It was our first trip to Bali with my wife/daughter, we decided to stay in Ubud for 4 days to experience Balinese culture and choose SuryaDina before heading to the beaches. Airport Pickup and Location I had emailed Gus if he could arrange for a pickup from the Airport, and promptly he had his person Madi waiting for us with a placard and makes us feel so safe, while entering a new country. It took about an hour and half to reach the SuryaDina - beautifully tucked away from the main street and moment we walked in, you are greeted by chirping of the birds, carefully curated garden, pet dogs & lovely family. Perfect to explore by walk to Ubud palace, water palace, restaurants, pubs & bars with live music in the evening. Shopping - one can explore the streets like Hanoman, Gautama, Art market, Monkey forest road either a lazy stroll or rent a bike. First 2 days we decided to visit places around Ubud, Gus helped us and we hired his car with Madi or Gus as our guide. Final day he was so generous to give me his bike a few hours to complete our last-minute shopping before heading to NusaDua. He arranged a car to drop us to NusaDua, enroute visited the art paintings where we picked one, Tanah Lot and then beach time. We had listed the places to visit in Ubud, Gus took care, without having to check on the hiring taxi, renting a bike or places to visit. Food Simple breakfast is all we wanted bread/eggs/fruits and Balinese coffee tea/fruit juice. Lunches & dinner would be exploring around Ubud. Room Love the wood tones, clean white beds and beautiful sit out in front of the room where our breakfast would be served. Toilets are neat my suggestion would be to have an exhaust which was missing. Good Bye Note I thought of penning down my experience if it helps one.

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Very clean and comfortable room in a quieter area of ultra busy Ubud. Lovely area to sit outside also. Room cleaned every other day which was unexpected. Breakfast choice of scrambled egg, omelette, fruit or banana crepe, tea, coffee or fruit drink. Lots of birds in cages around and Gus does care for then. Beautiful garden. We didn't have much information when we arrived and it took a day before we realised we could have a fruit choice for breakfast as the menu was missing from the room. No kettle also but we travel with our own so no problem for us. No hot water the first night but when we found a guy the next night he sorted it. Because we were lucky enough to coincide with Galungan maybe the hosts were more busy which is understandable. If you are staying in Central Ubod this is a good choice as within walking of many temples, dance shows, monkey Forest and numerous restaurants and shopping opportunities whilst being away from all the noise as it is down a small alley.

The room was large, has a wardrobe and bathroom (if hot water not working let staff know), WiFi, air-conditioning and balcony with daybed and table. The room and bathroom were super clean. The location is excellent. Short walking distance to main street and restaurants. The family is very friendly.

Not a problem for me because I only have carry-on luggage. But a car can not drive you to the entrance you may have to walk 100 metres with luggage. At the moment there is construction on the property but nearly finished. It did not bother me.

I had an amazing stay at Gus’s guest house. The place is beautiful, with lovely and comfortable rooms that truly make you feel at home. Gus is an exceptional host—he goes above and beyond to make sure you’re well taken care of. I got a bit of Bali Belly during my trip, and he didn’t hesitate to take me to the pharmacy and check in on me afterward. He also gave me a fantastic motorbike tour through the rice fields, swings, temples, and more—such a magical experience! And I can’t forget to mention his card trick… hands down the most mind-blowing thing I’ve ever seen. He’s a genius! If you’re traveling solo, this is the perfect place to stay. You’ll feel welcomed, immersed in the local culture, and have a truly unforgettable experience. I 100% recommend it!

The moment you enter the property, you feel like you you have cone to the right place. They have 2 dogs who became our companions for next 4 days. Ubud market and cafes are at walkable distance. Also the host gave us good deal on bike rental.

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The Deluxe room upstairs has simple furniture, basic bathroom, hot water, good mattress, good A/C, is luminous, clean and very quiet thanks to the lovely garden. Lots of singing birds in the morning. Good value for money in its category. What makes it unforgrttable is the owner. Gus can go out of his way for you if the contact is good. He says it right away, this is not a hotel, it is a family home. He gave us infos, lifts, made appointments, escorted us to places we would not have found on our own. Out of kindness ans without expecting anything in return. Our stay was a success thanks to him. In this overtouristic town, it was an asset.

The room needs a proper wardrobe to hang clothes. The rod is to low for dresses

It was a great stay! It's a lovely traditional house, with an amazing garden and lovely family temples (which obviously guests should respect and not enter). Though it's one block away from the busy main road, it's completely quiet and peaceful! Gus and family are great hosts. They serve different options of breakfast by request on the previous day. He also can arrange tours for a very good price! Also, he drove me back to Denpasar airport for a fair price. I definitely recommend the stay. He is building new rooms for more guests, but the work didn't cause any inconvenience.

A very nice place to stay in Ubud. Great location just next to centre Ubud, but still the guest house area is very quiet and calm. Super clean and comfortable rooms, nice breakfast on your own balcony, good ac and hot water in shower. Owner Gus is very welcoming and friendly and can also help with arranging transportations, daytrips etc if needed (he also knows awesome magic tricks with cards!😄🫶). He kindly offered help and took care of us when we were a bit sick. Superb value for money, big recommendations!

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If you are looking to be in the middle of the action - the location of the place is unbeatable, it is basically in the center (5 min walking to Ubud Palace), everything you need is within a walking distance. At the same time, somehow, the place is very quite as it is located down one small alley. The garden they have is stunning! Every morning you wake up to the birds' songs. The hosts are very helpful. I travel alone and I had a medical emergency late at night and Gus took me to a doctor. Gus also can help with all arrangements such as tours, activities you need. Also the rest of the team are very nice and helpful!

Excellent guest house right in the middle of Downtown Ubud. Mr Gus home owner is always welcoming with a smile. He arranged ATV ride adventure for us and went extra to take us to Aloha swing in arranged car. He also arranges Bike rentals and other packages. Rooms and Toilets are clean as well. Decent WiFi and AC Decent Memory-foam mattress to sleep on Recommended place to stay in Downtown Will surely visit again