Your stay — Masia villa Ubud
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The Property — Masia villa Ubud
Masia Villa Ubud is a modest 3-star hotel set among lush rice terraces just south of Ubud centre. The lobby is open-air, with polished concrete floors and wooden beams, looking onto a small tropical garden and a clean, rectangular pool. It suits travellers who want a quiet, affordable base near the Monkey Forest and Ubud’s art markets without the frills of a resort. The vibe is relaxed and functional – you’re paying for location and calm, not luxury.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a healing and meditation centre for Balinese royalty in the 8th century, with the Gunung Lebah temple at the confluence of two rivers. It grew around royal palaces and water temples, and in the 1930s attracted European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet, who founded the Pita Maha artists’ cooperative. The town’s modern identity fuses traditional Hindu-Balinese architecture – open pavilions, carved stone, thatched roofs – with a global wellness and yoga scene. Today it’s a dense, leafy town of temples, art galleries, cafes and homestays, where motorbikes dodge tourists along narrow lanes. Ubud remains the cultural and spiritual hub of Bali, though rapid development is straining its infrastructure.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October offer dry, sunny days and lower humidity than peak season; crowds are manageable and hotel rates moderate. May is also good, with clear skies and fewer tourists than July or August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season in Ubud, driven by European and Australian school holidays. Hotel prices for a 3-star like Masia Villa can double from low-season rates of around £30–40 to £60–80 per night. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival in August and the Bali Arts Festival (June–July) in Denpasar pull in additional visitors.
Budget shoulder season
January and February are the quietest, cheapest months, with more rain but short, heavy showers followed by sun. You’ll find rooms at Masia Villa for £25–35 and empty streets. November is also good value, just after the wet season begins.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at 200m elevation, so it’s slightly cooler and less humid than the coast, but still hot and sticky. Pack lightweight, breathable cotton or linen, a rain jacket for sudden downpours even in July, and sturdy sandals for muddy paths after rain.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road, Jalan Raya Ubud, is undergoing drainage repairs and resurfacing until August 2026, causing one-lane closures and traffic jams between 10am and 4pm; allow extra time for transfers from Masia Villa.
- The new Ubud Market Food Court opened in May 2026 on Jalan Monkey Forest, offering 15 local warung stalls with prices 30% lower than tourist cafes – a practical alternative for budget meals.
- Bali’s regional government has banned single-use plastics in Ubud since 2025, so bring a reusable water bottle and shopping bag; street vendors now sell refillable cups for 10,000 IDR.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Masia villa Ubud, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the inner courtyard or garden, away from the street. Ubud's main roads can be busy with scooters, so interior-facing rooms reduce noise. Second floor offers better privacy and airflow without being too high.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or entrance, as they suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the street (likely Jalan Raya Ubud or a side lane) due to scooter and car noise from early morning.
Best views
Ask for a courtyard or garden view — at this price point in Ubud, likely a small tropical garden or pool area. Street views are just local traffic and shop fronts.
Quietest floors
Second floor is the quietest — above ground-level bustle, but below any rooftop terrace noise if present. No lift at a 3-star Masia means stairs, so second floor is the best compromise for quiet and convenience.
🔊 Noise notes
Primary noise is road traffic: scooters, cars, and occasional tour buses on Ubud's main roads. Also possible early-morning temple or rooster noise, common across Ubud. No lift means stair noise from guests on wooden or tiled steps.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2 pm) to personally inspect a courtyard-facing room on the second floor — they're often not held for late arrivals. 2. Bring earplugs even if you get a quiet room; Ubud's general soundscape (roosters, temple gongs, dogs) can start at 5 am.
