Almost every article about villa prices in Bali repeats the same vague range. So we did something simple instead: we priced ten real villas in Ubud, on the same platform, for two different dates, and wrote down what came back. Three things surprised us.
What a villa in Ubud actually costs
| Sample of 10 Ubud villas | Mid-March 2027 | Mid-May 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Average price per night | €146 | €170 |
| Median price per night | €125 | €166 |
| Cheapest in the sample | €83 | €107 |
| Most expensive in the sample | €262 | €279 |
Method: ten villas listed in Ubud on a major booking platform, priced in November 2026 for a three-night stay for six guests, in euros, taxes and service charge included. Review scores in the sample ranged from 8.4 to 9.6.
The spread is wide. In the same town, for the same three nights, one villa asks €83 a night and another €262. The median sits closer to the bottom than to the top, which tells you most of the market is mid-range rather than luxury.
One clarification, because it matters: this sample is villas for six guests. Dedicated four-bedroom villas with a private pool, sleeping eight, sit in a segment above this range. If you are comparing prices, compare the same thing.
Surprise 1: the low season is barely cheaper
Everyone assumes you save by travelling in the rainy season. We checked the same seven villas in mid-March and mid-May. The total difference was 1.4%, and six of the seven had not changed their price at all.
Most villas in Ubud simply publish one rate for the whole year. The averages in the table differ mainly because different properties were available on each date, not because prices moved.
What to do with that: stop waiting for a low-season bargain in Ubud, it mostly does not exist. Choose the villa you actually want, and book it when the dates suit you. The real savings are elsewhere, as you will see below.
Surprise 2: on Nyepi, nothing is bookable
Nyepi, the Balinese day of silence, falls on 8 March 2027. We searched for a three-night stay starting that day and the platform returned no available villa in Ubud at all. A week later, the same search returned ten.
For 24 hours the island stops: the airport closes, nobody goes outside, lights stay low and most properties simply refuse arrivals. If you are travelling in March 2027, plan to be already settled somewhere before the 8th, or to arrive after the 9th. Spending Nyepi in a villa with a pool is a genuinely memorable experience. Trying to travel that day is not.
Surprise 3: the biggest saving is not the season, it is the booking route
Booking platforms charge the property a commission, typically 15 to 18% of the reservation. That commission is built into the price you see.
Which means the same villa, the same bed, the same pool and the same team can cost noticeably less when booked directly with the owner, because nobody is taking a cut in between. It is far more than you would ever save by shifting your dates to the rainy season.
Our advice, even if you end up choosing a different villa from ours: find the property on a platform, then look for its own website and write to the owner. Many will match or beat the platform price. The worst that can happen is a polite no.
What the price should already include
In Bali a published rate normally includes a 10% government tax and a 5% service charge. They are inside the number you see, not added at checkout.
Daily housekeeping, linen, Wi-Fi, a fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning should all be included too. What is usually extra: airport transfer, a private chef, massages at the villa, scooter rental and excursions. Ask for those rates before you arrive rather than during your stay, when the good providers are already booked.
About the authors of this survey
We run Villa Beltza, a four-bedroom private-pool villa in Pengosekan, Ubud, sleeping up to eight guests, about four minutes from Ubud centre and the Monkey Forest. It is rated 4.89/5 on Airbnb and 9.8/10 on Booking.com.
We published this survey because we would have liked to find it when we were the ones comparing villas. The figures above come from the open market, not from our own books.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a villa in Ubud cost per night in 2027?
In a November 2026 survey of ten villas listed in Ubud for six guests, the average was about €146 per night in mid-March and €170 in mid-May, with a median around €125 to €166 and a range from €83 to €279. Four-bedroom private-pool villas sleeping eight sit above this range.
Is it cheaper to visit Ubud in the low season?
Barely. Comparing the same seven villas in mid-March and mid-May, the difference was 1.4%, and six of the seven had not changed their rate at all. Most villas in Ubud publish a single rate for the whole year.
Can I book a villa in Ubud during Nyepi?
In practice, no, not for an arrival on the day itself. For a three-night stay starting 8 March 2027, the day of silence, our search returned no available villa in Ubud. The airport closes and nobody goes outside for 24 hours. Arrive before, or after.
Is booking a villa directly cheaper than using a platform?
Usually yes. Platforms charge the property a commission of roughly 15 to 18%, built into the displayed price. Writing to the owner through the villa's own website often gets you a better rate for an identical stay.
Do Bali villa prices include tax?
Yes. A published rate normally includes the 10% government tax and the 5% service charge. Airport transfer, private chef, massages and scooter rental are charged separately.