With the Bali Spirit Festival rapidly upon us we’ve created this little guide of all the best places to stay, retreat and spa during your time in Bali.
Have you been to the Bali Spirit Festival before? Whether you are a first timer, or have been soaking up the energy since the inaugural year – this years incredible 16th community event; encompassing yoga, meditation, breathwork, wellbeing, dance, music, inspiring talks, performances, workshops, holistic healing sessions, and healthy food markets, takes place at The Yoga Barn, in the heart of Ubud, from the 1st – 5th of May 2024.
Find out who’s on, what’s on and when – Explore the line up.
Here are 7 incredible reasons to attend the Bali Spirit Festival.
Festival Highlights
– More than 150 workshops over 4 days/5 nights
– Day and night music performances with international conscious artists
– Nestled in magical Ubud, Bali
Ticket options: Attendees can choose between full 4-day festival tickets pass and 4-day spirit pass. For music lovers there is a special music pass, allowing them to access all music performances. Get more information about the tickets here.
Now you’ve got your ticket, it’s time to decide where you are going to stay in Ubud. Perhaps you are arriving early or extending your stay in Bali, and wish to immerse yourself deeper into wellbeing.
Here’s our list of recommended spa hotels and retreats taking place retreat before and after the Bali Spirit Festival. For healthy eats, yoga classes and even more retreats check out our Ubud Wellbeing Guide.
Retreats
Renew Health Retreat: : Private, Personalised, One on One Programs in Ubud
8 and 10 day private, personalised, one on one programs, designed for you own unique healing journey. Renew Health Retreats are located in a secure, private, luxurious and tropical paradise.
Our unique wellbeing programs incorporate nurturing healthy food, fun cultural walks around the outskirts of Ubud, yoga, meditation and mindfulness, massage, spa and pampering treatments, friendly nurturing Balinese and Australian staff, customised one on one holistic counselling, educational sessions and workshops, a cooking class, Balinese dancing and dining out at some of Ubud’s finest restaurants.
These Health Retreat Programs will enable you to rest, rejuvenate, relax and learn sustainable techniques to dissolve your stress, increase your overall quality of life and longevity, gain a measurable improvement in overall health and wellbeing, increase vitality, flexibility, core strength and cardio fitness levels, gain greater clarity of mind, enrich your experiences of joy and happiness, give you renewed hope about your future, instil a greater sense of self worth, enhance self-awareness and emotional resilience, give you greater awareness of stressors and boundaries and leave with practical tools to renew you. Book here.
Healing Detox Retreat at Fivelements, Ubud
On our Healing Detox Retreat, we embrace holistic Balinese-inspired therapies administered by traditional Balinese healers using ancient wisdom passed down through direct lineage.
Following the Balinese principal of Sekala-Niskala, which holds that we all live equally in two worlds; the seen or conscious world Sekala, and the unseen or psychic world Niskala, the Balinese healers engage the help of the divine source during each healing session.
A healing journey for detoxification and transformation. At Fivelements, Bali we recognise that optimal wellness comes from learning to love and respect the body, mind, and spirit, where health and well-being are a reflection of inner harmony.
This is our signature cleansing programme inspired by the ancient Balinese philosophy that promotes living with purity of thought, speech, and action. It encourages us to align our heartfelt goodwill and thinking with consistent speech and action.
The retreat includes traditional Balinese healing therapies aimed to detoxify and purify the physical body, sekala, and the non-physical mind and soul, niskala, unifying body and mind towards a natural harmonious state of being, and allowing an organic healing process to unfold. Book here.
Immersive Detox and Immune Boosting Retreat
Detox retreat can be tailored to suit your travel plans, duration and dates. Sunday is recommended, however, you may at start anytime. Are you feeling sluggish, tired, or burnt out? Facing skin issues, poor digestion, brain fog, headaches, mood swings, or not sleeping well at night?
Poor gut health and accumulated toxins are the cause of many common health issues experienced by the masses. You are not alone in this, and the good news is, we can help.
Your on-site naturopathic doctor will guide you through a detox fasting program custom made just for you. Enjoy feeling revitalized, energized, and clear minded as you gently eliminate toxins from your system.
The first 1.5 days will involve indulging in a delicious plant-based diet, alongside rejuvenating massages and wellness classes, priming your body and mind for a graceful fasting experience.
The effect of this gut cleansing, immune boosting program will also help you to clear your mind of emotions from the past that weigh you down.