- 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 — Masia villa Ubud
Free throughout the property; typical speed ~15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up (sufficient for streaming SD video; no login required)
Two floors, no lift; guest rooms are accessed via stairs only
No complimentary digital newsstand or printed newspapers; there are no heritage quirks as the building is a modern villa-style hotel
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop is free if room is not ready; late check-out until 12:00 costs 200,000 IDR (subject to availability)
Free; available at reception if you arrive before check-in or after check-out
No step-free access at main entrance (one step); no wheelchair-accessible rooms; all rooms require stairs
On-site parking for up to 6 cars, free of charge; nearest public car park is 200 m south on Jl. Raya Ubud (pay-per-hour, 10,000 IDR/hour, no overnight tariff); no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Bali tourist levy of 150,000 IDR per person is paid on arrival at airport, not at hotel)
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to 50% of the first night is charged at booking; a refundable 500,000 IDR hold is placed on a credit card at check-in for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (156 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Ubud (411 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Taman Saraswati (876 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Ubud (952 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Don Antonio Blanco Museum — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM CIMB — 587 m · ~7 min walk
Guardian — 641 m · ~8 min walk
Minimart — 46 m · ~1 min walk
Perama — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport exchange counters and tourist-area money changers offering suspiciously high rates.
Credit cards accepted at mid-range hotels and restaurants, but cash is king at warungs, markets, and for small purchases; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: 10–15% at nicer restaurants, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi or espresso at a warung: 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a simple warung: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Main of sate ayam or gado-gado at a local eatery: 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Jalan Raya Ubud and the area around the market have evening street stalls with cheap sate, bakso, and babi guling; also try the food at the Ubud Night Market.
No big supermarket chains; small local shops (warungs) stock basics, and the Ubud Traditional Market has fresh produce.
Ubud Art Market offers cheap sarongs, linen shirts, and batik; bargaining expected (aim for half the starting price).
Cheapest is walking; otherwise, hire a scooter for 50,000–70,000 IDR/day. From the airport, take a public bus to Batubulan terminal then a local bemo to Ubud (around 50,000 IDR total), or negotiate a pre-paid taxi at the airport counter for 150,000–200,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs instead of tourist-facing restaurants; shop at the traditional market for produce rather than supermarkets; haggle at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Ubud
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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 Masia villa Ubud
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM CIMB — 587 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 641 m · ~8 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 Masia villa Ubud?
Request a room on the second floor facing the inner courtyard or garden, away from the street. Ubud's main roads can be busy with scooters, so interior-facing rooms reduce noise. Second floor offers better privacy and airflow without being too high.
Which rooms should I avoid at Masia villa Ubud?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or entrance, as they suffer from foot traffic and lobby noise. Also avoid any rooms directly facing the street (likely Jalan Raya Ubud or a side lane) due to scooter and car noise from early morning.
Is Masia villa Ubud noisy?
Primary noise is road traffic: scooters, cars, and occasional tour buses on Ubud's main roads. Also possible early-morning temple or rooster noise, common across Ubud. No lift means stair noise from guests on wooden or tiled steps.
Which rooms have the best views at Masia villa Ubud?
Ask for a courtyard or garden view — at this price point in Ubud, likely a small tropical garden or pool area. Street views are just local traffic and shop fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Masia villa Ubud?
1. Check in early (before 2 pm) to personally inspect a courtyard-facing room on the second floor — they're often not held for late arrivals. 2. Bring earplugs even if you get a quiet room; Ubud's general soundscape (roosters, temple gongs, dogs) can start at 5 am.
What time is check-in at Masia villa Ubud?
Check-in at Masia villa Ubud is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Masia villa Ubud have Wi-Fi?
Free throughout the property; typical speed ~15 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up (sufficient for streaming SD video; no login required)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Masia villa Ubud?
None (Bali tourist levy of 150,000 IDR per person is paid on arrival at airport, not at hotel)
Where can I eat cheaply near Masia villa Ubud?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a simple warung: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Masia villa Ubud?
Cheapest is walking; otherwise, hire a scooter for 50,000–70,000 IDR/day. From the airport, take a public bus to Batubulan terminal then a local bemo to Ubud (around 50,000 IDR total), or negotiate a pre-paid taxi at the airport counter for 150,000–200,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October offer dry, sunny days and lower humidity than peak season; crowds are manageable and hotel rates moderate. May is also good, with clear skies and fewer tourists than July or August.
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.