Ubud Ku Guest House — Hotel in Pulau Bali

I have only wonderful things to say about my stay at Ubud Ku, Novika's place! Ketut picked me up at the airport and he couldn't have been a nicer, kinder person. His wife, Novika, is just as lovely! ||||On our drive to the home, Ketut told me about some local Balanise traditions and stopped to let me exchange money (so I didn't have to pay high airport prices!). The next day, his wife Novika took me to get a SIM card on her little motorbike - which was fun! She explained how everything worked and was so generous with her time! The location is fantastic: you can walk everywhere and there is an abundance of restaurants and shops close by. ||||The home itself was not only a great place to stay, but gave me a little taste of Balanise culture! The homes in Bali are family homes, with multiple homes built around a central courtyard with a temple. The temple was so pretty, with lovely gates. Ketut built this add-on guest home just three years ago that has 5 guest bedrooms, so it's more like a mini-hotel than just a room in a house. I watched the family place offerings in the mornings and everyone was friendly with a big smile on their faces! ||||There is lush vegetation and flowers everywhere in the courtyard. It was so nice to sit on my patio in the mornings and have breakfast while looking at birds of paradise and enjoying the early morning sun. The rooms are simple, clean, new, spacious and very private. The only thing I could have asked for was a bit more water pressure in the shower, but the shower itself was cool: it had stones and a waterfall shower-head. Toiletries were minimal, so I'm glad I brought the things I like. That said, there is a supermarket right down the street so you could literally buy anything you could possibly need (or might have forgotten). Novika was even so kind as to loan me an electrical converter until I could go buy one of my own! They also have a water dispenser so I was able to stay hydrated. ||||The roads in Ubud are very crowded and noisy, so it was an amazing respite to return to the house and have it be QUIET! I woke up to the sound of birds in the mornings, not motorbikes, and that was a blessing. The breakfast was also delicious! I ate the omelette both days and it was scrumptious! ||||I came for a yoga teacher training, and as a yoga aficionado, I was also excited they are just a 5-minute walk to the Yoga Barn, which has a bazillion classes. I took a power yoga class that left me sweaty and happy! ||||Rave reviews from me - I would book again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend it. Also,...

I have only wonderful things to say about my stay at Ubud Ku, Novika's place! Ketut picked me up at the airport and he couldn't have been a nicer, kinder person. His wife, Novika, is just as lovely!

On our drive to the home, Ketut told me about some local Balanise traditions and stopped to let me exchange money (so I didn't have to pay high airport prices!). The next day, his wife Novika took me to get a SIM card on her little motorbike - which was fun! She explained how everything worked and was so generous with her time! The location is fantastic: you can walk everywhere and there is an abundance of restaurants and shops close by.

The home itself was not only a great place to stay, but gave me a little taste of Balanise culture! The homes in Bali are family homes, with multiple homes built around a central courtyard with a temple. The temple was so pretty, with lovely gates. Ketut built this add-on guest home just three years ago that has 5 guest bedrooms, so it's more like a mini-hotel than just a room in a house. I watched the family place offerings in the mornings and everyone was friendly with a big smile on their faces!

There is lush vegetation and flowers everywhere in the courtyard. It was so nice to sit on my patio in the mornings and have breakfast while looking at birds of paradise and enjoying the early morning sun. The rooms are simple, clean, new, spacious and very private. The only thing I could have asked for was a bit more water pressure in the shower, but the shower itself was cool: it had stones and a waterfall shower-head. Toiletries were minimal, so I'm glad I brought the things I like. That said, there is a supermarket right down the street so you could literally buy anything you could possibly need (or might have forgotten). Novika was even so kind as to loan me an electrical converter until I could go buy one of my own! They also have a water dispenser so I was able to stay hydrated.

The roads in Ubud are very crowded and noisy, so it was an amazing respite to return to the house and have it be QUIET! I woke up to the sound of birds in the mornings, not motorbikes, and that was a blessing. The breakfast was also delicious! I ate the omelette both days and it was scrumptious!

I came for a yoga teacher training, and as a yoga aficionado, I was also excited they are just a 5-minute walk to the Yoga Barn, which has a bazillion classes. I took a power yoga class that left me sweaty and happy!

Rave reviews from me - I would book again in a heartbeat and I highly recommend it. Also,...

This is one of the best Airbnb accommodations I’ve stayed in, over the 15 years I’ve been using the Airbnb platform. The prices are fantastic for the high level of comfort and service on offer! Novika, Ketut, and their family are truly guest service professionals! In fact they have over 9 years hospitality experience and that certainly shows with their guest house! They go above and beyond in all areas of their service! They provide a delicious free breakfast daily with offerings such as scrambled eggs on toast, pancakes, or a vegetable filled omelette and fresh tropical fruits. They clean the rooms and make the beds every day when you go out, like in a 5 star hotel! The location is completely private and secure. There are safes in the rooms, but you don’t need to use them unless you’re paranoid that someone might steal something. That would be extremely unlikely here! You are pretty much in an environment that is like staying with your family! Because from the minute you arrive and stay at Ubud Ku, you are treated just like family! I haven’t met an Airbnb host that has so much genuine unconditional love and care for their guests! Novika is a true gem of a human being! She gives you the absolute best possible Balinese hospitality and experience! The people of Bali are some of the kindest people on the planet! It’s a fact! Their religion is based on Karma! Do good to people and good things will happen to you! Novika and her family are not just being kind to impress you. They are naturally doing this from their hearts. Ketut offers his services as a driver from/to the airport, as well as for tours around Bali. Novika will recommend all of the best places to visit, and trust me she knows the best of the best! I forgot to mention that this was the second time I’ve stayed at Ubud Ku! The first time last year I stayed for 5 nights. I was so impressed after my first visit, that I booked with them again and returned to Ubud Ku for 7 nights on this trip one year later! And guess what? I’ll be staying here the next time I visit Ubud also! The location is perfect and right in the heart of Ubud’s traditional Bali village behind the busy main road of Hanoman St. The property is surrounded by fountains and tropical gardens! You feel like you are in the jungle and with the sound of the fountains you are in absolute serenity! This is the perfect place to stay in Ubud! You’ll come as a stranger and leave as a friend! So what are you waiting for? Book this Airbnb! You will not be...