Working with a trained therapist to understand your psychology, and experienced yoga teachers to tune into your physiology will create the foundation for long lasting changes.
Throughout the program, these intuitive facilitators will also teach you healthy lifestyle skills to ensure that you continue to live with optimum health even after you return to your usual environment. Book here.
Strength Training & Breathwork Retreat
Welcome to Sages Retreats. A heaven of tranquility and personal transformation nestled in Bali. Our retreat is designed to provide a unique and enriching experience, allowing you to reconnect with yourself, find inner peace, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
We believe in the power of retreats to rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Our carefully curated programs revolve around self-care and well-being, providing a focused and transformative experience for our guests.
Upon arrival, you will be embraced by the natural beauty and serenity of our surroundings. Our retreat center is nestled just outside the main town of Canggu, offering a peaceful sanctuary away from the demands of daily life. The calming environment sets the stage for your personal journey.
Throughout your stay you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities and workshops that cater for your needs and interests. Our experienced and knowledgeable facilitators will guide you through these activities designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
We understand the importance of retreat experience and have taken care of every detail. Our retreat space is peaceful for you to relax and unwind, offering nourishing delicious food that supports your overall well-being.
We believe that the transformative power of retreats extends beyond the duration of your stay. Our goal is to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and experiences that you can carry with you long after you leave. We aim to empower you to lead a more mindful, purposeful, and fulfilling life, even in the midst of everyday challenges.
Join us at Sages Retreats and embark on a journey of self discovery, where you can find solace, inspiration, and inner growth. Allow yourself to embrace the beauty of the present moment and reconnect with your true essence. Your retreat experience awaits. Book here.
Spiritual Retreat Package at Samanvaya, Sideman
If you want to take yourself on a self care retreat and are in need of some nature therapy, peace and quiet, relaxation and nourishing food then head to the beautiful Samanvaya resort in Sidemen, located in East Bali, a traditional, authentic, rural and unspoiled village.
Samanvaya is the secret spot to reconnect with oneself, de-stress, live life in the slow lane and put yourself together again.
The Spiritual Retreat package is the perfect three night mini break, all packaged up for you to experience your own retreat with yoga classes, massages and spa treatments, a guided village and temple tour, plus daily breakfast and a three course dinner. Book here.
Balinese Healing Experience, Ubud
This wonderful wellness retreat hotel provides you with a nurturing, friendly atmosphere where you can find absolute peace and tranquility. Sitting on the riverbank in Ubud, this is the perfect sanctuary to rest your whole being.
Experience an authentic Balinese healing and cultural experience that will rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. This Balinese Healing Retreat retreat is ideal for those who spend long hours at their office desk, on their computer or devices.
In static positions our bodies start to cease and lose their flexibility and this can have a knock on effect from the body to the mind.
This retreat helps you to align your body back into balance, stretching out tight muscles and putting you on the path to a more flexible body and more flexible you.
Stretch sessions are interspersed with Balinese massages in the beautiful Balinese spa where therapists have learnt their craft from an enlightened Javanese Healer. Book here.
Read: The Ubud Wellbeing Guide: Where to stay, spa, yoga and eat healthy food
12 Days Refresh and Reload, Yoga Retreat in Bali with self-awareness games
Most of the time we live our life automatically going through the same activities every day, every week, every year. Behind this routine we don’t see new opportunities, new way of life style, that makes us stuck in some situations.
Your body tries to renew all your cells every hour, but when the energy starts flowing slower, the process of rejuvenation becomes slower as well. The same happens with your mind: when there are too much thoughts and worries, you can’t start thinking in different way. your body and your mind need to be refreshed and reloaded!
The main retreats program is a combination of travelling, yoga, self-awareness practices, and of course SPA. All of these tools will help you to tune into your feelings, thoughts and actions.
Our purpose is to find individual approach to every person who comes to us, and give him a spiritual guidance, that he can bring back home and continue the path of transformation. Book here.
Bali Pilates Retreat
This 6 day retreat from the 9th – 14th June encompasses twice daily Pilates sessions with the added benefit of simple mindfulness and meditation sessions.
It offers you a chance to relax, replenish and rejuvenate in a serene retreat setting eating healthy food, relaxing and taking spa treatments.
The retreat is set in a beautiful and spacious venue amongst the lush tropical hills near Ubud. This area has been known for a long time as the cultural centre of Bali. Over the past few decades it has also developed into a popular place for health and wellbeing.
