Sri Aksata Ubud Resort
by the TopOfHotel team
Sri Aksata is the best central Ubud location at a budget rate — two pools, ringed by rice paddies.
Sri Aksata is the best central Ubud location at a budget rate — two pools, ringed by rice paddies.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms are cleaner and better kept than you would expect at this price. There is green garden and rice paddy on the grounds, which gives the place a feel completely unlike an ordinary hostel. Rooms are not large but are enough for one or two people, finished with attractive Balinese woodwork. Two outdoor pools is rare for a hotel that starts at roughly $26 a night, and staff earn steady praise for being helpful and friendly — several Booking.com reviewers say the welcome beat pricier hotels they had stayed in.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is basic but enough, with a fair mix of Balinese and Western options. It does not stand out the way it does at some other hotels on this list, but it sets you up before a day out. Both pools are clean and rarely crowded, good for unwinding after a day on foot. Free parking is a real bonus in this part of town if you are driving a rental.
Location and getting there
The Monkey Forest Road location is Sri Aksata's biggest strength — a 5-minute walk to the Monkey Forest Sanctuary and about 10 minutes to Ubud Palace and the art market. You are surrounded by restaurants, modern cafes and reasonably priced massage places. The catch is the crowds and daytime noise, so ask for an inner room to keep things quieter.
Things to know before booking
This is a place to base yourself, not to hole up in. Rooms are small and best for solo travellers or couples rather than families. Monkey Forest Road is busy and loud during the day, though it settles down after about 7pm. Breakfast is functional rather than memorable. None of that is a dealbreaker for the rate, but go in knowing it.
Our take
Sri Aksata suits backpackers, solo travellers and budget-minded couples who want the most central Ubud spot for the lightest price — built around getting out and exploring rather than lingering in the room. If your plan is to walk Ubud every day without ever hiring a car, this is the best-value pick on the list.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The best location on this list — a 5-minute walk to the Monkey Forest and about 10 minutes to Ubud Palace, so you reach every major sight on foot.
- Rooms start at roughly $26 a night, the cheapest option here that still comes with two swimming pools.
- There is real rice paddy on the resort grounds, which gives the place an atmosphere completely different from an ordinary hostel.
- Staff get repeated praise for being helpful and friendly; several Booking.com reviews say the welcome beat pricier hotels they had stayed in.
- Two clean outdoor pools that rarely feel crowded, plus free parking — a genuine bonus in this part of town if you have a rental car.
- Rooms are not large and suit one or two people; they are a poor fit for a family.
- Monkey Forest Road is a busy tourist strip, so expect crowds and daytime noise. It quiets down a lot after about 7pm, and inner rooms facing away from the road help.
- Breakfast is basic — a fair spread of Balinese and Western options, but nothing that stands out next to other hotels on this list.
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Insider Tips
- Ask for a room facing away from Monkey Forest Road to cut down the daytime noise.
- Check in before 2pm so you can claim a poolside chair in the afternoon before it fills up.
- Use the free parking if you have a rental car — paid spots are hard to find on this stretch of Monkey Forest Road.