Ubud calls to every Bali traveller at some point in their holiday. It’s when you want to get away from the heat of the beach towns and explore the local culture.
And the town is Bali’s cultural heart with more museums, temples, galleries, etc. than you can count on a day’s walk.
It’s also home to the Adiwana Suweta, and our team wanted to know if you should make this your home away from home in Ubud, and this is what they discovered when they went to stay there.
Our In-Depth Assessment Of Adiwana Suweta
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Hotel Type: Luxury
Area of Bali: Ubud
Star Rating: 5-Star
Typical Minimum Price per Night: 4,000,000 IDR (approx. $250 USD or $400 AUD) per night, with the understanding that rates vary by room type and season
Adiwana Suweta Address: Jl. Suweta No.99, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Adiwana Suweta Website: Adiwana
Room Types: Adiwana Room, Suweta Suite, One-Bedroom Private Pool Villa, Two-Bedroom Private Pool Villa
Facilities: Tablespoon Ubud Restaurant, The Oasis Bar, High Level Lounge, Parking, Spa and Wellness Centre, Outdoor Dining Area, BBQ Facilities, Sun Terrace, Garden, Bike Rental, Live Music, Cooking Classes, Bike Tours, Walking Tours, Movie Nights, Cycling, Evening Entertainment, Hikling, Valet Parking, Accessible Parking, Salon/Beauty Shop, Minimarket, Airport Shuttle, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Yoga Classes, Open-Air Baths
Note: While some areas of this hotel are wheelchair accessible, the high-level floors can only be accessed by climbing stairs. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel before you book to ensure you’re not on a high floor if you are a wheelchair user.
Cleanliness and Maintenance
This hotel was spotless throughout, and we were very impressed with the cleaning team’s dedication and pursuit of a dust and dirt-free environment.
However, the maintenance team left us with a minor leak in the room, and while it certainly wasn’t a major issue, it did take quite some time to fix it.
Sleep Quality
We had a good night’s sleep at this resort, in the main, but at times noise carries from the restaurant area into the rooms and also sometimes, so does the odour (which is not always pleasant) from that area.
It’s not a big deal, but a little soundproofing and air purification could go a long way in the rooms here.
Staff Attitude And Service Culture
We felt that the staff here exemplified everything that we like about Balinese hospitality culture; they were warm and compassionate with a genuine care for their guests.
They were also professional and great at getting small issues resolved before they could become big issues.
Check-in/Check-out Experience
Checking in is very easy at most of the smaller resorts in this area, and you won’t ever be kept hanging around at reception.
Similarly, the check-out process is good, and it’s easy to get underway once you’ve taken your bags to the front desk.
Bathroom Quality & Functionality
The bathrooms are first-rate and some of the best we’ve ever had the pleasure of using. If we could only install such bathrooms in our own homes, we’d die happy.
Seriously, sometimes, you just want to feel good from the moment you wake up, and a great bathroom is the secret to that.
Value For Money
We felt that this place was good, but not exceptional value for money. It’s on the borderline, though, and a few tweaks here and there and it could certainly become excellent.
Really, the biggest challenge to this is the amount of competition in Ubud; this is an area with an awful lot of good hotels.
Food And Beverage Execution
Tablespoon is very well known as a high-quality dining establishment in Ubud, even without its association with the hotel.
And overall, we’d say that this is one of the better hotels to eat and drink at in this area. There’s a lot of love and effort in the food here.
Location & Immediate Surroundings
Ubud is a gloriously beautiful place, and we would be happy to spend time in the town all year round except for one thing.
The number of things to see and do, combined with a cooler climate than in the beach towns, means this town gets super busy, and the traffic is really bad.
Facilities & Amenities Vs Promise
We felt that this hotel had a lot of amenities, and everything they promised in their marketing material was available.
However, it’s a rare case when we don’t wish that there was just a little more, and it didn’t quite reach that mark.
Overall “Personality”
This is a stunning resort with lovely touches throughout; it’s very close to being one of the best resorts on the island, and you are guaranteed to have a good time.
We would also expect anyone who stays here to still be talking about it years from now and in very favourable terms.
Summary: Our Overview Of Adiwana Suweta
This is simply an excellent resort. It’s perfect for basing yourself in to explore Ubud. It’s also ideal for a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day Bali.
Overall, we’d happily recommend this place to anyone.
Grading: Excellent
FAQs
Is Adiwana Suweta Family Friendly?
Yes, the Adiwana Suweta is a family-friendly resort. They officially welcome guests of all ages as long as they are with their parents and guardians.
One nice touch is that they only charge the adult rate for those 18 and above, which is one of the most generous policies in Ubud.
However, this is slightly undone by the fact that they charge 1,150,000 IDR per night per person for a spare bed, which is one of the highest rates we’ve encountered anywhere in Bali.
It’s also worth noting there is no kids’ club, no babysitting service and no specific child-friendly amenities at this resort.
Final Thoughts On Adiwana Suweta
The Adiwana Suweta is an absolutely lovely resort, and not only did we enjoy staying there, but we’re also sure that anyone who stays there will be glad that they did.
However, we do have to note that Ubud has an incredible number of resorts in this price bracket, and you can hunt around a bit to be completely certain that you’re getting everything you need from your accommodation, too.
