Here's our hot list of the best spa treatments in Bali – from massages and wellness rituals in Ubud, to facials and mani-pedis in Canggu...
Ahhh blissful Bali… The land of beautiful beaches, lush jungles, art and culture – the perfect setting for a much-needed escape from the bustle of big city life. In fact, many visitors come to Bali for its wellness retreats and pampering treatments, with hundreds of spas in Bali delivering ahh-inducing rituals and therapies that are worth crossing oceans for.
So, to help you on your wellness journey, we’ve rounded up the very best spas in Bali that offer the finest pampering experiences – from the best massages and facials, to chakra ceremonies and ice baths, here’s our guide to the best spa treatments in Bali.
THE BEST SPA TREATMENTS & BEAUTY RITUALS IN BALI
1. Best massage – The Bulgari Spa at Bulgari Resort Bali
At Bulgari Resort Bali’s breathtaking clifftop spa, Balinese treatments are given an ultra luxurious spin, fusing European and Asian approaches, and leaving you feeling like Indonesian royalty. The professional therapists here are as expert at they come, thoroughly trained to six-star standards to provide deep tissue massages using exotic oils and herbs, with the placement of warm volcanic stones on the chakras – the body’s seven energy centres – for total relaxation and a soothing anti-stress effect. 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.
2. Best facial – FaceDay
So much more than ‘just’ an epic facial, FaceDay brings in the big guns with its “functional facials” that combine face yoga, high-tech devices and lymphatic drainage techniques for the ultimate facial workout. It all begins with its state-of-the-art face scanner, which maps the areas of concern, tracks changes over time, and helps the therapists tailor your treatment to your skin’s needs. Then it’s time for the FaceDay magic. Expect sculpting massages, gentle facial stretches, suction cups for de-puffing, LED lights, and electrical and radio frequency to tone and lift your money-maker. Stop by for a quick spruce-up with an express 30-minute treatment, or treat yourself to a 45- to 60-minute facial for serious #facegoals.
FaceDay, Jl Pantai Berawa No. 38, Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 811 3960 0027, e. [email protected]; Open daily 10am – 7pm.
3. Best Balinese ritual – The Kahyangan Spa
Step away from the bustle of Seminyak and into The Kahyangan Spa – a space to hit pause and indulge in truly heavenly treatments (‘kahyangan’ means ‘heaven’). This divine destination is found within the five-star grounds of The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, delivering time-honoured Balinese treatments in gorgeous surrounds. We love the Shirodhara treatment (an ancient Ayurvedic healing ritual that stimulates the crown Chakra with a flow of oil on the third eye) but our fave is without doubt the Balinese Ritual. You’ll first be treated to a cleansing ceremony, a foot bath, a Balinese coffee scrub and a traditional Balinese massage, before relaxing in the boudoir-inspired lounge, surrounded by hand-painted murals and colourful glass windows. It’s simply divine!
The Kahyangan Spa at The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa, Jl Kayu Aya, Seminyak, p. +62 361 730814, e. [email protected]
4. Best sauna & steam – AMO Spa
One of our all-time fave spas in Canggu, AMO is everything you expect from a NYC-style day spa – and so much more. A long-loved gem amongst the expat and tourist crowds, here you and and your besties can get pampered from head to toe with an entire day of manis, massages and more. But what really put AMO on the map is its steam and sauna facilities, complete with a cold plunge and a jacuzzi. Hop from one to the next in the al fresco space (you can buy a full day pass), and we say, finish it all off with a foot or shoulder massage.
AMO Spa, Jl Pantai Batu Bolong No. 69, Canggu, p. +62 811 399 9806, e. [email protected]; Open daily 8am – 10pm.
