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Bali’s Best Spas for Wellness Enthusiasts
Written by Luxury Escapes
Looking to unwind? Unlock a new level of relaxation at one of Bali’s best spas and top-tier wellness retreats.
Bali is one of the world’s top destinations for those seeking a relaxing retreat. With wellness and relaxation at the core of Balinese culture, there’s no better place to unwind than on this beautiful Indonesian island. Whether you’re a wellness enthusiast or simply looking to guarantee an hour or two of serenity on your next trip to Bali, our curated list of spas will have you soaking in a riverside bathtub, taking a yoga class in the jungle or enjoying a traditional Balinese massage in no time.
Where are Bali’s best wellness spas?
We’ve found Bali’s best spas for wellness enthusiasts. With spas dotted all over the island, you’ll be feeling healthy, fit, relaxed and de-stressed throughout your stay and long after you return home. Your only problem will be choosing which one to book.
Best Spas in Nusa Dua
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali
With a name that translates as ‘I live again’ in Latin, REVĪVŌ offers services geared towards helping you rediscover yourself and unlock happiness. At REMISSIŌ, the resort’s holistic spa, you’ll be pampered with a number of traditional Balinese therapies designed to soothe every fibre of your being. Enjoy massages, aromatherapy, body wraps and scrubs, alongside hydrotherapy treatments, plunge pools, an infrared sauna and a steam room. The spa also offers half- and full-day spa circuits for the ultimate day of tranquility.
Grand Hyatt Bali
Named after the Sanskrit term for ‘action, deed, effort’; Kriya Spa is Grand Hyatt’s sprawling wellness sanctuary that was built to mimic the soothing architecture of a Balinese water palace. Therapies are based on four pillars of treatment – Bliss, Harmony, Purity and Energy – which span from Ayurvedic rituals to detoxifying beauty treatments and deep tissue massage.
Best Spas in Northern Bali
Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort
The spellbinding Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort is one of the most visually stunning wellness spas – think curved walls and bamboo structures, all designed to be at one with the resort’s jungle surrounds. The ‘U by Ulaman’ Riverside Spa is a domed wonderland with dazzling skylights, glass inlays and views of the winding river below. The Tree House Spa, situated above the bubbling Ulaman waterfall, has been thoughtfully built around a huge banyan tree, and has an extensive list of treatments – from reflexology and deep-tissue traditional Balinese massages combined with essential oils, to full-body scrubs and facials.
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
The awe-inspiring Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is a sanctuary hidden away in an idyllic forest valley between two rivers. The Spa by Maya Ubud will have you embarking on a sensory journey, with treatments including tropical rejuvenation facials incorporating fresh fruits and herbs, jet lag recovery therapy, hydrotherapy, massages and more. Bathe surrounded by nature as rose petals fill your tub and unwind in the yoga studio nestled among the trees.
The Samata by LifestyleRetreats
Set amidst pristine manicured gardens with sweeping views over nearby rice paddies and the ocean beyond, The Samata by LifestyleRetreats is the ideal retreat for wellness enthusiasts. The spa menu offers divine facial treatments and a range of indulgent massages, while the wellness program will keep you active and relaxed with yoga and meditation classes, Pilates, guided sunrise walks and more available. If you’d like a personalised package, an assessment of your health, lifestyle and fitness levels will guide your tailored ‘health through harmony’ solution.
Best Spas in Uluwatu
Spring Spa
This minimalist spa brand heralds from New Zealand and boasts three sublime locations across Bali – their flagship location in Seminyak was twice named Asia’s Best Day Spa at the World Spa Awards. Venture to Uluwatu and you’ll find their most serene location, a bamboo-trimmed oasis with massage suites surrounded by lush jungle foliage and water features. You can get the full breadth of indulgence here, from mani-pedis to Balinese massages, make-up artistry and extraction facials, blow-drys and hair treatments, plus Spring Spa-branded coconuts and fresh juices from the onsite bar.
Six Senses Uluwatu
This bastion of five-star opulence was the first hotel in Bali to open with a Certificate of Sustainability, and with a location teetering above one of the island’s foremost surf coasts, every element puts you in the palm of nature. Spa rituals are buoyed by local practices and beautifying treatments use ethically sourced, natural products, plus an adventurous array of wellness treatments, from aerial yoga to martial arts and movement restoration, are on the menu. For longer stays, guests can opt for a wellness screening that measures key biomarkers, delivering a comprehensive multi-day wellness program tailored to your body’s needs.
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Featured image: Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort. Supplied.
