Want to have a SPA in Bali? Here is a complete guide to SPA

Spend a few romantic nights in a private holiday villa, enjoy a professional SPA by the sea, these two points alone can firmly tie people's feet and hearts. SPA, also known as "water therapy", has been a popular leisure method in recent years, and the most famous SPA is in Bali, Indonesia. Many people even think that if you go to Bali and don't have a SPA, you haven't been to Bali.

Bali's SPA is a way of aromatic health preservation. As early as the 13th century, Balinese people knew how to use the plant characteristics of natural herbs and spices to eliminate toxins in the body, promote blood circulation, and keep the skin soft and smooth. It has caused a beauty trend in the palace. The queen and princesses will use various spices and flowers to dress themselves up before attending various occasions. At that time, if a princess got married in the palace, she had to wash her whole body with spices and flowers every day in the week before the wedding, so as to welcome the most sacred thing cleanly. Now, driven by the tourism industry, such a SPA with royal treatment has become an important tourist resource on the island. Tourists also yearn to try the royal enjoyment when traveling in Bali.

The most praised thing about Bali is the traditional essential oil massage. A complete Bali SPA includes essential oil massage, flower petal bath, herbal tea conditioning and other projects. It takes at least 90 minutes to complete, and it takes several hours.



1) Bali SPA Features/Environment

Some people have summarized the characteristics of Bali SPA, including quiet environment, characteristic folk music, unique floral fragrance, soft colors, etc., but the most important element is of course the masseur. They must have a keen sense of perception and affinity, and can detect the crux of the patient at the beginning of contact with the patient, and then give the appropriate massage method. In some details, the masseur also pays attention to the feelings of the customer. Everyone speaks softly with a gentle smile, which makes people relax involuntarily.

The most obvious is the environment: Bali SPA pays great attention to environmental factors. When doing SPA, you can generally see beautiful scenery, such as exquisite courtyard scenery, refreshing swimming pool scenery, refreshing rice field scenery, open river valley scenery, and even boundless sea. Moreover, the SPA room is always semi-open, and the natural wind can blow directly on the body, but there is no need to worry about being peeped under the shade of trees. Because of the excellent environment, it is best to arrange SPA during the day.

2) The difference between SPA and massage

MASSAGE is just massage, body massage, foot massage, etc. SPA includes various massages, facial care, body care, hydrotherapy, etc. MASSAGE can be done in any small shop on the street; SPA requires a large place and an elegant environment, generally with water, and vision, taste, smell, hearing, and touch. SPA is the abbreviation of the Greek word SOLUS PAR AQUA, which means health in water. It means that people use natural water resources combined with bathing, massage and aromatherapy to promote metabolism, satisfy the human body's vision, taste, touch, smell and thinking, and achieve a kind of physical and mental enjoyment.

3) Bali SPA process

Usually, the venues for SPA treatments are carefully designed, and the beauty therapists who perform SPA are also specially trained. The process varies slightly from SPA center to SPA center and the selected treatment. The general process is as follows:

Wash the body with essence or rice wine.

Gently massage the whole body with coconut oil or specially adjusted lotion to soften the cuticle.
Use rice powder or ginger powder to remove dead skin cells all over the body, especially on the back.
After washing the powder and peeling dead skin cells with clean water, apply essential oil or yogurt to massage the whole body.
While the skin absorbs the essence, you can go to the peaceful calming room to start your personal meditation space.

4) Precautions for the following types of people to do SPA

People with unclear mind or consciousness, Alzheimer's disease, intellectual degeneration and balance disorder should avoid accidents caused by drowning;
Patients with severe heart disease, arrhythmia, asthma, certain skin diseases, thyroid dysfunction, varicose veins, phlebitis, and epilepsy are not suitable for SPA;
Patients with diabetes or hypoglycemia, those who are sensitive to light and heat, and patients with malignant tumors are not suitable for SPA;
Patients with hypertension and postural hypotension with poor blood pressure control are not suitable for SPA;
Hypertension: Keep the water temperature low;
Hypotension: Pay special attention when getting up from hydrotherapy;
Recent scars: Areas with scars should avoid soaking in water for too long;
During menstruation and pregnancy: Do not do hydrotherapy, but choose local care.
If you are unsure of your physical condition or it is your first time doing a SPA, the treatment time should be shortened by 10-15 minutes.

