Waka di Ume Resort

Try something different in Ubud

by Restless-in-kl about Waka di Ume

Would strongly recommend this hotel Waka di Ume if you plan to stay in Ubud. Please check out Ubud page for full details on this cool resort by the rice fields.

Retreat in the Rice Fields

by Rodan44 about Waka di Ume

Waka di Ume is a boutique resort surrounded by rice fields, just a few minutes outside Ubud. Some of the larger suites have private pools, but my wife and I stayed in the small but lovely Papaya Villa, with an elegant tented king-size bed and exotic outdoor bathroom. The staff were incredibly helpful, even going so far to get us some food from town after our late arrival because the hotel restaurant had already closed. Definitely one of the most romantic and relaxing places we have ever been. Quiet and intimate, with only 16 rooms, and has a wonderful pool overlooking the terraced rice slopes. Perfect for a romantic getaway. They also offer free shuttle service to and from Ubud, although it's also possible to walk there.

Heavenly Place surrounded by rice paddies, Ubud

by trisanna about Waka Di Ume

We came here for my husband's birthday. I was impressed with this place. If you want a romantic hotel on the outskirts of Ubud-you may want to consider this place. It's a small hotel in the middle of rice paddies. There are a few standard rooms, located in duplexes. Otherwise, all the other rooms are in villas-they even have a few pool villas. We had the Papaya villa-which was wonderful. Lovely bed and great outdoor bathroom.

In the afternoon, they have a complimentary tea service above the restaurant.

A nice two level pool. The staff are great at this hotel. When we arrived -it was late at night and we didn't have dinner. They went out of their way and got us some hawker (street food). That was so good. We didn't tell them it was my husband's birthday-but they found out when writing our information down from our passports. When we came home one night there was a birthday cake in our room for him.

The food is great at this hotel. The breakfasts are very nice. You can have the Indonesian or American breakfast. Dinners there are also very nice. The isolated location is quite nice. If you walk to downtown Ubud (monkey forrest road) -it's about 30 minutes. They have a complientary shuttle that will drop you off and pick up).If you call them from town, they will pick you up and transport is so easy to arrange to the hotel. I truly recommend this hotel.

Waka di Ume - a very different resort

by Restless-in-kl

"The front entrance"

We missed it when we first arrived as it's very discreet!

"Our Lanai room"

"Inside our room"

This is a very comfy bed and the ambience in the room is quite romantic

"Our bathroom"

Love the sun streaming into the bathroom

"Resort next to rice fields"

These villas have the best view. If only we can afford it!

"I call her Lady of the Waka"

This lovely pond is right in front of the family villa. Waka di Ume gardens are intimate and beautiful.

"Waka's pool"

With so much to see and do in Ubud, we were hard pressed to find time to spend at the pool. When we did, it was very serene. All you hear is the sounds of the gushing river at the bottom of the gorge (you can see when you look down from pool area), the rustling wind and music from the forest.

"The spa"

This is my favourite spot in the spa. Soaking in this tub and looking out to the rice fields, gorge and jungle.