🇮🇩 Ubud, Indonesia
RUMAH SEKAR villa
📍 26, Banjar Penestanan Kaja, Ubud
Your stay — RUMAH SEKAR villa
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The Property — RUMAH SEKAR villa
RUMAH SEKAR villa is a quiet, compound-style property tucked off the main Ubud drag, with three standalone villas set around a small pool and tropical garden. The lobby feels like a covered veranda opening onto the greenery: low-key, slightly scuffed, with a bookshelf and a fan stirring the air. It suits independent travellers who want a simple, private base near the centre without the frills of a resort. The USP is space and relative quiet — each villa has its own kitchenette and plunge pool, so you can effectively live here, not just sleep.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a walled kingdom in the 8th century, when Javanese priest Rsi Markandeya established a temple and rice terraces at Campuhan. The town grew around the Puri Ubud palace, built in the 1800s, and remained a minor market centre until the 1920s, when European artists — Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet — settled here and drew the global art crowd. Tourism boomed from the 1970s onward, transforming Ubud into Bali's cultural capital: yoga studios, silver workshops, organic cafés and temples now sit side by side. Its contemporary identity is caught between spiritual tourism and Instagram fame, but the southern market and palace area still thrum with real Balinese life each morning.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
May and June — dry, relatively low humidity, clear skies. August also works, but crowds spike mid-month.
Peak / festival surge
July and August, plus the pre-Christmas period (mid-December). The Bali Arts Festival runs June–July in Denpasar; in Ubud, expect full hotels and traffic on Jalan Raya Ubud. Room rates at RUMAH SEKAR can double around these dates.
Budget shoulder season
October and November: the south-coast rains arrive but Ubud stays manageable, with cheaper rates and fewer queues at the Monkey Forest or Tegallalang. Early September is also good — weather holds, crowds thin.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at about 200m altitude, so evenings can be noticeably cooler than the coast — bring a light long-sleeve for dinner. The rainy season (November–March) delivers sudden downpours; you need a proper rain jacket, not just a brolly, for walking between villas.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Campuhan bridge renovation is due to finish in mid-2026, but on-street parking is now banned on Jalan Raya Ubud for 500m east of the bridge — anyone driving in should pre-book a hotel with parking.
- A new direct air-conditioned bus service (Kura-Kura route UB4) now runs from Ngurah Rai airport to Ubud market every 45 minutes until 9pm, a cheaper alternative to taxis.
- The Tirta Empul temple water blessing ceremony has tightened rules on photography inside the purification pools — avoid posting faces of bathers without permission, as local fines apply.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to RUMAH SEKAR villa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (first floor or above) at the back of the property, away from the street. This reduces road noise from Jalan Raya Penestanan and gives more privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or facing the street. They catch early-morning scooter traffic and footfall from the alley.
Best views
Rooms at the rear offer garden or rice-paddy views. The front looks onto a busy local road and neighbouring villas.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and above (if any) are quietest. The property is a low-rise villa, so upper-floor rooms are the most peaceful.
🔊 Noise notes
Penestanan is a popular walking and scooter route between Ubud centre and the rice terraces. Expect early-morning roosters, temple ceremonies (with gamelan) at odd hours, and occasional loud music from nearby warungs.
Insider tips
1. Check if the room has a fan rather than relying solely on AC – the second-floor rooms catch the evening breeze. 2. Ask the staff for a room facing the back garden, and if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs for the gamelan rehearsals at the nearby temple.
- 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 — RUMAH SEKAR villa
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required, just one network key per villa.
None — all villas are single-storey or accessed via external stairs; no lift.
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop permitted (no charge); late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 150,000. After 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free for day-of arrival/departure; secure room behind reception, not locked individually.
No step-free access — all villas have at least one step at entrance and bathroom thresholds. Narrow doorways (under 75 cm). Not suitable for wheelchair users.
On-site parking for 4 cars, free. Nearest public car park is 400 m away at Ubud Palace lot (IDR 5,000/hour, IDR 30,000 overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in (on top of room rate).
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required for booking; a refundable IDR 200,000 incidental hold per night on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Neka Art Museum — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Indomaret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in central Ubud for fair rates; avoid airport and tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in most hotels and mid-range restaurants; cash still preferred at small warungs, markets, and for transport.
Not required but appreciated; leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge, round up taxi fares, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk at a warung: about 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur at a local food stall: around 25,000-35,000 IDR.
Simple fried rice or noodles at a warung: roughly 30,000-40,000 IDR for a main.
Look for small food stalls along Jalan Penestanan and near the Ubud market area for sate and bakso.
Coco Mart and small local minimarkets are common; larger supermarkets are in central Ubud.
Ubud Art Market has affordable batik, sarongs, and casual wear; expect bargaining.
Rent a scooter for 50,000-70,000 IDR per day; from the airport take a Kura-Kura shuttle bus to Ubud for about 50,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist restaurants; bargain at markets; drink tap water only if filtered (buy large refill bottles).
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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 RUMAH SEKAR villa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 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 RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Request a room on the upper floor (first floor or above) at the back of the property, away from the street. This reduces road noise from Jalan Raya Penestanan and gives more privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or facing the street. They catch early-morning scooter traffic and footfall from the alley.
Is RUMAH SEKAR villa noisy?
Penestanan is a popular walking and scooter route between Ubud centre and the rice terraces. Expect early-morning roosters, temple ceremonies (with gamelan) at odd hours, and occasional loud music from nearby warungs.
Which rooms have the best views at RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Rooms at the rear offer garden or rice-paddy views. The front looks onto a busy local road and neighbouring villas.
What are insider tips for staying at RUMAH SEKAR villa?
1. Check if the room has a fan rather than relying solely on AC – the second-floor rooms catch the evening breeze. 2. Ask the staff for a room facing the back garden, and if you’re a light sleeper, bring earplugs for the gamelan rehearsals at the nearby temple.
What time is check-in at RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Check-in at RUMAH SEKAR villa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does RUMAH SEKAR villa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login required, just one network key per villa.
Is there a city or tourist tax at RUMAH SEKAR villa?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in (on top of room rate).
Where can I eat cheaply near RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Nasi campur at a local food stall: around 25,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from RUMAH SEKAR villa?
Rent a scooter for 50,000-70,000 IDR per day; from the airport take a Kura-Kura shuttle bus to Ubud for about 50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
May and June — dry, relatively low humidity, clear skies. August also works, but crowds spike mid-month.
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.