Ubud Travel Forum

Hello, I'm trying to get in touch with some friends we met in Ubud in 2006. Our daughter went to school with their daughter at the Pelangi School. Their names are John, Novi and the daughter is Nakita. Sorry, no last name. If anybody knows them, or more important, can get in touch with them, it would be a great favor if you could give them my e-mail (stbollin@hotmail.com). Tell them the Americans traveling around the world with their daughter Annika wants to contact them before we come back to Bali. Thanks.

I'm a big pampering fanatic, especially after 10 months of deployment. Has anyone indulged in any of the treatments at this resort's spa?

This isn't actually a question. This is just to put the word out there that VT member Ubudian & I are meeting at Naughty Nuri's in Ubud at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd, for drinks, dinner & VT comraderie. Any other ex-pats and/or VT members are welcome to join us! (This is also posted in the meetings section.)

Does any hotel in Ubud with air con at price under 30USD?
Please recommened

Hello :-)

Could anyone out there advise me for the following resorts, having difficulties to make decision;

1)Alila (Superior / Duluxe room)
2)Arma (Superior villa)
3)Tjampuhan Spa (Agung/Raja room)
4)Ubud Village Hotel

Price is a factor to be considered but still comfort and luxury is playing in my head....not to forget the distance to Ubud town.

TQ & cheeeerrrssss :-)

Hello VTers!

Need opinion about ALILA at Ubud. Planning to stay there this April. Is it close to Ubud center (for shopping)? How about ULUN UBUD? and any suggesstion of activities to do while in Ubud?

appreciate any help. thank u! :-)

Hi, I am wondering if any has stayed at Greenfields in Ubud. Friends are staying at the Tegal Sari however they are completely booked out and the Greenfields is next door. We will be there for two nights in April - 2 adults and 1 12 yo. Also is the Tegal Sari and Greenfields in walking distance to things in Ubud. I have been reading on the internet people's disappointment in have to get taxi's everywhere.

Thanks in anticipating for your replies

My friends have asked me to find some accommodation for them in Ubud as I have travelled to Bali quite a few times. I am trying to locate a website for Cendana Resort & Spa in Ubud but have had no luck. Does anyone know of a website or email address for this hotel?

Also if anyone has stayed at the Pertiwi Resort or Champlung Sari both on Monkey Forest Road would you please let me know what you thought of both Hotels ie. cleanliness, cost, location and any general comments.

I previously stayed at Artini II Cottages on Jalan Hanoman which is a gorgeous little hotel and brilliantly priced. However, the only downfall is that it's a bit of a walk to get to the restaurants and shopping on Monkey Forest Road, hence why my friends are looking for accommodation on Monkey Forest.

Thanks....

It would be very helpful if an Ubud local reading this post, could advise me of current contact details for the centre. I am hoping to do a Bahasa Indonesia course at the centre, and am trying to find out a few details. greetings from Cairns, Sybille

Does anybody know any good hotels in Ubud around $80USD a night. I found a nice one but after looking on a few sites I see it is not very good and has old photos. I am plannign a really nice birthday trip and do not want to stay somewhere dirty. I want to stay close or in Ubud preferably with a plunge pool or if not that then an outside shower.

any suggestions?

is travelling frm ubud to lovina to see the dolphins worth the while or maybe go to bohol in philippines where there r whales as well better?
any1' been 2 both?thx

After searching for budget accomodation, i have yet to see a posting for accomodations suitable for short stay (2-4 nights) for a group of approx 10. Are there any recommendations for houses/homestay/guesthouses that can accomodate this size? Most of what i have read are rentals for double and triple rooms. Kindly recommend. Thank you.

Are there any people out there who like to compare prices and shop for the best for the least? My wife and I love the sport! Are there any rip off shops to stay out of? Are there shops where you really found good buys -as compared to what other shops were offering? How about shipping the stuff home.Is it expensive? Where do you go to do it?
While looking at the city and carrying purchases, what transportation is available? I understand it is all steep hills. We are going to be staying about half way up the Monkey Road.


Thanks, Dres

Does anyone know how long it takes to get from Padangbai (arriving from Lombok) to Ubud? Its it going to be easy to get my own transport from Padangbai and any idea what that will cost us?

This is our second trip to Bali and we want to skip the usual tourist areas and thought we check out the Danau Buyan area for a day. Can any advise what is a reasonable price to rent a taxi for a day trip out say 8-9 hours? If I get a price from one of the many drivers around, it is likely to include the driver's lunch and tips or is it expected to tip on top of the amount?

Also, any recommendations for any other sights or walk (scenic walks!) that we can catch along the way?

I have booked a hotel in Ubud. However, after several interchanges via E-mail, they have told me that that they will meet me at the airport upon my arrival to give me the hotel voucher & collect payment (preferably in cash), even though I will not be staying at their hotel until 4 more days after my arrival. Is this normal in Bali?

Can anyone suggest a tailor in Ubud? Also, since I will be in Ubud for approximately 5 nights, May 21st through the 25th, is anyone interested in meeting up for lunch, dinner, drinks, a dance performance, etc., etc.?

hi anybody can name a few hotels[around 30-40usd] around central ubud..near shopping place and any good muslim /halal restaurants. thank you

HI there ..... I am planning go to UBUD on Wednesday (2 days away) and just started noticing all the safety warnings about Bali. I am confused as what to do .... is it safe!

Jasmin

Hi! My friends and I are planning a trip to Ubud this coming September and would like to get suggestions on where to stay. We are around 4-6 pax (2 pairs are couples)and are considering either a hotel or maybe a 2 or 3 bedroom villa. Any suggestions? We plan to stay for 3nights.

Thanks!

hi, has anyone been to pita maha recently? and what did you think of the property? good and bad points?

hi, has anyone been to pita maha recently? and what did you think of the property? good and bad points?

I'm thinking of booking a room at Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa in Ubud. Has anyone got any feedback on this place?

We're hoping to find a nice but inexpensive losman in Ubud or very close. Have heard the Hibiscus is nice, but can't seem to find it on the web. Any recommendations or ideas? We hope to spend less than $10 night for extended stay. Are there still places for less than $5 night?
Many thanks
rob

Hi, we're arriving in Denpasar around 9pm and want to head straight up to Ubud, so I have two burning questions!
1) are we likely to find a bemo at that hour (there are 5 of us, by the way) or a taxi? Any suggestions for transport and do we need to book ahead? and...
2) will it be too late to find a losman? I've heard that one is often met by losman operators or touts with photos of their places. I'm guessing it might be 10:30pm or even 11:00pm by the time we hit Ubud, do you suppose there will be a welcoming committee? Or should we book a room ahead of time?
Thanks ever so much!! This is my first time traveling!
rob