ACCOMMODATIONS IN UBUD, BALI
In and around Ubud, there are literally hundreds of homestays, guesthouses, hotels and villas,
ranging from as little as Rp 100,000 (€ 6.50 / USD 7.50) to Rp 21,000,000 (€1,350 / USD 1,500) per night.
We want our students to be satisfied with our Bali Immersion Program,
and not be dissatisfied with our accommodation recommendations.
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Therefore, we ask all students to search for and arrange their own accommodation.
OUR SUGGESTIONS
1. SEARCH FOR ACCOMMODATIONS USING BOOKING.COM
BOOKING.COM consistently turns up the best deals. Further, most accommodations on the site allow you to pay on arrival and do not require a prepayment to secure your reservation.
2. WHEN SEARCHING :
* Enter your Destination as "Ubud, Bali."
* Set filters based on "Your Budget" and the "Property Type" you desire (hotel, guest house, homestay, etc).
Keep in mind that guest houses and homestays are generally more economical than hotels, and they usually provide a much better opportunity to use and develop your Bahasa Indonesia skills.
3. ONCE YOU HAVE SELECTED YOUR ACCOMMODATION, INFORM LSI OF YOUR CHOICE.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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1. Please ensure that your accomodation-of-choice has suitable space available
for your daily language sessions (other than in your room).
When making an online reservation with BOOKING.COM, there is an option to "Contact your host for more details before booking your stay." In this section . . .
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You can ask if your room comes with a terrace or balcony spacious enough for 1 to 4 learners and an Instructor.
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Or you can enquire about other spaces on the property where you might be able to study without distraction (a gazebo, a yoga room, a quiet seating area, etc).
​2. If your party is greater than 2 persons, you might want to check with your host
about the maximum occupancy of the rooms you are booking.
Surprisingly, rooms priced at Rp 700,000 (€ 45 / USD 50) and above, are sometimes very large and are often equipped with a second bed as part of the regular furnishings.
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Therefore, it's occasionally possible to secure better 'per person' rates by booking larger and more expensive rooms.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
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The following accommodations have been popular with past LSI immersion students :
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Although we're not in the business of "making recommendations," our Instructors report that these properties
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are located just off Monkey Forest Road in the heart of Ubud;
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have suitable spaces for language instruction; and
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offer plenty of "Balinese charm and ambiance."
Approximately Rp 575,000 to 825,000/night
€ 37-53 / USD 41-59 / CAD 54-78 / SGD 56-81 / AUD 60-85
Approximately Rp 350,000 to Rp 1,200,000/night
€ 23-77 / USD25-86 / CAD 33-113 / SGD 34-118 / AUD 36-124
Approximately Rp 350,000 to Rp 1,200,000/night
€ 23-77 / USD25-86 / CAD 33-113 / SGD 34-118 / AUD 36-124
Nestled in a quiet tropical garden with a pool at its centre, the Okawati has a "shaded jungle feel." The hotel offers guest rooms in several price ranges - from modern rooms at about Rp 350,000 to 400,000 (€ 23-26 / USD 25-29 ); to traditionally-styled rooms with thatched roofs at Rp 550,000 to 900,000 (€ 35-58 / USD 40-64); to family rooms at Rp 750,000 to 1,150,000 (€ 48-74 / USD 53-82).
Okawati's rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a safe deposit box, a small refrigerator and a full ensuite bathroom. Room rates include breakfast, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the property.
Be sure to inform the host that you will be having language lessons during your stay, and ensure that your room has a good-sized terrace or balcony for your studies.
Alternatively, there is a lovely rooftop terrace on the property (designed for yoga classes) where many students choose to have their lessons while enjoying a view of Mount Agung which is to die for!
CENDANA RESORT & SPA
Booking.com Rating : 8.4 Very Good
Approximately Rp 575,000 to 825,000/night
€ 37-53 / USD 41-59 / CAD 54-78 / SGD 56-81 / AUD 60-85
Tucked away down a small street off Monkey Forest Road, the gates of Cendana open to reveal a large and very sunny property, complete with 4 two-level buildings of accommodations, 2 pools, several gazebos scattered around the grounds, and a large open-air restaurant to relax with a good book and a drink.
Cendana offers standard rooms at Rp 575,000 (€ 37 / USD 41); superior rooms at Rp 650,000 (€ 42 / USD 46); and deluxe rooms at Rp 825,000 (€ 53 / USD 59).
