Ubud
This venerable 67-room place overlooks the confluence of Sungai Wos and Campuan. The influential German artist Walter Spies lived here in the 1930s, and…
Must-see hotels in Bali
Wyndham Tamansari Jivva Resort
East Bali
Popular with Chinese tour groups, this 222-room resort next to unappealing Pantai Lepang offers a mix of comfortable room types; decor is bland but…
East Bali
This classic homestay right next to the water palace has a good vibe derived from the surrounding pastoral rice field. Four simple and musty bungalows…
Padangbai
On a clear day you can see Lombok from this hillside guesthouse. The downside of the elevated location is a steep walk up 70 steps to get here from the…
Sanur
Lush gardens, three large pools with fountains, a tennis court and beach frontage, as well as 199 comfortable, well-equipped rooms, make this a popular…
Tulamben
Just 100m up the hill from the rocky shore in front of the eponymous wreck, this old-fashioned place has simple rooms and cottages set in a well…
East Bali
Offering good value, this place is split in two: simple but comfortable rooms and villas are on the hill side of the road, and there's a larger villa with…
Padangbai
Right next to the harbour, this backpacker joint offers 10 beds in a clean, air-conditioned dorm; beds are curtained for privacy. There are lockers (BYO…
Ubud Region
On the busy main road in Mas, this hotel offers rooms, suites and villas – the suites are much nicer than the ugly rooms and villas. It's behind a gallery…
Sanur
The grandchildren of the late artist Le Mayeur de Merpres and his wife Ni Polok run this small homestay. It's within the Museum Le Mayeur compound and…
Ubud
Overlooking a bubbling stream and surrounded by forest, the 21 rooms at this alternative health treatment centre are popular – book well ahead of your…
Ubud
In a little garden, this homestay has six worn but clean rooms with simple bathrooms; only one has air-con. The best are at the rear of the compound,…
Nusa Lembongan
The more upmarket sister guesthouse to Pondok Baruna on the waterfront, Frangipani has eight spacious, luxurious bungalow-style rooms and a good-sized…
Ubud
Each of the six slightly grubby rooms here have a terrace with direct access to the pool or a balcony with views of the guesthouse's bamboo-bedecked…
Central Mountains
This useful 12-room guesthouse features clean rooms with hot water and a pleasant cafe (meals 15,000Rp to 30,000Rp, confirm in advance). It's just up from…
Ubud
A large pool and garden setting are the main attractions at this compound off the Ubud Market. The 27 rooms are simple but pleasant; some have air-con and…
Kuta & Legian
Hung-over travellers will appreciate the 12 dark, cold water–only rooms at this attractive little place that features a tiny grotto-like garden…
Matahari Tulumben Resort, Dive & Spa
Tulamben
This modest 34-room hotel has a loyal following of divers, many of whom stay for weeks at a time. Rooms have air-con, fridge and better-than-average…
Ubud
A nice breakfast bale (traditional pavilion) by the pool is the major draw here. The 14 rooms are divided between standard, superior and deluxe categories…
Ubud
Eka's is the home of Wayan Pasek Sucipta, a teacher of Balinese music, and the melodious tones of gamelan can often be heard in his family compound…
Bukit Peninsula
Five basic cliff-side rooms rattle to the beat of the surf day and night. Set in the rocks amid the various bars, this is the place if all you want is a…
Candidasa
With a guesthouse feel, this hotel offers 12 small, simple and well-maintained bungalow-style units. Most are far enough from the main road to escape…
Kuta & Legian
A stylish cut above other budget places, the 27 rooms in the two-storey buildings here are pleasingly quiet, with ikat bedspreads and an unusual open-air…
Ubud
On the little lane just east of Jl Sukma, you'll find four tidy rooms in a classic family compound. It's bungalow-style and you'll enjoy privacy and…
East Bali
Six bungalow-style garden units and rooms in a beachside villa with private pool are on offer in this cramped compound next to the river. Facilities…
Ubud
A step up from the usual homestay, the 16 rooms here are well-equipped and have river-valley and garden views. They range from basic with fans to deluxe…
Ubud
Eight simple bungalow-style rooms cluster at the back of a compact family compound in the very centre of town. You can soak your toes in a small…
Seminyak
Buried in a gang behind Bintang Supermarket, this budget champ is a short walk from clubs, the beach and other Seminyak joys. The 12 rooms are small and…
Central Mountains
Just north of the temple and overlooking Danau Bratan is this peaceful, pleasant option. The 23 cottages are modern and clean, the nicest with outdoor…
Ubud
Stroll the thickly planted grounds and enjoy views across Ubud and the rice fields from the elevated pool. The 12 rooms (some fan-cooled) are basic but…
North Bali
Four good basic rooms (some with air-con) in a homestay located on the mountain side of the main road at the east end of the strip. Patios overlook the…
Seminyak
While its standards have slipped, Ned's remains a good budget choice with 16 rooms, some basic and others more plush. Wi-fi is only available in reception.
Nusa Penida
Crushed-coral pathways running between animal statuary link the 10 very basic rooms here. Turn on Jl Nusa Indah just east of the centre.
East Bali
Basic choice that offers cheap-ish accommodation and a warung. Its biggest drawcard is the beachfront location.
Tulamben
Attached to the French-run dive shop of the same name, this extremely basic hostel offers rooms with fan and cold-water bathroom, as well as marginally…
East Bali
With a stolidly suburban ambiance – there's not a skerrick of Bali chic or hideway charm discernible – this isn't a compelling choice. Rooms are large,…
East Bali
We're disappointed to report that the idea of spending the night inside the royal water palace is far more glamorous than the reality. Rooms are…
Ubud Region
Located in an area where the bamboo grows like grass, this hotel on the road to Keliki offers somewhat musty rooms and villas, a pool and a restaurant…
Padangbai
There are few frills on offer at this homestay located on a noisy gang (laneway) in the centre of town. Dark, eau-de-mothball–scented rooms are furnished…
Ubud
A beautiful 1.5km walk north up the Campuan ridge, this overpriced place has a large pool, a terrace cafe and a choice of one- or two-bedroom bungalows…