5. Best couples’ treatment – Svaha Spa Bisma
Overlooking a bamboo forest and tranquil river in the heart of Ubud, we can’t think of a more romantic setting than Svaha Spa Bisma. The spa’s holistic, blissful treatments are a real treat, but it’s the intimate couple’s treatments that make it perfect for a special spa date with your honey. Treat yourselves to the Rama Sita Package – Svaha Spa’s signature treatment inspired by the epic love story of the Hindu Gods, Rama and Sita. This 120-minute session includes a luxurious scrub with sweet chocolate and honey, followed by an indulgent four-hands massage. And to finish it all off, you’ll both get to soak in a fragrant flower, fruit, or spice bath, all while gazing out to untouched nature. Now that’s our kind of romantic retreat…
Svaha Spa Bisma, Jl Bisma No. 888X, Ubud, p. +62 812 3733 9353, e. [email protected]
6. Best mani-pedi – House of Orange
Surfed or shopped out and need to show some love to your fingers and toes? House of Orange treats your tootsies to clean shaping, polishing and cuticle care with their advanced manicures and pedicures. There’s even gel-polishing and bold nail art – some of the very best we’ve seen on the whole island. You can level up your mani-pedi with a nail strengthening treatment too, meaning your new look will last for longer. Top it off with a relaxing hand and foot massage, and soak up the artsy vibes of this sleek vintage space.
House of Orange, Jl Pantai Berawa No. 5, Berawa, Canggu, p. +62 821 4455 7203; Open daily 10am – 6pm.
7. Best Chakra ceremony – Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
When it comes to wellness, the Balinese believe in having a balanced Chakra as the key to a harmonious and healthy life. At this gorgeous river-side spa in Ubud (within the award-winning Four Seasons Resort), each of your seven Chakras are celebrated and cared for in 120 to 150-minute rituals. Our favourite is the Anahata, AKA the heart Chakra ceremony, which clears negativity and allows the heart to give and receive love and compassion. This rose-based ritual begins with a blissfully nurturing scrub and a flower bath. A rose oil body massage relaxes you before continuing with a rose quartz crystal chest massage. The ceremony ends with a heart-shaped Ayurvedic container filled with healing pure rose oil being placed over the heart. You’ll leave feeling peaceful and harmonious, with a sense of renewed energy…
Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Jl Raya Sayan, Ubud, p. +62 361 977 577; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
8. Best Javanese body scrub – Bodyworks Spa Bali
Widely recognised as the originator of Bali’s modern day spa scene, Bodyworks is a mainstay on the Seminyak spa circuit for good reason. With a loyal following after almost two decades beautifying the neighbourhood, blissing out at Bodyworks is a holiday must-do. Stunning surroundings, superbly trained therapists and buttery smooth service from start to finish makes Bodyworks an excellent one-stop drop-in spa spot. Head here to for a next-level authentic Balinese massage, paired with a traditional Javanese mandi lulur – a body scrub using turmeric, sandalwood, cinnamon, and rice powder, finished with a warm and fragrant, flower-filled bath…
Bodyworks Spa Bali, Jl Lebak Sari No. 3, Petitenget, Seminyak, p. +62 361 733 317 / +62 878 1529 9000, e. [email protected]; Open daily 9am – 10pm.
9. Best Hammam – Talise Spa at Jumeriah Bali
Inspired by the royal bath-house culture of the ancient Hindu-Javanese Majapahit Empire, Talise Spa at Jumeirah Bali merges nature into each of its treatments. Each carefully curated ritual combines Balinese traditions, Arabic therapies and European technology, and Talise Spa is home to the only Turkish Hammam on the island. Treat yourself to a Hammam ritual, like the 120-minute Royal Campa cleansing and exfoliating therapy, which harnesses the healing power of the sea using Arctic salt flakes and marine clay. Or, try the deeply nourishing 90-minute Royal Dwara ritual, which incorporates light stretching and a traditional kessa and soap massage on a heated marble table within the Hammam. Bliss!
Talise Spa at Jumeirah Bali, Kawasan Pecatu Indah Resort, Jl Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu, p. +62 811 3820 1903, e. [email protected]; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
10. Best skin polishing treatment – Prana Spa Bali
Prana Spa is a unique and glamorous spa that specialises in Eastern and Indian techniques fit for royalty. The Sun and Moon skin-polishing treatment is designed to detoxify your face and body with 180-minutes of scrubbing, polishing and preening. It begins with a body scrub and polish, using fresh ingredients to condition your skin. Then, you’ll relax in the spa’s steam room, which will give your complexion a healthy glow and much-needed detoxification. You’ll rejuvenate fully with a flowing body and foot massage using Prana’s own special blend of aromatherapy massage oils. A relaxing facial finishes off the treatment, leaving your skin clean, buffed and hydrated.
