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Health, Spa, Fitness & Wellbeing Guide to Bali

Health, fitness and clean living are king in Bali, and the island is bursting with spas and wellness retreats. There are numerous options to cleanse and fortify your body and mind, with centres offering a wide range of treatments and therapies. Many are situated in stunning locations, with stunning views of Bali’s tropical scenery.

Whether you came to pamper, detox, or improve your fitness in Bali, the island has everything you need. Boost your inner and outer beauty with yoga, healthy food and therapeutic treatments in the ultimate relaxing setting.

Bali is the ultimate destination for a spa holiday.
Bali is the ultimate destination for a spa holiday.

Best spas in Bali

Ubud

Most of Bali’s best -rated spas can be found in Ubud, where the luscious greenery creates the perfect environment for relaxation. Spas here offer all kinds of rejuvenating treatments, from traditional Balinese massage to hot stone therapies. This peaceful town is the perfect place to book a private villa out in nature and unwind in total serenity.

Relax in your own private villa in Ubud.
Relax in your own private villa in Ubud.
Karsa Spa

We can’t talk about spas in Bali without giving Karsa a mention, as this divine oasis is one of the most highly rated on the whole island. Situated on Campuhan Ridge and overlooking the rice fields surrounding Ubud, this spa’s location is faultless. With breathtaking views of the surrounding valley and lush, green rice fields rolling away in every direction, you’ll feel relaxed the instant you arrive.

Karsa offers a wide range of massage and beauty treatments, from facials to flower baths. You can also try several alternative therapy treatments here, such as Reiki, Chinese Cupping and Singing Bowl Healing Vibration sessions. Whatever aspect of your health and beauty you want to focus on, Karsa has it covered and perform all services expertly and professionally.

Melt away in this magical haven out in the heart of nature, for the most rejuvenating experience of your life. Book well in advance through – this place is insanely popular and appointment slots fill up fast!

Taksu Healing Haven and Spa

Taksu’s large and comprehensive menu of healing therapies and treatments caters to every possible need and desire. Whether you want your trip to Bali to be about pampering, beauty, wellness, or some combination of the three, you can find everything at this beautiful spa.

To give your wellness a tune-up, book into Taksu’s Healing Haven. Their wide range of skillfully performed treatments focuses on traditional Chinese medicine, massage, Reiki, yoga therapy and more. Private healing rooms create a softly-lit, restful environment in which you can relax and rejuvenate in the height of comfort.

 

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For beauty and pampering, check out Taksu spa. Their sumptuous services range from the traditional to the cutting-edge and here you can try out everything from body scrubs to ozone therapy. Once you’ve preened and pampered to your heart’s content, head to Taksu restaurant for lunch. Their selection of creatively designed, raw vegan dishes are a perfect way to round off your experience.

Kayumanis Spa
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Kayumanis Spa is a beautiful place to unwind on your trip to Bali.
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Escape into nature for a day with a trip to the Kayumanis spa near Ubud and treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or facial. Perched on a ridge overlooking the Ayung River and surrounded by jungle foliage, Kayamunis is the perfect place to get in some well-deserved me-time.

The menu at Kayamunis is concisely made up of traditional treatments and therapies and the professional and friendly staff deliver services with an expert touch.

This beautifully airy jungle spa is one of Ubud’s finest and mustn’t be missed out on if you’re in town.

Seminyak

Seminyak is a pamperer’s paradise and the upmarket coastal town is home to many stunning villas, boutique spas and luxurious wellness centres. For a taste of the high life in the ultimate setting of Bali’s gorgeous southwestern seafront, check out Seminyak’s most popular spas.

The Care Day Spa

Unwind and de-stress during your trip to Bali, with a visit to the Care Day Spa in Seminyak.

Their massage sessions are to die for and all are expertly designed to address a particular area of your health. From your skin and circulation to your mental wellbeing, your whole body and mind can benefit from their soothing treatments.

