Ubud Shopping

This shop specializes in womens' bathing suits. They come in Extra Small to Large. Some suits are sold in XS, S, M or L only, while others are mix and match (as far as sizes). The designs are really cute and innovative. Staff is very helpful. Blue Glue is a chain, so never fear -- there's a branch in Seminyak, too. Most bathing suits seem to average about USD$50 or thereabouts in price. You can even order on-line!

What to pay: USD$50 average.

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this is my favorite shop always in tegalalang!!
i always stop by everytime i pass the road of tegalalang.
they sell wood curving stuffs in cute design mostly with color blue and white because most of the shape they make, associate with the sea such as ship, anchor, fish, lighthouse, etc.
and the prices don't make you run away at all :)
be careful sometimes they're closed during the weekend.

What to buy: wood carving stuffs, from cd shelf, photo frame, door hook, until key chain, mostly in color blue and white

What to pay: cheap cheap cheap

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actually this is part of the famous murni's restaurant in ubud.
the souvernir shop located by the entrance of the restaurant. you can find all kind of local craft, with friendly staff. of course the price is more expensive if you're good in bargaining in the market. but maybe you should check the price here before you start the bargain fighting in the market.

What to buy: all kind of local craft in beautiful display and fixed price

It's a rather small shop but I spent there quite a lot of time... It's a perfect place to buy not very expensive hand woven textiles (ikat, batik) from Bali and others parts of Indonesia. And the quality is really perfect! You will find there splendid cushions, colorfull bedding and tableware textiles, and handy bags.
What is also important - the salesperson is not harassing the customers. You can make your choice at your time.

What to buy: Everything in this shop! :)
More serious - take your time to discover all what they have in. And don't hesitate to ask for other colours - not everything is exposed.

What to pay: We spent a lot. But we bought a lot!

I originally tried this spa because it was a few doors down from my hotel, Honeymoon Guesthouse. Facilities were fine. The grounds were very nice.

What to buy: My boyfriend and I got a couples massage, then showered afterwards. We had no complaints.

What to pay: Prices in April, 2009 were: Hot Stone Massage (215,000 rp), Traditional Massage (125,000 rp), Mandi Lulur or Boreh (170,000 rp), Traditional Facial (120,000 rp), Cream Bath (100,000 rp), Foot Massage (80,000 rp), Manicure or Pedicure (100,000 rp) and Tropical Fruit Facial (140,000 rp). Interestingly enough, prices are higher on their website.

This spa is located in the back area behind the restaurant. They offer all of the usual services -- facials, massages, cream baths, manicures & pedicures.

What to buy: I've had their Traditional Massage, as well as one with the Honey Bath. Both were very good.

What to pay: April, 2010 prices were: Traditional Massage (90,000 rp), Therapy Massage (105,000 rp), Reflexology ( 95,000 rp), Mandi Lulur (135,000 rp), Mandi Rempah (150,000 rp), Mandi Susu (135,000 rp), Cream Bath (80,000 rp), Facial (80,000 rp), Pedicure or Manicure (40,000 rp no polish, 50,000 rp with polish, 60,000 rp with flower design), Foot Massage (60,000 rp), Shoulder Massage (60,000 rp), Sea Salt Bath (135,000 rp), Honey Bath (135,000 rp) & Balinese Boreh (150,000 rp). Packages are also available.

It's a market. Two storey buildings...quite big. Located at Jalan Raya Ubud. It's a famous place. Apart from the shops built in the market...there are also wooden stalls in the middle of the market. All these shops and stalls sell many things...mostly are suitable to be taken home as souvenirs for loved ones or just for yourself.

What so special about it? You can find so many things under one place and you can bargain to get the most reasonable price.

What to buy: Here you'll find things that are also sold outside such as wood carvings, sculptures, paintings, handicrafts such as handwoven baskets, sarong, silk batik, tshirts, blouses for women, home decorative items such as lamps, table runner, cushion cover, beaded bangles, silver jewellery n etc.

What to pay: Paintings depend on sizes n quality, handwoven items depend on sizes...but if you're very good at bargaining...a big size basket can be bought at as low as Rp50,000 (that's about MYR17.50) which I found very cheap coz there's no way I could get a big handwoven basket with that price in Malaysia, wood carvings n sculptures depend on sizes n how detailed it is, sarong...the one made in Bali (Bali batik they call it) is quite cheap...price start at Rp15,000, silk batik, silk scarf, silk sarong, silk dress and other things made from silk...they're a bit expensive...price start around Rp140,000, blouses for women also depending on the quality and style...prices begin at around Rp40,000, home decorative items...4 cushion covers and 3 table runners...around Rp150,000 - Rp200,000, beaded bangles each sold between Rp10,000 - Rp15,000 (more you buy more discounts)...keychains with Bali written on it...5 for Rp10,000 n etc. Bargain reasonably...if you don't feel the price is right...walk to another stall/shop.

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Lily Spa is directly across from Honeymoon Guesthouse. Their hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., though they don't always open exactly as specified. Decor is rather modern; every thing looks clean & orderly.

What to buy: I had an aromatherapy massage with a flower bath, followed by a facial. I considered my massage to be average & my facial good.