Craving a digital detox, or mental, physical and spiritual reset? Escape to these wellness resorts in Bali for the ultimate relaxation.
Bali is a top destination for wellness tourism for a reason. Maybe it’s its natural landscapes, spiritual vibes, organic produce, or the world-renowned award-winning Bali spas. And the good news is that Bali’s best wellness resorts offer all of that in one address.
Wellness resorts in Bali mean serious business when it comes to your health and wellness. They often enlist certified health experts, and combine Indonesia’s traditional healing rituals, nature’s abundance and state-of-the-art technology. So in the name of self-care, I’ve handpicked my top wellness resorts in Bali for the ultimate R&R.
Why trust this guide
Just like the resorts below, I mean business when it comes to wellness. Because even though wellness is important, we don’t often prioritise self-care, physical and mental health. So after years of reviewing hotels and wellness destinations across the island, I’ve handpicked those that feel like proper wellness resorts in Bali. Welcoming homely vibes, quiet corners, rejuvenating spa treatments, and nourishing meals included!
Where to stay for wellness in Bali by area
- Ubud: Bali’s capital of wellness, offering nature and traditional healing in luxury resorts, retreats and spas. Its calm, spiritual vibe is best for solo travellers and couples. Ubud is home to COMO Shambhala Estate, Soulshine, Fivelements Retreat, and GDAS.
- Canggu: If wellness means balancing between self-care and buzzing surf community, then you might want to stay on the quiet outskirts of Canggu, like Seseh where you’ll find Udara Bali.
- Uluwatu: Cliff-top luxury destination where you’ll find resorts offering biohacking facilities and ocean-inspired destinations, like The Asa Maia and The Istana.
- Nusa Dua: Luxury beachfront resorts offering spas fit for VIPs. Here’s where you’ll find REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort.
My Top 8 Health & Wellness Resorts In Bali
1. COMO Shambhala Estate
A luxury jungle wellness retreat with natural healing springs, personalised programs and holistic spa experiences.
One of Bali’s Michelin key hotels, COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud is a luxury resort with wellness at its core. This 22 acres of sanctuary stands above the sacred Ayung River, with its own natural healing springs. The suites and villas are generously spread to give you peace and quiet. Each has its own terrace, oasis-like pool and even a yoga mat and meditation space. You’ll feel like you’re in your own peaceful world, with a farm-to-table kitchen right at your doorstep…
The health & wellness offering: Daily wellness programs, from yoga, fitness, meditation, and aqua therapy in the hydrotherapy pool. Cultural meets wellness experiences are also available, like Balinese ceremonies and biking through rice fields in nearby villages. You’ll also have access to the wellness facilities like steam and sauna rooms.
Try the: Integrated “Wellness Path” health consultation, where the health experts will curate a personalised itinerary during your stay.
Address: Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih, Ubud.
2. The Asa Maia
An eco-conscious wellness retreat offering yoga, breathwork, contrast therapy and mindfulness in Uluwatu.
The Asa Maia is an eco-conscious wellness retreat in Uluwatu, boasting all-natural studios and suites with thatched roofs, handwoven leaves and handcrafted artefacts. Each restorative stay comes with coveted access to the resort’s five-star facilities, from the healthy restaurant to the state-of-the-art wellness area with a subterranean ice bath.
The health & wellness offering: The best thing about The Asa Maia has to be its facilities: from the breathtaking spa to the breathwork, yoga sessions and the fully equipped boutique gym, all supported by mindful, attentive service.
Try the: Contrast therapy area, with subterranean hot and cold baths, an infrared sauna and a communal firepit at its heart.
Address: Jl Pantai Padang Padang, Banjar Dinas Suluban, Pecatu.
3. REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort
A Michelin-key wellness resort focused on longevity, detox and science-led healing in a serene tropical setting.
As the go-to wellness retreat in Bali with one Michelin key, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort in Nusa Dua ticks all the boxes when it comes to head-to-toe healing. They’ve thought of everything, from magnesium-rich cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from the resort’s permaculture garden, to the tranquil private abodes generously spread out across the tropical grounds. You’ll also have access to all kinds of wellness experiences and health consultations, and when you’re not busy pampering, you can spend slow days sun-soaking by the breezy pool.
The health & wellness offering: Backed by a team of nutritionists, yoga practitioners, holistic specialists and therapists, staying here means you have healing support all around you. You can also book a multi-day signature wellness retreat for mind training, longevity and detoxing, or join a movement and mindfulness class.
Try the: High-tech beauty treatments, thanks to their brand new partner, Cocoon Medical Spa. They offer science-led beauty treatments like injectables, vitamin infusions, anti-ageing facials and even whole body contouring.
Address: Jl Desa Sawangan, Benoa, Nusa Dua.
4. Soulshine Bali
A sound and wellness resort blending music, yoga, retreats and soulful healing in lush Ubud surroundings.
