Your stay — Okawati Hotel
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The Property — Okawati Hotel
Okawati Hotel is a modest three-star in central Ubud, with a small pool tucked among tropical gardens and a lobby that smells of frangipani and floor wax. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, quiet base close to the Ubud Palace and the central market, without expecting frills. The USP is location: you can walk to the main temples, yoga studios and warungs in under ten minutes. It’s functional, not romantic — fine for a stopover, not a destination itself.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a hamlet of medicinal plants (the name comes from 'ubad', Balinese for medicine) and grew into the seat of the Gianyar kingdom in the 19th century. Its royal family still lives in the Ubud Palace complex, built in the 1930s with carved gates and courtyards open to visitors. In the 1920s, European artists like Walter Spies settled here, sparking a fusion of traditional Balinese dance and painting that became the town’s artistic identity. Today, Ubud is the island’s cultural and wellness hub, with rice terraces, galleries and a yoga scene that draws travellers worldwide. The balance between tourism and tradition is fragile, but the town retains a village core around the main crossroads.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and September: dry season with lower humidity, clear skies, and fewer tourists than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: peak tourist season in Ubud. Bali’s dry season and school holidays bring crowds; hotel prices rise 30–50% over June. Events like the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (August) and the Bali Arts Festival (June–July, based in Denpasar but spilling over) drive demand.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: tail end of dry season, intermittent showers, hotel discounts of 20–30%, and quieter streets. Good for budget travellers who don’t mind brief rain.
Weather & packing
Ubud is cooler than the coast due to altitude, but still humid — expect light showers even in the dry season. Pack a rain jacket or compact umbrella as a daily essential, not an afterthought.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road (Jl. Raya Ubud) has ongoing drainage repairs through late 2026, expect daytime traffic delays and detours for cars.
- The Tegalalang Rice Terrace entrance fee rose to IDR 50,000 in early 2026; better go before 9am to avoid tour groups.
- July 2026 sees the Ubud Food Festival (mid-July) — book warung tables early, as local eateries get packed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Okawati Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room at the back of the hotel. Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quieter and get more afternoon light away from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms on the ground or first floor near the lobby and street side. The road in central Ubud can be busy with scooters and drop-off noise, and ground-floor rooms may have less privacy.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms at the rear offer green views over neighbouring gardens or rice paddies, not the street. Front-facing rooms look onto local traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 – further from street-level noise and the lobby’s foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Okawati Hotel sits on a main road in Ubud’s centre. Scooters and tour buses from early morning until late evening are the main source. Also, nearby temples may make announcements or have ceremonies with gamelan music at odd hours.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the back when booking – it’s worth the request for a quieter sleep. 2. Check-in early if arriving by car; parking is limited in Ubud town centre and they may close the small lot by late afternoon.
- 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 — Okawati Hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps; no login constraints.
No passenger lift. The property has two floors accessible via stairs only.
No digital newsstand or physical papers; no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 150,000 IDR, subject to availability.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures.
No step-free access. Single step at main entrance; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Upper floor only via stairs.
On-site parking for 10 cars, free of charge. No valet. Nearest public car park is 400 m away at Ubud Market, 5,000 IDR/hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: One night's advance deposit required to secure booking; 200,000 IDR incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
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 are from currency exchange booths on Jalan Raya Ubud or near the market – avoid the airport and hotel front desks, as they offer poor rates and often add service fees.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in most mid-range hotels, nicer restaurants, and shops, but smaller warungs and street stalls are cash-only – contactless is still rare, especially outside chains.
Not mandatory but appreciated – leave 5-10% at sit-down restaurants if no service charge is added, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple kopi tubruk (ground coffee with sugar) at a local warung costs around 8,000-12,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung runs about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
A main at a modest restaurant – like mie goreng or nasi goreng – is around 25,000-40,000 IDR.
The evening market near Ubud Palace and the roadside stalls along Jalan Monkey Forest serve cheap satay, sate lilit, and fresh fruit juices for 15,000-25,000 IDR per portion.
The local budget supermarket chains are Superindo and Coco Mart – you'll find them on Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Hanoman.
The Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) sells inexpensive cotton sarongs, linen shirts, and souvenirs – expect to bargain hard, starting at half the asking price.
The cheapest way around Ubud is walking or renting a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day – from the airport, a public shuttle bus (Perama or Trans Sarbagita) costs roughly 60,000 IDR per person, but a shared ride via Gojek or Grab is around 150,000-200,000 IDR.
Always ask for the price before ordering at warungs and markets, as tourist prices are inflated. Drink tap water only if filtered – buy large bottles at supermarkets (5,000-10,000 IDR) instead of paying triple at convenience stores. Use ride-hailing apps like Gojek or Grab for short trips instead of taxis, but note they cannot pick up from some temple areas due to local rules.
Good to know — Ubud
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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 Okawati Hotel
🕒 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 Okawati Hotel?
Request a top-floor room at the back of the hotel. Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quieter and get more afternoon light away from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Okawati Hotel?
Rooms on the ground or first floor near the lobby and street side. The road in central Ubud can be busy with scooters and drop-off noise, and ground-floor rooms may have less privacy.
Is Okawati Hotel noisy?
Okawati Hotel sits on a main road in Ubud’s centre. Scooters and tour buses from early morning until late evening are the main source. Also, nearby temples may make announcements or have ceremonies with gamelan music at odd hours.
Which rooms have the best views at Okawati Hotel?
Upper-floor rooms at the rear offer green views over neighbouring gardens or rice paddies, not the street. Front-facing rooms look onto local traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Okawati Hotel?
1. Ask for a room at the back when booking – it’s worth the request for a quieter sleep. 2. Check-in early if arriving by car; parking is limited in Ubud town centre and they may close the small lot by late afternoon.
What time is check-in at Okawati Hotel?
Check-in at Okawati Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Okawati Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; average speed 15 Mbps; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Okawati Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Okawati Hotel?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung runs about 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Okawati Hotel?
The cheapest way around Ubud is walking or renting a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day – from the airport, a public shuttle bus (Perama or Trans Sarbagita) costs roughly 60,000 IDR per person, but a shared ride via Gojek or Grab is around 150,000-200,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and September: dry season with lower humidity, clear skies, and fewer tourists than July–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.