FAQ
What type of accommodation do you offer? How many Suites?
We have 5 Joglos on the property ranging from a 1-2 person Studio, Honeymoon Suite with outdoor spa to a 3 bedroom family Treehouse.
Each Suite is completely self-contained and private. They all face outward to the rice fields in different directions, and it’s not possible to look into one Suite from another Suite. The property facilities – pool, kitchen pavilion, yoga space, organic garden and animals – are shared across the property.
Are the Suites Air Conditioned?
The Rice Joglo is an Eco-Retreat, meaning our focus is on leaving a light footprint on our environment, while offering a comfortable and quality guest experience.
In line with this, the Joglos are not air conditioned, being made of wood and designed to breathe.
The Joglos were designed to promote cross breezes, and there are fans in all the bedrooms and living areas.
Ubud is cooler than other parts of Bali, and in the rice fields we get natural breezes. Many guests say that the nights are surprisingly cool.
What other features make The Rice Joglo Eco Friendly?
We use solar energy for heating water, and our organic garden supplies much of the food and herbs for our food.
Our ducks lay eggs for your breakfast, and guests are encouraged to appreciate and learn about our various pets and rescue animals – all in their custom teak “Joglo” homes.
We do our best to respect the wildlife around us, and use natural means for deterring unwanted creatures whenever we can (for example our resident cat patrols the property for any unwanted creatures). Local Balinese do not like to kill the creatures of the rice fields, many of which are considered Gods.
The fireflies at night are one of the highlights of the rice field around us.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is included in your stay. Our breakfast chef serves a breakfast of
Do you provide airport transfers?
We will be happy to organise your airport transfer (or transfer from another location in Bali) with one of our local drivers, for an additional cost. If you plan to arrive after 7pm we ask that you use our local driver who is familiar with our property and staff, as the entrance to the rice field is a little tricky to access.
I have young children – is the property suitable?
The property is popular with families of young children.
Around the property you have, a large pool and bale area (the pool has a shallow outer perimeter, perfect for younger children) and gardens for exploring, including an organic vegetable garden. Our gardener will be happy to show your children how the vegetables are grown, and they can pick something breakfast. They can also collect the eggs from the ducks. The property also hosts rabbits, turtles, fish and a cat, some of them in their own custom made “Joglo”.
Our staff are used to young children, and like all Balinese they are very kind and eager to attend to them.
They can give painting lessons, and also teach them how to make Balinese offerings. They will also baby-sit if you’d like to go out for a while (they will charge a modest fee per hour)
What about Work Stays for Digital Nomads?
Our property has dedicated workspaces both inside and outside so you can vary your environment to suits your task. There is high speed internet across the whole property and plenty of spaces for collaboration. Food, coffee and snacks are available (extra charge) all day long
The property is only 250m from dedicated co-working offices offering conference facilities
How far is the property from Ubud Centre, and how do we get there?
We are in the rice field just off the main road of Ubud, around 20 minutes walk through the beautiful rice fields. There’s no car access into the rice field, which keeps the air so clean and tranquil. Our street is the famous tourist rice field walk - lined with cafes, artists, spas and yoga houses. From the start of our rice field at the main road of Ubud, we are just 2 blocks away from the Royal Palace.
When you arrive our housekeeper will meet you at the main road to escort you and your luggage to the Joglo by scooter. It takes a few minutes by scooter. They will do the same when you depart.
Walking to and from the main road is level, and lined with coconut trees for shade. For getting to and from the property at night Gojek operates in Ubud, offering both scooter and car.
Do you provide Wi-Fi?
We have fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout the property, suitable for remote working.
Why do you have a minimum 2 nights policy?
Our minimum is 2 nights, to honour both the staff, and our guest experience.
From the guest point of view, our property is designed to offer a tranquil experience of the rice fields, which is difficult to get in just one night.
It also means more work for our staff. They need time to travel to greet all our guests at the main road, and escort guests and luggage back to the Joglo by scooter. They will do the same when you depart.
Are mosquitoes a problem? What can I do to deter them?
Bali is a tropical island, which unfortunately means that mosquitoes can love it too. In Bali mosquitoes particularly like areas that are moist, and areas where there is still water (e.g. ponds without running water). They prefer certain times of the day – ike sunset.
Our property is better than many, as we are in the cooler mountain area, and the water surrounding the property is mostly running rather than still.
The best thing to do is to take mosquito repellent when you go out, and close the doors and windows just before sunset.
The beds all have mosquito nets, but we find the best thing is to have the fan running at night. This keeps you cool, and the mosquitoes can’t fly in the breeze.
I want to organise activities while I am there. Can you help?
You can order extra in house services such as massage, yoga, healing and cooking classes at the Rice Joglo. We can also help organise cultural experiences and adventure tours (rafting, trekking etc.). Just ask us for the activities book.
