Entire menu is vegetarian and pescatarian — Balinese seafood, Mexican, Indian, Middle Eastern. One of the best spots in Ubud, period. Airy garden with fishponds. Go here first. Fastest WiFi in Ubud.

Ubud's best specialty coffee — roasted on-site. Fast WiFi, communal tables, private booths. Food includes sate, gado gado, Western breakfast. Great for long work sessions.

Best pick for reliable A/C and lots of power outlets. Big space on Jl. Raya Ubud, stable WiFi. Coffee-forward — single-origin Kintamani beans. The practical work choice.

Lush, quiet, genuinely coworking-friendly. Spacious, greenery everywhere. Specialty coffee and fresh meals. Great backup when Clear Cafe is full.

Organic health cafe with a shop. Very pescatarian-friendly. Quieter and more local-feeling. Good WiFi and outlets. A reliable everyday spot.

Bohemian bistro on Jl. Hanoman — old-school New York meets Bali. Works with local farmers for coffee. Good for a working lunch with personality.

Proper coliving/coworking with day passes. Best actual work infrastructure in Ubud — quiet, fast, reliable. Use this when cafe WiFi is failing a deadline.

Stunning infinity pool overlooking the jungle canopy. Their Copper restaurant and bar are open to walk-ins. One of the most beautiful spots in Ubud to sit and work or just decompress. Reliable hotel WiFi.

Sleek modern lobby on Jl. Hanoman. Their Ruang Akar restaurant is accessible without a room. Fast WiFi, excellent coffee, good breakfast menu. Very central — easy to pop in between other stops.

Boutique luxury hotel with an open-air lobby restaurant, Uma Cucina, serving all day. Refined, quiet atmosphere — great for working or a nice lunch. Ask to use the lobby WiFi over coffee.

Elegant jungle-view hotel. Their Komaneka Bistro is open to the public for lunch and dinner. Go for a coffee and sit on the terrace — the valley view is one of Ubud's best. Good WiFi.

One of the world's great hotels, in a valley 10 min from Ubud. The Kubu restaurant and River Terrace are open for non-guests. Go for the experience — it's extraordinary. Book the restaurant ahead.

Only cafe in the Abiansemal area — Italian and cafe hybrid with a 5.0 rating. Best bet for coffee and working if you're at Green School without a scooter. WiFi available but not fast. Worth the walk or short Gojek.

Bali's most beloved yoga center — multiple studios set in lush gardens. Huge range of daily classes (vinyasa, yin, kundalini, ecstatic dance), plus sound healing, breath work, and a full wellness center. The garden café is pescatarian-friendly and lovely for lunch. Drop-in classes welcome, no booking needed for most.

A hidden gem in Penestanan — small classes, personal attention, and one of the best rice-terrace views from any yoga shala in Ubud. Morning Hatha and Vinyasa classes are especially popular. Booking recommended. Walking distance from the Rice Field Paradise villa.

Popular with expats and long-term visitors. Modern, air-conditioned studio in the heart of Ubud with a packed schedule — morning to evening. Good variety: Ashtanga, Yin, Restorative, Power, and specialty workshops. Drop-in friendly.

One of the most unique experiences in Bali. Lie inside a massive copper pyramid while singing bowls, gongs, and ancient instruments wash over you. Sessions run about 90 minutes and are deeply relaxing. Book in advance — they fill up. Multiple times daily including sunset sessions. Absolutely worth it.

A stunning water temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess of knowledge and arts. Lotus flowers bloom in the pond that leads to the ornate temple entrance. Beautiful in the golden hour — the Kecak dance is sometimes performed here in the evenings. Wear a sarong (provided at entrance). Free entry.

One of Bali's holiest sites — a 10th-century temple built around a natural spring. Visitors can wade through the sacred pools and pass under each of the 30 fountains as part of a Balinese Hindu purification ritual called Melukat. Go early morning to experience it at its most peaceful and spiritual. Bring or rent a sarong and white sash. Deeply moving if approached with intention.

Hidden in a river gorge surrounded by rice paddies, Gunung Kawi is one of Bali's oldest and most impressive monuments. Steep stone stairs lead down to massive shrines carved directly into the volcanic rock — honoring 11th-century kings. Combine with a visit to Tirta Empul nearby for a full morning of cultural immersion. Sarong required at entrance.

A paved ridge path about 2km each way, weaving between Sungai Wos and Sungai Cerik rivers. The walk through swaying alang-alang grass with valley views on both sides is genuinely beautiful. Early morning is best — cooler, misty, and the light is magical. Starts at the Pura Gunung Lebah temple bridge near Warwick Ibah hotel. Completely free, always open.

Bali's most photographed landscape — and for good reason. The subak terracing system is intricate and dramatic. Walk down the steep paths between the terraces and up the other side. Small entry fees along the way. Gets touristy midday, so go early morning or late afternoon for better light and fewer crowds. Many cafes along the ridge serve coffee with the view.

A lush nature reserve with three Hindu temples and hundreds of free-roaming macaques. The monkeys are bold — don't carry visible food or shiny objects and keep bags zipped. The ancient banyan trees and mossy temple stones make it a genuinely atmospheric place. Go for the environment, not just the monkey selfies. Entry ~Rp 80,000.

A short, steep descent leads to a wide and dramatic waterfall (20m+) with a natural swimming pool at its base. The water is cool and refreshing — perfect after a hot morning. Busy midday; arrive by 8am for a peaceful experience. Many small warungs at the top serve food and cold drinks. Easy to combine with other south Ubud spots.

Right across from the Royal Palace, Ubud's traditional market is the best place for handmade Balinese crafts: sarongs, ikat textiles, carved masks, silver rings, rattan bags, and incense. Bargaining is expected and part of the fun — start at about half the asking price. The real local market happens very early morning (5–7am) before the tourist stalls take over.

