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Hidden beneath the vanity garden of the Padma Resort Ubud, there is a spa. This is a special place, a place of escape where impeccably trained therapists are ready to welcome weary guests to experience an inner bliss in a secluded, timeless, close-to-nature setting.  Ambience is a determining factor in making a wellbeing center truly great, and ambience is what The Spa at Padma Resort Ubud has to offer. The Spa’s interior has been created to resemble a natural cavern complete with pools, ponds and the trickling of water to create a soothing atmosphere which sets the scene for the treatments that follow. To enhance the natural setting of the lobby area, the treatment suites have been designed and built with the utmost care with all modern comforts in mind. Finished in clean, pure ...

Everyone deserves to be treated like royalty from time to time and what better than a regal pampering at the Lagoon Spa on Bali - the ultimate in spa getaway luxury  The Lagoon Spa is part of the Laguna Luxury Resort & Spa and the clear waters of a tropical lagoon surround the treatment centre there. The spa offers a selection of ritualistic, massages and body treatments that are inspired by the seven pillars of well being - life balance, harmony, beauty, vitality, aqua, nature and nutrition. The spa has 8 treatment rooms that include a Chinese treatment room, a facial room and a sauna room. I decided to have the 120-minute luxury chocolate treatment that employed the same organic chocolate that the resort uses in its pastry kitchen. My treatment started with a cleansing footb...

Sometimes our ‘balance’ is not just about physical equilibrium; it can also be spiritual. Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa understands this very well. This treatment centre is deeply rooted in ancient Balinese traditions. These are traditions that encourage visitors to nurture harmony with the spirit, the environment and with one another.  Inspired by Balinese culture, Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa, is an eco-conscious wellness retreat with an integral holistic approach that tunes into physical, emotional and spiritual levels. This allows an organic process of wellness to unfold naturally. This peaceful sanctuary is set in bamboo huts on the banks of Ayung River and is a perfect place to be embraced by the art of healing. Fivelements give their guests a holistic based treatment with the aid of...

Tucked inside dreamy Mandapa; A Ritz- Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Mandapa Spa & Wellness guide their guests along a path of discovery to peace of mind and body through holistic, comprehensive treatment and lifestyle programs based on the six pillars. The spa is enclosed in a lush setting of Ubud’s finest greenery.  Situated at Kedewatan village, Mandapa, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Ubud is an idyllic holiday retreat. The 55-acre property within the green Ubud valley provides a serene space to unwind. The treatment center—Mandapa Spa & Wellness, is a perfect place to relax and recharge. The spa boasts a total of 8 treatment rooms (4 for couples) set overlooking the magnificent Ayung River. Here sophisticated Balinese massages and skincare treatments use a range of London-based ESPA ...

Situated in the heart of Seminyak, Away Spa offers a lot more than some of its competitors and is run on a 24-hour basis. Here relaxing treatments are offered within the surrounds of the spa’s delightful design structure.  The indoor spa area is located close to the hotel’s lobby and has 3 single treatment rooms, 2 double treatment rooms, 2 spa suites, 1 beauty room, hair salon, wet area, detox/oxygen room, bar and retail area. After being welcomed by the receptionist at the spa’s lobby a therapist escorted me to the treatment room. I chose the 90-minute Zen Balancing treatment, a treatment inspired by wushu martial arts. The first session is a little unusual as it involves a 5-minute session of wushu breathing and stretching exercises within a small area adjacent to the treatment r...

Nestled in the lush natural beauty of Sayan, Spa at The Samaya Ubud is an elegant retreat for those seeking a little R&R away from the hectic rush of city life. Spa at The Samaya Ubud is set ajust a few steps from the Ayung River where it provides a selection of pampering spa treatments that will rejuvenate both body and mind. I decided to have the eternal bliss, a 2.5-hour head-to-toe treatment, which began with a Samaya foot ritual that cleansed with warm lemon water then a rub with cinnamon salt and followed with a peppermint spray. Next came the spa’s warm lime lemongrass oil and rose petal massage. This medium pressure massage worked well to ease away muscle fatigue and diminish tension. The treatment continued on with a Royal Javanese Lulur (scrub) comprising of rice, turmeric...