Spa Days - Guest Blogger

Hi all, we have another guest blogger this week. Please welcome Bernie (AKA Mother of the Bride) with her helpful spa review - enjoy!!

We thought it was about time to get down to the serious side of the wedding trip, discussing Spa visits!

Bali is a fantastic spa destination with not only your upmarket salons but also small salons on every corner. There are gorgeous  Indonesian girls asking if you want Massage, Pedicure or Manicure as you stroll on by. These smaller salons are pretty basic but do a fair job for a very reasonable price. Obviously you get what you pay for but after a few hours shopping in the heat - a pedicure and leg massage can be just what the doctor ordered!

We have a few favourite Salons from past trips and we will endeavour to give you just a sample of what sort of services they have on offer.  The salons listed below are all within a short distance of the hotels where you will be staying.

COOL SALON AND SPA

This is probably our favourite salon for massages at a very reasonable price – a 1hr aromatherapy massage (with your choice of oil) for only about $15.00.  Prior to your massage you are given a foot wash and scrub then taken to a very quiet, dark, peaceful room for your massage.  Cool also offers lots of other services including facials, body scrubs, manicures, pedicures etc. 

Example of prices;

90min Body & Foot Massage - 185,000 (or $20)

105min Body massage with Facial - 200,000 (or $22) 

2hr 45min Body scrub and massage + facial 400,00 (or $44)

BODYWORKS

One of the original spas to have started in the Seminyak area.  This salon is a little more upmarket compared to Cool and some of the prices reflect this.  We have had many treatments at this spa, probably the most enjoyable was an exfoliation massage (Mandi Lulur) or as we affectionately call it “Curry in a Hurry”!  “The treatment begins with a 75 minute Balinese massage, and then the entire body is painted in a brown, granular paste containing turmeric, sandalwood, cinnamon, ground nuts and rice.  The paste is then gently rubbed to exfoliate the skin.  After a quick shower the body is covered in fresh yoghurt.  The enzymes stimulate cell activity and restore the pH balance of the skin, which feels soft as silk after the yoghurt is washed away.  The final step involves luxuriating in a warm, fragrant, flower filled bath”.  Absolute Heaven! 

Another firm favourite is having a manicure, pedicure and hair cream bath (this involves having your hair washed and a conditioning cream massaged into your hair).  While the cream is nourishing your hair, you are given a 1/2hr shoulder, neck and arm massage, all the while having your pedicure and manicure at the same time.  It doesn’t get much better than that!!

Example of prices;

90min Full Body Massage with warm bath to finish - 282,000 (or $31)

2 hrs Exfoliation Massage (Mandi Lulur) - 378,000 (or $42) 

60min Facial 175,000 (or $19)

AMO BEAUTY SPA

This is a relatively new spa salon in the increasingly popular Pettinget area but still not too far from our Hotels.  They do all the usual manicures, pedicures and massages but they also perform fantastic facials as well.  Other services include waxing, hairdressing,  etc.

Example of prices;

90min Relax or Rejuventate Massage - 260,000 (or $28)

30min Oxygen Facial 250,000 (or $27)
3 hours Spa'licious - Body scrub, massage, hair wash and blw dry 550,000 ($61)

Enjoy!