If you are spending Mother's Day in Bali get ready to treat your mum with our suggestions of how to spoil her rotten, including a delicious brunch [with bubbles!], shopping trips, spa treatments and gifts galore!
Will you and your mum be spending Mother’s Day in Bali this year? If the answer is yes, read on! Whether you pamper them with a massage, treat them to a brunch with champagne, indulge in a unique and special activity, or just a good old breakky in bed, we have some fab ideas to help spoil your mum on Sunday 8th May! Mums are the most important people in our lives [as well as the Dads of course!], and even though we shouldn’t need a reason to spoil them, Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show them how grateful we really are.
Brunching, Bubbles & More
If you know your mum loves a good natter, great food and a glass or two of bubbles, then take her to Brunch on Mother’s Day. Get dolled up and head to the 5-star Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort for their spectacular Sunday Brunch at Feast. Indulge in the all you can eat buffet with an array of global cuisines, a dessert table not to be missed, plus free flowing drinks! And any mothers accompany their family get their brunch complimentary. Not only that, but they will also be treated to a complimentary make up tutorial organized by La Tulipe Cosmetique plus 20% discount on vouchers for all Shine Spa treatments with validity of 6 months! This is the present of all presents for mums!
Sunday Brunch at Feast is IDR 460,000++ per person.
Sunday Market Brunch at Feast Restaurant, Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta Bali, p. +62 (0)361 846 5555.
Or if you want to splurge a little bit, why not head to Kayuputi for their indulgent Sunday Brunch and go all out on the ultimate Bali luxe brunch! Start at the Champagne Bar where you can graze on delicious aperitifs, champagne as well as their signature Bloody Mary, and an assortment of hand crafted canapés, then go on to a stunning brunch spread [from 12pm until 3pm]. And the best bit, you don’t even have to get up as the staff will continuously bring delicious treats right to your table!
Brunch Package at Kayuputi is IDR 1.250.000++ per person.
Kayuputi Brunch, St. Regis Bali Resort, Kawasan Pariwisata, Lot S6, Nusa Dua Bali, p +62 361 300 6786.
Another fab brunch to take your mum is the delectable Sunday Brunch at Boneka! Let the soothing tones of the jazz band provide the perfect ambience to have some much needed time alone with mum, whilst enjoying delicious foods such as fresh oysters and lobster omelette. Plus every mum will get a special gift from the resort!
Boneka, The St.Regis Bali Resort, Kawasan Pariwisata, Nusa Dua, p. +62 (0)361 8478 111.
Live it Up in Luxury
If you want to make a day of it then why not take your mum to a luxury hotel in beautiful Ubud for the day. Uma by Como have put together a fab day of activities for this special occasion, including a yoga session, breakfast at Kemiri [with a glass of bubbles of course], a cooking class for two, a COM Shambhala massage, plus a three-course meal at Uma Cucina to end the day. We guarantee mum will feel spoilt after this!
A Women’s Worth is IDR 2,550,000++ for two people.
Uma by COMO, Jalan Raya Sanggingan, Banjar Lungsiakan, Kedewatan, Ubud, p. +62 (0)361 972 448.
Shop ’till you Drop
Getting the perfect gift can be tricky, so how about taking your mum shopping with you? There are some fab shops in Bali that are perfect for mooching around in, and some that even come with cafes inside which are perfect for a quick gossip break! Bungalow Living, in Canggu, is a great home-wares shop that sells everything from pillowcases, candle holders, make up bags, bracelets and rugs, so your mother is bound to find something she loves in here! After you have treated her, sit outside in their cute garden area and enjoy a refreshing smoothie.
Bungalow Living Bali, 35 JL Pantai Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 (0)361 844 6567, and a second Bungalow Living Bali is 100m down the street
Breakfast in Bed
What better way to kick start Mother’s Day with a delicious breakfast in bed for your mum! She is usually the one preparing meals and cooking for the family, so give her a break on May 8th and spoil her with fresh croissants in bed. Monsieur Spoon, in hip Canggu, has some tasty baked goods on offer, and fab wake-you-up iced coffees.
Monsieur Spoon, Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Monsieur Spoon Umalas, Jalan Umalas 2, n°43 Kerobokan, Monsieur Spoon Seminyak, Jalan Kayu Cendana no. 2 Oberoi (next to Seminyak Square) or Monsieur Spoon Ubud Jalan Hanoman, Ubud (side by Bebek Bengil).
