Top 12 Bali Hotels for Wellness

Wellness in Bali has long been world-class: ancient rituals are intertwined with modernity, traditional massage has evolved into exquisite spa treatments, and herbal knowledge has become the foundation of healthy cuisine and detox cocktails. Local healers, known as Balians, have used massage, herbal medicine (jamu), and spiritual rituals for centuries to restore well-being. Now, Bali offers authentic healing practices surrounded by high-quality service, luxury, and the incredible natural beauty of the Island of the Gods.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

1. Ayana Resort Bali

Imagine floating in a huge pool of warm seawater, perched right on a cliff, while the Indian Ocean waves crash below! The hotel's highlight is the thalassotherapy pool, unique to Bali. This enormous pool features heated seawater and 12 hydromassage stations for aquatonic therapy.

This is an entire resort town, comprising several hotels (AYANA, RIMBA, The Villas). Besides the spa, there are 14 swimming pools, a private beach with a cable car, and even a golf course.

This resort boasts over 900 rooms, suites, and villas. Standard rooms offer garden or ocean views, as well as private villas with a private pool and butler service.

The hotel offers a wide range of activities: cooking classes, batik painting lessons, and sunrise yoga. Jimbaran Beach with its seafood restaurants is nearby. And, most importantly, the famous Rock Bar, perched on a cliff overlooking the water, offers incredible sunsets.

Ayana Resort Bali

2. The Apurva Kempinski Bali

This hotel is striking from the first glance. Its architecture resembles a grand amphitheater descending down the slope to the ocean, making it feel like you've stepped onto a movie set. Apurva Spa practices ancient Javanese rituals, tailoring programs to the cycles of human life.

The infrastructure is no less stunning: cascading pools, a beach club, and even the underwater restaurant Koral. The resort boasts eight restaurants, offering a journey through the world's cuisines. Only here will you find a 60-meter outdoor pool. The hotel has nearly 500 rooms, suites, and villas. Many suites have direct access to a private pool and garden.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali

3. Gdas Bali Health & Wellness Resort

This is not just a spa hotel, but a true wellness hub with a scientific approach. It offers cryotherapy, oxygen chamber sessions, flotation, and Ayurvedic programs. The atmosphere is tranquil, and the beauty is surreal, as Gdas Bali is located among the rice fields of Ubud. The hotel has approximately 30 rooms and villas, two swimming pools (one with salt water), the vegan restaurant Tangi, a yoga shala, a gym, and a library. Daily yoga and meditation classes are offered, as well as Balinese cleansing rituals.

Gdas Bali Health & Wellness Resort

4. Samanvaya Luxury Resort & Spa

A true find for those seeking peace and quiet away from the tourist trail, this adults-only resort is tucked away in the picturesque Sidemen Valley. If you've been dreaming of cozy views of verdant rice terraces and Mount Agung, this is the perfect choice.

The Samanvaya spa specializes in Ayurveda: you can try shirodhara treatments or hot bamboo massages. The hotel features 15 lodges made of natural materials. The main infinity pool offers beautiful views of verdant rice terraces. There's also a restaurant, a yoga pavilion, and a lounge area.

Activities on offer include trekking through rice fields, scooter tours of the valley, cooking classes, and tours of local villages.

Samanvaya Luxury Resort & Spa

5. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

This renowned hotel chain offers a complete luxury recharge in Bali. The villas are built in the style of a classic Balinese village, while the Healing Village spa is a timeless space. Here, you can try light and sound therapy or a crystal massage, or schedule a consultation with a true Balinese healer. Even the cocktails at the Telu bar are special – they are made using a zero-waste approach and locally sourced herbs and fruits.

The hotel cascades down to Jimbaran Beach, offering stunning views from the villas. The grounds feature three swimming pools, including a 57-meter main pool, four restaurants, the Sundara Beach Club, a cooking school, and a tennis court.

Besides wellness, the main activities include paddle boarding, kayaking, Balinese dance lessons, and cultural temple tours.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

6. Hoshinoya Bali

This hotel was built in a special location around an ancient canal system (subak), which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Morning yoga takes place in futuristic gazebos hovering above the greenery, and villas have direct access to long riverside pools. Spa treatments offered are a blend of Japanese and Balinese techniques.

The hotel has only 30 villas, each offering direct access to one of the canal-shaped pools. Guests can immerse themselves in the island's traditions, with workshops on making Balinese offerings (canang), jungle dinners, and walks through the surrounding villages.

