Your stay — Surawan Bungalows
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The Property — Surawan Bungalows
Surawan Bungalows is a low-key, family-run compound tucked off a side lane in central Ubud. The lobby is open-air, tiled with terrazzo, with a small check-in desk next to a steep tropical garden; you hear the clack of bamboo wind chimes and the distant thrum of scooters on Jalan Monkey Forest. The aesthetic is modest Balinese — dark wood, frangipani shrubs, a narrow pool surrounded by sun loungers — and it suits independent travellers who want a clean, quiet base within walking distance of the temples and rice terraces, without paying for a resort's extras.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud grew from a cluster of villages centred on the royal palace (Puri Saren Agung), founded in the late 19th century as a seat of the Gianyar kingdom. Its modern identity was shaped in the 1930s when Western artists — notably Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet — settled here, founding the Pita Maha artists' cooperative and drawing a wave of painters, dancers and writers. The town evolved into a global hub for yoga, wellness and art, yet retains its traditional core: every morning, women still place canang sari offerings at temple doorsteps, and processions regularly close the main roads. Architecturally, Ubud mixes recovered-brick temples with concrete villas and bamboo studios, all wrapped in the lush canopy of the Campuhan River gorge.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October offer the driest days (less than 100mm of rain) and lower humidity, plus Ubud is less crowded than during European summer. The rice paddies are vivid green, and you can walk the Campuhan Ridge without being packed shoulder-to-shoulder.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season across Bali. Ubud swells with Australian, European and Chinese tourists escaping northern winters; hotel rates, including at Surawan Bungalows, jump 30-50% and rooms need booking 2-3 months ahead. The Bali Arts Festival (June-July) and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) also drive demand.
Budget shoulder season
September and November balance decent weather (showers ease by late morning) with significantly lower rates and emptier restaurants. The forested valleys are at their most fragrant after rain, and you can often negotiate a cash discount at small properties.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits at around 200m elevation, so it's noticeably cooler than the coast — especially at dawn and dusk, when a light jacket or pashmina is welcome. Pack a compact rain shell and waterproof sandals: tropical downpours can hit without warning even in July.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Construction of the new Ubud Central Parking facility (near the Ubud Market) is ongoing; from July 2026, all cars and scooters are banned from Jalan Raya Ubud on weekends, with free shuttles running from the carpark to the palace. Plan to arrive by taxi or scooter before 10am to avoid the parking shuffle.
- A major new co-working and vegan café hub, 'Tropical Work', opened in March 2026 on Jalan Hanoman, offering fast fibre and a ground-floor kombucha bar. It's already a reliable alternative to the overpriced tourist cafés along Monkey Forest Road.
- Dengue fever cases in Bali peaked unusually early in 2026 (April-May), but the rainy season is tapering off. The local health office now recommends visitors carry repellent with at least 30% DEET — especially around dawn and dusk in the rice-field areas north of Ubud.
Hotel Facilities — Surawan Bungalows
Free WiFi in lobby and restaurant areas; speed adequate for browsing and email but not for video streaming. Room WiFi intermittent. No login portal – just select network
No lift. Property is two-storey bungalow style with stairs only; no elevator serves any section
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical newspapers. A few current magazines in the lobby lounge area
Standard check-in 14:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 charged at 50% of nightly rate; after 18:00 full night
Complementary luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures; no charge
No step-free access. All rooms require climbing at least two stairs. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or ramps. Not suitable for mobility-impaired guests
Limited on-site parking for 6 cars; free of charge. Nearest public car park is Ubud Night Market car park (200 m east) at IDR 10,000/hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city or tourist tax; 21% government tax & service charge included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full payment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates need a credit card guarantee. Incidental hold of IDR 200,000 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
Use official money changers in Ubud town centre for decent rates; avoid airport booths and street hustlers offering 'zero commission' — they often have terrible rates or hidden fees.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, restaurants and larger shops, but many warungs and market stalls are cash only. Contactless is rare outside big stores.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included, and tip hotel porters 10,000-20,000 IDR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple kopi (black coffee) at a local warung — around 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or a bowl of mie goreng at a warung — roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR.
A main course like grilled fish or chicken satay with rice at a basic restaurant — about 40,000-60,000 IDR.
Look for night markets or roadside stalls along Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Hanoman after dark; grilled corn, satay, and martabak are common.
Coco Supermarket or small local shops offer affordable basics; avoid the overpriced 'health food' stores aimed at tourists.
The Ubud Market (Pasar Seni) for cotton sarongs, batik shirts and casual wear — always haggle to about half the initial price.
Rent a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day for local travel; from the airport take the Perama bus shuttle (around 60,000 IDR) or a shared minibus, not a private taxi.
Eat at warungs with a plastic or handwritten menu — they're often half the price of tourist cafes. Drink tap water? No — buy large refillable gallons (18 litres) from cleaning depots for 5,000-10,000 IDR instead of single-use bottles. Avoid booking tours through your hotel; negotiate directly with local drivers for day trips.
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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 Surawan Bungalows
🕒 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Surawan Bungalows?
Check-in at Surawan Bungalows is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Surawan Bungalows have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and restaurant areas; speed adequate for browsing and email but not for video streaming. Room WiFi intermittent. No login portal – just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Surawan Bungalows?
None (no separate city or tourist tax; 21% government tax & service charge included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Surawan Bungalows?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or a bowl of mie goreng at a warung — roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Surawan Bungalows?
Rent a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day for local travel; from the airport take the Perama bus shuttle (around 60,000 IDR) or a shared minibus, not a private taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October offer the driest days (less than 100mm of rain) and lower humidity, plus Ubud is less crowded than during European summer. The rice paddies are vivid green, and you can walk the Campuhan Ridge without being packed shoulder-to-shoulder.
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.