Butler Service in Bali — Daily Rates Explained
A professional butler in Bali is priced on request for an 8-hour Day Butler, from IDR 2,500,000 per day for a 12-hour Residence Butler, and from IDR 1,800,000 per event for a dedicated Event Butler. Shorter bookings start from IDR 400,000 per hour with a four-hour minimum.
All rates are subject to 11% government tax and 10% service charge (++). Multi-day bookings receive discounted daily rates. That is the whole answer — the detail is below.
Butler Daily Rates
| Service | Rate | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Butler | On request | 8-hour service | Villa stays, family holidays, small groups |
| Residence Butler | From IDR 2,500,000/day | 12-hour service | Extended stays, private villas, high-net-worth guests |
| Event Butler | From IDR 1,800,000/event | 6-hour service | Weddings, corporate events, gala dinners |
| Hourly Butler | From IDR 400,000/hour | 4-hour minimum | Single dinners, one-off occasions |
Rates are confirmed in a fixed written quote before you pay anything — no surprises on the day.
What Each Rate Includes
Day Butler — priced on request. Arrival greeting and guest orientation, table and beverage service, luggage assistance, and continuous attention across an 8-hour day. The right choice for families and small groups who want the villa to feel effortlessly hosted.
Residence Butler — IDR 2,500,000/day. Full household management across 12 hours: meal coordination with your chef, vendor and supplier liaison, inventory management, event support, and the kind of anticipatory service that means you never ask twice. Recommended for stays of three days or more, where consistent service and relationship-building matter. Residence butlers can be arranged as live-in for extended stays — please enquire for availability.
Event Butler — IDR 1,800,000/event. Six hours of dedicated event service: guest reception, coat check, personal attendant duties and VIP support, coordinated with your catering and bar team.
Every rate includes a trained, English-speaking butler in full uniform, briefed on your household's preferences before arrival — dietary needs, wake-up times, excursion plans and wine preferences included.
What Changes the Price
- Duration. Multi-day bookings receive discounted daily rates — the longer the engagement, the lower the effective per-day figure.
- Scope. A Day Butler covers active guest service; full household management with vendor coordination sits at the Residence tier.
- Team size. Larger events may need a butler supported by waiters or bar staff — service staff can be added, priced on request.
- Tax & service. All rates are ++ — add 11% government tax and 10% service charge to the figures above.
For context on value: a Day Butler for a family of six costs IDR 200,000 per person per day — roughly the price of a single cocktail each at a beach club, for eight hours of private, professional hosting in your own villa.
How Booking Works
- Send your dates and villa area on WhatsApp. We reply the same day with availability and a fixed custom quote.
- Confirm with a 50% deposit. Your butler is briefed on your group's preferences before arrival.
- Balance before service. The remaining balance is due before your booking date.
Lead times: book one to two weeks ahead for day butlers, and three to four weeks ahead for residence butlers during peak season. Single-evening bookings are available — a butler regularly works alongside our private chefs to deliver seamless in-villa dining.
We cover all Bali areas — Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Sanur and surrounding regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the daily rate for a butler in Bali? Priced on request for an 8-hour Day Butler, from IDR 2,500,000 per day for a 12-hour Residence Butler, and from IDR 1,800,000 per event for an Event Butler. Hourly bookings start from IDR 400,000/hour with a four-hour minimum. All rates are subject to 11% tax and 10% service charge.
Can I book a butler for just one evening? Yes. Single-shift and hourly bookings (four-hour minimum) are ideal for dinners and one-off events.
Is there a discount for multi-day bookings? Yes. Multi-day bookings receive discounted daily rates — your written quote will show the effective per-day figure for your dates.
What is included in the rate? A trained, uniformed, English-speaking butler; arrival greeting; table and beverage service; household coordination; and preference briefing before arrival. Residence tier adds vendor liaison, inventory management and event support.
Is the butler live-in? Day and event butlers are per-shift. Residence butlers can be arranged as live-in for extended stays — please enquire for availability.
How far in advance should I book? One to two weeks for day butlers; three to four weeks for residence butlers during peak season.
What is the payment process? 50% deposit to confirm, with the balance due before service. Your quote is fixed in writing before you pay.
Which areas do you cover? All Bali areas, including Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Uluwatu, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Sanur.
Book Your Butler
Send your dates and villa area — we will confirm availability and a fixed quote the same day.
Get My Butler Quote via WhatsApp
✅ Rates on request · ✅ Fixed written quotes · ✅ English-speaking, uniformed butlers · ✅ Same-day response
Ready to book? Go straight to our butler hire page. Building a full service team? Add waiters, bartenders and more by the hour. Looking for permanent household staff instead? See long-term staff placement. For rates across all services, see our pricing guide.
