Batik Sekar Bali Guest House

The owner was very nice and responsive both before booking and during my stay. It's on a quiet street, though only a couple of minutes' walk from the busy parts of the city. The room is in a traditional Balinese house with all the traditional elements, and the balcony looks out at beautiful trees. A rooster next door was loud, but that's part of Ubud and rural areas. I'm an early riser, so it didn't bother me. I booked three nights but checked out after the first. The room was adequate, though it could have been cleaner. The white mosquito net looked grey with dust, there were eggshells from a previous guest's breakfast on the side table, and the tablecloth had tea or coffee stains. The shower's hot water wasn't working. The yard had a lot of things in it and didn't look tidy or organized. With all that, I didn't feel comfortable staying more than one night.

The host was very kind and could help with things like renting a motorbike. It's a basic homestay in central Ubud, on one of the few streets without constant traffic, and the location is great. Every room has a very nice balcony. The rooms could be cleaner and better maintained, though, with bathroom leaks and hot water sometimes missing. Expect roosters crowing day and night, as they do everywhere in Ubud.

For the price, it's hard to beat. Right in the centre of Ubud, and it's a family place. I stayed ten days after already spending two months in Bali. Such a great spot 🙏 I'll come back for a longer stay.

I had most of my meals with the family and paid my fair share. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and they'll arrange transport if you need it. They can also arrange a visit to the Monkey Forrest or one of the Balinese cultural dances. It's an inexpensive room in Ubud, and this homestay guesthouse gives you lots of interaction with the family. A fantastic experience. I'll stay longer next time I go to Ubud.