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through the fields off Jl Bisma. The clean
rooms have exceptional views and hot water,
and are decorated with local handicrafts.
Pondok Indah
(Map pp176-7 ;
family's historic palace (see p175), this place
is tucked behind the courtyard where the
regular dance performances are held. Accom-
modation is in traditional Balinese pavilions,
with big verandas, four-poster beds, antique
furnishings and hot water. There's lots of
over-stuffed chairs about.
Puri Saraswati Bungalows
(Map p188 ;
fields and distant palms. Some of the 15
lumbung
-style rooms are fan-only.
Jl Goutama
These three places have more style than the
cheaper options on this street.
Nirvana Pension & Gallery
(Map p188 ;
966323; off Jl Bisma;
s/d 80,000/100,000Rp)
Follow the swift-flowing
paddy waterways for 150m off the road, to
this peaceful place where the top-floor ter-
races look over paddy fields. All five rooms
have hot water.
Sama's Cottages
(Map pp176-7 ;
975415;
www.nirvanaku.com; Jl Goutama 10; s/d 150,000/200,000Rp)
There's
alang alang
(woven thatch) roofs, a
plethora of paintings, ornate doorways and
modern bathrooms with hot water here. Batik
courses are also held (p185).
Agung Cottages
(Map p188 ;
EAST OF THE CENTRE
Matahari Cottages
(Map pp176-7 ;
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This wild
place has flamboyant, themed rooms, includ-
ing the 'Batavia Princess' and the 'Indian
Pasha'. The Library is a vision out of a 1920s
fantasy. You can wash those men right outa
your hair in the South Pacific suite.
Tiing Gading Bungalows
(Map pp176-7 ;
hariubud.com; Jl Jembawan; r US$25-60;
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975164;
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Very central and pleasant with lovely gardens
that open onto the Ubud Water Palace. The
18 rooms are well back from Jl Raya Ubud, so
it's quiet. Cheaper rooms have fans.
www.purisaraswati.com; Jl Raya Ubud; r US$50-90;
as
973481; Jl Bisma;
975414; Jl Goutama; r
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This lovely little hidea-
way is terraced down a hill. It also has a well
maintained pool and for companionship you
can befriend the cocks pecking about.
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Follow a short
path to reach this slightly rural-feeling re-
treat with friendly staff. The six huge, spotless
rooms (some fan-only) front lovely gardens,
and local art hangs on the walls.
s/d 100,000/150,000Rp;
150,000-250,000Rp, villa 300,000Rp;
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973228;
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Overlooking a rainforest valley, the 11 bun-
galow-style rooms have lush, tropical views.
Groves of bamboo provide shelter for the
kidney-shaped pool and restaurant.
tiing@indosat.net.id; Jl Sukma; r from US$50;
ais
Monkey Forest Rd
Ubud Bungalows
(Map p188 ;
Campuan & Penestanan
West of Ubud but still within walking dis-
tance, places in the paddy fields are pitched
at those seeking low-priced, longer-term
lodgings. Most will offer discounted weekly
rates, and some bigger bungalows are quite
economical if you can share with a group of
people. There are many signs for rooms and
villas in the area; walk around and see what
you find.
Note that these places are a steep climb up
a set of concrete stairs off Jl Raya Campuan.
(You can avoid this by approaching from
the west.)
Londo Bungalows II
(Map pp176-7 ;
975537; www.ubudbun
galow.com; Monkey Forest Rd; r US$20-40;
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Back
from the road, there are 18 spacious rooms in
bungalow-style units. Five have air-com. The
pool and gardens are inviting.
Sri Bungalows
(Map p188;
North of Jl Raya Ubud
Han Snel Bungalow
(Map p188 ;
as
975699; www.hansnel
bungalow.com; Jl Kajeng 3; bungalows US$30-60;
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Owned by the family of the late Han Snel, a
well-known Ubud painter, this quiet com-
pound has eight bungalows with interesting
stone designs. Some rooms are perched right
on the edge of the river gorge; the pool is part
way down.
SOUTH OF THE CENTRE
Jl Raya has quick access to the centre; other
locales are more isolated.
Kakiang Bungalows
(Map pp176-7;
as
975394; sribunga
lows@hotmail.com; Monkey Forest Rd; r US$35;
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Some 50m off the busy street, look for a tra-
ditional Balinese entrance sheltering 16 bright
bungalow-style rooms. The pool is large and
there's an internet café.
Ubud Inn
(Map p188
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978984; www
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This
elegant place has 10 bungalows with a rural
design but modern conveniences. All have nice
verandas. The pool area is attractive and a study
in cut stone. There's also a good bakery.
