LUXE City Guides - Bali

Two of the top spas in Asia are right here in Ubud, so kaftans off...

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Kirana Spa. Dazzling suite and treatment villas, some with pools but all with modern lines, attention to detail and drop-dead fabulous views. Massage and facials only. Desa Kedewatan / 976 333 / 9am-9pm / a sod to find but fret not, spa chauffeurs provide hotel pick-up / royalkiran­aspa.com

Como Shambhala Estate. Beautifull­y situated. Choose between the rainforest balés in the ravishing gorge (300 steps down, thus not good when you’re gin-sloshed or have clicky hips), or the sleek Spa Retreat with hydrothera­py pool, yoga pavilion and holistic/ayurvedic menu. Como Shambhala Estate / 978 888 / comohotels.com

Spa Hati. Home of the blissful four-handed massage. Simple, good value, and your custom helps the Bali Hati Foundation to educate the local kids. Sweet cheritee. Jl Raya Andong14 / Ubud / 977 578 / spahatibal­i.com

Lila Ulangun Spa. Trad Indo treats in outdoor gazebos with double Jacuzzis, saunas + showers – alfrisky indeed! Jl Raya Kedewatan / 980 252 / hotelpuriw­ulandari.com

The Yoga Barn. Get your asanas to this spiritual desti for gurus, dancers, healers, and even tight white guys. Jl Raya Pengosekan / Banjar Tebesaya / 971 236 / theyogabar­n.com

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