Umalas hotels and villas: where to stay in Umalas, Bali (2026 guide)
Umalas is one of the calmest places to stay between Canggu and Seminyak. Here is how its hotels, private villas and serviced residences compare, and which one fits your trip.
Where to stay in Umalas: the short answer
Umalas offers three kinds of places to stay: boutique hotels and small resorts, private pool villas, and serviced residences that combine a full apartment with hotel facilities. Choose a hotel for a short trip with daily service, a villa for a group that wants privacy and its own pool, and a serviced residence if you want space, a kitchen and facilities, especially for a week or longer.
All three put you in the same calm spot: inland between Canggu and Seminyak, in the Kerobokan area, about five minutes from the ocean and around 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Why stay in Umalas
Umalas is where the south-west coast slows down. Instead of beach-club bass you get rice fields, quiet lanes and family villas, while the surf of Canggu and the restaurants of Seminyak stay a short ride away.
Daily life is easy: our team counts 19 places to eat and drink around Jalan Bumbak, plus spas, gyms, minimarkets and a pharmacy, and a Montessori international school is 500 m away. Bali Real Estate Consultants also names Umalas among the most affordable areas of Bali for quality villa rentals.
Hotels in Umalas
Hotels in Umalas are mostly boutique hotels and small resorts, many set among the rice fields, rather than large international chains. You get a reception, daily housekeeping and often a pool and a restaurant on site.
The trade-off is space: a hotel room rarely has a kitchen or a separate living area. For a short trip, when you want everything done for you, a hotel is the easy choice.
Villas in Umalas
Umalas is villa country. Private pool villas, many tucked between the rice fields, are rented by the night on booking platforms or through local agencies. They give a group or a big family the most space and privacy.
Across Bali, Bali Real Estate Consultants puts typical prices at USD 80 to 200 a night for a one or two bedroom villa and USD 200 to 600 for two to four bedrooms with a private pool and staff. Service levels vary from villa to villa, so check what housekeeping, breakfast and staff are included before you book.
Serviced residence: hotel facilities, apartment space
A serviced residence sits between the two: a full apartment with its own kitchen, plus the facilities of a hotel. The Umalas Signature at Jalan Bumbak No. 156 offers 1BR Suites (48 m², for two) and 2BR Residences (96 m², up to four guests). The 1BR Suite can be booked online by the night. 2BR Residence stays and monthly stays are arranged directly with our team.
Guests share a 5,000 m² clubhouse: a rooftop pool and bar, the Infinitus gym (open daily from 06:00 to 22:00 and free for guests) with a sauna, ice baths and a magnesium pool, a spa, co-working and meeting rooms, a private cinema, a golf simulator, a kids’ playground and secure parking.
For longer stays, the 1BR Suite rents for Rp 22 million a month and the 2BR Residence for Rp 40 million a month, with water, 300 Mbps fibre and weekly housekeeping included.
Which one should you choose?
A couple on a long weekend: a boutique hotel, or a 1BR Suite if you want room to spread out and a kitchen. A family of four for a week or two: a 2BR Residence or a two-bedroom villa. A group of six or more friends: a private villa. A remote worker staying a month or longer: a serviced residence with fast internet, a desk and a gym downstairs.
Getting around from Umalas
Getting around is easiest by scooter or with ride-hailing apps. The beaches of Batu Bolong and Nelayan and the beach clubs of Berawa are about five minutes away, and Seminyak is a short ride south. Early mornings are perfect for a walk through the rice-field lanes before the heat arrives.
Frequently asked questions
Is Umalas a good area to stay in Bali?
Yes, especially if you want calm with easy access. Umalas lies between Canggu and Seminyak, about five minutes from the ocean, with rice fields, quiet streets and plenty of cafés, which makes it popular with families, couples and long-stay guests.
Are there hotels in Umalas?
Yes. Umalas has boutique hotels and small resorts, many private pool villas, and serviced residences such as The Umalas Signature on Jalan Bumbak, which rents 1BR Suites and 2BR Residences by the night or the month.
Is The Umalas Signature the same as Umalas Hotel and Residence?
No. Umalas Hotel and Residence is a separate resort in Kerobokan. The Umalas Signature is a different property at Jalan Bumbak No. 156, with furnished 1BR Suites and 2BR Residences and a 5,000 m² clubhouse.
Is Umalas part of Canggu or Seminyak?
Neither. Umalas is its own neighbourhood in the Kerobokan area of North Kuta, inland between Canggu and Seminyak. Both are a short ride away.
How far is Umalas from the beach and the airport?
About five minutes from the ocean and the beach clubs of Canggu, and around 40 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
