Who doesn’t crave peace?
With International Peace Day here, it feels like the right moment to pause and wander into the quiet corners of Bali — places where calm isn’t an idea, but something you can truly feel.
Peace wears many faces in Bali. Sometimes it’s a forest spa, sometimes a riverside sanctuary, or even a quiet villa in the hills. This story isn’t about choosing one, it’s about celebrating five escapes that each hold their own rhythm of calm
Think of this as a gentle journey across the island: from the cool highlands to riversides, through hidden hills, along a sacred river, and finally to a southern refuge.
Desa Seni – Baturiti
Up in the cooler highlands of Baturiti, Desa Seni is a village-style retreat that blends eco-friendly living with traditional Balinese ways. It’s a place where life feels simple and real — where you can breathe easily and reconnect with nature and community at a human pace.
Location: Desa Seni A New Experience Br. Mayungan Let #13 Antapan, Baturiti – Tabanan
Desa Seni, “the Art Village,” feels less like a resort and more like a sanctuary where culture, community, and wellness flow together. Restored Javanese wooden houses stand among tropical gardens, their weathered timbers holding stories of another time. Life here moves slowly, unhurried, in rhythm with the earth.
Yoga is at the heart of Desa Seni. Daily classes unfold in open pavilions, led by teachers who guide gently, whether you are a beginner or long on the path. Beyond the mat, the wellness centre offers Indonesian therapies, massages that soothe, energy work that restores, treatments that invite balance back into the body.
Community threads through everything. Artisans weave and carve, dancers perform not as spectacle but as heritage, and gardens supply the kitchen with food that is as nourishing as it is fresh. Meals here taste of the soil they came from, carrying the quiet philosophy of sustainability.
Every path leads somewhere meaningful — to a yoga bale shaded by palms, to a conversation with a craftsman, or simply to a quiet bench where time seems to dissolve. More than a retreat, Desa Seni is a living practice of peace — shown in art, in care, and in connection.
Website: http://www.desaseni.com/
Instagram: Desaseni_
Contact: 6281130901313
Svaha Spa Kenderan – Ubud
From the cool highlands, the road drifts down into Ubud’s green heart, where Svaha Spa Kenderan rests by the river. Part of Aksari Resort, it feels like a natural extension of the forest itself, bamboo swaying, water flowing, birdsong weaving into the quiet.
Location: Jalan Raya Kenderan No.88 D, Ubud, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561
The spa’s open-air pavilion, with its thatched roof and wooden accents, holds an atmosphere that feels rooted in Bali. Treatments here are not simply about indulgence; they are gentle rituals of restoration. Signature massages soften tension and bring back energy. Body and skin therapies offer a refreshing reset. And for those seeking something deeper, curated wellness programs draw from Balinese traditions, reminding guests that balance is both physical and spiritual.
Every touchpoint is considered. Therapists trained in traditional techniques carry both skill and calm. The forest is not just scenery but part of the experience, deepening the feeling of retreat. Even the spa’s commitment to sustainability threads through each practice, a reminder that true wellbeing cannot exist apart from the earth.
For couples, Svaha offers an intimate retreat. For travellers, a quiet pause on their Ubud journey. And for those who come with a need to heal, it offers a path back to balance. Healing, calming, and deeply connected to its surroundings, Svaha Spa Kenderan reflects the spirit of Ubud; restorative, timeless, and quietly unforgettable.
Website: https://svahaspa.com/kenderan
Instagram: svahaspakenderan
Contact: info@svahaspa.com
Amala Villas Ubud – Keliki
Now move a little further to Keliki, still within Ubud but quieter, where Amala Villas offers a calm, open space designed for quiet moments and clear thinking. With thoughtful design and views over green hills, it’s a peaceful hideaway where you can take your time and listen to what your mind and heart need.
Location: Banjar Dinas, Jl. Raya Sebali, Keliki, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571
Amala Villas Ubud is where time slows to the pace of rice fields and the gentle murmur of jungle life. Just beyond Ubud’s centre, yet far from its noise, the villa offers space to pause, to listen, and to simply be.
The design speaks in quiet tones — open verandahs that lean into the landscape, wide rooms that breathe with air and light, an infinity pool that mirrors the sky. Mornings begin with birdsong drifting across the paddies, evenings end under a wash of stars.
Amala holds intimacy at its core. For families, couples, or small gatherings, it feels personal — like a home where every detail has been cared for. Meals are homely, yet touched with grace; experiences are curated with thought, carrying the warmth of Balinese hospitality.
But what lingers most is not the service or the setting, but the sense of stillness. Amala Villas is less about staying, more about returning, to presence, to connection, to the simple beauty of living in tune with the island’s rhythm.
Website: http://www.amalavillas.com/
Instagram: amalavillasubud
Contact: +65 96586827
Fivelements Retreat Bali – Mambal
Now move from the quiet hills of Keliki down toward the Ayung River in Mambal, where Fivelements Retreat Bali rests along the sacred waters. It is a place where traditional Balinese healing meets plant-based food and riverside rituals, creating space to step back and let body and mind find balance.
Location: Mambal, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352
This sanctuary has long been a destination for rest, renewal, and reconnection. Guests can explore intuitive massage, sound healing, or flower baths infused with petals and ceremony.
At the heart of the retreat is the award-winning Sakti Dining Room, serving healing cuisine that nourishes with both flavour and intention. Every detail here honours Bali’s spirit of harmony and reverence for life.
This September, Fivelements opens its doors wider for World Wellness Weekend with a series of special events and classes, inviting the community to join its rhythm of wellness.
Website: https://fivelementsbali.com/
Instagram: fivelementsretreats
Contact: +62 811 3332 0036, +62 361 469 206
Revivo Wellness Resort – Nusa Dua
Short on time? Revivo Wellness Resort in Nusa Dua is close to Bali’s busiest areas, yet it feels like a calm refuge tucked away in the teak hills. Here, wellness becomes deeply personal, blending modern science with ancient healing in ways that reach far beyond a holiday.
Location: Jl. Desa Sawangan, Kelurahan Benoa, Kec. Kuta Selatan, Badung – Bali
The setting itself feels therapeutic: lush gardens, elegant Balinese design, and a calm atmosphere that invites you to slow down and breathe. Guests can choose between structured wellness retreats or flexible programmes, each guided by expert practitioners. The focus is on restoring balance through movement, mindfulness, hydrotherapy, and nutrition that nurtures from within.
More than a place to stay, Revivo is a journey into deeper wellness. For anyone seeking renewal and lasting transformation, it remains one of Bali’s most inspiring sanctuaries.
Website: www.revivoresorts.com
Instagram: revivo_wellness_resorts
Contact: marketing-nusadua@revivoresorts.com / +62 823 338 88144
So, which place calls to you? Or maybe you don’t have to choose — why not listen to your spirit and visit them all? Peace isn’t about checking off places on a list. It’s about where your heart feels at home.
