From mani-pedis to blissful Balinese massages with ocean views, take your beached-out bods to these top spas & salons in Uluwatu
Uluwatu really has it all. There are white-sand beaches, breathtaking bays, five-star restaurants and clifftop hotels with sky-high views. But that’s not all. The gorgeous area of Uluwatu – AKA ‘the Bukit’ – is also home to plenty of fabulous spas and beauty salons. And we’re not just talking simple massages either…
Right here in the Bukit (stretching from Balangan and Bingin to Padang Padang and Uluwatu) there are world-class wellness destinations, glamorous day spas and every hair and beauty treatment your Bali bod could dream of. And you guessed it – we hit the massage beds to bring you 15 of the very best spas and salons in Uluwatu for your Bukit list.
THE BEST SPAS & BEAUTY SALONS IN ULUWATU
1. Our Spa & Boutique
From the same peeps who gave us Ours restaurant, Our Spa is just as fabulous as its foodie predecessor. Step inside this neighbourhood spa and it’s white-washed tropical vibes all around, with glam mani-pedi stations and lounges lining the walls. But it’s behind the scenes where the magic really happens. Book in for a professional facial by Dermalogica or a medical facial from an internationally-qualified and certificated Indonesian aesthetic doctor. Or, enlist your tresses with a cut from a master L’Oreal stylist, trained in the USA, no less. Oh yes, Our Spa has got it all… post-spa brunch included!
Our Spa, Jl Labuansait, Pecatu, p. +62 813 5354 2803; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
2. Spring Spa Uluwatu
Born in New Zealand and now all over Bali, Spring Spa is our go-to Uluwatu spa for utmost indulgence. Maybe it’s the architecturally-perfected minimalist décor that has us head over heels for this spa sanctuary. Or maybe it’s the dang spesh bespoke treatments. Whatever it is, we keep coming back to Spring Spa, and our sun-kissed skin and salty locks are forever grateful. Try the Surrender Me self-care treatment, which begins with a soothing foot ritual, followed by a tension-relieving full body massage. Then, your skin will be treated to a Balinese “lulur” body scrub using white turmeric. You’ll leave with brighter, smoother skin, and with a spring in your step!
Spring Spa, Jl Raya Labuansait No. 10, Uluwatu, p. +62 812 3898 9878, e. [email protected]; Open daily 10am – 7pm.
3. Karma Spa
Unwind in style at the ever-so-luxe clifftop spa, Karma Spa, located within the five-star Karma Kandara resort. Set into the rugged limestone cliffs, this award-winning ocean-view spa is not only home to blissful spa treatments, but also a bio-hacking space with an infrared sauna, ice bath, ocean shower and a warm soaking pool. On hand is a team of anatomy-trained bodyworkers, and of course, an entire menu of massages, new-age facials and traditional healing sessions too. All of this takes place within gorgeous spa huts with 180-degree views of the Indian Ocean. Go for the open-air Ocean Spa Suite for serious Insta kudos.
Karma Spa at Karma Kandara, Jl Karma Kandara, Ungasan, Uluwatu, p. +62 811 3800 6885 / +62 811 3821 5287, e. [email protected]; Open daily 8am – 9pm.
4. The Istana
Words fail to describe the transformative spa and ‘biohacking’ experience at The Istana. It’s perhaps the most advanced, boundary-pushing wellness destination on the entire island, offering everything from sensory deprivation tanks and meditation retreats, to cryotherapy, hyperbaric chambers and sound-dome saunas with infrared technology. It’s also where you can spend multiple hours hopping from the steam room to the jacuzzi and cold plunge in the outdoor spa area, which just so happens to teeter on the edge of Uluwatu’s iconic cliff-tops…
The Istana, Jl Pantai Suluban, Pecatu, p. +62 361 769 869 / +62 817 769 869, e. [email protected]; Open daily by appointment.
