Your stay — Umah Dajane
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The Property — Umah Dajane
Umah Dajane is a quiet, family-run three-star hotel set back from the main Ubud road, with a small pool and a garden that feels more like a private courtyard. The lobby opens onto a breezy veranda with low wooden furniture and the smell of frangipani — it suits travellers who want simple, clean rooms and a location walkable to the Ubud Monkey Forest, not a resort with all the trimmings. Its USP is the staff: genuinely attentive, they’ll remember your name and offer free yoga classes on the upstairs deck.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of villages centred on the sacred confluence of two rivers, and for centuries was the seat of Balinese royal court and a hub for artists sponsored by the king. In the 1930s, Western artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, attracting a wave of painters, dancers and musicians that transformed the town into a cross-cultural creative colony. Today, Ubud still functions as a living gallery, with temples, family compounds and rice terraces woven between yoga studios and vegan cafés. Its contemporary identity balances mass tourism — the main street is thick with boutiques and traffic — with a deeply rooted ritual calendar that sees the whole town pause for temple ceremonies.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, September, October: dry season without the July–August crowds, clear skies for walking the Campuhan Ridge and fewer queues at temples.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak European and Australian school holidays; hotel prices jump 30–50% and the streets feel jammed. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) adds moderate pressure, but nothing like mid-peak.
Budget shoulder season
November and March are the quietest wet season months: rooms drop 20–30% below peak, rain usually falls as short tropical downpours, and you’ll have the rice fields almost to yourself.
Weather & packing
Ubud is cooler than the coast but still humid year-round — expect afternoon rain even in the 'dry' season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and a sarong (required for temple entry) as your non-negotiable items.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- A major road-widening project on Jalan Raya Ubud is ongoing, causing single-lane traffic delays near the market through late 2026 — allow 15 extra minutes for any taxi trip.
- The Ubud Monkey Forest has introduced a timed-entry system to manage crowds, so you may need to pre-book slots on their website for July visits.
- Several new independent coffee roasters have opened on Jalan Hanoman in the past six months, a good alternative to the chain cafés on the main road.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Umah Dajane, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the upper floors (2nd floor or above) at the back of the property, away from the street. These offer more privacy and less foot traffic noise from the path or garden areas.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or main path. These are closest to street-level noise from scooters and pedestrians, and may lack privacy from passers-by.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floors at the back likely overlook the hotel's garden or pool area, offering a green, tropical view rather than the road. Some rooms may have distant rice-field glimpses, typical for Ubud's outskirts.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and above are generally quieter, as they are raised above ground-level activity.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's roads are narrow and busy with scooters from early morning (around 6am) until late evening. Street-facing rooms will hear traffic, especially during peak hours. Also, if the hotel has an outdoor breakfast area, ground-floor rooms near it may get clatter from 7-10am.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the back of the property, even if on a lower floor, to minimise street noise. 2. Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception — many budget-friendly Ubud hotels do, as street noise is common.
- 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 — Umah Dajane
Free WiFi throughout, speeds ~10 Mbps download, adequate for browsing; no login or limits, just connect to 'UmahDajane_Guest'.
No lift – it's a two-storey traditional Balinese property with stairs only; ground-floor rooms are designated for guests with mobility needs.
No newspaper service; the hotel has a small library of English-language paperbacks in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00 included. Late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 250,000, after 13:00 it's a full night.
Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals/departures within opening hours (07:00–22:00).
Step-free main entrance and a ground-floor accessible room (no roll-in shower); stairs-only upper floors. Narrow doorways in older wing.
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Teges Car Park (Jl. Raya Ubud, 50 m walk) at IDR 20,000 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: Tourist tax IDR 20,000 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking confirmation required; a refundable IDR 500,000 hold on your card at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Padang Kerta (597 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Taman Sari Temple (606 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Lan Puseh (622 m · ~8 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura (998 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Puri Agung Peliatan — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Balerung Stage — 406 m · ~5 min walk
Football Field — 2.0 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Maybank — 617 m · ~8 min walk
Kimia Farma — 646 m · ~8 min walk
Vegetables & Fruits Local Market — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Perama — 780 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates from legitimate money changers in Ubud centre (e.g. around Monkey Forest Road); avoid airport counters and unauthorised street changers offering rates far above the official rate.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted in hotels and mid-range restaurants; small shops, warungs, and markets are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Warung kopi or simple café drip coffee, about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung, roughly 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a basic restaurant, around 40,000-60,000 IDR for a main.
Along Jalan Gootama and the Ubud market area at dusk – satay sticks, fried bananas, and soto soup.
Coco Supermarket, Bintang Supermarket, and Pepito Express for basics and imported goods.
Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) for cheap cotton clothes, sarongs, and handicrafts – haggle hard to half the first price.
Renting a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day is cheapest for getting around; from the airport take the DAMRI bus to Ubud for 80,000 IDR per person.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist restaurants – food is cheaper and more authentic. Haggle at markets but not at fixed-price shops. Avoid bottled water – refill your bottle at free refill stations or pay 5,000 IDR per gallon at water depots.
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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 Umah Dajane
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Maybank — 617 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 646 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 Umah Dajane?
Request rooms on the upper floors (2nd floor or above) at the back of the property, away from the street. These offer more privacy and less foot traffic noise from the path or garden areas.
Which rooms should I avoid at Umah Dajane?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or main path. These are closest to street-level noise from scooters and pedestrians, and may lack privacy from passers-by.
Is Umah Dajane noisy?
Ubud's roads are narrow and busy with scooters from early morning (around 6am) until late evening. Street-facing rooms will hear traffic, especially during peak hours. Also, if the hotel has an outdoor breakfast area, ground-floor rooms near it may get clatter from 7-10am.
Which rooms have the best views at Umah Dajane?
Rooms on the upper floors at the back likely overlook the hotel's garden or pool area, offering a green, tropical view rather than the road. Some rooms may have distant rice-field glimpses, typical for Ubud's outskirts.
What are insider tips for staying at Umah Dajane?
1. Ask for a room at the back of the property, even if on a lower floor, to minimise street noise. 2. Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception — many budget-friendly Ubud hotels do, as street noise is common.
What time is check-in at Umah Dajane?
Check-in at Umah Dajane is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Umah Dajane have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds ~10 Mbps download, adequate for browsing; no login or limits, just connect to 'UmahDajane_Guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Umah Dajane?
Tourist tax IDR 20,000 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Umah Dajane?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a local warung, roughly 30,000-50,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Umah Dajane?
Renting a scooter for about 70,000-100,000 IDR per day is cheapest for getting around; from the airport take the DAMRI bus to Ubud for 80,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, September, October: dry season without the July–August crowds, clear skies for walking the Campuhan Ridge and fewer queues at temples.
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.