Alam Indah
(Map pp176-7 ;
.kakiang.com; Jl Raya Pengosekan; r US$50-80;
as
975071; www.ubudinn.com;
NORTH OF THE CENTRE
Ubud Sari Health Resort
(Map pp176-7 ;
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In a town where
even the simplest place has a riot of plants and
flowers, the Ubud Inn seems to have more
than most. Rooms span several budgets: basic
are fan-only; the size swells as you add cash
and you get extras like fridges and air-con.
The angular pool has a children's area.
Oka Wati Hotel
(Map p188 ;
Monkey Forest Rd; r US$18-60;
974393; www
974629; www.alamindah
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There's 10
back-to-nature rooms
and
colonic irrigation
for all guests here. See p182 for details of the
spa. The plants in the gardens are labelled for
their medicinal qualities and the café serves
organic, vegetarian fare. Week-long intensive
health packages are available from US$1450.
Ketut's Place
(Map pp176-7 ;
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Just south
of the Monkey Forest in Nyuhkuning, this
isolated and spacious resort has 10 rooms that
are beautifully finished in natural materials
to traditional designs. The Wos river valley
views are entrancing. The 'commute' to Ubud
through the forest is a bonus.
.ubudsari.com; Jl Kajeng; r US$45-75;
bali.com; Jl Nyuh Bulan; r US$50-95;
as
as
976764; londo
bungalows@hotmail.com; off Jl Raya Campuan; bungalows
60,000Rp)
It's great value. The three simple hot-
water bungalows have gorgeous paddy views
and morning views of Gunung Batukau.
Santra Putra
(Map pp176-7 ;
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977810; karjabali@yahoo
.com; off Jl Raya Campuan; Penestan; r US$12-15)
Run
by internationally exhibited abstract artist I
Wayan Karja whose studio/gallery is also on
site, this place has five big, open airy rooms
with hot water. Enjoy paddy field views from
all vantage points. Painting and drawing
classes are offered by the artist; see p185.
973386; www.oka
watihotel.com; off Monkey Forest Rd
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Oki
Wati (the owner) is an unassuming veteran
with an old-Ubud style. The 19 rooms have
large verandas where the delightful staff will
deliver your choice of breakfast. The décor
features vintage details like four-poster beds.
The pool is commodious.
Lumbung Sari
(Map p188 ;
975304; www.indo.com
/hotels/ketut-place; Jl Suweta 40; r US$21-46;
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The
nine simply elegant rooms range from basic
with fans to deluxe versions with air-con and
bathtub. All enjoy the stunning pool glitter-
ing down the hillside and river valley views.
See p195 for details of the popular Balinese
feasts.
Klub Kokos
(Map pp176-7 ;
WEST OF THE CENTRE
Jl Bisma
Close to town, this area maintains rural charm
while moving upmarket.
Uma Sari Cottage
(Map pp176-7 ;
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981538; www.uma
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While ducks pa-
trol the rice in the surrounding fields, you
can patrol the jade-green pool here looking
for fun. Most of the eight large rooms are fan-
only; go for the upper floor as the verandas
have the best views.
Honeymoon Guesthouse
(Map pp176-7 ;
sari.com; Jl Bisma; r $35-40;
as
976396; www.lumbung
sari.com; Monkey Forest Rd; r US$45-85;
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Midrange
Choices are many in this price range. Expect
a pool, hot water, good service and some or
more amenities such as river views, satellite
TV, fridge, air-con and perhaps breakfast.
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Artwork
decorates the walls at the smartish Sari, which
has a nice breakfast
bale
by the pool. The eight
rooms have tubs; cheaper ones have fans.
Cendana Resort & Spa
(Map p188 ;
978270; www.klubkokos
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A beautiful 1.5km walk
north along the Campuan ridge (see p183 for
details), Klub Kokos is a secluded place with
a big pool and seven spotless sizeable rooms.
It's reachable by car from the north; call for
directions. Among the amenities for guests are
a massive selection of jigsaw puzzles.
.com; r from US$45;
as
973242;
www.cendanaresort-spa.com; Monkey Forest Rd; r US$45-
95;
973282;
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Run
by the Casa Luna (p194) clan and set in a family
compound, there's a high rate of return visitors
www.casalunabali.com; Jl Bisma; r 350,000-600,000Rp;
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Rooms have TV and face a lone
paddy field. Higher priced rooms have mod-
CENTRAL UBUD
Jl Raya Ubud
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