Luxury Bali spas worth your money
Bali is a relaxing island getaway, and as popular as its beaches and bars may be, they’re not the only spots worth visiting on your holiday.
To feel fully rejuvenated on your trip, you should try these Bali spas providing luxury massages. These 8 spas that offer excellent service and many extras are totally worth your money.
1. Alila Spa Ubud – using natural Balinese spa products
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Treat yourself to a calming spa experience at Ubud’s exquisite Alila Hotel. You’ll be in the good hands of therapists trained in massage with natural, locally sourced organic spa products used in all treatments.
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Alila’s massage oils are a blend of virgin coconut, sweet almond, kukui nut, and wheat germ oils, which are rich in nutrients and have healing qualities. The virgin coconut oil is sourced locally, and it has natural antioxidant properties that do wonders to the skin. Nut-free oils are also available.
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Get a 90-minute Therapeutic Massage for Rp. 765,000 (~USD55), or a 90-minute combo treatment of a Balinese Massage and Facial for Rp. 900,000 (~USD64). Alternatively, if you just need a quick boost for the rest of your Bali trip, you can get a 15-minute massage for Rp. 170,000 (~USD12).
Other services include a 75-minute manicure and pedicure (Rp. 680,000, ~USD49.60) and a Gentle Purification Facial (Rp. 695,000, ~USD50.96) that uses Alila’s cucumber and aloe cleanser, hibiscus and rice bran facial scrub, and detoxifying French clay among others. You’ll also get some serum to take home.
Address: Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali 80572
Opening hours: 9AM-9PM, Daily
Telephone: 0361975963
Website
2. Chapung Sebali – 3-in-1 spa visit packages
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Good for groups of friends who all want different types of massages, Chapung Sebali’s spa menu offers not only techniques from ancient Balinese rituals but also Chapung’s signature Ayurvedic treatments to restore balance to your body and mind.
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Men shouldn’t feel left out because there’s the Ksatria Putra (Rp. 700,000, ~USD51.09) beauty ceremony, a traditional local ritual that’s believed to improve vitality.
Feel reborn by trying the Ayurvedic Abhyanga. For Rp. 800,000 (~USD57.16), you’ll get a 150-minute treatment that soothes all your muscles and rejuvenates your skin. Or if you want to know what different massage styles feel like at the same time, try the 60-minute Asian Fusion Massage, a combo of Thai, Balinese, and Malay techniques, for Rp. 400,000 (~USD29).
Address: Jalan Raya Sebali, Keliki, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80561
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Telephone: 03618989102
Website
3. Maya Ubud – herbal treatments and muscle ache remedies
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Ubud’s dreamy and calming scenery makes it one of Bali’s go-to spa retreats. Maya Ubud is one of the few Ubud gems on this list that can give you the relaxation time you came to Bali for.
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Feel in tune with nature by having a go at the 60-minute Herbal Treatment for Rp. 940,000 (~USD67). The herbal remedies used in this treatment heighten the effect of the full body and scalp massage. You’ll leave the therapy room feeling completely refreshed.
If you’re more concerned with relieving muscle aches, Maya Spa’s 60-minute Relaxing Balinese Massage might be the perfect solution as more pressure is applied to the body. Both treatments cost Rp. 940,000 (~USD67).
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To experience a different type of treatment that’ll restore balance to your body, it’d be a good idea to get a 60-minute foot reflexology (Rp. 940,000, ~USD68.60). The great thing about Maya Ubud is that after getting a relaxing treatment, you can enjoy the beautiful compound.
Address: Jalan Gunung Sari, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Telephone: 0361977888
Website
4. Lembah Spa – view of the Ubud valleys
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Most people go to Bali to slow down, and Lembah Spa at Viceroy Hotel Ubud offers the perfect stress remedy. Complemented by the serenity of the hotel’s Ubud location, the 60-minute Four Hands Harmony is bound to make you enter a relaxed state of body and mind. For Rp. 1,350,000 (~USD98.45), two therapists will massage you in synchronized strokes.
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Of course, if you really want to go all in and get a full-course spa treatment because it might be a while before your next Bali trip, try the 150-minute Viceroy Tropical Indulgence spa package for Rp. 2,200,000 (~USD157) that doesn’t only include a 50-minute massage, but also a refreshing fruit bath.
