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Reviews of Gembala Homestay

Jl. Raya Pengosekan Kelod, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia

#193 of 816 B&Bs and Inns in Ubud

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 101 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place. Its very quiet, room was big bed was comfy, had AC and a fan also. Bathroom had a curtain so the toilet didn't get wet every time. Its well located, you can arrive anywhere within minutes by motorbike. The family is very nice and kind. Great quality and price.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a little humid and could bother you if you have a sensible smell

    The hostess Wayan was lovely and very helpful with all the requests I had.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's an amazing place to stay in Ubud! The room was very clean and confortable! Best mattress I've slept on in Indonesia! Has ice cold air conditioning and hot water in the shower. Located near a busy area, but extremely quiet in the confinds of the guesthouse. The breakfast for offer every morning is very tasty. Wayan and her crew are very nice and accommodating! I highly recommend staying here!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    I loved it, I even extended my stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

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    This place is one of the best ones I stayed at during my time in Bali. Clean to western standards, rooms are a good size, the host is super lovely, generous, and helpful. The area is not really walkable, so you definitely need a bike to get around, or use Grab, but everything is easily reachable, also, there are nice cafes nearby.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Wondering stay with the wonderful kind host and the lovely family
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great

    The hospitality and the peace

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    9.0
    Friendly staff and clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Simply great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing except it is a little out of town. If you have a bike then not an issue otherwise is about a 30 minute walk. Note: as if my visit the location as shown on this sites map is incorrect. Although the description is correct the property is shown about 1.5km nearer the town than it actually is. I pointed this out the owner was unaware of this error.

    Just wonderful. Wayun the lady owner was unbelievably helpful and friendly. I can not speak highly enough of her. The room was comfortable and had a great shower and WiFi. She has 6 rooms over 2 floors. You can enjoy the roof terrace and birds in the aviaries all a delight. A simple voice of breakfast is also available at an extra small cost.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    friendly host, rooms were clean, air conditioning worked well, location was great, walking distance to town. I would suggest taking some time to meet the host family we learned about Balinese cultures and traditions from our chats with her. Also if you're looking to do any trips/ tours of Ubud she will help organise them for you.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    10
    Lovely, comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    I loved this place! It was very quiet most of the time, and cozy. Looks just like the pictures. The shower water pressure was very strong and had very warm water! The bed was cozy and I love the mosquito nets. And the homestay host was one of the loveliest people. Very kind and made it easy for me to book a few extra night with her directly. I would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, I loved all of it!

    Wayan was really kind to me when I first arrived. I liked that she was very helpful and informative about the rooms and facilities. AC was working well, wifi was okay, has hot water, towels, and soap. The homestay has a parking space for bikes and it is totally safe even if it is raining. I found out that the homestay has a music room! I really enjoyed that part and played a little bit of piano before checking out. This place is one of the best budget friendly homestays in Ubud.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful stay! Well furnished room, very comfortable, with everything you could need. Excellent breakfast provided, but room also has a small crockery set / fridge / kettle to have your own. Very friendly warm welcome. We loved it here!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was at the front of town so it took time get into town. But the good thing was leaving in morning to airport it was easy as we did not have to go through town

    Clean, bathroom was nice. Ac was great. The host was very kind and accommodating and helped store our bags when we needed them before we checked in.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    A bang for your buck (or in this case, indonesian rupiah 😂)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were some sounds coming from celebrations in the vicinity, and some roosters in the morning, other than that it was very good, and the host is super nice

    The price was good, the room was clean, Large shower.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    10
    very kind host and perfect location for ubud visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the location is very close to city center and they offer motor bike for rent, its very practical

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    Comfort & Peace of mind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have to think very hard to answer this question . Finally I could not find anything which I did not like.

    Bed was super comfortable. It's hard mattress and was perfect for me.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2024

    10
    Good place to stay in ubud!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The cleanliness, the hospitality of the owner, the ambience

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a bit far away from the center of Ubud but really manageable. The room smelled a bit (enclosed spaces ), which was a bit annoying for me.

    The price was really good ! The room and the terrace looked great. It was calm. The owner was friendly. Great WiFi connexion.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very nice people work there, welcoming and smiling !

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedcovers weren’t sufficient as it was cold with the aircon

    I liked the fact that it was within a compound - I felt a sense of safety and community.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Terima kasih for teaching me some words and for the excellent stay!
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 28 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly hosts in traditional Balinese home

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Good price, good location, very clean and very quiet!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was great.

    Good location although it can get a bit of traffic. The quietest cleanest place I have stayed at in Bali (and I have been coming for years and traveled around a lot). Wayan is a very warm and friendly host and she will make sure you are taken care of.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Great stay, great host and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is perfect!

    Everything is amazing. The host is a lovely woman who will try to make the best of your stay. Wayan always says hi every morning and make you feel more than a simple guest. Also the option to rent a scooter for a very reasonable price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Enjoyed my nights here. You will be treat as a member of the family. Great breakfast. Will repeat as soon as I get back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room, breakfast, situation

    Stayed in April 2024

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