Arya Wellness Retreat

Arya Wellness Retreat sits on Jl. Monkey Forest, on the main street of Ubud, though the pages describe the spot as a peaceful one. The sights, shops and restaurants are a few steps away. It is presented as a new boutique and wellness hostel from the Wanderlands group, aimed at travelers who want a high-quality, unusual stay in Bali.

The house is female-only. Its stated aim is an atmosphere that is safe, warm and welcoming to women of all ages, a place to unwind and rejuvenate body and mind. The accommodation is simple in scale: ten female dorms of four beds each, each bed a king-size single with lockers, and four private rooms with double or twin beds, balconies and safety boxes. Both room types have ensuite bathrooms and air conditioning.

Wellness is built into the daily rhythm rather than sold as an add-on. The room rate includes breakfast, wellness and fitness classes, massage and wifi. The schedule runs through meditation, yoga, Pilates, healing circles and fitness classes, with workshops, cooking classes, family dinners, movie nights and day trips alongside. A free massage is offered by the pool every day, and guests sign up for the daily yoga class at reception the day before.

The grounds include an outdoor pool, open from 8am to 10pm, a garden, a spa, and a restaurant and bar. The kitchen cooks from fresh local produce, and the stated intent is food that fuels mind and body. A 24-hour front desk, a travel desk and airport transfers support the stay. The house suggests three to five days as the right length to take in what Ubud offers, and groups are welcome in the dorms or private rooms.