SPAs in Bali can provide door-to-door service, even if you don't want a full SPA but just a one-hour massage, so the phone number is very important. Call to ask the approximate price, book the time, room (single or double) and masseur (male or female, one or two), and decide what to do when you get there.

SPAs can be found everywhere in Bali, and almost every resort and holiday hotel has a dedicated SPA. It is understood that dedicated SPA shops are cheaper than SPAs attached to hotels, and SPAs in hotels also charge certain taxes and service fees. SPA shops in Ubud are cheaper than SPA shops on the southern beaches of Bali.

1) Bali Ratu Relaxation & Spa (Kuta)



It is a DAY SPA, with a European aristocratic architectural style and a neat and clean environment, giving people a good first impression. It is conveniently located next to the Sun Department Store, giving a sense of tranquility in a bustling city. The room is large, with a swimming pool, and the bathroom is good. The massage technique is excellent, and the acupoints are accurate. You can choose the type of massage oil yourself. The exfoliating sand and cream are of great quality. Essential oils are put in the petal bath, and the petals are indeed discarded after washing and not recycled.

You can try the HERBAL MILK BATH, which is the most popular among Taiwanese people. It includes flower petal foot bath, steam, traditional Balinese massage, herbal body scrub, milk body rub and flower petal bath. The emphasis here is on natural care, so you can see all kinds of aromatherapy products made of fresh fruit puree or herbs, and choose the essential oil of your favorite fragrance. The overall treatment lasts 2 hours, which will definitely make you radiant and rejuvenated.

Price: 2-hour herbal milk bath USD55, 2-hour Queen's Rhapsody USD65, plus 15% sales tax and service charge; credit cards accepted.

Business hours: 9:00-24:00

2) THETA SPA BY THE SEA (Kuta)



THETA SPA BY THE SEA, located in the RAMADA BINTANG Hotel, is located on the Kuta Beach. The first floor of THETA SPA is a facial, foot care and pedicure aromatherapy room, and the second floor is a massage aromatherapy room. Doing SPA here, accompanied by the blue sea view, the gentle sea breeze, listening to the waves and taking a deep breath, makes people feel like they are in heaven. This scene alone makes people sigh that it is worth it.

You can try the signature treatment THETA BOREH here, which includes body massage, hot compress, jasmine exfoliation and Javanese tea bath. In addition to essential oil products selected from Australia, the skin care products here often use the abundant local fruits and vegetables and herbal resources in Bali, such as oatmeal, chocolate, cucumber, carrot, papaya and other natural ingredients to carefully care for the guests' skin.

Price reference: 1-hour massage package 128,000-346,000RP, 2-hour THETA beauty treatment 880,000RP, plus 21% sales tax and service fee, credit card accepted

Business hours: 9:00-22:00

3) THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS, SAYAN SPA (Ubud)



It is the first SPA in Bali to introduce traditional therapies. It advocates that the physiological and psychological toxins and worries caused by stress or irregularity in life can be eliminated by awakening the body's self-healing power. SAYAN SPA, which mixes traditional Balinese, Javanese, and Indian therapies, borrows natural ingredients - spices, essential oils, flowers, and Ayurvedic formulas, to provide a unique SPA root-seeking journey for people who come here to rest.

Lying in a villa surrounded by lotus ponds, with the chirping of insects and birds as the only sounds, as you receive the gentle and intensive massage guidance of the aromatherapist, it is as if you have entered a whole new world. In this isolated little universe, the pressure on your body cells is released one by one. After a deep sleep, when you wake up, you are already a brand new person.

