overview
Puri Saraswati Dijiwa sits on Jalan Raya Ubud in the centre of town, beside the Saraswati Temple and its lotus pond, with the palace and art market within walking distance. A small property of 18 rooms, part of the Dijiwa Sanctuaries group, it's built around Balinese gardens and traditional architecture.
Rooms are decorated in modern Balinese style, air-conditioned, with a private terrace facing the gardens. An outdoor pool, spa, and 24-hour front desk round out the amenities, and traditional dance is performed at the Saraswati Temple next door most evenings, a rare front-row cultural experience for guests.
Puri Saraswati Dijiwa
A poetic sanctuary where Balinese tradition and serene modern comfort gracefully intertwine.
Plan your Ubud trip around Puri Saraswati Dijiwa
Start with Puri Saraswati Dijiwa's live prices for your dates, since room rates in Ubud swing with the season. Then look at activity packages, since the temples, rice terraces and a cooking or yoga class are easy to add once your base is set. Finally, price a car: the sights are spread across the valley, so a car with a driver saves time. The three links below go straight to each.
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our review
Puri Saraswati Dijiwa's location beside the Saraswati Temple is what reviewers mention first, being able to watch traditional dance performances right next door most evenings is described repeatedly as a highlight most Ubud hotels simply can't offer. The small, 18-room scale gives the property a personal, boutique feel.
The Balinese garden setting and modern-traditional room decor get consistent praise for striking the right balance between comfort and character. Breakfast served in the Puri Saraswati Bar is a relaxed way to start the day, and the central Jalan Raya Ubud address puts the palace and art market within easy walking distance, reviewers do note it's worth checking which buildings are under renovation for your travel dates.
Highlights
Central Ubud location beside the Saraswati Temple and lotus pond
Small 18-room property with Balinese garden architecture
Traditional dance performances next door most evenings
Outdoor pool and spa on site
Jl. Raya Ubud No.14, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Where to Eat
Monkey Forest Road for cafés and restaurants
Jalan Hanoman for casual dining
Ubud Art Market for local warungs
Penestanan for health food and cafés
Sayan for valley-view restaurants
Jalan Raya Ubud for bakeries and coffee
The best things to do nearby
Walk the Campuhan Ridge at sunrise
Visit the Sacred Monkey Forest
See a dance performance at Ubud Palace
Browse the Ubud Art Market stalls
See the Tegallalang rice terraces
Join a yoga class or cooking course
Visit Goa Gajah and Tirta Empul.
frequently asked questions
Where is Puri Saraswati Dijiwa located?
Puri Saraswati Dijiwa is in Ubud, Bali's cultural centre, set among rice fields and temples inland. That makes it a base for the things Ubud is known for rather than a spot to see the whole island from.
Is Puri Saraswati Dijiwa a good hotel?
It holds a guest review score of 8.7 from 1066 reviews on Booking.com, and is rated a 4-star property. Guest scores move over time, so check the latest before you book.
How do you get to Puri Saraswati Dijiwa from the airport?
Puri Saraswati Dijiwa is roughly 60 to 90 minutes by car from Ngurah Rai Airport in normal traffic. A private transfer or a car with a driver is the simplest way, and traffic in the south can add to that at peak times.