Address: Jalan Lanyahan, Br. Nagi, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
Opening hours: 10AM-8PM, Daily (last treatment at 8PM)
Telephone: 0361971777
Website
5. The Amala Spa – acupressure massage to target your problem areas
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Combining Eastern and Western holistic approaches, The Amala Spa uses local herbs and other organic materials as practised in traditional Asian medicine. Its expert staff understands which pressure points to target so your body can say goodbye to all the accumulated stress.
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You can try the 60-minute Traditional Balinese Massage for Rp. 795,000 (~USD57) or the 90-minute Amala Holistic Signature Massage for IDR Rp. 990,000 (~USD70). If you’re following a tight itinerary but desperately need a massage, try the quick 30-minute Back Massage Rp. 450,000 (~USD32).
The family-friendly spa villa itself is located in Seminyak, which is one of Bali’s hottest tourist destinations – especially if you’re into nice restaurants and bars. Read our article for more info on what to eat and drink in Seminyak.
Address: Jalan Kunti, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361
Opening hours: 9AM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 0361738866
Website
6. Thermes Marins Bali Spa – massage for kids
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When you’re on a Bali family holiday, your kids can get the 50-minute Super Spa Star for Rp. 1,250,000 (~USD89), provided that they’re at least 12 years old and no older than 16. It’ll improve their quality of sleep so that your whole family can be well-rested during the trip.
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Get a 75-minute Island Heritage treatment, complete with a soft handmade sandalwood scrub to rejuvenate your skin for Rp. 2,025,000 (~USD147).
In addition to getting a full massage treatment, you’ll also have a breathtaking view of the sea from your massage room.
Address: AYANA Resort and Spa, Bali, Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, South Kuta, Badung, Bali 80364
Opening hours: 11AM-10PM, Daily
Telephone: 0361702222
Website
7. Away Spa – massages 24 hours a day, with nighttime discounts
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Located at the W Hotel, Away Spa provides round-the-clock spa treatments for you so you can go whenever you feel like treating yourself. In fact, if you go between 11PM and 9AM, you’ll get a 25% discount.
If you’re in need of serious pampering then you should book a Spa Getaway that has a different treatment each day. Depending on your prefered package, it can go on from 2 to 4 days, starting from Rp. 2,100,000 (~USD150). Packages include a relaxing body massage, facial and body scrub.
Those of you who don’t want to miss a single minute of the Balinese beachside experience, between 10AM and 6PM, you can get a 75-minute or 90-minute Ocean Motion Massage, starting from Rp. 1,100,000 (~USD78). Be lulled to sleep by the calming sound of thrashing waves.
Other services include waxing, manicure and pedicure, as well as body wrapping.
Address: Jalan Petitenget, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Telephone: 03613000106
Website
8. Amo Spa – not just a spa, but also a hair salon and sauna
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While the massages at Amo Spa are a bit friendlier on the wallet compared to the others on this list, it not only does massages, but also hair and beauty treatments. So if you’re looking to come back from your vacation with a new hairstyle and a vibrant hair color, to go with your holiday mood.
A 60-minute massage aptly named Rejuvenate Me is only Rp. 230,000 (~USD16.40). If you’re super tired after the day’s temple-hopping and one hour won’t do it, choose the 90-minute Relax Me massage, which is Amo Spa’s take on a Balinese-style massage, for Rp. 310,000 (~USD22).
You can also get an unlimited access day pass to the sauna (Rp. 203,176, ~USD14.83) to boost your immune system.
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While you’re on vacation, you might as well get a new hair color or some highlights to come home with a glow – these cost Rp. 450,000 (~USD32) and Rp. 610,000 (~USD44) respectively.
Address: Pantai Batu Bolong St #69, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361
Opening hours: 8AM–10PM, Daily
Telephone: 03619071146
Website
Relaxing Bali spas worth the price
Traditional techniques, natural herbs, and extras such as pools, yoga, restaurant, and gym access, among other benefits, make Bali spas unique. Get recharged with a treatment or two, so you’ll be ready to face the routines waiting for you at the end of your holiday.
Also check out:
- Seminyak restaurants, bars, & cafes
- Bali travel scams and how to avoid them
- Indonesian private islands you can rent
Cover image adapted from: @wbaliseminyak, @spaatmayaubud, @ayanresort, and @theamalaseminyak
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