Price: From USD130 per hour, USD50 for 30 minutes of massage, plus 21% sales tax and service fee; credit cards accepted

Business hours: 9:00-21:00 for SPA center, 11:00-19:00 for SPA VILLAS

4) Zen Spa (Ubud)



It is a spa specialty store. The owner Claud is from Canada. Compared with the spa attached to the hotel, this place is not only economical, but also has high-quality services. It has a good reputation among Chinese tourists, so it also provides Chinese menu.

The package treatment is the most cost-effective choice, including 3 types: Mandi Lulur, Mandi Rempah and Mandi Susu. Each one includes massage, exfoliation, skin care and bathing. Mandi Lulur is the most popular Lulur body treatment; Mandi Rempah is an exfoliation with spices that stimulate the blood, and ends with a nerve-relaxing Rampah herbal bath; Mandi Susu covers the entire body with an exfoliating dressing made of milk powder mixed with other spices, and ends with a shower in a floral milk bath, leaving you completely hydrated.

Price: 1-hour body massage starts at 750,000 RP., MANDI LULUR, MANDI REMPAH and MANDI SUSU 3 sets of treatments are 105 minutes each at 115,000 RP. Sales tax and service charge are included, but tips are allowed. Credit cards are accepted.

Business hours: 9:00-20:00

5) JARI MENARI SPA Dancing Fingers (Seminyak)



The facade is small and you will almost miss it, but if you really don’t find it, it will definitely be a big regret of this trip, because this SPA treatment is highly praised by locals and tourists who have experienced it. Although JARI MENARI’s facade is inconspicuous, it is a different world after entering. The full Zen aromatherapy space and mysterious magnetic field environment make people feel peaceful. If you are interested in SPA, there are also SPA courses here, which start every Tuesday, and don’t worry about language barriers, Chinese teaching materials are also provided here.

We especially recommend the Massage with Movement, a treatment designed according to the needs of the client. It is based on yoga theory and is a rhythmic soothing technique that can completely relax the body. In addition, the Four Hand Massage Harmony developed from MANDARA SPA is an immortal signature treatment. Two aromatherapists use four hands to perform the massage at the same time, which always gives people a more complete effect. The Singing Bowl ENHANCED treatment is to strike a singing bowl at the beginning or end of the treatment, allowing the deep and distant sound of the bowl to enter the body, activate the flow of energy, and improve negative emotions, making people feel peaceful and relaxed.

Price: Both the rhythmic massage and singing bowl treatment are 250,000 RP for 90 minutes, 350,000 RP for 1 hour for two people, and the massage teaching course including massage experience is 170 USD

Business hours: 9:00-22:00

6) SPA HATI (Ubud)



It is a non-profit organization. The surplus income will support poor schoolchildren who drop out of school. It may not be for profit. In addition to low fees, the service quality is also good.

Here, the signature awakening treatment (SPA HATI AWAKENING) is a common LULUR treatment; there is another called harmony treatment (HARMONY), which is two aromatherapists massaging at the same time. The masseurs will strike the bell bowl at the beginning and end of the treatment to adjust the body and mind. Going to SPA HATI, in addition to enjoying SPA, you can also help others at the same time. What's not to do.

Price: 225,000RP for the Brand Rejuvenation Treatment, 335,000RP for the Harmony Treatment, plus 21% sales tax and service charge, credit cards accepted

7) Body Works (Kuta)



It is a long-standing brand of spa in the Kuta area. Ladies in Kuta unanimously recommend this spacious and affordable beauty center. Like Zen, it has an independent and colorful spa space. In addition to the general hairdressing, nail, back and foot massages, Body Works also provides Thai traditional massage and Japanese acupuncture massage, and also comes with a flower petal bath, which costs only 169,000 rupees for an hour and a half. It is a very noble but affordable choice during the holidays.