Fivelements Retreat Bali, Ubud

Exceptional room and comfort

Location and layout.

Noisy at night sometimes from a road nearby.

Super calm and cool place.

The setting alone justifies the trip. Bamboo structures along the Ayung River in Mambal, open to the air, with the sound of water underneath everything. It’s quiet in a way that Ubud proper no longer is. The healing work is what sets it apart. The Balinese healers here aren’t spa therapists with a script — the sessions are rooted in an actual tradition, and it’s treated with the seriousness it deserves. The water blessing at the start of my stay set the tone for the whole week. The plant-based kitchen deserves its own paragraph. I went in skeptical and left converted. Sakti Dining Room turns raw and living food into something you’d order by choice, not by dietary obligation. What I appreciated most was the staff. Arista in particular went well beyond what I’d expect in coordinating my programme and accommodating changes to my plans without any friction. That kind of flexibility, handled graciously, is rarer than it should be. If you’re looking for a beach club with a spa attached, look elsewhere. If you want something that actually resets you, this is it. Want it shorter, or adjusted for a spe

Location , it is setup in the village. They have daily Yoga included for everyone. They could add couple Of more activities during day .

Amazing staff, beautiful rooms, very high quality local food. Beautiful grounds, not too big, felt homely.

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Unica nel suo genere. Dai colori ,odori ,sapori… mi ha lasciato senza parole… Avevamo vasca da bagno che affacciava sul torrente naturale. La doccia all’aperto (ma riservata)nelle pietre. Per la colazione mai assaggiato dei sapori così buoni .. e dei profumi mai sentiti prima .. Il massaggio nella spa con il rumore dell’acqua del torrente e gli uccellini È un posto per rilassarti e sentirti tutt’uno con la natura… Emozionante

Quando esci ovviamente devi prendere taxi perché è posizionata in un posto riservato.

Beautiful place. Very peaceful

Restaurant: good vegan quality, BUT o-n-l-y plant base. No proteins at all. No options to choose from. And since the location is quite remote and far from everything, be sure you like a only vegan diet

Very beautiful architecture, well thought materials, very calming

The restaurant is good, but it is Vegan so it was difficult to have dinner there.

Beautiful gardens, outdoor showers, yoga, delicious fruit, juices and food.

Session was magnificent and extremely tranquil

My air-conditioning wasn't working properly and on the final night I needed to move to a different room. They initially had a look at it, but it was never effective and made it difficult to sleep.

Exceptional stay. An appreciated attention to details which made it extra exceptional. Absolutely recommended. I’d also recommend the water treatment which they do it in a special pool. Extremely relaxing; not available in many places.

The food. Healthy but no variety which made it boring.

Quiet and relaxing

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Spirituell, natürlich, gesundes Essen, tolle Massagen - ideal um runterzukommen.

Yemekler kahvalti dahil cok iyi. Acik ara balideki en iyi yemekler buradaydi

Hicbirsey

Mooie lodge langs de rivier, Mooi gelegen zwembad met ruim zicht op natuur en rivier. Vriendelijk personeel en lekker eten.

Rondom de accomodatie is weinig te beleven dus ook geen restaurants. Het resort is vooral gericht op retraite/yoga. Het bad op het terras voor de lodge belemmert het zicht op de rivier en beperkt daarmee ook de ruimte op het terras. Het restaurant is ‘s avonds niet heel sfeervol.

Öncelikle şunu belirtmem gerek, tekrar Bali’ye gelirsem yine bu otelde kalırım. Çok huzurlu bir konaklamaydı. Bütün çalışanlar çok iyi ve güleryüzlü. Rahat etmemiz için ellerinden gelen her şeyi yaptılar. Buraya gelirseniz nehir kenarında harika bir bungalovda konaklayacaksınız. Sivrisinekler var ama, otelin doğal sinek kovucu spreyi çok etkili. Yatak çok rahat ve oturma alanı çok keyifli. Odada günde 2 defa temizlik yapılıyor. Kahvaltısı çok lezzetli ve sağlıklı. Spa bölümü biraz pahalı olabilir ama çok iyi. Farklı etkinlikler var ve ücretsiz katılabiliyorsunuz. Bunlara katılarak yerel insanların kültürü hakkında bilgi sahibi olabilirsiniz. Otelin yakınında çok güzel bir köy ve pirinç tarlaları var. Buralarda yürüyüş yapabilirsiniz. Ubud merkezine de çok uzak değil. Araçla yarım saatte ulaşım sağlanabiliyor. Ulaşım için gojek veya grab kullanabilirsiniz. Tabiki sabah yogasını söylemeden olmaz. Çok iyiydi. Liz çok iyi bir eğitmen ve dersi gitarla bitirmesi de harikaydı. Kendimizi evimizde gibi konforlu hissettik. Keyifliydi. Tüm ekibe her şey için teşekkürler.