Head to the Care Day Spa for an indulgent massage.
Head to the Care Day Spa for an indulgent massage.

These massages are not only skillfully delivered, but can also be professionally adapted to suit your personal needs. At the Care Day Spa, you can consult with your therapist beforehand, letting them know which areas of your body need the most attention. Feel stress, tension and anxiety melt away as you in indulge in a blissful afternoon at the hands of their wonderful masseurs!

Spa at the Samaya

Spa at the Samaya is located right on Seminyak Beach and is one of the town’s most popular luxury spas. Their ocean-facing treatment rooms are the ultimate relaxing environment and both are fully equipped with changing facilities, saunas, steam rooms and jacuzzis. The Samaya Spa’s menu features a range of rejuvenating and beautifying therapies, so you can really indulge while you’re in town!

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WIth skilly-delivered services such as foot and hand treatments, facials and Ayurvedic therapies, this spa is the ultimate place to treat yourself. Bliss out in the most luxurious surroundings and take advantage of their selection of traditional Balinese treatments.

Cocoon Medical Spa


The Cocoon Medical Spa is located on the outskirts of Seminyak and offers the very best in cutting-edge aesthetic treatments. Their aim is to rejuvenate and beautify your skin with a range of restorative therapies, leaving you looking and feeling great! Banish crows feet, reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate tired skin with their range of highly effective dermatological therapies. Cocoon Medical also offers a wide range of holistic wellness and detox services, including their Infrared Sauna, Vitamin IV and Halotherapy treatments.

All procedures are expertly performed by internationally-trained doctors, using top-of-the-range equipment. As an added bonus, the facility itself is beautifully designed, so you can relax in stylish comfort throughout your visit.

Nusa Dua

The beach resort of Nusa Dua is located in the south of Bali and is best-known for its unspoiled, white sand coastline and dream accommodation. When you’re not sunbathing and swimming, however, the area also has an abundance of health and wellness spas. Nusa Dua is one of the top destinations for relaxation in Bali, so it’s no wonder that the area is home to some of the most indulgent treatments on the island.

Nusa Dua is the perfect destination for a spa break.
Nusa Dua is the perfect destination for a spa break.
Boutique Spa Sekar Jagat

For traditional Balinese and Indonesian spa treatments, head to Boutique Spa Sekar Jagat while you’re in Nusa Dua. Their outdoor treatment rooms are uniquely and beautifully designed to create a peaceful, airy space for you to relax in. Try their traditional Balinese massage, or drift away in their fragrant flower bath. All treatments are performed to the highest standards by friendly and professional therapists using high quality, natural products.

Take a free transfer to their beachside restaurant afterward, for a healthy and delicious dinner overlooking the ocean.

Zahra Spa

The restful ambience and exceptional service at Zahra Spa are second to none and their treatments are just as good. Their indulgent therapies are designed to help you relax and de-stress and they offer a wide range of restorative massages. If beautification is what you desire, book in for one of their manicures, pedicures, or facials.

 

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Check-in for a one-off treatment, or really go all-out with one of their luxurious spa packages. This way, you can spend a whole afternoon refreshing your body and mind with a variety of sensational therapies.

Bali Refresh Spa

The refresh spa in Nusa Dua is one of the most highly rated in the area, so make sure you check it out while you’re there. Their staff and services are faultless, allowing guests to relax and unwind completely during their visit. Book in for their hot stone massage, or treat your skin to a sumptuous body scrub. All of their therapies are expertly performed using fresh, natural ingredients, in comfortable and elegant surroundings.

The Bali Refresh Spa uses only fresh, natural ingredients.
The Bali Refresh Spa uses only fresh, natural ingredients.

Bali Refresh Spa also arrange a free pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Nusa Dua, so there’s no reason not to give them a try!