Prana Spa Bali, Jl Kunti No. 118X, Seminyak, p. +62 3811 3861 761, e. [email protected].
11. Best half-day package – Alila Spa at Alila Seminyak
With its bespoke treatments that use only fresh local ingredients, Spa Alila at Alila Seminyak delivers a sublime experience that’s all about wellbeing. We say, go all-out with the 270 minute-long “Ultimate Self-Love” treatment. It starts with the spa’s signature Mineral Ritual, before whisking you away to a luxurious bath where you can sip on a glass of sparkling wine and munch your way through rich chocolate truffles. Your journey to bliss continues with a Collagen Facial and your choice of a mani-pedi or Avocado Hair Spa. If that’s not enough, the package also includes a cocktail, a three-course dinner at Alila’s beachfront restaurant, Seasalt, and a self-care product to take home.
Spa Alila at Alila Seminyak, Jl Taman Ganesha No. 9, Petitenget, Seminyak, p. +62 361 3021 888 / +62 811 3900 1466; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
12. Best holistic treatment – COMO Shambhala Estate
COMO Shambhala is right up there as a favourite place for healing and wellbeing in Bali. Is it the energy, the nutritious food, the beautiful grounds and yoga pavilions, or the incredible villas? You guessed it – it’s all of the above. And the spa is no different – a world class facility not to be missed. Start with the COMO Shambhala Bath – a cleansing treatment to gently exfoliate and soften the skin. After dry brushing the body, a specially prepared COMO Shambhala body scrub (infused with Shea butter, essential oils and nut oils) is applied to the body. After a rinse, enjoy the relaxing and nurturing COMO Shambhala Massage using a signature massage oil blend to calm the mind. Top tip: consult the estate’s specialists to create your very own personalised wellness program.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih, Gianyar, p. +62 361 978 888, e. [email protected]; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
13. Best spa party – Goldust Spa
Ultra-bling, all-over body treatments officially hit the Canggu ‘hood when Goldust opened its glistening doors – now a one-stop-shop for some serious “girl time” with added glam. Goldust’s spa parties have all you need for a bachelorette or birthday party: it starts with the signature 24k Gold facial for skin rejuvenation, and also treats you to a relaxing foot massage, mani-pedi and ultra-nourishing hair spa, topped off with wine and nibbles by the pool!
Goldust Spa, Jl Batu Bolong No. 66, Canggu, p. +62 811 383 721, e. [email protected].
14. Best bridal package – Glo Day Spa & Salon
As one of the original and most revered spas in Bali, Glo Day Spa & Salon specialises in pretty much everything. But for the ultimate wedding service in Bali, the Bridal Package has all you need: professional hair styling and makeup for the bride, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, and even the flower girls! All of the products are vegan and cruelty-free too, and the salons themselves are bright and minimalist with Parisian-chic vibes. Need we say more?
Glo Day Spa & Salon, multiple locations across the island and Nusa Lembongan.
15. Best alfresco spa treatments – Svaha Spa Kenderan
A holistic destination where al fresco treatment rooms overlook the lush forest and Ubud’s tranquil river, Svaha Spa Kenderan is the most idyllic setting to reboot. You’ll want to spend an entire day here, soaking in multiple hours of blissful treatments and working your way through the spa staples. Start with a foot bath to refresh walk-weary toes, before a soothing body massage to release muscle tension and entice deep relaxation. End it all with a soak in the bath, infused with essential oils and exotic flower petals.
Svaha Spa Kenderan, Jl Raya Desa Kenderan No. 88x, Ubud, p. +62 812 3733 9353; Open daily 9am – 11pm.
16. Best cultural spa experience – Shankha Spa at Hyatt Regency Bali
A holistic spa and five-star wellness destination, Shankha Spa at Hyatt Regency Bali is so much more than “just” a luxury spa. Because Hyatt Regency Bali is all about honouring its island home, you can expect plenty of nods to Balinese culture, from the architecture within the stunning spa suites, to the ancient philosophies and herbo-mineral healing used in the treatments. You’ll love the spa and saunas surrounded by greenery, not to mention your glowing complexion and all-natural beauty.
Shankha Spa at Hyatt Regency Bali, Jl Danau Tamblingan No. 89, Sanur, p. +62 361 281 234, e. [email protected]; Open daily 9am – 9pm.
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