Negatif bir şey yok. Ayrılmak istemeyeceksiniz.

Everything from the moment we arrived we were treated like princesses. The staff omg their smiles, kindness and warmth was next level. The food was delicious. The spa next level we had 3 days of absolute bliss we could not stop smiling we felt so much gratitude. The priest Fire and Water blessing just topped it off. Thank you for making our first trip to Bali so memorable, we most certainly will return.

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Beautiful setup and staff are very friendly.

The stay was comfortable, included breakfast was top notch, art on plate!

This was the highlight of our trip, incredible place!

宿泊者同士がすれ違うこともほとんどなく、とてもプライベートな感覚があり、毎朝変わる朝ごはんも最高に美味しかったです！

La salle de yoga est exceptionnelle ! La piscine est toute proche de la rivière et de la forêt , c’est superbe

Incredibly relaxing and serene place to recharge in a too notch spa environment

Spa treatments are quite overpriced though at very high quality

Потрясающее место, команда, спа. Все процедуры были на высшем уровне, мне очень понравилось, хочу вернуться еще!

Everything was fine. The hotel is very quiet and calm. It was a very good please for me to stay for a while.

I loved the peaceful atmosphere, the kindness of the whole team, and the beautiful setting by nature. The wellness center was outstanding, with amazing treatments including Ida Pingala four-hand massage, lymphatic massage, yin yoga, acupuncture, and a wonderful facial. The plant-based food was delicious, and the waiters were incredibly attentive and remembered my preferences, which made me feel very cared for.

There was nothing I really disliked. If anything, I only wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the therapies and the peaceful environment.

Everything. Location. Staff, services. Rooms

I loved everything about it

Fantastic location near a river. Very stylish, great atmosphere, helpful stuff.

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Fivelements was totally divine and magical. From the beautiful villas overlooking the river, To the amazing food and treatments. I totally loved it.

Some of the cues in the yoga class.

Loved the seclusion and immersion in the bali landscape. Everything was exceptional, facilities staff services food. Amazing

Prices weren't listed on the website for services. Could of helped me budget for more experiences

Très bon hôtel pour ceux qui veulent se relaxer et manger sainement. Dommage qu’on ne soit pas vraiment prévenu sur internet. Il n’y a que des légumes.

Colazione completa con ingredienti freschissimi e di qualità . Lo staff di segue dalla A alla Z, tutti molto professionali e gentili. Camere spettacolari. Un posto per rigenerarsi

Sarebbe opportuno mettere già nel prezzo tasse e servizio, ma è una cosa che succede spesso in questo paese. Quindi attenzione, valutate sempre questo fattore quando usufruite dei servizi.

Truly an amazing experience! With incredible food! I would highly recommend this resort!

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I rarely take time to write detailed reviews but this place was quite honestly the best place I have ever stayed at. From the moment I arrived I knew I had made the right decision. The staff were attentive and made me feel welcome from the start (even if it was 11pm at night and I was half asleep). The room itself was a dream! From the giant super king size bed to the tranquil location - I felt completely at peace. With no distractions and little noise apart from nature surrounding the room, I was able to fully switch off. The outdoor shower and bathtub was simply sublime and really added to the rustic feel of the retreat. The housekeeping staff were attentive and beyond friendly, cleaning the room in the morning and then refreshing in the evening. I treated myself to a facial at the spa which was incredible. Although slightly on the pricier side (similar to western prices) it was definitely worth it. It was held in a hut surrounded by nature with 100% natural products and a very knowledgeable facialist. Now the food is what I am most excited to write about and I would return just for the exquisite meals that are served. The breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, smoothies, homemade bread, jam and spreads as well as a rotating main menu. I tried vegan shakshuka, amazing porridge bowls and crepes. The dinner also had a rotating menu which meant that there was always something different to try and always using fresh ingredients. The staff were also what made my stay so memorable. I was fortunate to go on a tour of the local village and our lovely guide who works at the resort and also lives in the village shared stories about local life and information about the culture. I took a grab motorbike into Ubud twice during my stay which was great to explore the local area and was only approximately 15 minutes away.

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Its so spiritual! You feel the energy 😌🤍🤲 You have to add a retreat package for the full benefit to heal your soul, body and mind 🧘‍♀️🫰🌱 Perfect food to detox your body. Enjoy to the fullest! Recommend 100% 🙏🌸

I am not vegetarian but I did enjoy the food at the retreat.

Very limited amount of toiletries and snacks in the room. There was also no fridge.

Our villa with private pool was beautiful! The restaurant was exceptional, with large healthy servings and a great variety of predominantly plant based food. The treatments at the day spa were excellent. The resort is so secluded, you feel a long way away from the busy roads of SE Asia. All the staff were friendly, polite and went above and beyond to assist us where they could.