Best fitness and wellness retreats in Bali

Blooming Lotus Yoga

Where? Ubud

If your dream retreat seamlessly combines fitness and relaxation, look no further than Blooming Lotus Yoga in Ubud. Book in for a 4 or 7 day stay and practice daily yoga in the most incredible, peaceful environment. Fortify your body and mind with daily practice and healthy, organic food in luxurious, yet natural settings. Lotus also offers a wide range of activities and excursions to guests during their stay. This means you can visit the beaches, volcanos, temples and waterfalls of Bali, whilst still immersing yourself fully in your retreat.

Fivelements

Where? Ubud

On the edge of the winding Ayung river, just outside of Ubud, is the Fivelements Puri Ahimsa Retreat. This luxurious sanctuary is located in incomparably peaceful settings and is a wellness enthusiasts paradise.

Treatment programs at Fivelements focus heavily on healing, holistic therapies and include a wide range of invigorating spa experiences. From acupuncture and massage to chakra balancing, this retreat offers a variety of rejuvenating and relaxing treatments.

With a wide range of facilities and fun activities, Fivelements caters to your every need and desire during your stay. Their delicious menu of raw, healthy vegan dishes, a serene jungle setting and luxurious, eco-friendly accommodation are all the more reason to visit.

Fivelements’ programs are fully customizable and can be perfectly adapted to suit your personal needs. Treat your body and mind to a restorative and blissfully relaxing experience by the river while you’re in Bali!

Wanderlust Fitness Retreat

Where? Canggu

Book a stay at Wanderlust for a fitness retreat like no other!
Book a stay at Wanderlust for a fitness retreat like no other!

The Wanderlust Fitness Retreat is a great way to experience Bali while giving your health and fitness a serious boost. With a schedule that alternates intense workouts and wellness activities with relaxation time, this program has perfect balance. If you want to relax on your trip to Bali, but don’t want to gain those holiday pounds, it’s the ideal choice!

Wanderlust is based in Canggu, one of Bali’s most chilled-out towns and the perfect place to soak in some island-life vibes. Outside of the resort, guests can hang out at Finn’s Beach Club, visit the local spas, or rent a board and go surfing. The program at wanderlust also includes a trip to Mt.Batur, so you can witness sunrise from atop one of Bali’s two active volcanoes.

With programs expertly designed for people of all fitness levels, Wanderlusts’ regime is guaranteed to benefit you!

Komune Resort and Beach Club

Where? Keramas

Located on the coast of Keramas in Bali’s Gianyar Regency, the Komune Resort is a dream getaway for the fitness-conscious. As well as a fully equipped gym, Keramas has a total of three yoga pavilions and direct access to the Keramas surf break. Stay in comfortable, beachside accommodation and plan your own personalized fitness program from Komune’s wide range of available activities. Whatever your activity of choice, the top-of-the-range facilities and professional staff can help you to meet your fitness goals during your stay.

Keramas Beach is a popular surf spot.
Keramas Beach is a popular surf spot.

Meals at Komune are healthy and balanced to optimize wellness, with many ingredients sourced directly from their own organic garden. Picturesque views of the ocean and mountains put the finishing touches on the whole experience, for the perfect combination of relaxation and health.

REVIVO Wellness Retreat

Where? Nusa Dua

If your wellness needs a reboot, there’s no better place to restore your physical and spiritual health than at REVIVO. Located in the spa-haven of Nusa Dua, REVIVO’s treatment programs focus heavily on holistic healing, exercise and nutrition. Whether you want to lose weight, tune up your emotional health, or simply relax and beautify, this luxurious resort has the facilities and expertise to help.

The REVIVO Wellness Resort offers a range of relaxing and healing treatments.
The REVIVO Wellness Resort offers a range of relaxing and healing treatments.

Their treatment programs can be tailor-made to suit your personal wellness requirements, for perfectly optimized results. Alternatively, you can book in on one of their immersive 3-day programs. These are expertly designed to combat a range of problems, including sleeplessness, emotional imbalance and stress. Feel relaxed and cleansed from the moment you arrive and leave feeling like a whole new person!