Gajah Biru Bungalows

3.5 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Ubud Monkey Forest
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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Villa Bunda | Terrace/patio
Villa Bunda | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Jl. Raya Penestanan, Ubud, Bali, 80571
  • The Blanco Renaissance Museum
    5 min walk
  • Blanco Museum
    7 min walk
  • Bali Bird Walks
    7 min walk
  • Denpasar (DPS-Ngurah Rai Intl.)
    74 min drive

Room options

Juna's Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Suite (Jasmine)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Veranda)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa Bunda

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Standard Suite

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ubud

Gajah Biru Bungalows puts you in the heart of Ubud, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Ubud Palace and Ubud Traditional Art Market. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at Gajah Biru can include hot stone massages, body scrubs and facials along with aromatherapy and reflexology. The restaurant, Chaiwallah, serves Indian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. There's also motorbike parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ubud hotel include Ubud Monkey Forest and Tegallalang Rice Terrace.

What's nearby

  • Bali Bird Walks - 7 min walk
  • Campuhan Ridge Walk - 10 min walk
  • Ubud Palace - 19 min walk
  • Ubud Traditional Art Market - 20 min walk
  • Ubud Monkey Forest - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Denpasar (DPS-Ngurah Rai Intl.) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zest Ubud Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Cats Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Alchemy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beer Brothers Ubud - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arcadia Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Gajah Biru Bungalows

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Ubud Monkey Forest
Gajah Biru Bungalows offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily.

Spa services, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Gajah Biru Bungalows. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1996
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Dining venue
Gajah Biru Bungalows offers 12 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Gajah Biru. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Chaiwallah

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 1996

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

In accordance with local regulations, all visitors must remain within the property during Seclusion Day (Nyepi)/Hindu New Year for a 24-hour period (starting at 6 AM). Seclusion Day typically falls in March or April (dates subject to change each year). Check-in and check-out will not be possible on that date. Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali International Airport) is also closed on Seclusion Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gajah Biru Bungalows

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for IDR 150000.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: IDR 400000 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: IDR 150000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Gajah Biru Bungalows Hotel Ubud
Gajah Biru Bungalows Hotel
Gajah Biru Bungalows Ubud
Gajah Biru Bungalows
Gajah Biru Bungalows Ubud, Bali
Gajah Biru Bungalows Ubud
Gajah Biru Bungalows Hotel
Gajah Biru Bungalows Hotel Ubud

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

Gajah Biru Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Are there any beaches close to Gajah Biru Bungalows?

The closest beach to Gajah Biru Bungalows is Sanur Beach (20.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

Yep, Gajah Biru is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Gajah Biru Bungalows have a pool?

Gajah Biru Bungalows has an outdoor pool.

Does Gajah Biru Bungalows serve breakfast?

You bet, brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Gajah Biru Bungalows's onsite restaurant that serves Indian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Gajah Biru Bungalows?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Gajah Biru Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 84 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Deb, New York

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here one week ago and it was absolutely horrific! Inside the bedroom room, I found stains on the pillows, bed comforter, and chairs. I also found aunts and many mosquitos. Outside, the pool was green and murky. A caution sign was posted for no swimming. It seemed like there was no one on the property and they hadn't not taken care of their hotel in over a year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very calm & peaceful yet near to the market. The restaurant served excellent food. The basic requirements either were taken care of by the hotel or were available in the shops just across the road. The staff were extremely helpful & very happy doing that. They treat you like your family. Ari & Mandy were outstanding in their service. To top it the property is artistically decorated. Highly recommended !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love that it was quiet, secluded, peaceful. Private pool was a plus. Disappointed with no warungs nearby. Restaurants were very limited. Room was lovely but tv didn't work, shower over the bath was very dangerous as you had to clamber over the high side and hang onto the bath, no handrails, and slippery underfoot. Property is a little bit on the tired side and could do with a bit of an uplift and it would be absolutely wonderful. Staff were very helpful. Much appreciated. Would def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gajah Biru Bungalows
Adequate stay...very pleasant and staff couldn’t do enough for us. Placed decorative Swan on our bed for our honeymoon. Pools need to be regularly cleaned and bathroom tiles need to be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We sadly did not stay here due to being not suitable for disabled guest
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Sriram

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good if you want a quiet place
Very quiet and tranquil place. But rooms are dated and dirty. Dust and cobwebs everywhere. There is water seepage in the room when it rains. Rooms have a musty , damp smell. But the people are very nice and helpful. Not many shopping and food options nearby. Quite far from the central area of ubud- not a problem if you have a motor bike. It is located in a very small side street- cars cannot come to the front of the hotel. This becomes a problem during check in and check out with luggage. Water dispenser provided with every room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Sev