Bear in mind the resort is in quite an untouched location, and the wildlife that lives there will live with you too!

Is een prachtige accommodatie. De kamers zijn ruim en erg mooi

Niets, het is erg kleinschalig ingericht, dus daardoor voelt het erg speciaal en niet als een massa plek. Het ligt wel iets verder van de stad, dus als je nog wel op zoek bent naar activiteiten buiten de accommodatie dan kan het soms vervelend zijn, vooral met de taxi en de enorme files soms

La piscina dell'hotel nel periodo in cui siamo stati non era agibile, perchè in manutenzione, ma non ce ne siamo nemmeno accorti, perchè eravamo sempre fuori e comunque avevamo scelto una stanza, splendida, con la piscina. La camera e l'intero resort era speciale, così come lo staff e la persona che ci ha accompagnato in tutte le nostre escursione. La spa e i trattamenti, stupendi, non solo per la qualità e la bravura dei tecnici o sciamani/guaritori, ma anche per l'atmosfera. Il ristorante, è stata la grande sorpresa. I piatti erano sublimi, un esplosione di sapori e di bontà. Inoltre poter godere per 1 settimana di una cucina vegana, a questi livelli, è davvero una fortuna e un toccasana! Da tornarci!

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Das Fivelements Retreat ist ein absolut wunderschöner Ort zum entspannen. Ich habe dort ein paar Tage verbracht und kam unglaublich zur Ruhe. Das Personal ist so freundlich und zuvorkommend und kümmern sich bemüht um alles. Ich kann es jedem empfehlen ✨.

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Zwembad en verblijf top.

Het restaurant, geen keuze in eten alleen vega. Geen minibar in verblijf.

Le calme, la gentillesse du staff, le fait que cet hôtel ne soit pas pour la masse mais bien pour la retraite et le bien être. Nous avons eu la piscine pour nous tout seul très souvent. Les cours de Yoga pour bien démarrer la journée.

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Mooi

An amazing hotel with exceptional food and the most incredible staff

It was just a shame the communal pool was out of service during my stay due to storm damage but everything else was brilliant.

Every thing from the treatments to the amazing food

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The gym was a great new addition, there was at least some relaxation here by the pool which was nice

This visit was very disappointing compared to the five times I came before Covid. If it was your first visit, you might enjoy it—but for those of us who knew it before, the changes are hard to ignore. It’s clear the place is under new management, which explains a lot. The menu is nothing like it used to be—hot chips on a "wellness retreat" menu? The food was bland, uninspired, and inconsistent with what I’ve previously experienced which was exceptional For a vegan-focused retreat, the creativity just isn't there. Hashbrowns on the menu for breakfast? The service also felt disorganised. Staff knocked on my door early in the morning for cleaning, ignoring me when I said I wasn’t ready, and even interrupted a treatment to get me to sign a bill while I was face down in a massage. Meals arrived far too early and were left sitting in the heat, showing little care or planning. I shared my concerns during my stay and, while I was offered a complimentary dinner as an apology, it didn’t come close to making up for the overall decline in standards—especially considering the price. To make matters worse, at checkout a promised discount hadn’t been applied, meaning I overpaid. The treatments themselves were still good, though not nearly as exceptional as in the past. The atmosphere has lost its sparkle. It felt more like a standard 4-star hotel than the peaceful health retreat I once loved. I was shocked to find children and babies allowed, which completely undermined the quiet, restorative environment I came for. On top of that, I visited in August and was kept awake every night by the loud kites flown nearby, which sound like jackhammer above your room. This is a common issue in Bali during this season, but I feel the retreat should set clearer rules to protect guests seeking tranquillity. Sadly, I won’t be returning here—or to Bali. Between the noise, traffic, loss of culture, and inflated prices, it no longer feels like the special place it once was.

Das Personal war unglaublich freundlich, sehr persönlich und hat jeden Wunsch erfüllt. Wir waren leider nur 4 Tage da und haben die Zeit sehr genossen, wären gern länger geblieben. Ein Ort um richtig runter zu kommen. Respekt der Küche, das Essen war phantastisch. Wir sind keine Veganer, waren aber von der Umsetzung der veganen Gerichte sehr begeistert. Eine unglaubliche Vielfalt für Auge und Gaumen in einer hohen Qualität. Sehr ansprechend angerichtet. Das Wellnessangebot war sehr gut und zuverlässig organisiert. Die ganze Anlage ist so vielfältig angelegt und ausgestattet, dass die Zeit wie im Flug vergeht.

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Otel gerçekten harikaydı. Personel inanılmaz güleryüzlü ve her konuda çok yardımcı oluyorlar. Otelde bir sürü ücretsiz etkinlik var istediğinize katılabiliyorsunuz. Yemekler inanılmaz lezzetliydi. Vegan olduğunu gözden kaçırmış olmama rağmen herşeyden çok memnun kaldık.