What is NYEPI, and how do I prepare if I am there?
Nyepi is the Balinese Day of Silence. It occurs for 24 hours once a year, at a date in March. It’s one of the most important days in the Balinese Hindu culture - the third day of the Balinese New Year celebrations – and is dedicated to renewal.
You will see many preparations throughout Bali leading up to the day, like Ogoh-ogohs (voodoo-like dolls to deter bad spirits) that are paraded through the streets, later burned to banish evil spirits and restore balance to earth.
The day itself is for individuals to contemplate the spirits and to prepare to atone for any wrongdoings. Should there be bad spirits roaming around, the lack of activity means no people will be found.
The important thing is that there is silence, and minimal activity. The airport is closed, and streets are deserted. Lights should not be visible from outside. Guests can walk around within the property (eg. to kitchen and back), and to use the pool. Balinese try to use dim lighting, and not do work with electricity like cooking food. We recommend you pre-order meals from our housekeeper, and stock up on things you will need for the day. It is an extraordinary day of silence, and the rice fields are a picturesque way to experience it.
What activities are available in Ubud?
Ubud is the cultural centre of Bali – for centuries it has been the home to artists, carvers and sculptors, and its ceremonial culture is the most extravagant in Bali. You will find many temples, ceremonies being made every day and lots of dances performed at temples for tourists to see. We have the Royal Palace, which hosts many of the performances. The Lotus Café on Jalan Raya features dance performances while you are having dinner outside in a beautiful traditional Balinese bale.
Also you will find lots of beautiful walks – through rice fields, ravines, along rivers and also in the main town centre hosting lots of art and craft shops.
The Monkey Forest in Ubud is popular with tourists, as is the Craft Market.
Ubud also has beautiful restaurants and cafes – a wide variety for any taste. Also many shops for art, fashion and homewares.
From Ubud you can also take day tours to other temples, rafting, seeing the Volcano, bicycle tracks and much more.
What is the best policy for tipping for staff in Bali?
Tipping is not necessary, but much appreciated by local Balinese. If you would like to show your appreciation of their service the most useful way is through money. The Balinese focus is on family and community, rather then themselves, so personal gifts are less relevant. Money is always appreciated because they can take it to their family for food, family upkeep and the many ceremonies during the year (which are actually very expensive for Balinese families).
We have 5 Joglos on the property ranging from a 1-2 person Studio, Honeymoon Suite with outdoor spa to a 3 bedroom family Treehouse.
Each Suite is completely self-contained and private. They all face outward to the rice fields in different directions, and it’s not possible to look into one Suite from another Suite. The property facilities – pool, kitchen pavilion, yoga space, organic garden and animals – are shared across the property.
Are the Suites Air Conditioned?
The Rice Joglo is an Eco-Retreat, meaning our focus is on leaving a light footprint on our environment, while offering a comfortable and quality guest experience.
In line with this, the Joglos are not air conditioned, being made of wood and designed to breathe.
The Joglos were designed to promote cross breezes, and there are fans in all the bedrooms and living areas.
Ubud is cooler than other parts of Bali, and in the rice fields we get natural breezes. Many guests say that the nights are surprisingly cool.
What other features make The Rice Joglo Eco Friendly?
We use solar energy for heating water, and our organic garden supplies much of the food and herbs for our food.
Our ducks lay eggs for your breakfast, and guests are encouraged to appreciate and learn about our various pets and rescue animals – all in their custom teak “Joglo” homes.
We do our best to respect the wildlife around us, and use natural means for deterring unwanted creatures whenever we can (for example our resident cat patrols the property for any unwanted creatures). Local Balinese do not like to kill the creatures of the rice fields, many of which are considered Gods.
The fireflies at night are one of the highlights of the rice field around us.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is included in your stay. Our breakfast chef serves a breakfast of
- Fresh fruit
- Choice of 2 dishes from a variety of options including pancakes with coconut and palm syrup, eggs in the style you would like (omelette, boiled, scrambled), corncake, green pancake, fried noodles or French toast.
- Bread/toast, jam, butter,
- Tea and Bali coffee
Do you provide airport transfers?
We will be happy to organise your airport transfer (or transfer from another location in Bali) with one of our local drivers, for an additional cost. If you plan to arrive after 7pm we ask that you use our local driver who is familiar with our property and staff, as the entrance to the rice field is a little tricky to access.
I have young children – is the property suitable?
The property is popular with families of young children.
Around the property you have, a large pool and bale area (the pool has a shallow outer perimeter, perfect for younger children) and gardens for exploring, including an organic vegetable garden. Our gardener will be happy to show your children how the vegetables are grown, and they can pick something breakfast. They can also collect the eggs from the ducks. The property also hosts rabbits, turtles, fish and a cat, some of them in their own custom made “Joglo”.
