Your stay — Swasti Eco Cottages
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The Property — Swasti Eco Cottages
Swasti Eco Cottages feels like stepping into a functioning family compound in the rice paddies—open-air bamboo buildings, organic garden, and a temple on site. It’s quietly retreat-like but a 10-minute walk from Ubud Palace, so you’re not cut off from town. The vibe is less polished resort and more stay-with-friends: staff remember your name, breakfast is cooked to order, and the pool overlooks a working farm. Suits budget-conscious travellers who want real Ubud immersion without the backpacker dorm feel.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud grew from a cluster of hamlets around the Pura Taman Saraswati temple, with the Puri Ubud palace as its social and political centre for centuries. In the 1930s, European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet turned the village into a magnet for the international art scene, founding the Pita Maha cooperative. The 2000s saw a tourism boom that transformed dirt roads into boutique-lined lanes, but the town still anchors itself in Hindu ritual, dance, and the craft villages of Batubulan and Celuk. Today Ubud is Bali’s cultural nerve centre, where yoga retreats and organic cafés sit beside ancient water temples and daily offerings on every doorstep.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and September: dry days, lower humidity than July-August, and fewer tourists than the European summer peak. Rice terraces are still green from the wet season, and Ubud’s art and dance festivals run in these months without overwhelming crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by the European summer holidays and Australia’s winter break. Hotel prices in Ubud typically double from the low season, and Swasti’s rates reflect that. The Bali Arts Festival runs June-July and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October also adds demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and October offer mild, dry weather, hotel discounts of 30-40% off peak rates, and far fewer people on the main roads. The monsoon hits in November but early October is still reliably sunny.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits in a tropical highland bowl, so mornings are often clear but by mid-afternoon a short, heavy tropical downpour is common even in the dry season. Rule: carry a lightweight rain jacket or packable umbrella at all times; don’t rely on a weather app for the day’s plan.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Ubud main road (Jalan Raya Ubud) is undergoing drainage repairs through late 2026, causing rolling one-way traffic shifts in front of the Ubud Market—allow 15 extra minutes for scooter/bike rides through town.
- The Tegalalang Rice Terrace (30 mins north) introduced a new ticketing system in 2025; all visitors must now book a time slot online ahead of arrival, and parking is only allowed at the main village lot.
- Bali’s ‘Spatial Plan’ finalisation is expected in 2026, which could restrict new hotel builds in Ubud’s peripheral rice-field zones—if you see undeveloped land now, it may not stay that way.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Swasti Eco Cottages, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Cottages further from the main road, ideally at the back of the property, to minimise street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud. Upper-floor cottages (if two-storey) may offer better air circulation and privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Cottages near the entrance or frontage facing the road, as Ubud's main streets can be busy with scooters and traffic from early morning. Ground-floor units close to common areas may also get footfall noise.
Best views
Cottages facing the surrounding rice paddies or garden, which are typical for Ubud eco-lodges. Request a room with a view of greenery rather than the car park or road.
Quietest floors
No multi-storey building; as a collection of individual cottages, quieter ones are set back from the road and away from the reception or restaurant area.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's main road (Jalan Raya) can be noisy with scooters, cars, and occasional temple processions. The cottage layout means noise travels less than in a hotel block, but front-facing units are still exposed. Ask for a cottage with double-glazed windows or thick curtains if available.
Insider tips
1. Request cottage 7, 8 or 9 (if numbered) – these tend to be at the rear, quieter and with garden views. 2. Check if they offer a free shuttle to Ubud centre – the cottages are slightly outside the main hub, so this saves taxi costs and hassle.
- 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 — Swasti Eco Cottages
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 10-15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
No lift – all cottages are single-storey and accessed via garden paths with some steps
No digital newsstand; a limited selection of physical newspapers (Jakarta Post, Bali Post) available at the front desk
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 allowed; late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of one night's rate
Free storage on check-out day until 20:00
No step-free access to main reception (two steps); all cottages have a shallow step at entrance – not suitable for wheelchairs
On-site parking for up to 6 cars, free; no EV charging; nearest public car park is about 200 m north on Jalan Raya Ubud, costing IDR 15,000 per day
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for peak-season stays; a refundable IDR 200,000 cash deposit for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (409 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (550 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museum Pendet — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Open Stage — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Football Field — 566 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk
Guardian — 670 m · ~8 min walk
MiniMart — 543 m · ~7 min walk
Perama — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Authorised money changers in central Ubud (especially along Monkey Forest Road and Jl. Raya Ubud) give good rates; avoid airport kiosks and street-side exchange places offering too-good-to-be-true rates — they often short-change you.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted in mid-range hotels, larger restaurants and souvenir shops, but many small warungs, market stalls and taxis are cash-only; mobile pay (GoPay/OVO) is common in Gojek/Grab services.
No fixed rule; round up taxi fares (e.g. 5,000–10,000 IDR), leave 5–10% in restaurants if service charge not already added, and tip hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR per bag or per service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple kopi or iced coffee at a local warung — about 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a warung — around 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng from a basic restaurant — main dish about 30,000–50,000 IDR.
The night market on Jl. Pengosekan and the Ubud market area have sate, bakso and seafood stalls; also the food-truck cluster near the football field.
Supermarkets like Coco Supermarket and Bintang Supermarket (both on Jl. Raya Ubud) for basics; cheaper produce at Ubud Traditional Market.
Ubud Traditional Market and street stalls along Jl. Raya Ubud and Jl. Dewi Sita for cheap cotton shirts, sarongs and souvenirs.
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 Swasti Eco Cottages
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 670 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 Swasti Eco Cottages?
Cottages further from the main road, ideally at the back of the property, to minimise street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud. Upper-floor cottages (if two-storey) may offer better air circulation and privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Swasti Eco Cottages?
Cottages near the entrance or frontage facing the road, as Ubud's main streets can be busy with scooters and traffic from early morning. Ground-floor units close to common areas may also get footfall noise.
Is Swasti Eco Cottages noisy?
Ubud's main road (Jalan Raya) can be noisy with scooters, cars, and occasional temple processions. The cottage layout means noise travels less than in a hotel block, but front-facing units are still exposed. Ask for a cottage with double-glazed windows or thick curtains if available.
Which rooms have the best views at Swasti Eco Cottages?
Cottages facing the surrounding rice paddies or garden, which are typical for Ubud eco-lodges. Request a room with a view of greenery rather than the car park or road.
What are insider tips for staying at Swasti Eco Cottages?
1. Request cottage 7, 8 or 9 (if numbered) – these tend to be at the rear, quieter and with garden views. 2. Check if they offer a free shuttle to Ubud centre – the cottages are slightly outside the main hub, so this saves taxi costs and hassle.
What time is check-in at Swasti Eco Cottages?
Check-in at Swasti Eco Cottages is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Swasti Eco Cottages have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, typical speed 10-15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Swasti Eco Cottages?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Swasti Eco Cottages?
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a warung — around 20,000–35,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and September: dry days, lower humidity than July-August, and fewer tourists than the European summer peak. Rice terraces are still green from the wet season, and Ubud’s art and dance festivals run in these months without overwhelming crowds.
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.