listings for venue changes if interested.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Elephant Safari Park lodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner garden or pool, away from the main road. These rooms are elevated enough to catch the breeze but sit behind the lobby, which buffers street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby, restaurant, or the access path to the spa — heavy foot traffic and early breakfast setup start around 6am. Also skip any room directly above the reception area, where guests and staff move from dawn.
Best views
The best view is from rooms on floor 2 or 3 looking towards the inner garden or the river valley (if facing west). Avoid rooms overlooking the main road — you'll see passing scooters and shop fronts, not jungle.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest. The lodge is low-rise (likely 3 floors), and upper floors avoid ground-level noise from housekeeping carts, kitchen vents, and the car park.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: (1) morning deliveries to the kitchen and spa loading bay (around 6-7am), (2) the restaurant during breakfast (7-10am) if you're on the ground floor near the terrace, and (3) occasional temple ceremonies nearby — drums and chanting can carry, but this adds to the atmosphere. Street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud is constant but muffled behind the front wall.
Insider tips
1. Check-in after 3pm — the lobby is small and can get crowded with day-trippers from the elephant sanctuary. Arriving later means you'll skip the queue and get a quieter room assignment. 2. Request a room away from the restaurant housekeeping service entrance (on the ground floor near the car park) — staff start loading laundry carts at 6am and the clatter wakes light sleepers.
- 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 — Elephant Safari Park lodge
Free WiFi for all guests, moderate speed (approx 10 Mbps), one device per room, no login needed.
No lift. Two-storey lodge with stairs only; no historic section, but all rooms accessed via staircase.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The lodge is set within an elephant sanctuary – expect elephant interactions and jungle views from breakfast terrace.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag-drop accepted from 08:00 (free). Late check-out fee: 50% of nightly rate until 18:00, full night after.
Free storage at reception for early arrivals or late departures; limited to same day only.
No step-free access. Main entrance has a few steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Guests with mobility issues should request ground-floor accommodation (limited availability).
On-site parking available free (uncovered, 20 spaces). Nearest public car park: none within walking distance. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for the room rate; IDR 1,000,000 incidental hold at check-in (refundable)
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
Best rates at legitimate money changers on Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Hanoman (compare rates and count cash carefully); avoid airport and hotel desks — poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range and up hotels, restaurants, and bigger shops; small warungs, street stalls, and taxis need cash. Contactless is growing but not universal.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave small change (5-10% at nicer restaurants) and a few thousand rupiah for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A kopi tubruk (local ground coffee with sugar) or simple espresso from a warung: around 15,000 to 20,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) from a local warung: roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant: main about 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Night market on Jalan Dewi Sita and food stalls along Jalan Goutama — look for satay, babi guling, and fresh fruit juices.
Supermarkets like Coco Market, Delta Dewata, and Pepito are common; bigger shops on Jalan Raya Ubud.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) and street stalls on Jalan Monkey Forest for bargain batik, cotton sarongs, and beachwear; always haggle.
Local minibus (bemo) for short hops: around 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Perama shuttle bus to Ubud for about 60,000 IDR or a pre-booked shared taxi (around 150,000-200,000 IDR).
Eat at warungs away from main tourist streets for better prices; rent a scooter (around 70,000-100,000 IDR/day) for flexibility; buy drinking water in bulk at supermarkets.
Good to know — Ubud
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$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 Elephant Safari Park lodge
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing the inner garden or pool, away from the main road. These rooms are elevated enough to catch the breeze but sit behind the lobby, which buffers street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby, restaurant, or the access path to the spa — heavy foot traffic and early breakfast setup start around 6am. Also skip any room directly above the reception area, where guests and staff move from dawn.
Is Elephant Safari Park lodge noisy?
Main noise sources: (1) morning deliveries to the kitchen and spa loading bay (around 6-7am), (2) the restaurant during breakfast (7-10am) if you're on the ground floor near the terrace, and (3) occasional temple ceremonies nearby — drums and chanting can carry, but this adds to the atmosphere. Street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud is constant but muffled behind the front wall.
Which rooms have the best views at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
The best view is from rooms on floor 2 or 3 looking towards the inner garden or the river valley (if facing west). Avoid rooms overlooking the main road — you'll see passing scooters and shop fronts, not jungle.
What are insider tips for staying at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
1. Check-in after 3pm — the lobby is small and can get crowded with day-trippers from the elephant sanctuary. Arriving later means you'll skip the queue and get a quieter room assignment. 2. Request a room away from the restaurant housekeeping service entrance (on the ground floor near the car park) — staff start loading laundry carts at 6am and the clatter wakes light sleepers.
What time is check-in at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
Check-in at Elephant Safari Park lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Elephant Safari Park lodge have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, moderate speed (approx 10 Mbps), one device per room, no login needed.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Elephant Safari Park lodge?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Elephant Safari Park lodge?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) from a local warung: roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Elephant Safari Park lodge?
Local minibus (bemo) for short hops: around 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Perama shuttle bus to Ubud for about 60,000 IDR or a pre-booked shared taxi (around 150,000-200,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
June, July and August — these are Ubud’s driest months, with blue skies and low humidity. Crowds are high, but the weather is reliably good for exploring rice terraces and outdoor temples.
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.