A lush secluded river valley somewhere in the physical and spiritual heart of Bali, offers an almost absurdly beautiful setting to create a spa. The award winning Spa at Maya is a cluster of enchanting, double and single, thatched treatment pavilions, dramatically suspended some 30 metres down a gravity-defying cliffside. Fringed by verdant jungle foliage, the canopied bathtub in each pavilion literally swirling overhangs the waters of the Petanu River as it carves its way through the narrow valley below.
After descending into this serene haven by the considerate means of an outdoor elevator, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a rebalancing and enriching experience that will ease fatigue, stimulate the senses and awaken the spirit. Removed from the world and totally encompassed by raw nature; local materials and natural colours have been blended to harmonize with the peaceful environment.
The spa menu offers a broad range of soothing and energizing treatments in secluded privacy. Massage and aromatherapy are combined with a choice of the finest 100% essential oils; the exotic signature blend being an intoxicating combination of lavender, tangerine and cananga. Massage therapies include the 90-minute Harmony Duo, a four hand massage with two therapists working in tandem to gently ease the body into a state of total relaxation, employing special techniques to revitalize tired muscles and improve blood circulation. Skin remedies showcase traditional body scrubs utilising herbal exfoliates, and the Maya Facial is a recipe of fresh natural ingredients including orange, avocado, cucumber, yogurt, egg, honey, mint leaf, apple cider vinegar and ground corn.
The three-hour Riverside Special is a luxurious traditional package featuring the Maya Massage followed by a body scrub such as the warm and exotic Cinnamon and Tangerine Scrub, or the Pandan Leaf Body Scrub using an all natural exfoliant ground from the pure, fragrant leaves of the Balinese Pandan plant, rich in natural vitamins and amino acid. This pampering package finishes with a sweet-scented flower bath and a rejuvenating facial, leaving guests with a feeling of total renewal. Treatments for men include the ‘Refined Man’, an excellent package recommended after a day of intense physical activity that starts with a treat for the feet followed by a full body massage and an invigorating herbal bath.
The Maya Ubud Resort & Spa is located just a few minutes’ drive from the famous artistic and cultural town of Ubud. Leisurely spread throughout hillside gardens, between the steep river gorge and the gently swaying fields of rice, it is a masterpiece of contemporary wonder and ethnic chic. Three exceptional restaurants offer specialties from around the world; and the delightful accommodation includes individual Balinese-style villas, many of which boast private pools. |