Masajlar çok pahalı olduğu için deneyimleyemedik. Vegan olduğunu gözden kaçırmışım. En azından vejetaryen olmasını tercih ederdim. Fakat bu haliylede hiç bir besini aratmıyor.

Ik geef een 6 en booking noemt het in de titel 'fijn' ? Ik noem het teleurstellend. Personeel is vriendelijk en deed hun best, dat was het beste.

Het eten was alleen vegan, dat zag ik niet op booking.com aangegeven. De prijzen van de welness en het hotel zijn erg hoog. Het klopt niet..er zit geen 'hart' in.

So ziemlich alles. Wunderschöne, hochwertig ausgestattete Zimmer. Leckeres veganes Essen (und wir sind eigentlich keine Veggies). Morgendliches Yoga. Super Service. Sehr freundliches, aufmerksames Personal. Gym.

Etwas außerhalb (20 Min per Auto nach Ubud).

Absolutely faboulous ! The hotel is beautiful Restaurant is delicious The staff is super nice and friendly We came there for a retreat and the spa & experiences were unique ! We enjoyed a lot. (A special thanks to the healer of the water healing and pak putu ! Yoga every morning Amazing stay ! Thank you

It was a remarkable journey for me and my husband, the staff was so welcoming and the place has this spiritual energy you wouldn’t find anywhere

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When the word retreat has a real meaning. You want to disconnect, here is the place.

Location not great as Ubud area is not really near. Also if you are not into vegetarian food you will be looking for restaurants or delivery.

The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. The property is absolutely gorgeous and creates a very zen feeling. Finally, although we are not vegan, the vegan food is simply amazing!!!

At the time of our stay, the pool was closed for maintenance, which was a little disappointing, but not enough to ruin our stay. 😀

A peaceful haven - so relaxing and enjoyed all the treatments we had. A very special place.

It's such a special place, from the moment we have arrived in the retreat we were immersed in the enchanting grounds where the wilderness meets thothfuly curated gardens, architecture, cousine and amenities. Every corner of the retreat was a feast for all senses, its beauty, scents, flavours, tactility and sounds all experienced at every step and felt beyond the physical sensations. Transformative experience.

Everything!!Fivelements Retreat delivers on every level! From the warm welcome by the GM and staff with their huge smiles, to the beautiful grounds and the exquisite rooms, this Retreat is an absolute gem and a true haven of peace and Tranquility. The spa treatments are excellent and the healers are truly gifted and just amazing. I even loved the morning yoga and I have never been a yoga fan! My room was stunning and the bed and pillows were super comfy. Although I am not vegetarian or vegan,I loved the plant-based menu and every meal I ate at the restaurant was delicious. I absolutely loved my stay at Fivelements and I am already planning my return trip.:)

There was honestly nothing that I didn't like.

Everything was exceptional, the pool garden villa, staff, food and spa.

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The gardens were well kept. Food was very good. Lovely therapists.

The bathroom wall was dangerous and unstable. A massive rock cracked and fell at night. If it had fallen on me while I was in the bathroom, it could have been extremely dangerous. There were a few (very large) rocks missing so it was clearly not the first time this has happened. The receptionist lied and said it had not happened before. The staff did not seem concerned.

The check-in and the whole stay were excellent. The staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful, a great introduction to Bali. Rooms are very good, and the whole hotel is very clean.

Some of the evening meals are a bit strange (but OK), and more annoyingly, not many hot meals. I tended to eat out where possible. However, breakfast was excellent, and the lunch selection was good. Please note that Vegetarian meals only.

Amazing

Super nice place. Relaxed atmosphere.

Amazing treatments, staff, food, location, facilities.

Everything! It exceeded our expectations on all levels. The food was exceptional! every meal was fresh using high quality plant ingredients made with care. The ambience was serene, staff very friendly and accommodating, facilities so good you don’t need to go anywhere, gym, yoga, working space, pool, treatments. Plenty of optional activities too. A perfect retreat feeling refreshed and healthy well rested after our stay. Highly recommend will be back! Thank you.

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I had a great stay at Fivelements Retreat Bali! The staff were always kind and smiling, which made me feel very welcome. The yoga teacher was amazing – calm, clear, and full of positive energy. I also really enjoyed the cooking demo – it was fun and tasty! The whole place is surrounded by beautiful nature, and my room had a lovely view of the river. Such a peaceful and special experience!

Breathtaking. I had a pleasant stay. Everything was Beyond 10/10 ! Food was amazing and staff/Service was exceptional. They take care of your food allergies, your preferences in food and in everything else! They’re very helpful while staying and even in other things like to help you with your delayed luggage ! Definitely coming back again to stay longer.

That it ended. I definitely needed more days.