This retreat also provides the opportunity to experience the Balinese people and culture by enjoying other optional activities like a bike riding village tour or cooking class or a jungle trek.
Previous experience in Pilates or mindfulness is not required, if you do have experience we wish to help your practice expand.
Kym has been operating health retreats in Bali since 2004 and her goal is to address the health of your body and mind by guiding you through a great experience of movement and relaxation.
Together with her assistant Maja, you will be challenged, guided and assisted to allow your body and mind find it’s way to an increased sense of overall wellbeing. Book here.
Perhaps you would like to create your own bespoke DIY yoga retreat and check out all the different studios, Balinese massages, and healthy cafes across the Island? Head over to Miriam’s blog for some tips and inspiration.
Detox and Cleanse Retreat For Emotional and Physical Wellbeing
Embark on the REVĪVŌ Detox and Cleanse Retreat, an immersive experience that encompasses cleansing spa treatments, detoxifying cuisine, and invigorating movement classes.
This comprehensive approach targets the detoxification of your mind, body, and soul, leaving you revitalized, lighter, and brimming with confidence and vitality
No matter how well we may eat, the truth is we’re all bombarded with different chemicals and toxins on a regular basis. “Toxins” can come in physical form, of course, but we can also consider certain mental and emotional states as “toxic” to the body and mind as well. For this reason, almost everyone can benefit from a good detox now and again!
Surrounded by a lush tropical teak forest, enjoy a retreat as you work your way through a rejuvenating menu of yoga, fitness classes, relaxing spa treatments, and restorative emotional therapies.
Our goal at REVĪVŌ is to support total body and mind wellness. We incorporate aspects of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine with other holistic practices that focus on treating underlying patterns of imbalance found in the body and mind instead of focusing solely on symptoms of disease and illness.
We work to address the root cause of your concerns and, in so doing, deliver lasting changes that can serve you a lifetime. All our retreats work on a 3 night minimum stay. Book here.
Spa and Wellness Hotels
Capella Ubud
Capella Ubud, Bali is a luxury tented retreat that offers a unique blend of adventure, culture and wellness in the heart of the island’s rainforest.
Constructed in between all of the trees and hidden from afar, it captures the imagination of those who aspire a truly unique experience that allows them to enjoy the essence of Bali’s untouched natural surroundings in personalize and stylish comfort.
Capella Ubud, Bali offers twenty-two one-bedroom tents and one two-bedroom lodge; all with private pools, outdoor decks with daybeds, indoor and outdoor bathrooms and unspoilt valley views. Guests have exclusive access to “The Officer’s Tent” living room and enjoy the tailored service of a Capella Culturist 24 hours a day.
Cocooned in the rainforest at the heart of Capella, Auriga is an oasis for guests to indulge in bespoke treatments and rejuvenate among nature. Spa experiences are drawn from Bali’s rich wellness tradition, with treatments using signature techniques and organic products exclusively blended for Capella Ubud, Bali. Book here.
Kappa Senses
New to the Ubud scene, this secluded luxury wellness sanctuary takes its spa offerings to another level with a beautifully designed in-house Clarins Spa temple.
If you are after a retreat style experience, Kappa Senses can create a personalised itinerary with yoga classes, spa treatments and traditional Balinese cultural and spiritual ‘Kappa Instant’ activities such as learning how to make the offerings (and the meaning behind it) and planting and cultivating your own tree.
The communal pool is the perfect place to rest in one of the cabanas and take a swim. No filter needed here as mother nature provides the perfect backdrop!
OmTara Spa by Clarins, Ubud’s newest epicenter of wellness, occupies more than 1,000m2 revered site consisting of 7 treatments rooms, beauty and hair salon, vitality pools, gym, hammam, and vichy shower.
Escape to your personal sanctuary of wellness retreat that caters to your mind, body, and soul. Experience a personalized wellness journey guided by resident yoga teacher, I Made Suwena, and the transformative power of Hatha Yoga, to discover the perfect flow for your wellness routine.
This retreat is an opportunity for you to relax, rejuvenate, and find inner peace. Book here.
Adiwana Jembawan
Adiwana Jembawan is a boutique wellness retreat in the heart of Ubud that focuses on body, mind and spirit rejuvenation. With its team of onsite experts, including an Ayurvedic doctor and yoga instructor, the resort offers lifestyle programs that are tailored to address any specific health concerns you may have.
