COMO Shambhala Estate Bali

Spa overview

Inspired by a spring revered for its healing properties, a residential health retreat that promises total commitment to the pursuit of personal potential and improved wellbeing.

 

Spa Details

COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri combines holistic wellness with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional villa accommodation. The location is unique, a spiritual enclave of jungle, river and sun-rich clearing north of Ubud. Specialists in yoga, Pilates and Tai’Chi provide inspiration and nurture, working in harmony with activity guides for mountain biking, hiking, climbing, rowing, whitewater rafting and outdoor circuit training, as well as therapists, and body care specalists offering a full range of massage and beauty treatments. Regular retreat weeks focus on subjects ranging from yoga to Tibetan Buddhism. Asian therapies and healthful cuisine form part of dynamic packages created according to personal requirements. Most significantly, The Estate is a place of beauty where silence still reigns, where guests find the energy to make informed life chanes that will last beyond their stay.

Accommodation and Other Facilties

At CSE, they believe that food lies at the very heart of good living – not just in terms of physical health, but also in the larger scheme of enjoying each day. Therefore they do not stipulate calorie-counting diets, but foster a balanced approach, encouraging guests to enjoy their food and its creation while maintaining a life-long interest in the benefits of good nutrition. CSE has developed a particular cuisine, available at all meals. It is organic, sourced locally, and is delivered from field to table with minimum delay. Meat, fish and vegetables are all featured allowing guests to eat healthyly whatever their preferences. The cuisine is influenced by many tastes; from South Indian spices to subtle Italian. Balinese cooking also appears on the menus.

Additional Information

Physical activity is particularly compelling at CSEowing to the retreat’s location in rural Bali. Active Adventure Challenges include mountain biking, hiking, climbing, rowing, whitewater rafting and outdoor circuit traning utilising the nearby mountains, volcanoes, rivers and back-country tracks. Swimming and tennis are available on site. Cultural activities include excursions to local temples, ceremonies, markets and galleries. Special Cultural Workshops might include sessions in Balinese dance, photography or writing.

At a Glance

The Property:

  • 5 Residences, each with four or five suites and a large swimming pool
  • 5 standalone villas (one-, two-, and three-bedroom) with assorted living space and private pools
  • 3 two-bedroom garden villas with living, dining and kitchen areas and private pools
  • 2 double bedroom retreat suites both featuring a private therapy room for couples and private pool
  • 2 restaurants: ‘Glow’ for all-day dining and ‘Kudus’ for breakfast and dinner.  Menus focus on organic, fresh and nutritional COMO Shambhala cusinse – seven years in develpment, and low in sugar, salt and fat
  • 9 treatment rooms (including two for couples)
  • Outdoor hydrotherapy area
  • Swimming pool
  • Yoga room
  • Pilates studio
  • Male/female steam and sauna
  • The Water Garden (occupies a hidden area above the river) comprises a steam, hot tub and four pavillions each with expansive rest areas and outdoor baths and showers
  • Concierge and secretarial services
  • Travel and tour assistance
  • Personal Shopping assistance

Spa Programmes:

  • Detoxification
  • Stress Management
  • Weight Management
  • Get Fit
  • Skin Revitalisation
  • Tailor-Made
  • Retreat Programmes (specialist weeks led by Visiting Masters, focusing on specific subjects such as Yoga and Pilates)

Getting There: Flights to Denpasar via Singapore or Bangkok take around 15 hours then a 60min transfer by road