Your stay — Pondok Carik
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The Property — Pondok Carik
Pondok Carik is a calm, no-frills three-star in central Ubud, built around a central garden with a modest pool. Expect simple but clean rooms, traditional Balinese touches like carved wood and local textiles, and a small open-sided restaurant serving Indonesian staples. It suits independent travellers who want a quiet base within walking distance of the palace and monkey forest, not luxury or resort-style amenities. Standing at the check-in desk, you smell frangipani and hear the clatter of scooters filtering in from the street — it’s honest, local and functional.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a minor market town and a centre for Balinese medicine and healing, later becoming a royal seat in the 19th century when the local kingdom consolidated power. The town gained its modern identity from the 1930s, when Western artists — notably German painter Walter Spies and Dutch musician Colin McPhee — settled here and sparked a renaissance of painting, dance and music. That cross-cultural energy still defines the town: temples, family compounds and workshops share the river-valley ridges with yoga studios, galleries and boutique hotels. Today Ubud is the cultural and spiritual heart of Bali, known globally for its craft markets, rice terraces and a festival calendar that draws creative visitors year-round.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and September are the sweet spot — sunny mornings, brief afternoon showers, lower humidity than the wet season, and noticeably fewer tourists than July–August.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month, driven by European summer holidays and the Bali Arts Festival (June–July) spilling over into August. Hotel prices in Ubud can double; book at least three months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
October and February offer cheapest rates: October’s tail end of dry season still has good weather; February is rainy but quieter, with sudden downpours that clear quickly.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at 200–300m elevation, so it’s a few degrees cooler than the coast but still hot and humid — expect 27–32°C day, 22–24°C night. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella even in July, and always have long trousers and a sarong for temple entry.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road (Jl. Raya Ubud) now has timed one-way traffic from 7–9am and 4–7pm to reduce gridlock — scooter or walk to avoid delays.
- The Campuhan Ridge Walk trail has closed for erosion repair until September 2026, but the nearby Sari Organik rice terrace path remains open.
- New café and co-working space ‘Tanah Buku’ opened in March 2026 near the Ubud Market, serving locally roasted coffee and free Wi-Fi for guests.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Pondok Carik, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request upper-floor rooms at the back of the property away from the street. These get less traffic noise and more privacy from the neighbouring houses.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the front entrance or the small reception area — they catch street noise from motorbikes and early-morning check-out chatter.
Best views
Rooms at the rear or side with rice-field glimpses (common for Ubud properties). Ask specifically for a 'sawah view' when booking.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are the quietest, especially rooms not facing Jalan Raya Ubud or the parking area.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's main roads have constant motorbike traffic from dawn until late evening. The property's own breakfast area can get busy between 7:30-9am.
Insider tips
Request a room on the second floor during check-in — lifts are rare in 3-star Ubud hotels, so stairs only. Also, ask for a fan in addition to AC: rooms can get humid even with the aircon on.
- 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 — Pondok Carik
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
No lift. Property is two-storey with stairs only.
No newspapers. Free access to digital news via guest tablet in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 11:00. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged IDR 150,000 per hour until 18:00.
Free luggage storage for same-day check-out and arrival.
No step-free access. All rooms require stairs; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms.
Limited on-site parking: 6 spaces, free but first-come, first-served. Nearest public car park is Jl. Monkey Forest public parking, IDR 5,000 per hour (24h max IDR 50,000). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, paid at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold IDR 200,000 as incidental deposit on a credit card at check-in.
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
Change money at authorised money changers with good reviews in central Ubud — avoid the airport and tourist bureau kiosks, which give poor rates.
Cards widely accepted in hotels, nicer restaurants, and shops; smaller warungs and market stalls are cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up or leaving 10% for great service is appreciated in restaurants; small change for drivers and guides is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong black coffee with grounds) at a simple warung — about 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with various side dishes) at a local warung — around 25,000–35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a basic eatery — roughly 30,000–45,000 IDR for a main.
Ubud Market area and Jalan Hanoman have clusters of small warungs and stalls selling satay, sate lilit, and fried snacks; also night market near Ubud Palace.
Supermarkets: Bintang Supermarket and Tiara Dewata are common in central Ubud.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) offers casual clothing, sarongs, and handmade batik at negotiable prices; Jalan Raya Ubud has a few mid-range boutiques.
Cheapest is walking; for longer trips, use a scooter rental (about 60,000–80,000 IDR per day) or a ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) for short rides (around 15,000–30,000 IDR). From the airport, a direct shuttle bus costs around 50,000–70,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs rather than tourist cafes; negotiate prices at Ubud Market; use ride-hailing apps not taxis for short trips.
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 Pondok Carik
🕒 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 Pondok Carik?
Request upper-floor rooms at the back of the property away from the street. These get less traffic noise and more privacy from the neighbouring houses.
Which rooms should I avoid at Pondok Carik?
Ground-floor rooms near the front entrance or the small reception area — they catch street noise from motorbikes and early-morning check-out chatter.
Is Pondok Carik noisy?
Ubud's main roads have constant motorbike traffic from dawn until late evening. The property's own breakfast area can get busy between 7:30-9am.
Which rooms have the best views at Pondok Carik?
Rooms at the rear or side with rice-field glimpses (common for Ubud properties). Ask specifically for a 'sawah view' when booking.
What are insider tips for staying at Pondok Carik?
Request a room on the second floor during check-in — lifts are rare in 3-star Ubud hotels, so stairs only. Also, ask for a fan in addition to AC: rooms can get humid even with the aircon on.
What time is check-in at Pondok Carik?
Check-in at Pondok Carik is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Pondok Carik have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, typical speed 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Pondok Carik?
Tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, paid at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Pondok Carik?
Nasi campur (rice with various side dishes) at a local warung — around 25,000–35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Pondok Carik?
Cheapest is walking; for longer trips, use a scooter rental (about 60,000–80,000 IDR per day) or a ride-hailing app (Gojek/Grab) for short rides (around 15,000–30,000 IDR). From the airport, a direct shuttle bus costs around 50,000–70,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and September are the sweet spot — sunny mornings, brief afternoon showers, lower humidity than the wet season, and noticeably 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.