The Rice Joglo Eco-Stay

Fantastic atmosphere and staff

Some may not like the walk but it made it like a peaceful retreat away from the business of Ubud

The location, the rooms, the staff and the organic homemade breakfast were all amazing. This is a magical place amid the peaceful rice fields. Very easy to get into town via scooter, Grab bike or a 20-minute stroll.

I loved that this was off the beaten track, surrounded by rice fields. Very peaceful, very friendly. Loved the animals, the food, the fireflies, the staff. The accommodation itself was so beautiful and having a shower or a plunge in the pool overlooking the jungle was a highlight. Staff were very welcoming and friendly.

The breakfast was enjoyable and included several vegetarian and vegan options, which we appreciated. The staff was kind and welcoming. Additionally, the staff provided excellent and efficient laundry service. Though the place was hard to get to for a family of five, the staff made it as easy as possible with the narrow walk that is provided. The brought our belongings up and down during check in and check out. It was nice being close to central Ubud.

The location was more inconvenient than the reviews and description let on. The twenty minute walk through rice fields is also very narrow and poorly lit. My son almost fell into a gutter twice while scooters were passing through. I think this is something western kids might be unfamiliar with so it's more unsafe and unfamiliar for us. The bathrooms could have been cleaner and did not have hot water. Overall, the accommodation is not suitable for every family of five, but certainly could be for some. Because of the open window concept of the eco lodge, there were many mosquitos, and more could have been done to make us comfortable- like repellent. Additionally, the photos shown online were misleading and did not accurately represent the quality of the property.