Here on Bali it is easy to be treated like royalty, service with a smile comes naturally to the Balinese who firmly believe in the value of the friendly welcome and when it comes to creating lavish and indulgent spa treatments that take place in majestic surroundings Bali really has it all. by SARAH PREWITT
This month Now Bali seeks out spas that give the ‘royal treatment’ from the moment you walk through their doors…..
Oazia is one of Bali’s newer spas, located between Canggu and Banjar Anyar it is a free standing mini palace of beauty and style, exquisite interiors, water elements and tranquility. Here therapists cocoon their clients with blissful treatments that reflect the nature of Bali and the spiritual influences of Balinese life. Treatments take place in beautifully lit rooms scented with oils that add to the ambience of luxury. The Bulan Pengelong massage is based on the strengths of the growing moon and nurtures the body with milk, honey and rose petals..a truly royal treatment
The Maya in Ubud has recently introduced the Pevonia range of facial products to their lovely spa that literally clusters along the gorge of the Petanu River. The Pevonia Botanic menu includes a great male facial to create the most handsome prince and our favorite the Tropical Escape Papaya-Pineapple Crème Fraîche Wrap. With this nourishing wrap you can transform into a Tropical Princess and emerge glowing from the treatment your skin aglow with the effects of body butters.
The Four Seasons in Jimbaran treats all its guest like royalty and at the Spa their Ayurvedic inspired treatments encourage you to feel very, very special indeed. Elixirs and spices, herbs and flowers are combined into the treatment therapies that echo the wisdom of the ancient Indian sages.
Hospitality from the heart is how The Bale Nusa Dua describes itself, and at the Bale Spa the heart is very well looked after with healing crystals, volcanic and jade stones and beautifully crafted rituals for the entire body, mind and soul. The Spa cuisine, and the raw food menu at the Bale is designed to promote health and healing as well as being one of the most delicious spa cuisines anywhere.
Over on the East Coast The Amankila know royalty well and treat them no different to the rest of their guests making everyone who enters their ocean side property feel valued and special. The spa at Amankila takes place almost where ever you decide, amongst the palms in the coconut grove by the ocean, in the privacy of your room or poolside bale or in the Spa Pavillion.
Further afield on the north coast you there are two delightful spa destinations The Damai, Lovina is located high in the hills making it a perfect Royal Retreat, its spa treatments include Shiatsu and western techniques delivered in the lovely spa pavilion set amongst the pretty gardens of the resort.
Further west The Matahari Beach Resort and Spa has a dedicated royal spa pavilion that offers the exquisite Royal Parwathi treatment for couple that is a step back in time to the days when the high caste Brahmana’s celebrated their weddings with beautiful rituals including a ten course meal in the privacy of the spa pavilion followed by bed, a King’s bed under the stars…the ultimate in royal treatments! [NOW]