5. Spa Alila at Alila Villas Uluwatu
Age-old beauty recipes and healing techniques are given a contemporary spin at Spa Alila, hidden within the ultra-luxe grounds of Alila Villas Uluwatu. We can’t get enough of the world-class spa treatments here, but we always make a beeline for the Cliff Edge Spa Cabana experience. It’s an exclusive and open-air cabana for just two lucky spa-goers, sitting 100 metres above sea level with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean below. The signature 120-minute spa treatment starts with a refreshing foot soak, followed by a choice of Balinese or Therapeutic Massage, as well as sound healing and a rejuvenating eye ritual. And because this spa experience is exclusive to just you and your lucky spa companion, you won’t be rushed out of your euphoric state after your treatment comes to an end. Bliss!
Spa Alila at Alila Villas Uluwatu, Jl Belimbing Sari, Banjar Tambiyak, Pecatu, p. +62 361 848 2166 / +62 811 385 5729; Open daily 9am – 10pm.
6. The Asa Maia
Not just a breathtaking spa, The Asa Maia is an eco-conscious luxury wellness retreat just minutes from the ever-famous Padang Padang beach. We say, spend an entire day here (you’ll need to reserve well in advance), starting with a holistic massage and leisurely lounging in the Himalayan salt infrared sauna, and dips in the hot and cold subterranean plunge pools. As for those massages, the body therapies here incorporate gua sha detoxing, wraps, polishes and masks. Or, pair your massage with a beautifying facial with top brands like Biologique Recherche, Sensatia Botanicals and Biophotas Celluma light therapy. If all of that wasn’t enough, The Asa Maia’s spa experts can put together a bespoke wellness immersion specifically for you. Don’t want to leave? Check in to their eco-conscious cultural resort.
The Asa Maia, Jl Pantai Padang Padang, Banjar Dinas Suluban, Pecatu, p. +62 811 381 1885, e. [email protected].
7. The Bulgari Spa at Bulgari Resort Bali
At Bulgari Resort Bali’s heavenly spa, Balinese treatments are given an ultra luxurious spin, fusing European and Asian approaches, and leaving you feeling like Indonesian royalty. The team of professional therapists here will preen and pamper you to six-star standards, using native oils, warm volcanic stones, Chakra awakening, Ayurvedic rituals, as well as facial and body wraps using native herbs. Choose to bliss out in one of the fabulous spa suites, or go al fresco with a treatment by the ocean’s edge…
The Bulgari Spa at Bulgari Resort Bali, Jl Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Uluwatu, p. +62 815 1403 8397; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
8. Laniakea Spa
One of the very best affordable spas in Bali, Laniakea gives you the pampering you need without breaking the budget. And that means, you can treat your whole body here, starting with a flower and sea salt foot scrub, followed by your relaxing spa treatment of choice. For added bliss, go for a full spa package, like the Laniakea Immeasurable Heaven Package: a 120-minute indulgence, with a 60-minute traditional deep tissue massage, a 30-minute lulur organic body scrub, and ending with a 30-minute organic coconut vanilla facial scrub and wild honey cream application. Oh, and did we mention, Laniakea uses our favourite skincare brand, Sensatia Botanicals?
Laniakea Spa, Jl Labuansait, Pecatu, p. +62 878 6149 2008; Open daily 10am – 10pm.
9. U Spa
Perhaps the best value spa in Uluwatu, U Spa is where it’s at for fresh interiors, top-notch treatments and an incredibly affordable price-tag. It’s also a one-stop beauty shop for all your spa-ing needs: think massages, mani-pedis, facials and even waxing. And with two locations in the Bukit (one in Bingin and one on the main Uluwatu street), you’re never too far from a U Spa bliss sesh.
U Spa, Jl Raya Uluwatu No. 70X (p. +62 812 3792 0112) & Jl Labuan Sait No 52 (+62 812 3859 0969); Open daily 10am – 9pm.
