Bagus Jati Health & Wellbeing Retreat

It's no surprise that the atmosphere here is tranquil, serene, and perfectly suited to deep rest and rejuvenation -- since wellness is the name of the game. The grounds are artfully sculpted in a classical Balinese style and the villas are spaced far apart along the sprawling acreage, offering guests a high level of privacy. Facilities are fully immersed in the natural surroundings, with the main pool, spa, and yoga shalas all overlooking the Jati River and lush valley. This peaceful and natural setting plays a huge part in the experience at the Sejati Spa, which offers beauty, massage, and holistic Ayurvedic treatments. The main pool is tiled in natural stone and features a covered seating area, plenty of lounge chairs, and a poolside bar. It's no surprise that the hotel is most popular with couples, owing to it's secluded and romantic setting. It's also frequented by single travelers that come for the hotel's health and wellbeing treatment packages or just to get away from it all. Guests should note that the hotel's terrain is rugged and somewhat challenging, with winding pathways and long flights of stairs throughout. It's also not the safest for young children as there are many steep cliffs along the property.

The wellness retreat has a peaceful location in the foothills of Ubud, in the scenic Sebatu Village, a 20-minute drive from the iconic Ceking Rice Terraces. The location is idyllic yet remote, and the nearest dining and shopping options are over a 45-minute drive away, in central Ubud. Popular outdoor activities in the area include village treks and cycling tours. The hotel does provides tour arrangements services but there are numerous adventure companies in the area that offer more affordably priced tour arrangements. Other attractions near the hotel include the Elephant Safari Park Lodge Bali and the Tirta Empul Water temple -- both take around 25 minutes to reach from the hotel. Mount Batur, Kintamani offers breathtaking views, especially for those willing to get up before dawn and hike to the summit at sunrise, and is around an hour away from the hotel. Kuta and the airport both take around two hours to reach from the hotel.

This boutique property features ultra private villas, spaced along a sprawling tropical hillside acreage in the highlands of Ubud. Villas are positioned to take full advantage of the panoramic views, with large opening glass doors and windows plus roomy balconies to look out onto the breathtaking scenery from. Interiors feature an elegant blend of modern and traditional stylings, with teak wood floors, natural limestone reliefs, and Balinese paintings and wood carvings on display. Standard amenities include ceiling fans, safes, a daily fruit basket, and mineral water. Villas aren't equipped with air-conditioning, though the temperature here usually stays quite cool, especially at night. Teak wood furniture is featured throughout and villas have plenty of seating, large wardrobes, work tables, and comfy canopy beds with mosquito nets.

Two-Bedroom Pool Villas feature infinity pools suspended over the jungle gorge. These villas have more modern and stylish interiors with marble floors, contemporary artworks on display, and living rooms with comfy upholstered couches and flat-screen TVs. No other villa types feature private plunge pools or TVs. The circular shaped Deluxe Spa Villas have thatch roofs and feature spa treatment areas outfitted with massage tables and large hot tubs. Bathrooms feature marble tiles throughout, deep soaking tubs, separate rainfall showers, and large vanities with white porcelain sinks. Hairdryers, bathrobes, and toiletries are provided.

Bagus Jati has a decent variety of facilities and activities on offer, most of which revolve around health and wellness. One of the best attributes of this hotel are the stunning grounds and the tranquil and restorative setting. The spa, yoga shalas, and main pool offer breathtaking views of the Jati River. The main pool is long enough for laps and has plenty of lounge chairs laid out to relax on, plus an adjoining poolside bar. Sejati Spa offers a range of beauty, massage, and holistic Ayurvedic treatments and features hot tub and steam room facilities. 

The hotel offers structured wellbeing programs (for an additional fee) that focus on diet, weight loss, and stress relief. Programs incorporate a range of activities, spa treatments, diet consultations, acupuncture, detoxes, and healthy meals. Free daily activities are available and include yoga, meditation, nature walks, and water aerobics. Breakfast (served in a buffet format) and daily afternoon tea are also included in all room rates. Surya Restaurant and Bar serve healthy Asian and Western cuisine. Additional facilities include a well equipped fitness center and a spacious lobby area with comfy seating and a computer for guests to use. There's also a Balinese compound where weddings and events are often staged. The free shuttle service to downtown Ubud operates twice daily, though seating is limited. Wi-Fi is free throughout.