The Best Gyms
Near MAR Bali

Reload Sanctuary is currently our personal favourite gym in the Canggu and Pererenan area, and the space we use most often ourselves. It sits in a prime location on Padang Linjong — roughly five minutes by scooter or seven minutes by car from MAR Bali depending on traffic.

What sets Reload apart is the combination of serious training infrastructure and a genuinely premium atmosphere. The equipment is among the best in Bali — high-quality strength machines, a large cardio area, a rooftop training zone and an outdoor functional training area that works perfectly for HYROX-style workouts. The crowd is mature, the energy is focused and the overall feel is closer to a high-end fitness club in London or Singapore than a typical Bali gym.

The wellness and recovery offering is equally strong — a 39°C hot jacuzzi, cold plunge pool, ice bath, large sauna, steam room and a spacious pool area with sunbeds, bean bags and Balinese daybeds. The restaurant delivers healthy meals, fresh juices and quality protein options. On Friday evenings during sunset, Reload often hosts a live DJ session — a genuinely unique atmosphere that somehow stays premium rather than chaotic.

One practical detail worth knowing: Reload is located next to Mai Main Playground, an excellent indoor children's playground. For families where one parent wants to train or recover while the children are entertained nearby, this is a genuinely useful combination.

The filming policy is sensible — tripods are restricted during busy hours but permitted in the early morning before 8 AM and in the evening after 8 PM. This keeps the environment comfortable and avoids the content-creation culture that overwhelms some other gyms in the area.

For almost a full year, Omni was our personal favourite gym in Bali and the space we recommended most consistently to our guests. Every guest we sent there came back genuinely satisfied — and many went back multiple times during the same stay.

Omni feels much more like a tropical wellness club than a traditional gym. Tropical plants everywhere, palm trees, open grass areas, lounge spaces and sunbeds. A 25-metre swimming pool where sunrise swims are genuinely special. It is one of the few places in Bali where we can spend half a day and not feel the urge to leave.

The spa is exceptional and carefully calibrated — cold facial towels inside the sauna, ice balls with aromas to intensify the heat experience, thoughtful recovery details that are rare even at this level. The restaurant is healthy, premium and highly customisable. The changing rooms feel like a five-star hotel — spacious, warm wood finishes, tropical plants, lounge seating areas and generously sized lockers.

In the evening, the garden lounge area with sofas and a fire pit creates a calm and genuinely beautiful atmosphere. On Sunday mornings, Omni organises a running club around the Seseh area — a nice way to connect with the community. For longer stays, Omni offers longevity programmes and blood analysis included in some extended memberships. The two on-site massage rooms are staffed at the level of the club itself.

One important note on value: the all-in membership including gym and spa access is among the most expensive in Bali. However, for guests who genuinely use the recovery, wellness and lifestyle elements — including monthly massage credits and guest invitations — the overall value can still feel justified.

We spent considerable time at the original Obsidian location when it first opened, and it is impossible to write a genuine guide to gyms near Canggu and Pererenan without including it. Obsidian is, in terms of machinery, probably the best-equipped gym in Bali. The quantity, variety and quality of machines is unmatched compared to almost anything else available in the area.

This is Bali's mecca for bodybuilding — serious lifters, hypertrophy training, advanced strength work, specialised equipment. If your priority is access to the widest possible machine selection on the island, Obsidian is incredibly difficult to beat.

The atmosphere is intensely focused on physique, performance and aesthetics. There is a strong social media and content creation culture — tripods are common, filming is constant and the overall vibe is one of high-energy bodybuilding. Despite the hardcore reputation, Obsidian has a good spa, a visually impressive pool, Balinese daybeds and a decent restaurant — more complete than many people expect. Pricing is also more accessible than the premium wellness clubs in the area.

Formerly known as Wrong Gym, Rite Gym recently went through a full rebrand — and the space feels considered and well maintained throughout. Located in Pererenan just minutes from the beach, it is one of the most convenient options for guests staying at MAR Bali who want a stylish, low-key place to train without travelling far.

The design is immediately noticeable — industrial aesthetic, exposed concrete ceilings, artistic wall paintings, minimalist details that give it a cool and intentional feel. The weight room uses Technogym equipment and is solid for general training needs. The cardio area is not large but sufficient. This is not a space designed for elite bodybuilding or maximum machine variety — it is designed for people who want a comfortable, stylish and relaxed training experience without the intensity of the larger clubs.

The spa area is cosy and peaceful — a good sauna, steam room and a small but inviting pool. The café offers coffee, juices, smoothies and light drinks rather than a full restaurant, which suits the neighbourhood vibe perfectly.