Whilst all rooms are large enough to accommodate an extra bed if requested, some of the superior rooms we've seen are actually furnished with 2 queen-sized beds! (It might be worthwhile to ask about these rooms if you are a party of 4 or more; there could be some considerable cost savings.)
Cendana's rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a safe deposit box, a small refrigerator and a full ensuite bathroom. Room rates include breakfast, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the property.
There is plenty of space for language instruction at Cendana, given the hotel's spacious grounds and multiple seating areas.
Nevertheless, be sure to inform the host that you will be having language lessons during your stay, and ensure that you are booked in a room with a good-sized terrace or balcony for your studies.
Alternatively, there is an open-air yoga space above the restaurant that is ideal for language instruction.
OKAWATI HOTEL
Booking.com Rating : 8.4 Very Good
If you don't mind doing a little extra work . . .
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THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY IS NOT LISTED ON ANY ONLINE BOOKING SITES.
Rooms must be booked directly with the hotel through its website.
Approximately Rp 600,000 to 920,000/night
€ 39-59 / USD 43-66 / CAD 56-86 / SGD 59-90 / AUD 62-95
In addition to these popular guest houses and hotels,
there are a multitude of less-expensive options in Ubud.
A quick search on Booking.com will turn up many accommodations with nightly rates
between € 6.50 and 19 / USD 7.50 and 21 / CAD 9 and 28 / SGD 10 and 29 / AUD 11 and 31.
Feel free to contact the LSI Admissions Office
should you have any questions pertaining to accommodations.
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And don't forget to contact us once you've made your selection.
NARASOMA HOMESTAY & RETREAT CENTRE
Approximately Rp 600,000 to 920,000/night
€ 39-59 / USD 43-66 / CAD 56-86 / SGD 59-90 / AUD 62-95
Established by an Australian-born spiritual Yoga practitioner and her Balinese husband, the grounds and accommodations of this tranquil oasis are truly exquisite, reflecting the art and beauty of the Balinese culture.
After passing through an impressive reception building decorated with fine Indonesian furnishings and a pool surrounded by lush gardens, the property descends into a mammoth river gorge with guest cottages scattered down the hill (from the reception building at the top to the river bed at the bottom) and up the other side.
Perusing the pictures on Narasoma's website, one might suspect that its accommodations are "out of reach" . . . but, surprisingly, Narsoma's rates are quite reasonable, considering the quality and size of it's suites and villas,
Sadly, however, the Narasoma site offers no rate information whatsoever.
With this in mind, please find below a listing up the hotel's room rates as of August 2019 (which are matched up with the rooms pictured on the site). These prices are provided as a guidance only. Please contact the hotel directly for current and exact room rates.
LOCATED IN THE RIVER VALLEY:
Riverside Superior
Riverside Suite
Villa Java
Villa Bali
Balinese Suite
Bidadari
Rp 650,000 to 680,000/night
Rp 650,000 to 680,000/night
Rp 920,000/night
Rp 875,000/night
Rp 650,000 to 730,000/night
Rp 650,000 to 680,000/night
(€ 42-44 / USD 46-48)
(€ 42-44 / USD 46-48)
(€ 59 / USD 66)
(€ 56 / USD 62)
(€ 42-47 / USD 46-52)
(€ 42-44 / USD 46-48)
BIDADARI has a very large terrace perched on the side of the hill, offering a spectacular view of the river valley below.
An excellent spot for language instruction.
LOCATED IN THE MAIN RECEPTION BUILDING ATOP THE RIVER VALLEY:
6 STANDARD ROOMS
Marigold, Gardenia, Lily,
Cempaka, Frangipani,
and Rose
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Lotus Suite
Rp 600,000 to 700,000/night
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Rp 650,000 to 680,000/night
(€ 39-45 / USD 43-50)
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(€ 42-44 / USD 46-48)
LOTUS SUITE has a very large terrace, excellent for language instruction.
Narasoma also has a number of smaller "Retreat Rooms" in its Retreat Centre (priced at Rp 600,000/night) but, to the best of our knowledge, these rooms are NOT available to individual travellers.
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Given the large size of Narasoma's guest rooms, it would be advisable to enquire about the maximum occupancy of your room(s)-of-choice. (All rooms we've seen would comfortably accommodate three travellers.)
Whatever room(s) you choose . . .
(a) be sure to check on the amenities of your selected room(s); and
(b) inform Narasoma that you will be having language lessons during your stay, and ensure that you have a good-sized terrace
or balcony for your studies.