Renting a villa in Bali
Understanding Ungasan Villa Rental Price
Ungasan villa rental price reflects a quieter, more remote clifftop setting than Canggu or Sanur, with compact 1–2 bedroom teak villas the norm rather than large family houses.
Ungasan villa rental price sits in a different bracket from Canggu or Sanur mainly because the villas themselves are a different type: our four Ungasan properties are compact 1–2 bedroom teak eco villas rather than large family houses, built for couples and small groups on the quieter Bukit peninsula rather than for big group holidays.
If you’re comparing villa ungasan bali options against Canggu or Sanur, it helps to know upfront that you’re comparing different villa categories, not just different locations. This guide covers what shapes the price and what you actually get.
Why Ungasan villas are priced and sized differently
Ungasan’s character — clifftop, quiet, further from the airport and from Bali’s café hubs — has shaped what kind of villas get built there. Our four properties (Eco Private, Eco Exclusive, Eco Teak and Eco Tropical) are all built from natural teak, 1 or 2 bedrooms, each with a private pool in a tropical garden. This isn’t the segment for a 6-bedroom group villa; it’s a segment for couples or small families wanting a quiet, nature-focused retreat near Melasti and Green Bowl beaches.
What each villa offers relative to its price
| Villa | Bedrooms | Notable feature |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Private | 1 | Free-standing tub, garden-view bathroom |
| Eco Exclusive | 1 | Dedicated workspace |
| Eco Tropical | 1 | Kitchenette for cooking in |
| Eco Teak | 2 | Two-metre-wide beds, two en-suite bathrooms |
Because these are smaller villas, the ungasan villa rentals price point is generally lower in absolute terms than a large Canggu or Sanur family villa, though not necessarily lower per bedroom — compact teak villas with a private pool and garden aren’t a budget category, just a different one from large group villas.
What’s included
Across our Ungasan villas, housekeeping, Wi-Fi and full pool and garden access are standard. Because Ungasan has fewer restaurants within easy walking distance than Canggu or Umalas, it’s worth checking kitchen setup specifically — Eco Tropical’s kitchenette, for instance, is a genuine practical feature here rather than a nice-to-have, since cooking in is more common for Ungasan stays.
- Confirm what’s within walking distance for meals versus what needs transport
- Ask about transfer time and cost from the airport, typically 30–45 minutes
- Check pool dimensions if swimming laps matters, since these are garden-set villas rather than large resort pools
- Confirm housekeeping frequency for your specific stay length
How Ungasan compares on price to Sanur and Canggu
Because the villa types differ so much, a direct price comparison between areas is less useful than comparing villa size like-for-like. A 1-bedroom Ungasan villa is a different product from a 4-bedroom Sanur family villa, and pricing should reflect that rather than being read as “Ungasan is cheaper” or “more expensive” in general terms. If beach proximity specifically (rather than Ungasan’s clifftop character) is what you want, our guide to beachfront villa Bali rental covers the comparison across all four areas we manage.
Booking direct and stay-length discounts
The same direct-booking terms apply in Ungasan as elsewhere: 5% off any stay, 10% off a week or longer, 15% off a month or longer, with no booking fee through our site and payment arranged only once dates are confirmed.
Why compact doesn’t mean basic
It’s worth being clear that a lower absolute price for an ungasan villa rentals booking, compared with a large Sanur or Canggu family villa, doesn’t reflect a lower standard of finish. Our teak eco villas are built with the same attention to detail as our larger properties — free-standing tubs, garden-view bathrooms, quality Wi-Fi — just at a smaller footprint suited to one or two couples. If you’re comparing purely on headline price across areas, factor in that you’re often comparing a compact luxury villa against a larger family villa, not a lower-quality version of the same thing.
Seasonal demand in Ungasan
Ungasan sees a different demand pattern from Canggu or Sanur, skewing slightly more toward couples’ trips and honeymoons, which cluster around Northern Hemisphere wedding season (roughly May to October) as well as the general July–August and December–January peaks. Booking a few months ahead is sensible if your dates fall in any of these windows, given we have only four villas in the area and they fill accordingly.