Pampered Goddess
After everything your mum does for you and your siblings, its probably about time she took some ‘her’ time, and what better way than lying back, relaxing and letting someone else take care of her, which is why a girls spa day is the perfect Mother’s Day gift! There are so many spas in Bali to choose from, for a range of budgets as well. If you don’t know where to start though, how about treating your mum to a relaxing hour’s Balinese massage at the Away Spa at the stylish W Retreat Bali, or perhaps a unique Vichy Revival treatment which will relax her with a full body scrub followed by the Vichy shower rainfall at the Acqua Perla Spa at the Double Six Hotel! For those wanted to go the full hog, take your mum to the stunning Karma Spa for a day of luxury pampering, including facials, a mani and pedi, and hair treatments.
Away Spa at the W Retreat Bali, Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak, p. +62 (0)361 3000 106.
Acqua Perla Spa at the Double Six Hotel, No. 66, Double Six Beach, Seminyak, p. +62 (0)361 849 9189.
Karma Spa at Karma Kandara, Jalan Villa Kandara, Ungasan, p. +62 (o) 361 848 2200.
Fun in the Kitchen
We are know mums are great in the kitchen, so why not treat them to a fun cooking class which you can do together! The Kirana Bali is a gorgeous resort located in trendy Canggu and they are offering the chance to learn how to cook authentic Balinese and Indonesian dishes with their awesome cooking lesson package! You and your mum can immerse yourself into the culutral side f Bali and learn to cook dishes like Soto Ayam and Satay Lilit Ayam. Yum!
IDR 275,000++ per person, minimum two people per booking.
The Kirana Bali, Jalan Raya Batu Bolong Canggu, +62 (0)361 846 9150.
Or if you want to make a day of it, head to Bali Asli, located in the northeast village of Gelumpang where you can join their “A day in the life of a Balinese lady” program! This will include a trip to the locals markets to collect the fresh produce, preparing flower offerings, a hike to Lempuyang temple taking in pandan forests, vanilla vines, and native orchids. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to really immerse yourself and mum in true Balinese culture, and there is something very special about that!
Most programs are just under IDR 1,000,000++ per person.
Bali Asli, Jalan Raya Gelumpang, Gelumpang Village, RT. Amlapura, Bali, p. +62 (0)828 9703 0098.
Perfume-Making
Perfume is a great present for any woman, but if you want to think outside the box a little bit then instead of of buying the latest scent, create your own! Take a perfume-making workshop with your mum! At L’Atelier Parfums et Créations you can choose either a 3-hour or a 90-minute workshop and you get to keep your creation in a 30ml bottle. Spend quality time with your mum, whilst making something you can keep and that will always remind her of you [until the bottle runs out of course!]
L’Atelier Parfums et Créations, Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan Lot#3, Nusa Dua, p. +62 (0)361 849 8988.
Zen out
Perhaps its time you made your mum chill out and zen out! Mums can lead a busy life, so why not take her to a yoga class? You will be able to find yoga classes almost everywhere on the island [The Practice in Canggu or Desa Seni near Seminyak are awesome yoga studios]… but for that perfect setting head up to Ubud and take her to the famous The Yoga Barn Bali. Set amongst lush green rice paddies, it is quiet and peaceful. They even have a guest house and a cafe, so you can spend a good length of time here soaking up the calming and inspiring vibes.
The Yoga Barn, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, p. +62 (0)361 971 236.
Tea for Two
Get your day dresses on and head out for tea for two at Metis! This fabulous French restaurant provides the perfect setting to graze on pistachio macarons, Moroccan mint teas, prawn sandwiches and homemade truffles! Metis is also home to a boutique gallery of handcrafted jewelry, one-of-a-kind objet d’art, clothes and art, so after tea why not take your mother and buy her a one of a kind present she will cherish forever.
Metis, Jalan Petitenget No.6 Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia, p. +62 361 4737888.
Beach Day
Sometimes all mums are after is time with you, on the beach, relaxing! So why not take her out for the day to the gorgeous and fabulous Finn’s Beach Cub! On Sunday 8th May all mums go free as well, plus they will be treated to a refreshing glass of sprakling rose and a gift from Body Temple Spa. Swim, sunbathe and let the live entertainment sooth yours and mums soul – we can’t think of a nicer day out than this!
Finn’s Beach Club, Jalan Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, p. + 62 (0)361 848 2111.
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