22 Sep
Eat, Play, Love and Stay at Green Field Hotel & Bungalows @ Ubud, Bali
Following the release of movie “Eat, Pray, Love” which was partially filmed in Ubud, Bali and based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Gilbert, Ubud is probably about to be overrun. It will be a popular destination for those in search of an inner balance and spiritual fulfilment in life. And perhaps in hope of finding the love of their life too, just like how Elizabeth Gilbert (Julia Robert) met the sexy Brazilian hunk Felipe (Javier Bardem) in the island.
Ubud is indeed a less commercialized part of Bali Island. The people here is living in the beautifully lush surrounds and has a very strong cultural presence.
During our previous trip to Bali, we chose to spent a good two days at Ubud, Bali. The first night we rested our weary feet at Tegal Sari and on the second night we settled down at Green Field Hotel & Bungalows.
Being situated just next to each other, Green Field shares the same magnificent rice paddy field as Tegal Sari. The owner of Green Field is a well known Balinese artist. His artwork can be found at every nook and corner of the hotel.
Soon after arriving we were all served delicious welcome drinks. Check in was quick and there was this Taiwanese lady who works at the reception. She is a great help in giving tips and advises. The hotel also offers a free shuttle service into town and return everyday from about 8am to 10pm.
Our room “Bale Pingit” is overlooking the beautiful rice-field and Monkey Forest. It comes with terrace or balcony, double bed, hot-shower, bathtub, AC, ceiling fan, telephone, minibar and daybed.
Rp. 650 000 (USD +/- 72) per Room/Night
incl. American Breakfast
incl. 21 % Tax and Service-Charge
There is a coffee table and chairs at the verandah. I can just sit here all day watching the farmers at work, the cows plowing and the ducks waddling past the rice fields.
Our room was spacious and lovely but the king size bed was a bit on the hard side. The marble carvings around the bathtub gave me an eerie feeling too. Well, it was just me.
Green Field also takes pride in their eco friendly salt water infinitypool. It would be great to take a dip and relax! If only we have more time…
Just a little advise here: Try to allocate more time to just relax and unwind in Bali. It would be fun to just do nothing, hang around the hotel and visit some art galleries/museums.
Our complimentary breakfast set came with fruit platter/yogurt platter, fruit juice, a choice of main course and coffee/tea.
We had a nice mix of fresh fruits with yogurt and honey.
Overall the main courses were not as bad as I was expecting, but tastes wise much room for improvement You can opt to have your breakfast to be served at your room verandah or the pool side.
Overall, we had an enjoyable stay at Green Field. We like it for its friendly staff, great location, beautiful rice-field view and spacious rooms. However, our votes go to Tegal Sari in terms of value and room quality.
What about our “Eat, Play, Love” themed holiday?
EAT: Seafood @ Jimbaran Bay, Pork Ribs @ Naughty Nuri’s Warung & Grill, Babi Guling @ Ibu Oka, Bebek Bengil
Play: shopping, cam-whoring, sight-seeing, etc
Love: spending quality time with friends and our significant other.
Green Field Hotel and Restaurant
Dewa Made Santana
Jl. Pengosekan
Ubud – Gianyar 80571
Bali – Indonesia
Tel. (0361) 975 798
Fax. (0361) 977 200
http://www.greenfieldubud.com
Room prices start from RP250k to RP2.3 million
email : info@greenfieldubud.com
Posted by Eric on September 22, 2010 at 8:51 pm
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Posted by J2Kfm on September 22, 2010 at 9:00 pm
We allocated a full day in Ubud too. Doing spa, shopped (or at least we tried, at the market), ate babi guling, walked around, etc.
Should be a place worth wailing the time away …
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Posted by wyyv on September 22, 2010 at 11:18 pm
I really wish to get that novel n read
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Posted by Christine on September 23, 2010 at 11:57 am
eat, pray, love! such inspiring story. waiting for the movie hehe
I’m looking forward for another holi destination wif u guys!
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Posted by thule aka leo on September 23, 2010 at 12:05 pm
still have not watched this movie… don’t think that I’ll be able to watch it anyway. Maybe wait for the DVD to come out lu…
thule aka leo´s last blog ..Kitchen Creature @ Centrepoint Bandar Utama PJ
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Posted by NKOTB on September 23, 2010 at 2:14 pm
beautiful place…
NKOTB´s last blog ..Soul Kitchen Trattoria
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Posted by Executive Summary of Our 4D3N Bali Trip | KAMPUNGBOYCITYGAL on October 5, 2010 at 11:26 pm
[...] Day3 EAT: Babi Guling @ Ibu Oka, Ubud – SHOP: Pasar Ubud – SEE: Pura Taman Ayun, Mengwi – EAT: Kopi Luwak @ Yoga Plantation – SEE: Pura Ulu Danu @ Bratan Lake, Bedugul – SEE: Tanah Lot – EAT: Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner’s) – STAY: Green Field, Ubud [...]
Posted by Ze on January 13, 2011 at 3:38 pm
hey im going to bali next month too! greenfield looks great! planning to stay thr too. the Bale Pingit looks great and big! may i knw how many ppl are allowed to stay in the room?
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kampungboycitygal Reply:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Hi I think 3-4 person?
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Posted by Penny on June 2, 2011 at 3:53 pm
Hi, I would like to find out how to go to Ubud from Kuta Beach, you got the driver to send you there?
Thinking of going in Oct after seeing your travel updates.
Very good and informative post with really honest opinions.
Oh yes, I also tried the Lot10 food court based on your recommendations when I was in KL last year.
Keep the posts coming
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