Your stay — Suly Resort
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The Property — Suly Resort
Suly Resort is a calm, green-focused 3-star just off Ubud's main strip. Its lobby is open-air with polished concrete floors, a small lotus pond, and the constant scent of frangipani. The pool is compact but surrounded by tropical planting, and rooms are simple, clean, and tiled with good mosquito nets. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base within walking distance of Ubud Palace and the market.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a minor river-valley settlement in the 8th century, later becoming the seat of the Ubud Kingdom under the Sukawati dynasty. The town emerged as a centre for modern Balinese art in the 1930s when European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here and established the Pita Maha artists' cooperative. After the 2002 Bali bombings, Ubud reinvented itself as a spiritual-wellness hub, with yoga studios and organic cafés replacing souvenir shops. Today it officially has no traffic lights, though that makes its main road a gridlocked mess by late afternoon. Its core identity remains a mix of temple festivals, rice terraces, and a fiercely local arts scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
May and September. Dry season proper, with sunny mornings and occasional afternoon rain. Motorbike traffic is lighter than mid-July, and hotel rates are reasonable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. European school holidays plus the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (usually late October) and the Bali Arts Festival (June–July). Hotel rates can double in July; booking 3+ months ahead is essential.
Budget shoulder season
April and October. Milder weather than peak dry season, fewer tourists, and rates at Suly often drop 20–30% from August levels. You'll still get sun but with a chance of short tropical downpours.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at 300 metres above sea level, so it's noticeably cooler and more humid than the coast, with misty mornings possible even in dry season. Pack a light rain jacket every day, plus mosquito repellent with DEET – the resort's garden has a few standing-water spots.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud's main road (Jalan Raya Ubud) has new 'no stopping' zones from 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00 to ease chronic congestion; ride-hailing pick-ups now often happen at the Monkey Forest carpark or the new Gianyar terminal.
- The Ubud Food & Wine Festival has moved to August 2026 (from its usual September slot) to avoid clashing with the Bali Arts Festival – book dinner tables early.
- A new 24-hour 'Ubud Village Shuttle' minibus route (yellow, IDR 20k per ride) runs from the Ubud Palace to Tegallalang rice terraces and back, launching July 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Suly Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor or higher) facing away from the main road. Ubud's streets can be busy with scooters, so higher floors reduce street noise. Rooms with a garden or pool view are quieter than those overlooking the front entrance.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or pool area (if any) due to foot traffic and guest chatter. Also avoid rooms facing the main road or any nearby construction sites common in Ubud's developing areas.
Best views
Rooms facing the resort's garden or rice paddy (common in Ubud) offer the best view. If no garden, a pool view is preferable to a street or car park view.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above are quietest at this 3-star hotel, assuming a typical 3-4 storey building. The top floor may have less foot traffic overhead.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's streets are narrow with many scooters, especially on Jalan Raya Ubud and surrounding roads. Early morning temple ceremonies or nearby roosters can also be audible. The resort may have a bar or restaurant with live music until late evening.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a top-floor room away from the lift — quieter and less disturbance. 2. Check if the resort offers earplugs at reception; many Ubud hotels do, given local noise levels. 3. If arriving late, request a room away from the restaurant/bar to avoid last-call noise.
- 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 — Suly Resort
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and last name; one device per room.
No lift. Two-storey property; garden-level rooms accessible via steps. Upper floor only stairs.
Complimentary digital access to The Jakarta Post and Bali Daily via QR code at reception. No physical papers. Building is a 2010s modern Balinese-style resort with traditional thatched-roof lobby but no heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free, no room). Late check-out until 12:00 fee IDR 150,000; after 12:00 charged half-night rate.
Free for same-day before check-in or after check-out; secure locked room.
No step-free access. Main entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility constraints.
Free on-site parking for 12 cars (first-come, first-served). No valet. Nearest public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 10,000/hour, 24h). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax already included in rates)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking. On arrival, IDR 500,000 hold on credit card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) — 755 m · ~9 min walk
Balerung Stage — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Football Field — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 613 m · ~8 min walk
Apotik kimia farma — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Indomaret — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Perama — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs in Ubud for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaus at the airport or tourist-heavy spots as they give poor rates and often have hidden fees.
Card acceptance is common in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops, but not in warungs (small eateries), markets, or for taxis; contactless is rare so have cash handy.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated – round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good, and give 10,000-20,000 IDR to hotel staff for carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple kopi tubruk or iced coffee at a local warung costs around 10,000-15,000 IDR.
A nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung is about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
A main dish like grilled fish or curry at a modest restaurant runs 40,000-70,000 IDR.
Jalan Goutama and the night market near Ubud Market have stalls selling sate, bakso, and pisang goreng from 5,000 IDR per portion.
Coco Market and the small local mini-marts like Indomaret or Alfamart are common for basics.
Ubud Art Market has stalls with cheap batik and sarongs, but always haggle hard; start at half the asking price.
The cheapest way around the Ubud area is on foot or by renting a scooter (about 60,000-80,000 IDR per day); from the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle like Perama (around 150,000 IDR) rather than a taxi.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist cafes – same quality for half the price. Use ATMs inside banks rather than stand-alone ones to avoid skimming. Book accommodation and transport in advance online, not via street touts who add a commission.
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 Suly Resort
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 613 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik kimia farma — 989 m · ~12 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 Suly Resort?
Request a room on the upper floors (3rd floor or higher) facing away from the main road. Ubud's streets can be busy with scooters, so higher floors reduce street noise. Rooms with a garden or pool view are quieter than those overlooking the front entrance.
Which rooms should I avoid at Suly Resort?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or pool area (if any) due to foot traffic and guest chatter. Also avoid rooms facing the main road or any nearby construction sites common in Ubud's developing areas.
Is Suly Resort noisy?
Ubud's streets are narrow with many scooters, especially on Jalan Raya Ubud and surrounding roads. Early morning temple ceremonies or nearby roosters can also be audible. The resort may have a bar or restaurant with live music until late evening.
Which rooms have the best views at Suly Resort?
Rooms facing the resort's garden or rice paddy (common in Ubud) offer the best view. If no garden, a pool view is preferable to a street or car park view.
What are insider tips for staying at Suly Resort?
1. Ask for a top-floor room away from the lift — quieter and less disturbance. 2. Check if the resort offers earplugs at reception; many Ubud hotels do, given local noise levels. 3. If arriving late, request a room away from the restaurant/bar to avoid last-call noise.
What time is check-in at Suly Resort?
Check-in at Suly Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Suly Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed ~15 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up. Login via room number and last name; one device per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Suly Resort?
None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax already included in rates)
Where can I eat cheaply near Suly Resort?
A nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung is about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Suly Resort?
The cheapest way around the Ubud area is on foot or by renting a scooter (about 60,000-80,000 IDR per day); from the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle like Perama (around 150,000 IDR) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
May and September. Dry season proper, with sunny mornings and occasional afternoon rain. Motorbike traffic is lighter than mid-July, and hotel rates are reasonable.
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.