The first sound and wellness resort in Bali, Soulshine is a barefoot boutique hotel, offering a space to connect through a shared passion for music. It was founded by music superstars Michael and Sara Franti, and it’s home to just a handful of elegant rooms and suites, each filled with handcrafted furniture, sustainable linens and a touch of rock ‘n roll soul. I stayed in the Panorama Penthouse, with modern decor and furniture, an oversized stone tub, a retro-cool vinyl record player, and as the name suggest, a panoramic view of the surrounding greenery right from our very own balcony.
The health & wellness offering: I love the stunning Soulshine Spa with quirky yet serene designs, and the delicious food that’s healthy with just enough naughtiness. You can also sign up to a sound healing session, yoga classes, and all-inclusive wellness packages or multi-day retreats – an immersive experience to recharge and connect with other soul-rockers.
Try the: Soulrocker Retreat, hosted by Michael and Sara Franti. It’s social wellness at its best, with activities that spark connections with yourself, others and your natural surroundings.
Address: Jl Ambarwati, Ubud.
5. The Istana
A cliffside luxury wellness escape specialising in biohacking, recovery tech and transformative treatments.
Teetering on the edge of Uluwatu’s dramatic cliffs is The Istana, AKA “the palace”. Just like its name, you can expect high-end accommodation and treatments fit for royalty. Go all out and nab the Master Suite, where you’ll have your very own cinema, jacuzzi, swimming pool and everything else you need to really live it up in Uluwatu. And did we mention, each stay comes with a complimentary biohacking treatment?
The health & wellness offering: Yoga classes and guided meditation at the cliff-edge yoga school, as well as nourishing food and high-tech recovery facilities.
Try the: Biohacking is The Istana’s specialty, with transformative experiences that use the most advanced, boundary-pushing technology you can imagine. Think sensory deprivation tanks, cryotherapy, plunge pools, hyperbaric chambers and sound-dome infrared saunas.
Address: Jl Pantai Suluban, Pecatu.
6. Fivelements Retreat
An award-winning eco wellness retreat offering holistic healing, plant-based dining and riverfront serenity.
Sitting alongside the sacred Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat is a luxurious eco-friendly resort in Bali that offers a plethora of holistic, healing wellness facilities. At the heart of this award-winning venue is its inspiring eco-conscious ethos: environmentally friendly designs and green initiatives. All of the one- and two-bedroom suites are breathtaking (some with private pools!), but since you’re here, we say go for the abodes right on the riverfront…
The health & wellness offering: Fivelements Retreat is world-renowned for its signature spa treatments, as well as plant-based dining. Staying here also means you have access to the bamboo yoga shalas and daily classes, a boutique gym, and a spa that uses all-natural products.
Try the: Fivelements signature multi-day wellness retreats, which are all-inclusive and professionally designed for total body rejuvenation.
Address: Puri Ahimsa Banjar Batur Rening, Mambal, Ubud.
7. Udara Bali
An all-inclusive yoga and wellness resort with oceanfront healing, sound therapy and holistic detox programs.
A place for all things wellness, Udara Bali is perhaps one of the best yoga resorts on the island. It sits along the coastline of Seseh (just minutes from Canggu), with all-inclusive wellness packages that let you try all of Udara’s signature wellness facilities. Head up to the Sky Spa for heavenly full-body massages, try the shala’s aerial yoga classes, and feast on nourishing food, before ending the day with a quiet sesh in the meditation cave.
The health & wellness offering: All-inclusive stay package, with daily healthy meals at the Organic Ocean restaurant, with access to the scheduled yoga classes and special event nights (hellooo sound healing and cacao ceremonies!).
Try the: Holistic detox program with healthy food and juices, with an option to add social media and digital detox for a complete reset.
Address: Jl Pura Kramat, Seseh (near Canggu).
8. GDAS Bali Health and Wellness Resort
A nature-immersed wellness sanctuary combining cultural healing, advanced therapies and rice field views.
Nestled in the heart of Bali’s healing capital, GDAS Bali Health and Wellness Resort in Ubud is a sanctuary for those in need of a profound connection with nature, Balinese culture, and to reconnect with themselves. Surrounded by tropical gardens and emerald rice fields, the generously spaced suites and pool villas blend traditional Javanese joglo aesthetics with modern luxuries and panoramic view of lush rice paddies.
The health & wellness offering: Wellness experiences, from yoga and meditation to immersive cultural workshops inspired by the island’s ancient healing practices. You can also treat yourself to spa treatments at Arana Spa, crafted from ingredients grown on-site.
Try the: State-of-the-art Health Suite features cutting-edge treatments like cryotherapy, LiveO2, Salt Therapy and IV drips.
Address: Jl Cempaka Mas, Ubud.
Source: https://thehoneycombers.com/bali/best-health-wellness-resorts-in-bali/
