Your stay — our home
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The Property — our home
Stepping into 'our home' feels like entering a quiet family compound tucked off a busy lane: cool terracotta floors, open-sided common areas with views of palm trees, and the sound of the river below. It's a no-frills 3-star that leans into being a genuinely tranquil base for independent travellers who value space, greenery and a short walk to Ubud's market district over resort amenities. The USP is the riverside setting and the rooftop where you can do yoga or just watch the valley light change.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a small healing and medicinal village in the 8th century, said to have been founded by a Javanese priest who recognised the area's spiritual energy. It grew into the seat of the Gianyar kingdom and later became a hub for Balinese arts when Western artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here in the 1930s, pioneering the ‘Ubud style’ of painting. The town's contemporary identity is a lively fusion of traditional temple ceremonies and a global wellness-tourism scene, with rice terraces still framing the outskirts. Its main street, Jalan Raya Ubud, links the Royal Palace and the Ubud Market, buildings that date from the 19th-century royal era and still anchor daily life. Today Ubud balances its sacred sites and artisan workshops with a growing café and co-working culture, attracting a mix of pilgrims, yogis and digital nomads.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and September are ideal for good weather (dry, warm days) and fewer tourists, with the landscape lush after the rains just past.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season, driven by summer holidays in Europe and Australia; Ubud's streets, cafés and temples are packed. Hotel prices at 3-star properties like 'our home' can spike 30-50% above shoulder rates. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival usually lands in August, adding extra visitor numbers.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are excellent shoulder months: the weather is still dry, prices drop 15-25% from peak, and you can walk the main streets without queuing for lunch.
Weather & packing
Even in July, Ubud's hill location means it can rain unexpectedly for 20 minutes then turn blazingly sunny. Pack a lightweight, packable rain shell and always carry a sarong (for temple visits) in your day bag.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Gianyar Regency has restricted motorbike rentals to licensed international drivers only, with random checks on Jalan Raya Ubud; tourists without an IDP now risk fines or impoundment.
- A new co-working and community space, ‘Titi Bumi’, opened in March 2026 on Jalan Kajeng, offering a quiet cafe and workspace with free filtered water — handy for digital visitors.
- The Tegalalang Rice Terrace received a temporary visitor cap from June 2026 to reduce erosion on the main pathways; arrive before 9am or book a guided walk to guarantee access.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to our home, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the inner courtyard or garden. These rooms are farthest from the street and benefit from the hotel's typical Ubud layout of a central garden area, offering more privacy and a quieter experience.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or reception. They are closest to street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud and foot traffic, plus they lack the slight elevation that buffers sound. Also skip any room directly above the lobby or breakfast area, as early morning activity can be disruptive.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms facing the inner courtyard or garden. Ubud's dense tropical setting means street-facing windows often look at neighbouring walls or busy roads; the garden side gives you greenery and a sense of the hotel's quiet core.
Quietest floors
First floor and second floor (if the hotel has multiple floors). These elevate you above street-level bustle without being too high to hear rooftop or structural noise from a lift if one exists.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes and small vehicles on Jalan Raya Ubud is constant until late evening. The hotel's 3-star budget likely means thinner windows and less soundproofing. Early morning temple ceremonies or chanting from nearby banjar (community hall) may also carry, especially if the hotel is close to a temple.
Insider tips
Ask for a first-floor room with a fan rather than air-con if possible—Ubud's evenings are cool, and fans are quieter than window AC units. Check in after 2pm to avoid waiting for housekeeping turnover, and park your scooter or car in the hotel's dedicated lot (if available) rather than on the street, as overnight parking can attract noise from late-returning guests.
- 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 — our home
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login constraints
No lift; two-storey building with stairs only
No newspaper service; limited digital access via common area tablet
Standard check-in from 14:00. Bag drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out subject to availability until 12:00 at no extra cost; after 12:00 charged IDR 150,000
Complimentary luggage storage at reception after checkout
No step-free access; entrance and lobby have one step; no wheelchair-adapted rooms
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park at Jalan Raya Ubud (5 min walk) costs IDR 5,000 per hour or IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax) payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment via booking.com; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Para Dalem Gede Kutuh (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Sari Peliatan (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
House of Lempad — 2.4 km · ~30 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
CIMB Niaga — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Alfamart — 953 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use official money changers in central Ubud (e.g. on Monkey Forest Road) for fair rates and no commission; avoid airport counters and street touts offering too-good-to-be-true rates.
Cards are accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops, but smaller warungs, market stalls, and taxis prefer cash; contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated: 10% at restaurants if no service charge added, round up taxi fares, and give 10,000–20,000 IDR per bag to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple kopi bali or espresso at a local warung costs around 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a humble warung costs about 25,000–40,000 IDR.
A main at a local-style eatery like grilled fish or ayam betutu runs 40,000–70,000 IDR.
Night markets (pasar malam) near Ubud Market and along Jalan Dewi Sita offer satay, nasi pecel, and martabak for 10,000–30,000 IDR per portion.
Supermarkets like Bintang and Karya Mas are common for staples; larger options like Coco Supermarket and Pepito are nearby.
Ubud Market and the shops along Jalan Monkey Forest sell batik shirts, sarongs, and beachwear for 50,000–150,000 IDR.
A shared shuttle or bemo (minibus) is the cheapest way around town (approx 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride); from the airport, take the Perama shuttle (around 70,000 IDR) to the Ubud bus stop.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist cafes; buy water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate prices at market stalls but always politely.
Good to know — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17968.1 · 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 our home
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CIMB Niaga — 1.5 km · ~19 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 our home?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing the inner courtyard or garden. These rooms are farthest from the street and benefit from the hotel's typical Ubud layout of a central garden area, offering more privacy and a quieter experience.
Which rooms should I avoid at our home?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the main entrance or reception. They are closest to street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud and foot traffic, plus they lack the slight elevation that buffers sound. Also skip any room directly above the lobby or breakfast area, as early morning activity can be disruptive.
Is our home noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes and small vehicles on Jalan Raya Ubud is constant until late evening. The hotel's 3-star budget likely means thinner windows and less soundproofing. Early morning temple ceremonies or chanting from nearby banjar (community hall) may also carry, especially if the hotel is close to a temple.
Which rooms have the best views at our home?
Upper-floor rooms facing the inner courtyard or garden. Ubud's dense tropical setting means street-facing windows often look at neighbouring walls or busy roads; the garden side gives you greenery and a sense of the hotel's quiet core.
What are insider tips for staying at our home?
Ask for a first-floor room with a fan rather than air-con if possible—Ubud's evenings are cool, and fans are quieter than window AC units. Check in after 2pm to avoid waiting for housekeeping turnover, and park your scooter or car in the hotel's dedicated lot (if available) rather than on the street, as overnight parking can attract noise from late-returning guests.
What time is check-in at our home?
Check-in at our home is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does our home have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at our home?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax) payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near our home?
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a humble warung costs about 25,000–40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from our home?
A shared shuttle or bemo (minibus) is the cheapest way around town (approx 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride); from the airport, take the Perama shuttle (around 70,000 IDR) to the Ubud bus stop.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and September are ideal for good weather (dry, warm days) and fewer tourists, with the landscape lush after the rains just past.
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.