The grandest rice terraces in Bali — and quieter than Tegallalang. A UNESCO World Heritage landscape covering 600+ hectares, with walking paths through active paddies and mountain mist rolling in from Batukaru. Combine with a stop at Pura Luhur Batukaru, one of Bali's holiest and most serene mountain temples. Plan a full day for this one.

A 16th-century sea temple sitting on a black rock islet surrounded by ocean — arguably the most photographed sight in Bali. At low tide you can walk out to the base; at high tide it's surrounded by crashing waves. The sunset view is stunning, though the surrounding area is very touristy. Arrive about 1 hour before sunset. Combine with dinner in Seminyak nearby.

Perched on a 70m cliff over the Indian Ocean, Uluwatu is one of Bali's most spiritually significant sea temples. Monkeys roam freely — watch your belongings. The Kecak fire dance at the cliff-edge amphitheatre at sunset (6pm daily, ~Rp 150,000) is a genuinely spectacular performance. Book tickets at the temple entrance. Combine with dinner at Jimbaran Bay, a short drive away.

A former Balinese royal palace built in 1948, featuring tiered pools, stepping-stone paths over koi ponds, stone statues, and magnificent gardens with Mt Agung looming in the background on clear mornings. Swimming in the large spring-fed pools is allowed (bring a swimsuit). Much less crowded than Ubud's temples. Pair with lunch at a nearby warung and the drive through the east Bali rice paddies is beautiful.

One of Asia's premier wellness retreats, set in a forested ravine beside the Ayung River. World-class Ayurvedic treatments, integrative health programs, yoga, Pilates, and the most serene pools imaginable. Day packages are available if you're not staying — typically include treatments, use of facilities, and lunch. Splurge-worthy for a special day. Advance booking essential.

An intimate riverside sanctuary combining traditional Balinese healing arts with contemporary wellness. Specialities include sacred Balinese healing ceremonies, sound healing, breathwork, yoga, and plant-based cuisine. Day spa packages are available. The setting — open bamboo pavilions, river sounds, jungle — is extraordinarily peaceful. Very close to her Abiansemal stays.

Set in a stunning Ayung River gorge, the Mandapa spa offers exceptional Balinese and holistic treatments. Non-guests can book spa treatments with access to the stunning infinity pool and grounds (confirm availability when booking). The setting and service are hard to match in Ubud. Perfect for a special occasion or a day of pure indulgence.

Open-air treatment pavilions perched above lush rice terraces with Ubud's hills as the backdrop. Packages include use of the lovely pool. Known for traditional Balinese massage, body scrubs, and floral baths. Good value for the setting — much less than the big hotel spas but a genuinely beautiful experience. Book ahead especially for weekends.

Long-standing Ubud favourite in a lovely garden setting. The 90-minute Balinese massage is a staple — deep pressure, warm oil, skilled therapists. Also offers yoga classes in the shala upstairs, body scrubs, and facials. Central location, reasonable prices, consistently excellent. Walk-ins welcome but booking recommended for evenings and weekends.

No-fuss, great-value spa that's been a staple in Ubud for years. Walk-in friendly. Excellent Balinese massage at very reasonable prices — a 60-minute full body starts around Rp 120,000–150,000. Also offers reflexology, hot stone, and scrubs. The rooms are simple but clean, and the therapists are consistently good. Perfect for after a long scooter day.

Nail salons are everywhere in central Ubud and remarkably good value — a full set of gel nails or a mani-pedi typically runs Rp 80,000–150,000 (USD $5–10). Look for salons along Jl. Monkey Forest, Jl. Dewisita, and around the main market. Bali Nail (Jl. Raya Ubud) and Umah Nail near the Yoga Barn are well-reviewed options. Walk-ins always welcome.

One of Ubud's most beloved juice bars. Cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and healthy snacks. Consistently high quality — great for a morning boost or afternoon pick-me-up. Very affordable.

Also in the Eat tab — worth knowing as a juice/snack stop. Fresh juices, raw desserts, and a full health food store attached. Great for grabbing healthy snacks, supplements, or superfoods to take back to the villa.

The garden café attached to The Yoga Barn. Beautiful open-air space, great smoothies, juices, and light plant-based food. Worth stopping at even if not doing a class. Very relaxed Ubud energy.

One of Bali's oldest and best health food stores — organic produce, superfoods, supplements, natural beauty products, raw snacks, and fresh bread. Essential if she wants to stock up for the villa. Prices are higher than supermarkets but the quality is excellent.

Alchemy also has a small shop selling raw snacks, superfood powders, cacao products, and natural health items. Great for picking up travel-friendly healthy snacks alongside your meal at the restaurant.

Ubud's most well-known supermarket — good range of fresh produce, local staples, imported goods, snacks, drinks, and toiletries. Affordable prices. Right in central Ubud, easy to reach on foot or a quick Gojek.

The go-to for imported and Western products — organic options, international snacks, cheese, wine, and harder-to-find items. Pricier than Bintang but great selection. The Sayan branch is closest to the villa stays.

A reliable everyday supermarket in central Ubud. Good range of local produce, snacks, drinks, and toiletries at normal prices. Much cheaper than health stores for basics. Quick Gojek from most stays.

The morning half of the central Ubud market is for locals — fresh tropical fruit, tempeh, tofu, rice, and local snacks at real prices. Go early (before 9am) for the authentic experience before it becomes tourist-focused. Bargain respectfully.

About 20 minutes east of Ubud by Gojek — one of Bali's most authentic food markets. Dozens of local stalls selling grilled corn, pisang goreng, nasi campur, satay, and sweets. Very cheap, very local, unforgettable. Go hungry.