I loved this hotel. The setting was really nice and the hotel itself was gorgeous, the rooms and reception were beautiful with really nice details like the painted shutters in the rooms and many statues around the place. The pool was nice and secluded and the whole place was very quiet (I visited in June 2006) It was very good value (US$30 for a double room). I would definitely recommend this hotel!

This hotel is located on Jalan Hanoman and is less than 15 mins walk to Monkey Forest Rd (football field). Jalan Hanoman has a lot less traffic than Monkey Forest Rd.; thus a quieter place to stay. The down side is that the hotel is about 25 mins walk to Jalan Raya Ubud where the market, better moneychangers etc are. The hotel is a good budget option. We paid Rp350,000 p/nite for a room with 3 single beds plus b'fast (toasts, eggs, tea/coffee) for 2 adults and 2 kids. The room and bathroom (shower) were clean. I find the room to be lacking in natural light. There was only 1 window which we had to close the shutter for privacy (we were on the grd flloor) but the lighting in the room was sufficient. The hotel staff were friendly and obliging. We had a leaking air-cond one nite and they gave us the adjacent room to sleep in whilst our things remained in our room. The grounds were clean and tidy but not picturesque (perhaps better view from the rooms upstairs) and the pool clean (not so the kids' pools). I recommend the Kakiang Bakery nearby for sandwiches, cakes and tuna steak; and the Indian restaurant across the road - good food, mid range price and lovely paddy views from upstairs.

I've stayed at the Puri Padi at least 9 times. The staff is so friendly that they began treating me like I was their "little sister" -their words, not mine! They really made me feel at home every time. The breakfasts are great. Don't wait til your last day to try the jaffle - great with tomato!
The atmosphere is comfortable and exotic. The lobby and paths to rooms are are traditionally decorated with statues, carvings, foliage - lovely! The pool is tucked away in a great location allowing you to bask quietly and view some local wildlife. You may even get to swim with some lizards like I did. A great way to relax in the morning as you get over the jetlag.
The rooms are just a lovely with beautiful balconies that get lots of use. The bathrooms are marble and most have showers, but some have tubs -ask for what you want in advance. Comfortable beds and plenty of storage for your clothes and stuff. Oh- and the best laundry service ever! Super fast and I think they press everything - even underwear! haha!
I'd never stay anywhere else - for the twice the money it's a steal! I love the Puri Padi!
Oh one more thing: the serviced is so great that the staff will find you transportation to wherever you've got to go - even if they have to take you themselves! Truly awesome service. If I could gush any more- I would!