10. Esthetic Day Spa
As the OG Uluwatu spa, Esthetic Day Spa is a long-standing go-to for spa-goers in the Bukit. It’s where Uluwatu’s surfers and beach babes flock to for a head-to-toe spruce up. After all, the spa menu features everything from hair and makeup services, eyebrow threading and waxing services, to spa staples like facials, massages and body scrubs. We love the hydrating hair cream bath, while hubby regularly checks in for a beard trim. Psst… you can check out one (or both!) of Esthetic Day Spa in Canggu too!
Esthetic Day Spa, Jl Labuansait, Pecatu, p. +62 818 0533 5701, e. [email protected]; Open daily 10am – 8pm.
11. The Spa at The Edge
Clinging to the cliffs and sitting at a jaw-dropping 500ft above the sea, The Spa at The Edge is all about the views. For starters, the floor of the spa is water (yes, you read that right!) to bring that ocean horizon indoors, while the rooms are wall-less with floor-to-ceiling windows to soak in the endless panorama. Innovative and oh-so Insta-worthy, the spa menu is quite different to its chic design: it offers a quintessential Balinese spa experience. Think traditional Balinese massages and treatments inspired by the four basic elements of Balinese temple offerings: devotion, sacred flowers, holy water and rice. In short, it’s the perfect balance of age-old Balinese rituals and twenty-first century finesse.
The Spa at The Edge, Jl Goa Lempeh, Banjar Dinas Kangin, Pecatu; Open daily.
12. Mu Spa at Mu Bungalows
Overlooking the ocean and a blissful Balinese temple, Mu Spa is a breezy and beautiful al fresco spa in Bingin for all things self-care. Step through this peaceful spa and you’re faced with dazzling views of Bingin beach to your right and the famous Impossibles surf break to your left – a spectacular vista that’s visible every time you lift your head from your massage bed. There’s no air-con at this spa, or enclosed walls – just the gentle ocean breeze and the sweet sound of the rolling ocean below. As for the treatments? The Mu Spa therapists use only natural, organic oils and scrubs without chemicals, and every therapy closes with a ginger tea offering overlooking the ocean. You’ll even find your very own bathtub sprinkled with petals for a post-massage soak… and yes, it’s big enough for two!
Mu Spa at Mu Bungalows, Jl Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, p. +62 853 3816 7746, e. [email protected]; Open daily 10am – 7pm.
13. Vela Spa at The Ungasan
Sitting above the show-stopping Sundays Beach Club and on the manicured grounds of The Ungasan Clifftop Resort, Vela Spa is just as fabulous as its big-name neighbours. Our go-to ritual here is the Body Glow Treatment, designed to moisturise your body with lavender oil as the knots are kneaded out, followed by a facial to cleanse and nourish with wild honey. All these, topped off with ocean views from the treatment rooms.
Vela Spa at The Ungasan, Jl Pantai Selatan Gau, Banjar Wijaya Kusuma, Ungasan, p. +62 811 942 1110, e. [email protected]; Open daily 9am – 7pm by appointment.
14. HerSpot
Home to fab gel manicures and Insta-worthy interiors, HerSpot is an affordable spa in Uluwatu that had us at Hello Kitty nail art. It’s a sleek and girly salon on the main hill into the Bukit, with every beauty treatment you might need. Hair colouring, reflexology and even waxing – you name it, HerSpot does it.
HerSpot Salon, Jl Raya Uluwatu No. 64, Ungasan, p. +62 811 399 0929; Open daily 10am – 8pm.
15. Lash Inc & Nail Inc
As the resident experts on both eyelash extensions and nail art, Lash Inc and Nail Inc is where you’ll want to go if you’re after high standards, quality imported products and internationally trained technicians. Located on the first floor of Sidewalk Mall (on the main Jimbaran hill heading into Uluwatu), you’ll spot this beauty duo by the chic decor, gleaming new equipment and smiling staff. Inside, it’s all about top-notch German products and pampering your eyes and nails into submission.
Lash Inc & Nail Inc Bali, Sidewalk Jimbaran Jl Raya Uluwatu No. 138A, Ungasan, p. +62 857 9277 6701; Open daily 10am – 9.30pm.
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