Ubud
Gianyar
Bali
Indonesia
Those in the know like to call it “The Estate”, but this resort is less about the rooms, food and décor and more about You with a capital Y. Strung-out debutantes, detoxing rock stars and midlife-crisis hippies can all focus on themselves at this unique destination, considered among the top 10 “boutique spas” in the world by the 2007 Spa Finder Readers’ Choice Awards.
Set in Begawan Giri, The Estate is considered the flagship of the COMO Shambhala (Sanskrit for “sacred place of bliss, in case you need reminding) empire, and promises guests a “360-degree experience” for a variety of programs including detox, weight management and getting fit. Aside from the expected therapists and activity guides, there are also ayurvedic doctors and physiotherapists on call.
As a result, design is appropriately Asian-inspired and austere, with thatched roofs, water, wood, stone, open-air spaces and verdant greenery all a part of the journey to a better You.
CSE is a 15-minute drive from Ubud, and a one-hour drive from Denpasar, Bali’s international airport with direct flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Bangkok, Sydney as well as internal flights in Indonesia.
Recognition
Conde Nast Traveler, Reader's Choice Travel Awards - No.4 Destination Spa - 2008
Spa Finder - Reader's Choice Awards, Best Boutique Spa - 2008
Conde Nast Traveller, Reader’s Travel Awards – No. 74 on The Top 100 List - 2007
Zagat - World's Top Hotels, Resorts and Spas Survey - 2007/2008
The Yak/The Bud Annual Awards - Resort of the Year - 2007
The Yak/The Bud Annual Awards - Best Ubud Hotel - 2007
The Yak/The Bud Annual Awards - Chef of the Year - 2007
Conde Nast Traveller, Readers' Spa - Top 10 Best Overseas Spas in Asia - 2007
Baccara Asia Spa Award - Spa Retreat of the Year - 2006
Spa Finder's Crystal Awards - Favourite Spa in Indonesia - 2006
Conde Nast Traveller, Readers' Spa Awards - #2 Spa Retreat Overseas - 2006
travelasia.com - Top 5 Spas & Resorts
Forbes Traveler - World's Top Hotels
Smart Travel Asia, Readers' Poll - Best 25