Mawa Homestay – A Favorite for Families in Ubud (Bali)

Mawa Homestay sits 500 meters from Monkey Forest Ubud and 2 kilometers from Ubud Palace. The property has a location score of 9.7 for the Nyuh Kuning area, known for its quiet lanes and local cafes. Ngurah Rai International Airport is 34 kilometers away, and Saraswati Temple is 4.5 kilometers from the homestay.

Each room has a private entrance, a private bathroom with a bidet and shower, and air conditioning. Guests also find a seating area, electric kettle, and a wardrobe for storage. The rooms open onto a shared garden and terrace where birds and cicadas are heard, and occasional animals appear on the terrace.

Guests can use free private parking on site and arrange car hire or airport shuttle through the 24-hour front desk. The homestay offers a cooking class and a tour about local culture, plus laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services. A safety deposit box, concierge, and tour desk help with exploring nearby Tegenungan Waterfall and Goa Gajah.

The property has a garden and a spacious terrace, with a pool that offers a view and is open all year. Guests relax by the pool or sit on the terrace, listening to the sounds of the surrounding nature. The pool area is kept clean, though one guest noted it could be better maintained.

Solo travelers rate Mawa Homestay 10 out of 10, praising the quiet area and the warm host Junek. Another guest gave 7 out of 10 for the location and friendly family running the property. The homestay offers affordable rates despite being close to major attractions like Monkey Forest and Ubud Palace.

Location: 500 m from Monkey Forest, area score 9.7

Rooms: Private entrance and private bathroom with bidet

Services: Cooking class, local culture tour, airport shuttle

Outdoor: Pool with view, garden, and terrace

Value: High guest ratings at affordable rates