Your stay — Ubud Wana Resort
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The Property — Ubud Wana Resort
You walk into a lobby open to the jungle, the reception desk is carved wood and the air smells of frangipani and damp earth. This is a straightforward three-star on a steep slope above the Campuhan River — think modest bungalows, a decent pool and a breakfast terrace with valley views. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want peace and a walkable location, just ten minutes down to Ubud's market and temples.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of villages centred on the sacred Campuhan River confluence, where Hindu priests settled in the 8th century. Its modern identity was shaped by 1930s European artists — Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet — who turned the rice-terrace hamlet into a cultural hub. Post-2000, mass tourism exploded, but Ubud preserved its core as a market town for Balinese dance, woodcarving and yoga retreats. Today it's a dense, traffic-heavy town of temples, organic cafés and art galleries, still anchored by the Puri Saren Royal Palace.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October: after the rainy season ends (April) or before it begins (October), with blue skies, lower humidity and thinner crowds than July.
Peak / festival surge
July and August: dry-season peak, full of European holidaymakers and Australian school breaks. Hotel prices rise by 40–60%. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October) is another peak, but July is purely beach-and-culture migration.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: dry weather still holds, room rates drop 20–30%, and you miss the July crush. Rice terraces are at their greenest in May.
Weather & packing
July is the dry season but still humid (around 75–80%), with afternoon rain possible. Pack light cotton clothing, a rain shell for sudden showers, and sturdy sandals — Ubud's footpaths are uneven and often slick.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Gianyar Regency has restricted vehicle access on Jalan Raya Ubud from Monkey Forest to the Palace every Saturday from 7 to 10am, turning it into a pedestrian-only market zone — expect roadblocks and plan walking routes accordingly.
- A new 24-hour emergency clinic, Ubud Medical Centre, opened in March 2026 near the market, reducing the need to go to Denpasar for minor issues.
- The Campuhan Ridge Walk path is partially closed for repairs until August 2026 due to landslide damage — the section from the bridge to the Goa Gajah viewpoint is detoured via a parallel track.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ubud Wana Resort, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from the main road. Ubud's streets can be busy with scooters from early morning; an upper room with a garden or pool view will be quieter and catch the breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant, as these can pick up early breakfast noise and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms facing the front entrance directly onto the street – Ubud's narrow roads mean scooter horns and exhaust are common.
Best views
Upper rooms overlooking the small garden or pool – many 3-star Ubud resorts tuck a rice-field view behind the building; ask specifically for a 'garden or pool view' room. Avoid 'street view' rooms.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 (upper floors) tend to be quietest, as they're above street-level noise and away from ground-floor common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's main roads are busy with scooters from 7am–9pm, especially on Jalan Raya (the main street). The resort may be on a local lane, but early morning temple ceremonies or dog barking can still carry. Ask for a room off the back of the property.
Insider tips
1) Arrive early (check-in around 1pm) and ask to see the room before committing – many rooms vary in view quality. 2) If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs for the inevitable Ubud dawn chorus (cockerels, temple bells). For a 3-star, the pool area is usually your best bet for quiet reading time.
- 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 — Ubud Wana Resort
Free WiFi throughout property; typical speed around 15 Mbps download; no login constraints.
No lift – all rooms are on ground or first floor with stairs only.
No daily papers; a few English magazines in the lobby lounge.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room not ready. Late check-out fee is 50% of nightly rate until 18:00, after which full night charged.
Complimentary luggage storage available at reception for same-day check-in or check-out.
Step-free access limited – main entrance has one small step and no ramp. No accessible rooms or adapted bathrooms; not suitable for wheelchair users.
On-site free parking for about 12 cars. Nearest public car park is on Jl. Raya Ubud, 500m away, IDR 10,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit equal to first night is charged at booking; at check-in a refundable IDR 500,000 hold is placed on card for incidentals.
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
Use authorised money changers in central Ubud, avoiding airport and small tourist bureaux that offer poor rates or hidden commissions.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels and restaurants, but many local shops, warungs, and market stalls are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge, small change for drivers, and tips of 10,000-20,000 IDR for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Warung kopi (local coffee stall) with sweet black coffee or kopi susu for around 5,000-8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng from a simple warung for about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main course at a casual local restaurant like grilled fish or ayam bakar for 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Night market around Jalan Dewi Sita and along Jalan Monkey Forest after dark; also scattered stalls near Ubud Market selling sate, bakso, and pisang goreng.
Supermarkets like Coco Market and Bintang Grocery are common, plus smaller local shops for basics.
Ubud Market and nearby street stalls on Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Dewi Sita for cheap batik, sarongs, and casual wear; haggling expected.
Bicycle rental for 30,000-50,000 IDR per day for local trips; from the airport, take a public bus (Trans Sarbagita) for about 20,000 IDR to Batubulan then change to bemo or ride-share into Ubud.
Eat at warungs away from main tourist streets; drink tap water only if filtered (buy large refill gallons cheaply); haggle at markets but be polite.
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 Ubud Wana Resort
🕒 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 Ubud Wana Resort?
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or 3rd floor) facing away from the main road. Ubud's streets can be busy with scooters from early morning; an upper room with a garden or pool view will be quieter and catch the breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ubud Wana Resort?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant, as these can pick up early breakfast noise and foot traffic. Also avoid rooms facing the front entrance directly onto the street – Ubud's narrow roads mean scooter horns and exhaust are common.
Is Ubud Wana Resort noisy?
Ubud's main roads are busy with scooters from 7am–9pm, especially on Jalan Raya (the main street). The resort may be on a local lane, but early morning temple ceremonies or dog barking can still carry. Ask for a room off the back of the property.
Which rooms have the best views at Ubud Wana Resort?
Upper rooms overlooking the small garden or pool – many 3-star Ubud resorts tuck a rice-field view behind the building; ask specifically for a 'garden or pool view' room. Avoid 'street view' rooms.
What are insider tips for staying at Ubud Wana Resort?
1) Arrive early (check-in around 1pm) and ask to see the room before committing – many rooms vary in view quality. 2) If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs for the inevitable Ubud dawn chorus (cockerels, temple bells). For a 3-star, the pool area is usually your best bet for quiet reading time.
What time is check-in at Ubud Wana Resort?
Check-in at Ubud Wana Resort is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ubud Wana Resort have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout property; typical speed around 15 Mbps download; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ubud Wana Resort?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Ubud Wana Resort?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng from a simple warung for about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ubud Wana Resort?
Bicycle rental for 30,000-50,000 IDR per day for local trips; from the airport, take a public bus (Trans Sarbagita) for about 20,000 IDR to Batubulan then change to bemo or ride-share into Ubud.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October: after the rainy season ends (April) or before it begins (October), with blue skies, lower humidity and thinner crowds than July.
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.