Ubud Sari Health Resort
by the TopOfHotel team
Ubud Sari is a set of traditional thatched-roof bungalows in the rice paddies with free morning yoga, a solid spa, and a dead-central location.
Ubud Sari is a set of traditional thatched-roof bungalows in the rice paddies with free morning yoga, a solid spa, and a dead-central location.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The bungalows are traditional thatched-roof huts — basic but clean and comfortable, each with a private balcony looking out over the garden and rice paddies. Some have open-air bathrooms that reviewers describe as an experience in themselves, with the sounds of nature around you while you shower. The thing to know is that a few of the bathrooms need updating, and some reviews suggest asking to see the room before you check in. Basic here means the natural setting is the point, not the finish. Wi-Fi is unreliable, so plan for a digital detox rather than a work base.
Food and amenities
The standout is the free yoga every morning at 7:30 — taught in traditional Hatha style that several guests rate above the dedicated yoga studios in town. The spa is well priced: a treatment package runs around $45 for two hours, and reviews call it well worth it. The pool looks out over the rice paddies and is a favorite spot for the wellness crowd. Free breakfast is included with the room and covers both local and Western plates.
Location and getting there
The central Ubud location is the clear advantage — it's a 600m walk to Ubud Market and about 10 minutes on foot to Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Ubud Palace, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and massage spots nearby. It's ideal if you want to explore on foot every day without a car, and against same-price hotels out on the edge of town that's a real edge.
Things to know before booking
The bungalows are basic, and a few of the bathrooms need updating — worth asking to see the room first. Wi-Fi is unreliable per reviews, so it's better suited to a digital detox than remote work. Don't expect luxury room finishes here; what you're paying for is the wellness atmosphere and the location.
Our take
Ubud Sari Health Resort fits solo travelers and wellness-minded couples who want yoga every morning, a good-value spa, a central location, and a rare bit of green calm in the middle of town. If you're not expecting luxury rooms and can live with shaky Wi-Fi, it delivers a genuine Ubud experience at a price you can actually reach — rooms start around $34 a night.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Free yoga every morning at 7:30 — a rare perk at the 3-star price, and the instructor teaches traditional Hatha that several reviewers say beats the studios in town.
- The spa is genuinely good value: a treatment package runs around $45 for two hours, and reviews call it well worth the price.
- Central location is the big draw — it's a 600m walk to Ubud Market and about 10 minutes on foot to Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Ubud Palace, so you can explore on foot every day without a car.
- Rice-paddy and garden setting right in the middle of town is hard to find at this price, and guests on Booking.com describe it as an oasis in a busy area.
- Free breakfast is included with the room and covers both local and Western dishes.
- The bungalows are basic, and some bathrooms need updating — a few reviews suggest asking to see the room before you check in so you can pick the best one.
- Wi-Fi is unreliable according to reviews, so this leans more digital detox than work-from-here.
- Basic here means the appeal is the natural setting rather than any luxury — set expectations accordingly on room finish.
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Insider Tips
- Show up for the 7:30 yoga even when it's still cool out — the instructor teaches traditional Hatha that many guests rate above the in-town studios.
- You can always ask to see a room before checking in, so compare a couple of bungalows and take the one in the best shape.
- Treat the stay as a digital detox — the Wi-Fi is shaky, so download maps and anything you need offline before you arrive.