Our staff are used to young children, and like all Balinese they are very kind and eager to attend to them.
They can give painting lessons, and also teach them how to make Balinese offerings. They will also baby-sit if you’d like to go out for a while (they will charge a modest fee per hour)
What about Work Stays for Digital Nomads?
Our property has dedicated workspaces both inside and outside so you can vary your environment to suits your task. There is high speed internet across the whole property and plenty of spaces for collaboration. Food, coffee and snacks are available (extra charge) all day long
The property is only 250m from dedicated co-working offices offering conference facilities
How far is the property from Ubud Centre, and how do we get there?
We are in the rice field just off the main road of Ubud, around 20 minutes walk through the beautiful rice fields. There’s no car access into the rice field, which keeps the air so clean and tranquil. Our street is the famous tourist rice field walk - lined with cafes, artists, spas and yoga houses. From the start of our rice field at the main road of Ubud, we are just 2 blocks away from the Royal Palace.
When you arrive our housekeeper will meet you at the main road to escort you and your luggage to the Joglo by scooter. It takes a few minutes by scooter. They will do the same when you depart.
Walking to and from the main road is level, and lined with coconut trees for shade. For getting to and from the property at night Gojek operates in Ubud, offering both scooter and car.
Do you provide Wi-Fi?
We have fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout the property, suitable for remote working.
Why do you have a minimum 2 nights policy?
Our minimum is 2 nights, to honour both the staff, and our guest experience.
From the guest point of view, our property is designed to offer a tranquil experience of the rice fields, which is difficult to get in just one night.
It also means more work for our staff. They need time to travel to greet all our guests at the main road, and escort guests and luggage back to the Joglo by scooter. They will do the same when you depart.
Are mosquitoes a problem? What can I do to deter them?
Bali is a tropical island, which unfortunately means that mosquitoes can love it too. In Bali mosquitoes particularly like areas that are moist, and areas where there is still water (e.g. ponds without running water). They prefer certain times of the day – ike sunset.
Our property is better than many, as we are in the cooler mountain area, and the water surrounding the property is mostly running rather than still.
The best thing to do is to take mosquito repellent when you go out, and close the doors and windows just before sunset.
The beds all have mosquito nets, but we find the best thing is to have the fan running at night. This keeps you cool, and the mosquitoes can’t fly in the breeze.
I want to organise activities while I am there. Can you help?
You can order extra in house services such as massage, yoga, healing and cooking classes at the Rice Joglo. We can also help organise cultural experiences and adventure tours (rafting, trekking etc.). Just ask us for the activities book.
What is NYEPI, and how do I prepare if I am there?
Nyepi is the Balinese Day of Silence. It occurs for 24 hours once a year, at a date in March. It’s one of the most important days in the Balinese Hindu culture - the third day of the Balinese New Year celebrations – and is dedicated to renewal.
You will see many preparations throughout Bali leading up to the day, like Ogoh-ogohs (voodoo-like dolls to deter bad spirits) that are paraded through the streets, later burned to banish evil spirits and restore balance to earth.
The day itself is for individuals to contemplate the spirits and to prepare to atone for any wrongdoings. Should there be bad spirits roaming around, the lack of activity means no people will be found.
The important thing is that there is silence, and minimal activity. The airport is closed, and streets are deserted. Lights should not be visible from outside. Guests can walk around within the property (eg. to kitchen and back), and to use the pool. Balinese try to use dim lighting, and not do work with electricity like cooking food. We recommend you pre-order meals from our housekeeper, and stock up on things you will need for the day. It is an extraordinary day of silence, and the rice fields are a picturesque way to experience it.
What activities are available in Ubud?
Ubud is the cultural centre of Bali – for centuries it has been the home to artists, carvers and sculptors, and its ceremonial culture is the most extravagant in Bali. You will find many temples, ceremonies being made every day and lots of dances performed at temples for tourists to see. We have the Royal Palace, which hosts many of the performances. The Lotus Café on Jalan Raya features dance performances while you are having dinner outside in a beautiful traditional Balinese bale.
Also you will find lots of beautiful walks – through rice fields, ravines, along rivers and also in the main town centre hosting lots of art and craft shops.
The Monkey Forest in Ubud is popular with tourists, as is the Craft Market.
Ubud also has beautiful restaurants and cafes – a wide variety for any taste. Also many shops for art, fashion and homewares.
From Ubud you can also take day tours to other temples, rafting, seeing the Volcano, bicycle tracks and much more.
What is the best policy for tipping for staff in Bali?
Tipping is not necessary, but much appreciated by local Balinese. If you would like to show your appreciation of their service the most useful way is through money. The Balinese focus is on family and community, rather then themselves, so personal gifts are less relevant. Money is always appreciated because they can take it to their family for food, family upkeep and the many ceremonies during the year (which are actually very expensive for Balinese families).