Shelter Island

A colourful Ubud guesthouse with Riviera-inspired rooms, local art and a pool.

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About Shelter Island

Shelter Island is a guesthouse on Jalan Raya Sanggingan in Ubud, with colourful rooms inspired by the Riviera of the 1960s and 1970s. There is a pool and a small lobby library, while Indonesian artwork gives the rooms their individual character.

Room layouts vary: the property lists twins, a family room, suites and apartment-style options. Look at the specific room rather than assuming every booking has the same layout or pool view.

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Our experience

We stumbled across Shelter Island while wandering Sanggingan after visiting the Neka Art Museum, drawn in by the gorgeous retro colors spilling onto the street. The moment we stepped inside, it felt like finding exactly what we'd been looking for in Ubud - something artistic and authentic without being pretentious.

Our Gallery Room became the perfect base, with Indonesian artwork creating an incredible backdrop for lazy mornings. The pool quickly became our coffee spot and afternoon decompression zone. There's something about the colorful loungers and how the artwork catches the light that just makes you want to linger way longer than planned.

The real highlight was being so close to Room 4 Dessert - we could walk out our door and be at one of Bali's most innovative restaurants in thirty seconds. After our incredible 21-course dessert experience, we came back feeling like we'd had the perfect night out without any hassle.

What struck us most was how the place attracted exactly the right travelers - people interested in art, food, and authentic experiences. We ended up having brilliant conversations by the pool with other guests about hidden temples and local galleries. The atmosphere naturally encouraged these connections without feeling forced.

Worth knowing

Book the Gallery Room or Suite Room if you're art lovers - the curated pieces genuinely make your stay feel like living in a beautiful exhibition. The Pool Room is perfect for couples wanting extra privacy. Make your Room 4 Dessert reservation before arriving in Bali - it's seriously popular and you'll regret missing out on being next door to one of the world's most innovative dessert experiences.

The Sanggingan location is perfect for gallery hopping - Neka Art Museum is five minutes away, with countless smaller galleries within easy reach. Ask staff for current exhibition recommendations, as they always know what's worth seeing. The combination of staying at Shelter Island and dining at Room 4 Dessert creates incredible immersion into Ubud's creative culture that you simply can't get elsewhere.

What this place offers

Swimming Pool

Restaurant

Free Parking

Garden

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We’re a couple who completely fell head over heels for Bali and couldn’t keep it to ourselves. Grace has called the island home for most of her life, bringing deep local knowledge, while Robbin came from the Netherlands for an internship and never left. Everything here is somewhere we’ve been in person. We share our experiences and practical advice.

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