Hoshinoya Bali

7. Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

An adults-only resort with no walls or doors. Each of the 16 villas is completely open to the jungle, offering panoramic views of the seven mountain peaks right from your bed, and a complete immersion in the amazing natural world. Guests can pick herbs in the garden for dinner, meditate by a secret waterfall, and enjoy open-air spa treatments.

Each villa features an open-plan layout, a private pool, and a terrace with 180-degree views. The menu is 70% plant-based, grown on the resort's grounds. Guests have access to a kitchen and lounge, an infinity pool, and a Balinese spa.

Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape

8. COMO Shambhala Estate, Ubud

One of Bali's most famous wellness hotels, a destination for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Upon arrival, you'll have a consultation with a specialist who will create a personalized program for you—detox, fitness, and stress management. A team of nutritionists, Ayurvedic doctors, and world-class yoga instructors will work with you. And you'll stay in a luxurious residence nestled in the jungle!

The hotel is located on the banks of the Ayung River, surrounded by lush jungle. COMO Shambhala is small: 30 rooms, suites, and villas. The rooms are grouped into residences, each with its own pool. There are also private villas with 2-3 bedrooms.

The hotel grounds feature a spa, yoga and Pilates pavilions, pools filled with water from a sacred spring, a gym, a rock-climbing wall, and a healthy restaurant. For those seeking both recuperation and active recreation, trekking, rafting, and cycling tours are available.

COMO Shambhala Estate

9. Six Senses Uluwatu

A legendary hotel synonymous with luxury and sustainability, it occupies a unique location in Bali, perched on the Uluwatu cliff. Wellness is at the forefront here, from signature spa rituals to a dedicated sleep program that begins with choosing the right pillow. Classes are held in a yoga pavilion overlooking the ocean, and the spa features experts from around the world. This world-class wellness experience boasts incredible sunsets.

The hotel is quite large: over a hundred suites and villas, all with ocean views, and the villas have private pools. The grounds include several infinity pools, three restaurants, a yoga pavilion, an open-air cinema, and an on-site organic farm.

Besides wellness, there are many active activities: surfing lessons, a visit to the Uluwatu Temple, watching a Kecak dance, and cooking master classes.

Six Senses Uluwatu

10. Bambu Indah, Ubud

This magical eco-village overlooks rice fields and the Ayung River. Here you can stay in an antique house brought from Java, swim in a natural pool fed directly by the river, and swing over a gorge. The hotel's highlight is its unique houses, around 20 in total, transported from all over Indonesia. You can stay in a teak house, a bamboo house, or a room with a glass floor over a pond.

Everything at the hotel is closely connected to nature. Yoga classes are held in a bamboo chalet, and the food is simple and served from the hotel's own garden. The natural stone pools are chlorine-free. It's the perfect place for creative types in need of a breath of fresh air.

Bambu Indah

11. Potato Head Suites

Looking to improve your health while still enjoying a vibrant lifestyle, not just living in the jungle? Potato Head is located in the center of the tourist and entertainment infrastructure of the Seminyak resort area, where relaxation combines with music and art. During the day, you can attend yoga or a sustainability workshop, and in the evening, relax at the renowned beach club by the pool with a DJ. This is "social wellness" for those who want to be at the center of the action.

Unlike many other beach hotels, this is a large hotel with studios and suites. The design is based on recycled materials. Rooms come with cocktail kits and organic toiletries. Music festivals, lectures, and film screenings are held here. All of Seminyak's amenities (restaurants, shops, and clubs) are within walking distance.

Potato Head Suites

12. Fivelements Bali

The hotel is located in a sacred Balinese site, on the banks of the Ayung River. Everything here is dedicated to Balinese healing practices: purification rituals with local priests, healing sessions, Watsu water therapy, and Ayurveda. The spa, with its treatment rooms, is located right by the river!

The stunning bamboo villas, only 20 of which are available, complete the ambiance. All eco-villas feature open-air bathrooms with oversized bathtubs carved from stone. The hotel's highlight is the Sakti Dining Room, one of the world's most renowned plant-based restaurants. Its tasting menus are a true culinary adventure! A must-see for vegans.

There are two pavilions for yoga and meditation, a lab for cooking classes, and many exotic rituals unique to Bali, such as cocoa ceremonies, agnihotra (a fire ritual), healing lectures, and plant-based cooking classes.

Fivelements Bali