This property is a healing sanctuary for personal renewal with affordable solutions to many of the issues caused by trying to exist in today’s fast-paced world. It is a place where you are encouraged to slow down, eat nutritious food and return to the basics of simply living well.
Jon their five day yoga, pranayama and meditation retreat for renewal and rejuvenation. You can also customise your own retreat package based on your personal needs both as an individual or part of a group. Book here
Alaya Resort Ubud
Alaya Resort Ubud is a boutique resort that is all about taking time out to enjoy quality relaxation in a stylish environment surrounded by natural beauty. Within close proximity to the Yoga Barn, this hotel has become a home away from home offering a distinct sense of belonging for wellness travellers.
What we love about the Alaya is that it’s centrally located but hidden away with spacious grounds, a gorgeous infinity pool and spa. Make sure you book the Alaya room that has a free standing bath and views over the gardens and pool.
The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. You must experience the floating breakfast where you can eat your breakfast directly in the pool, it’s a novelty that will make for a memorable experience. It also shares beautiful rice terrace views with a number of local independent cafes and eateries. Book here.
Tanah Gajah, a Resort by Hadiprana
This luxurious wellbeing hotel offers the perfect place to stay fit and relax for either a short break or a week-long pick-me-up.
The gymnasium which includes treadmill, stationary bike and free weights is ideal for those looking into keeping fit with a view. Enjoy your fitness regime as natural daylight streams through oversized windows while you appreciate the expansive view of Ubud’s palm-fringed rice paddies.
Try their complimentary yoga classes offered daily from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. The spa provides an elegant blend of effortless calm and modern facilities. Inside our two paddy-facing Spa Suites, you can view Ubud’s iconic rice paddies, which calm the mind as talented therapists stroke stress away from the body.
The Spa at Tanah Gajah, Ubud provides an elegant blend of effortless calm and modern luxury facilities. Inside our two paddy-facing Spa Suites, you can view Ubud’s iconic rice paddies, which calm the mind as talented therapists stroke stress away from the body.
Signature treatments include Tanah Gajah Jade, Ancient Balinese Massage, soothing flower and herbal bath rituals as well as couple massages and spa rituals with some of the world’s finest spa brands such as ILA SPA, VOYA, and REN.
Views onto those same fertile fields inspire and distract from The Health Club within the yoga studio. You can even dive into their 25-metre swimming pool with views of sacred Mount Agung in the distance providing the perfect backdrop. If you are travelling alone, we recommed their Art of Solo Serenity retreat. Book here.
Bhanuswari Resort & Spa
The natural setting of Bhanuswar Resort and Spa provides a relaxing getaway for those seeking a peaceful retreat, enabling you to unwind and re-energise. Bordered with coconut trees and encompassed by spring-fed streams and the Petanu River, the soothing sounds of nature are heard throughout the resort.
Majestically positioned with a strong sense of space reflecting Balinese style and tradition, unique in concept, scope and in location. Guided yoga and meditation classes are offered with two separate yoga platforms, offering stunning views of nature.
Several times throughout the year Bhanuswari also hosts a series of third-party yoga retreats for those wishing to dedicate a week or more to their yoga practice. Retreats consist of daily yoga and meditation, and can be booked in advance for group rate specials. Book here.
Pari Sudha
Since the beginning of the establishment, The Pari Sudha had an urge for accommodating every solitary traveller based on the roots of Balinese tradition. The petals with three different colours shines to whisk three basic values of Tri Kaya Parisudha – Manacika, Wacika and Kayika. Symbolizing the belief, we urge our associates to think, speak and act correctly toward others.
The Pari Sudha provide comfortable, artistic and precious lodging experience for our guests from all around the globe; with discreet and fascinating service. Book here.
Artini Resort
The Artini Resort is is perfect for relaxing and healing your mind, a tranquil and comfortable resort located in the midst of rice fields and adjacent to the artists community in Pengosekan – just a 20-minute walk from the centre of Ubud.
Designed in traditional Balinese style combining the natural beauty, culture and arts of Bali, there are four main buildings with 39 rooms surrounded by tropical gardens and swimming pools with outstanding views. Feel the sense of rural life, nature, tranquility and friendly atmosphere. Book here.
Bambu Indah
Bambu Indah is located in the heart of the Sayan ridge, away from the bustling energy of the south, but just a 15 minutes drive from Ubud. A fusion of two worlds lies here. Serenity and peace of mind is on full display, accompanied by warm local hospitality and luxury service to ensure the most memorable experience possible.