What’s genuinely different between our four Ungasan villas
Eco Private and Eco Exclusive are similar in size and concept but differ in small details worth asking about directly — bathroom layout and specific views vary between the two even though both are 1-bedroom teak villas with a private pool. Eco Tropical stands out for its enclosed kitchenette, useful for guests planning to cook more of their own meals. Eco Teak, the only 2-bedroom option, suits two couples or a small family rather than a single couple, and its pricing reflects the extra bedroom and bathroom accordingly. If you’re choosing between the three 1-bedroom options specifically, ask us for a direct comparison based on what matters most to you — view, bathroom style or kitchen setup.
Value relative to a hotel stay on the Bukit
Compared with a hotel room on the Bukit peninsula offering comparable privacy and views, our Ungasan villas often represent reasonable value once you factor in a full private pool, garden and kitchen, none of which a standard hotel room provides. This comparison matters more for Ungasan than for some other areas, since the Bukit has a range of hotel options at various price points that guests sometimes weigh against a villa stay. A villa generally wins on space and privacy; a hotel may offer more on-site facilities like restaurants or a spa, worth weighing based on what your trip actually needs.
Specific Ungasan searches worth clarifying
If you’ve come across listings like as villa ungasan or villa lovely ungasan bali in your research, these are properties outside what we manage, and we can’t speak to their specifics. What we can offer is a clear, honest comparison: tell us the bedroom count, price range and features that appealed to you in what you’ve seen, and we’ll tell you plainly whether one of our four Ungasan villas is a realistic match or whether your needs point elsewhere. We’d rather be upfront about this than imply a match that isn’t accurate.
If you’re researching villa for sale ungasan bali options rather than a rental, that’s a different part of our business entirely — see our villas for sale in Ungasan for purchase listings, which is a separate process from booking a rental stay.
A quick summary for comparing your options
If you’re weighing an ungasan bali villa against a Sanur or Umalas equivalent purely on price, remember to compare bedroom count and villa type first, since Ungasan’s compact 1–2 bedroom teak villas aren’t directly comparable to a larger family villa elsewhere. Once matched on size, Ungasan generally sits competitively, with the added value of its quiet, clifftop setting and proximity to Melasti and Green Bowl beaches factored into what you’re paying for.
What to do next
If a quiet, compact teak villa near Melasti or Green Bowl beach suits your trip better than a large group villa, message us with your dates and we’ll match you to the right one of our four Ungasan properties and quote the same day.
- Message us on WhatsApp with your dates and whether you’re a couple or small family
- Ask specifically about transfer time and nearby dining options
- Compare against our guide to Sanur villa rental prices if you’re weighing a larger villa instead
Frequently asked questions
Are ungasan villa rentals more affordable than Canggu villas?
It depends what you're comparing. Our Ungasan villas are compact 1–2 bedroom teak properties, generally lower in absolute price than a large Canggu family villa, but that reflects villa size and type as much as area. Compare like-for-like bedroom counts for a fair price read.
Do villa ungasan bali options suit families?
Our 2-bedroom Eco Teak villa can work for a small family, but Ungasan overall suits couples and quiet-focused travellers best, given the compact villa sizes and fewer nearby family amenities compared with Sanur.
What's included in ungasan bali villa pricing?
Housekeeping, Wi-Fi and full pool and garden access are standard. Kitchen setup varies — Eco Tropical includes a kitchenette, useful given fewer restaurants within easy walking distance in Ungasan than in Canggu or Umalas.
How far are Ungasan villas from the airport?
Typically 30–45 minutes by car depending on traffic, longer than the transfer to Sanur or Canggu. Worth factoring into your first and last day if arriving late or travelling with young children.
Can I get a monthly rate for a villa in Ungasan?
Yes, a 15% direct-booking discount applies to stays of a month or longer, the same as our other areas. Message us with your intended dates for a direct monthly quote.
Written by The Host Bali team, who manage villas in Sanur, Canggu, Umalas and Ungasan. Prices, rules and visa details change; we date every guide and update it when something moves. Nothing here is legal or tax advice — for a purchase or a licence, check the specifics with a licensed notary or adviser in Bali.

