Indonesia - The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget - page 260

bamboo- walled room s with fans and outside toilets and
showers. Rp150,000
Gandra House Jl Karna 8 T 0361 976529; map p.259.
One of Ubud's better cheapies, Gandra House has no frills
losmen-style rooms inside a quiet but central family
compound. All the rooms have f ans, (genera lly) hot-water
bathrooms and small verandas. Rp150,000
Gusti's Garden Bungalows Jl Kajeng 27 T 0812 465
1441, W gustigardenbungalows.com; map p.259. Fifteen
better-than-average losmen rooms, all with hot water
and fans, set around a terraced garden and swimming
pool. The same o wners run t he nearby and equally good
Gusti's Garden 2. Rp300,000
Jati Homestay Jl Hanoman T 0361 977701, W jatihs
.com; map p.259. Run by a family of painters, this cheerful
homestay has comfortable bungalows with hot water and
private terraces facing the rice paddies. The y charge per
person, so singles (Rp125,000) are good value. Rp250,000
Nick's Pension Jl Bisma T 0361 975636, W nickshotels
-ubud.com; map p.259. A well-run, reliable choice with
rooms (all with private bathrooms, verandas and plenty of
space) ranged down the valley side. The same owners also
run the similar, if less central, Nick's Hi dden Cottag es and
the more economical Nick's Homestay. Rp550,000
Nirvana Pension and Gallery Jl Gootama 10 T 0361
975415, W nirvanaku.com/pension.html; map p.259.
Situated next to a family compound, these simple
Balinese-style rooms are artistically decorated, and
benefit fr om a friend ly atmosphere. Batik classes are on
offer too. Rp350,000
Sania's House Jl Karna 7 T 0361 975535, E sania
[e-mail]; map p.259. Hugely popular, well-
run, but densely packed backpackers' favourite. There are
well-maintained fan or a/c rooms (some in multistorey
buildings) close to the market, and there's even a small
pool. The small com pound, however, can feel a bit
cramped. Rp250,000
★

Uma Sari Cottages Jl Bisma T 0361 972964, W umasari
cottages.com; map p.259. Uma Sari has comfortable
rooms with fans or a/c in two-storey buildings in a quiet
but convenient spot. All have terraces or verandas
overlooking the rice fields, and there's a small pool.
Rp450,000

THE OUTSKIRTS
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Family Guest House Tebesaya, Peliatan T 0361
974054, W familyubud.com; map p.261. Friendly place
offering well-maintained, fan-cooled bungalows in the
family compound, all of them with stylish furniture, hot
water and large verandas. Rat es include breakfast, tea/
coffee and an afternoon snack. Rp300,000
Gerebig Bungalows Penestanan Kelod T 0813 3701
9757, W gerebig.com; map p.261. Appealing rooms and
bungalows, all with fan, fridge and some with kitchen
facilities, set a short distance from the road amid local rice
fields. The sw imming pool is a bit further out in the fields.
Rp350,000
Londo Bungalows Southern ridgetop, Penestanan
T 0361 976548, W londobungalows.com; map p.261.
Ultra-friendly, family-run little place up on the ridge
offering four large two-storey we st-facing cot tages; each
sleeps four and has a kitchenette. Rp300,000
Santra Putra Jl Raya Campuhan, Campuhan T 0361
977810, E [e-mail]; map p.261. A mix of
traditional thatched and modern concrete bungalows,
complete with kitchenettes, panoramic rice-field views
and a fabulously relaxed atmosphere. The owner offers
painting and drawing classes, so you can happily spend
a few day s just pottering around the guesthouse.
Rp250,000
Sri Sunari Jl Gunung Sari, Peliatan T 0361 970542,
W sunari-bali-inn.com; map p.261. Just four large, tasteful
fan-cooled rooms and a saltwater swimming pool in
paddyfields about 2km from Ubud market. Bicycle rental
is available. Rp450,000
Taman Indrakila Jl Raya Sanggingan, Sanggingan/
Campuhan T 0361 975017, W tamanindrakila.net; map
p.261. Offering a top-end view at mid-range prices, this is
a low-key operation with a/c rooms (which are OK but
could do with a refurb) ranged along the hillside, all
affordi ng spectac ular panoramas over the Campuhan
ridge. Rp450,000

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Tegal Sari Jl Hanoman T 0361 973318, W tegalsari
-ubud.com; map p.259. Exceptionally appealing, tastefully
furnished rooms, all with both fan and a/c, strung out
alongside the paddy fields. Also has a po ol, and provi des
free local transport. Book well in advance. Rp330,000

TREAT YOURSELF
Sama's Cottages Jl Bisma T 0361
973481, W samascottagesubud.weebly
.com; map p.259. Tranquil hideaway, just
five minutes from central Ubud but a
world away from the hustle and bustle.
The charming cottages are built on steep
tiers in a river gully. There's a small pool,
and breakfast i s brought to your veranda
each morning. Rp632,500

★

EATING
CENTRAL UBUD
Art Kafe-Bar Jl Monkey Forest; map p.259. Pretty café
with white crochet tablecloths, floral cushions and lots
of mirrors, serving slightly pricey but delicious juices and
smoothies, coffee, and a selection of curries, salads and
pizzas (from Rp44,000). Good desserts too, and regular
live music. Daily 8am-11pm.