Pondok Bali

Pondok Bali is a good-value homestay owned by a lovely family. The room was large and light, and the bed was comfortable. The view from my terrace over the jungle was beautiful. I also highly recommend the onsite cooking class by Dewi. The homestay is about 15 mins motorbike ride from the centre of Ubud, which I personally liked. Komang can arrange a motorbike hire if needed. There are several nice warungs nearby overlooking the rice paddies and a small warung at the homestay offering cheap indonesian dishes.

Although it was clean, the room smelled of mould, which wasn't pleasant. Apart from the usual captive birds, there was a large porcupine kept in a small cage, although the family did agree to release it for a price.

The family who own it and live there make you feel very welcome without being intrusive. The location is also great because it is outside the hustle and bustle of Ubud but still within walking distance of warungs and shops

Nothing

place is running down and dirty, does not look like the photos, only the family is nice and kind

I booked for 8 night and only stayed one, place is full of mold and the bathroom stinks a lot , super noisy

Great family homestay , lovely hosts Great room Great breakfast Great value , in a beautiful area 8 mins from Ubud centre. Our second time staying here & we will stay again Also has a small convenience store for beers, petrol & basic needs attached. Also small Warung attached for some great value local dish's. See you again next year !

All was great .

The family is very, very sweet. The host arranges whatever you need and was very responsive. For 6$ a night, including a simple breakfast, I don't feel much like complaining. I know my money is going to a good family and the property itself was lovely. Outside of Ubud so it's quiet, but a little bothersome to travel from everyday. You definitely need a scooter.

The rooms were pretty bad. The first one I stayed in smelt very very strongly like sewage. I switched 3 nights in. The second didn't smell as bad but had no sink, no table to put my things, and holes in the walls where mosquitoes would come in at night. There's no places to hang out during the day as well, just your room and the dining room table. Again, it's very simple-if this is your budget, then it's fine, liveable. If you have higher standards and can afford a little bit more, I'd go somewhere else.

I absolutely loved my at Pondok Bali. It is a family complex with its own Temple, as is the whole street that it's situated in. Most nights you can hear a nearby traditional Balinese music school practicing - which I loved listening to. The family are warm and welcoming and helpful and always happy to explain about the complex, family life and Hindu religion. It is a 5 minute scooter ride out of busy Ubud, but the local scooters are only between Rp9-17 each way, depending on time of day - so never a problem. It was a calm retreat to return to. There are several good Warungs and beautiful rice fields to view within 5/10 mins walking distance. Laundry just a few doors away. They have a brilliant cooking class on site. Nothing is too much trouble, they took me on a tailormade scooter tour to local temples, and to/from the airport. Breakfast was always good, pancakes, omelette, and fresh fruit, tea and coffee. The room was exceptional. Spacious, bright, clean with lovely furniture (wardrobes, side tables and cupboard space), a balcony, beautifully comfy bed, and had hot water!! For a unique, peaceful stay in Ubud, definitely stay here!

Really nice, cosy homestay. It's in a traditional Balinese family home. The family is really nice and can give you a lot of tips for around. The location is a littlebit out the centre of Ubud. But there are some really nice warungs around to eat in the middle of the rice fields. The room can be improved with small maintenance, but doesn't effect the comfortness that you get for the price that you pay. Breakfast really good!

The owners are amazing!!

big room and nice furniture, comfortable bed, view right into the jungle, friendly staff (family) and good breakfast, little shop right on the entrance, interesting Balinese style house

- bathroom facilities could be a more maintained/cleaned - one night we had a big gecko in the room and my friend didn’t like it so I asked the owner to remove it and he came and smashed it with a broom which did the job but this wasn’t my intention at all and left me sad