Fivelements Retreat

Located in a secluded clearing near Ubud and right by the Ayung River, Fivelements Retreat is the perfect refuge to escape the stress of modern life and nurture body and mind in an eco-conscious setting.

Nestled between the Ayung River and lush tropical ponds and gardens, the award-winning "Sakti Dining Room" offers a variety of vegan raw food dishes, exotic juices and smoothies, as well as light, seasonal, and regional cuisine. The menu at Sakti Dining Room focuses on carefully prepared plant-based raw vegan dishes, aiming to highlight the natural cuisine of nature. All dishes are crafted from the finest organic seasonal produce, demonstrating how aromatic, flavourful, and innovative plant-based meals can be. All meals can also be served in your own suite. All dishes are à la carte, with lunch and dinner offered as a 3-course menu for half board and full board guests.

The spa concept (8 a.m. - 9 p.m.) of the resort is dedicated to the five elements and consists of six bamboo houses, each with its own bathroom, located on the riverbank. Treatments range from traditional Balinese healing massages and Prana energy treatments to beauty and rejuvenation therapies for the body, face, nails, and hair. The healing rituals include a combination of meditation, deep bodywork, and Prana energy, performed by healers whose gifted talents have been passed down through generations of Balinese families. In the in-house herbal kitchen, the pastes and oils needed for the treatments are made from plants and ancient, proven remedies. The holistic approach of the spa is designed to tune in on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level to enable an organic healing process naturally. Additionally, yoga and meditation under professional guidance. Private sessions available upon request (at a charge). Fitness room (6 a.m. - 10 p.m.).

A heated Watsu therapy pool and a large swimming pool, each with massage jets, underwater music, and chromotherapy lighting, as well as changing rooms and showers for men and women.

Bicycle rental and daily shuttle service to Ubud (at fixed times). Guided tours to attractions such as the Tirta Empul Water Temple, Tanah Lot, or Mount Batur can be booked at the hotel for a fee. Additionally, excursions and activities in the area such as the Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Bali's south and north, hiking, water rafting, snorkelling (at a charge). Babysitting available upon request (at a charge).