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Reviews of The sowan ubud 3 stars

Jalan Katik Lantang, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia

#556 of 816 B&Bs and Inns in Ubud

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Review score

Based on 88 B&B reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    7.0
    Great for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    However, we were welcomed by a terrible smell of mold and dampness. The bed was so soaked with it that my pajamas smelled, and I kept waking up at night because of the odor and damp feeling. After three days, we managed to air it out a bit – we asked others and it seemed to be a problem especially in the ground floor rooms near the kitchen. The shared kitchen was in bad shape – at least by normal European standards, that’s how I’d describe it. Considering there were three staff members preparing breakfast each morning, the kitchen looked very neglected. Cleaning consisted of sweeping the floor and making the bed. The bathroom looked the same the entire week – meaning it wasn’t cleaned.

    Nice and clean outdoor area, which ended up overshadowing even some major downsides. The breakfast was tasty – the pancakes were excellent. A plus was the option to rent a scooter for 100k (we got a better deal – 90k because we rented it for 5 days). The staff were friendly. Wi-Fi was great. The location is close to the center and not in huge ttaffic jams.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was old, is not the same that in the photos. But was clean.

    Super quiet and the pool is really good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was very nice The pool was clean And the family that runs the place were very nice and helpful

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff went above and beyond helping us with activities, taxi’s, and recommendations. The pool was lovely, the beds comfortable, and the location was only around 10-15 minutes to ubud centre. Would recommend highly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dirty, bathroom not too good..

    Good location, good common area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    The stay was absolutely excellent – ideally located, while the host and all the people working there were very helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn’t close the Bathroom Door properly and were not opaque.

    We really liked the location of the accommodation. It is close to the center of Ubud, but still located in a very quiet area. The room was clean and well equipped. We were able to choose what to get for breakfast from a small „menu“ and it was freshly prepared.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too far from amenities

    Nice family

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    8.0
    Perfect stay at reasonable price with the breakfast included, what else?
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Curtains should be washed and a little paint in the bathroom would make the stay perfect. Bathtubs and sinks are oldish and maybe a stronger product could be used or just leave a sponge in the bathroom for guest who want to give it a try ! :) please dont forget the fridge. The rest was just excellent !!!! Despite the children club next door they didnt wake me up at all and the views on the lush garden + pool were so good.

    Great architecture, great dining area and breakfast as well. Great outdoor space and large rooms. Great wifi connection and easy to get taxis there. Staff is very helpful, speaking English or not. Great pool always in the sun. Lush gardens, just a little hidden paradise.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    8.0
    Relaxing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was not as clean as I hoped, but still decent.

    Staff were very friendly, Aldi and Wayan were always happy to help and aided us during our bout of Bali belly. Rooms were nice and the accommodation was cleaned regularly. Great people. Food was good. Wayan was a great driver too.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful quiet place in the busy Ubud to discover Bali and Ubud and surroundings. Very nice family that owns the hotel. Nice swimming pool area, big rooms.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    9.0
    I would stay again, but not next to the kitchen in room 4
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    At 5am I was woken by a persistent knocking noise. When I went out to check it a staff was chopping onions and preparing food in the kitchen which is directly on the other side of the bedroom wall. I could not sleep with the noise. The room (#4) has huge glass panels covered in only shear curtains so light comes in and it is right next to communal kitchen and dining so not private. The staff did turn off most lights at night, which helped.

    The room is clean and bright. Garden is pretty and the pool refreshing. Quiet location, except for the staff 5am food preparations just outside the bedroom.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    9.0
    Awesome, good price-quality ratio. Exactly what we were looking for
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing that comes to mind

    Very good price to quality ratio! Also the owner is amazingly helpful and a good guide. Drove us everywhere and responded very quick. Also the personnel is flexible. Small scale hotel :)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable place, kind staff, smooth process.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a bit of mold smell in the bathroom.

    The staff were very friendly and the pool area was so nice. For breakfast you have 4 menus to choose from, we ate pancakes which were really tasty. The owner also offered us a taxi drive to out next accommodation on our last day for a good price. You can also rent a scooter through the owner. They also had hot water which is not really common in Indonesia.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sometimes no one was around to ask questions but were reachable by phone

    Very nice outdoor area and rooms! We extended our stay for one more night We had a small accident with a bike and they handled it very nicely!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    7.0
    Need somz renovation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was not clean. Spiders net everywhere and lots of bugs.. the shower room was leaking outside so the wall was al moisty and not looking good. I was not so comfortable in it. Needs some renovation asap

    The situation is near the center of Ubud, 5 min with a motocycle. The swiming pool was nice, but small. Nice host very friendly and offered me a tranport to the airport

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Exactly what I needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very short stay so can’t comment on location, but everything I did see I liked.

    I booked this for an overnight solo stay, arrived about 8.30 pm and left at 10am the following day. Lovely welcome and very comfortable room and bed (just what I needed after long flight). Delicious breakfast and very kind and helpful staff who assisted with onward travel. Everywhere was very clean and pool looked very inviting. Great value for money.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was under the hotel standing. Not clean and damage.

    We had a great experience staying at this hotel! The team is very helpful to organize motorcycle renting, also giving tips at Ubud and laundry service. A special thanks to the hotel who even drive us to our next destination even if it was a 2 hours drive! The room was charming (except the bathroom) and breakfast was very appreciated. Thanks again!!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    Spacious rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one thing I didn’t like, it was a bath , the water in bath didn’t go down(((

    Very good place, clean spacious room, kind personal, beautiful hotel, good quality for good price.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    9.0
    Lovely peaceful spot outside Ubud centre, would come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom facilities are basic and meet the essential needs. Had to hold shower head because it wasn’t attached to the wall.

    Good distance away from Ubud centre. 20mins via scooter with traffic. A very nice large room. Technically a shared balcony but felt private. Gorgeous pool and really nice breakfast. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light construction with neighbors.

    1km south of alchemy restaurant and yoga, and just a few KM to backside entrance of Monkey Forest. Room is decent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    7.0
    Nice, friend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a little dry. The pancakes could be served with the option of syrup or even ice cream. They ran out of milk so I couldn't have my tea. I spoke with the owner about the bathrooms which need upgrading as they are outdated and he said he has plans to refurbish them. The owner was nice with lots of suggestions of nice places of interest to visit. The grounds of the building are regularly being cleaned which is lovely to see.

    The surroundings, the ambience, and the bedroom were very nice. The staff were nice and helpful. It was a nice place to stay for a short visit.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I don't like the pool it was so small, and they don't have shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, toothpaste ... no bottles of water

    I liked the room, it was big and the bed was comfortable, the bathroom pretty big with bath and shower ..

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When I checked into the property I noticed behind my wardrobe was a sliding door which lead from another room into mine. This was only covered by a curtain. I looked through and saw it was the staff room/luggage room. Even though they couldn’t see anything they could hear everything and vice versa. This made me uncomfortable so I explained this to the staff, one of them was laughing when i said this makes me uncomfortable as a solo female traveller. I understand he wasn’t doing this maliciously but I just felt the situation could’ve been handled better. After about ten minutes of me asking for a different room and them saying they don’t have one, one other staff member said I could change rooms the day after when someone else checked out. This made me feel a bit better but the rest of my stay I couldn’t help but feel paranoid lol. As well as this, both rooms I checked into weren’t cleaned properly. The first sink had the previous guests toothpaste all over the sink still. And the second room the curtains were filthy, the bedsheets smelt like they hadn’t been changed and the fridge had the previous guests empty cans in.

    Lovely pool, comfy bed

    Stayed in June 2024

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