Experience a sustainably minded jungle retreat with the luxury of a hotel service – a radically distinctive boutique hotel, carefully curated by designers and long term residents of Bali, John and Cynthia Hardy.
They offer daily yoga classes in the majestic Minang house. Treat yourself to a treatment in the relaxing massage pods with some of the best practitioners on the island, ranging from traditional Balinese massage to deep tissue or reflexology.
Bambu Indah is available to travellers from around the world seeking unique experiences where you can indulge yourself with the best traditional cuisine available with homegrown ingredients and recipes that have crossed generations, immersing in the sounds of nature. The hotel offers free shuttle service to and from Ubud centre twice daily for your convenience. Book here.
Viceroy
Set above Ubud’s verdant Valley of the Kings, Viceroy Bali is one of the world’s most intimate and beautiful experiences, considered the ultimate when choosing a luxury resort in Bali. Located just ten minute from Ubud, each of the 25 private pool villas looks out to a spectacular jungle ravine.
Adding to the serenity is the sound of the rolling river rising from the valley floor below, something best enjoyed from your outdoor Balinese bungalow perched next to the pool. Three day wellness packages are offered that include daily spa treatments and private yoga lessons.
The Lembah Spa is considered one of Bali’s most tranquil settings and the perfect location for the pursuit of holistic health and wellbeing. Treatments have been meticulously developed combining Western knowledge with traditional, time-honoured Balinese wellness techniques handed down over centuries. Book here.
Alila
A winding mile from the village below, the hilltop boutique resort of Alila Ubud owes its inspiration to traditional Balinese village life. 14 two-storey wood-and-stone-made blocks house just 56 rooms. Each one offers panoramic views of the valley below, the River Ayung that runs through it and the ring of volcanoes surrounding the hotel.
On top of all this, Alila Ubud’s 25-metre infinity pool with a killer view is the wow-factor here. Like its sister hotels in Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu and Alila Manggis, Alila Ubud is a sustainable design hotel with a minimal eco footprint.
Alila Ubud takes relaxation to a new level of indulgence with a Rainforest Spa Experience that unfolds within a blissful cocoon of tranquility and beautiful valley views, encompassing spa rejuvenation and culinary refreshment.
Amid this enchanting setting, surrender to the pampering sensations of a relaxing footbath followed by a 90-minute therapeutic massage designed to unravel the deepest tension and stress.
Then refresh with a healthy, delicious lunch, choosing from either a three-course Detox or Pan-Asian set menu, made with fresh local and organic ingredients. Book here.
COMO Uma
Bali is known for its calming spirit. At COMO Uma Ubud, guests can experience some of this texture in each and every one of the Asian-inspired treatments at the resort’s COMO Shambhala Retreat.
There are few places in Bali as serene as this, where twisting wooden paths are flanked by koi carp ponds and lush green jungle. Guests can relax to the sound of the breeze as they indulge in our extensive range of massages, therapies and facials.
Our open-air yoga pavilion sits high in the Tjampuhan Valley, offering dramatic views of the river far below. Here, guests can take part in daily complimentary classes, or arrange private yoga sessions with our expert instructors. Other facilities include four serene treatment rooms, a reflexology area, steam rooms, a gym and a 25m outdoor pool – each element evoking Bali’s peaceful, health-giving character. Book here.
Kamandalu
It is the warm hospitality that has earned Kamandalu Ubud its remarkable reputation. Here at this luxurious home away from home, new guests become friends and repeaters are treated as part of the family. Everyone is welcome to come and discover the Kamandalu experience.
The name kamandalu is adopted from the sacred Sanskrit language and it refers to a vessel that holds holy water. The process of actually creating this container has deep spiritual meaning whereby the maker must break away from the attachments of the physical world and purify himself of self-desire. The appearance of the kamandalu is simple, but it bears great significance since it holds the holy water, which is considered to be the essence of life itself.
Kamandalu Ubud brings the same significant vision as its namesake to create a meaningful place where guests are able to break away from the frantic pace of daily life and experience true inner peace.
Come and rejuvenate yourself with a three day wellness healing program. It is specially designed to refresh your mind, body, and spirit through a combination of yoga session, beauty, and spa treatment. Book here.
Book your tickets for the Bali Spirit Festival here and contact one of our wellness travel advisors to help you plan your trip to Ubud and book your stay.
Want to feature your retreat with us? Get in touch with us here.