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and fit with amenities that wouldve made it a really nice place to stay, if not for the derelict state of everything in and out of the room. The bathtub exists, but was dirty, stained and attempting to clear the dirt doesn't help cause it floats on the water as the water drains away in a trickle (due to what i assume is a clogged pipe). The cupboards are broken, worn and all the wooden furniture seems to have sawdust around (which suggests termites?). The kettle is caked in a layer of residue and most of the doors are missing handles, so you use the key to open and close the doors. Location was a little out of the way, google maps does not tell you there are 2 slopes between you and ubud town. If you discount all those and just want a sleep, it should still be fine. Staff were nice. I feel like this is one of those places that could have been a wonderful experience if only they'd bothered to maintain the place instead of letting it fall into ruins.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcome oasis from the hubbub of Ubud
I really liked the staff at the hotel and I liked my room. I hsd a large patio area outside my room and my room was near the pool which I swam in every day. The hotel is so peaceful and it is an oasis from the busy downtown of Ubud. There are some restaurants and convenience stores near the hotel and their is a laundry across the street. The roads are narrow and there are no sidewalks so walking is tricky. I appreciated having a tropical oasis to come home to at the end of the day. It was great to have the pool waiting for me and the staff are lovely and so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Obidur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Paul

Quirky property, a little out of town, that fits the Ubud vibe. Had a few issues, like no light in the bathroom for 2 days. Offered another room, after I had unpacked everything, which I declined as I thought it would be fixed the same day. Toiletries not marked up as to what was what. Coffee not replenished. No spoon, no creamer. Little things that are easily fixed, if the staff are properly focused. Overall a pleasant stay, but must try harder !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Alice, Jakarta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old and dirty. Facilities broken or not properly working. The place needs to renovated. Most disappointing place I have stayed in Ubud. Photos on the website do not represent the current state of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynda and Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our 4 days at the Gajah Biru Bungalows. We had a fabulous top floor accommodation with roof and tree top views. Spacious is an understatement. We reclined on our broad verandah within meters of the cooling pool set amidst tropical greenery. Our large 4-poster bed looked almost small under the 5 meter high conical thatch roof. A walk-thru office area separated the lounge/bedroom from the sizeable bathroom with a tub you could practically do laps in. And it's QUIET: cars can't drive by the property. The courteous, friendly staff went out of their way to be helpful. And they are interesting and fun to talk with. They gave us a welcoming drink and a parting gift that we will treasure. The breakfast is filling and delicious. There's a spa on the grounds. We'd go back there in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Munich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel close to ubud City
I really enjoy staying there. We had a suite with veranda. It is a nice big room and the staff is helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Big spacious rooms but not what we were expecting. Bathroom was gross. Good delicious breakfast every morning. Location still a good hike to Centre and no shuttle even tho it said they provided the service on booking site. Probably won’t stay here again even tho they were lovely
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peg, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My oasis
I booked here for relaxation and it was just the ticket. If you're looking for a 5* resort then this isn't for you but instead you get a peaceful and charming hotel. I loved all the personal touches. They've put alot of thought into the decor. The owner invited me to a complimentary dinner which really touched me. The staff always had a smile and really wanted to make my stay a happy one. I was given a room to have a shower before my departure (after my check out time). Very impressed. Nothing is too much trouble. Everyone treated me like a member of the family. Sunni and Surinder were great hosts. Hi to Mande and Gede.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
We had amazing stay and here and didn't want to leave. Service was lovely and so helpful with pick up from airport, arranging day trip & spa on site services. Room lovely and spacious and calm setting but still not too far a walk or taxi from Ubud centre. We did not want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Ken, Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old world charm
Beautiful rooms and verandahs. Spacious & comfortable. But needs TLC to combat aging. Gardens well kept have a quirky ambience from owners tin art pieces hanging here & there. Can't say enough about the staff who are so friendly and helpful. Lovely people. Food is nice. Free water wifi tv shuttle - all you could want.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GO FOR IT !
a bit tricky to find yet what place in ubud isn;t? the place has a bit fubky vibe yet that is what sets it apart from other places. hospitality can't be beat. beyond welcoming. breakfast is at their restaurant across the gang,(alleyway) just excellent.. large space to call your own. travelers of all ages from all corners of the globe were staying at the quaint place, yet I would think the mature seasoned backbacker would find it most appealing. you feel more at home in a different culture rather than being a visitor.great experience staying at this property,you will leave feeling better than you arrived. go for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Graeme, Perth Australia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful Stay
Great Hotel Great Location. Set in the village of Penestanan Just outside Ubud
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

KO, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet location but still walking distance city
Very accommodating staff especially "Gede". AIr Con had an issue and they moved us to another unit - much better unit . Appreciate that. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
KNP
Really helpful front desk team and the owners made us feel at home ..

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in
Great experience, lovely staff and service. Given endless hospitality, food, and drink. Would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Julie, Canberra, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful place to while away a few days.
Found this lovely villa through the Expedia site and couldn't have been more pleased. Our room was gorgeous with a lovely fish pond and day bed on the spacious verandah. And we could literally walk just a few metres to the pool. The staff were incredibly friendly and the bungalows were spit spot with quirky features made by local artisans. The restaurant is just a few metres up the road and their range and quality of food was very welcome. We would definitely stay at these bungalows a second time and will not hesitate to recommend to our family. Our room could have benefitted by a fan as the air conditioning was a bit difficult to moderate. While the villa's are to the north of the town, a courtesy bus was provided and we found the walk into town, through rice paddies, a lovely highlight.