Espace Spa
Where I go for a proper massage.
Batu Mejan, Canggu · 8–10 min from MAR BaliEspace is one of the places I keep going back to, and the bed deserves some of the credit. It is the most comfortable massage bed I have tried around here, which makes it very easy to switch off. I leave loose, light and in a good mood.
Massage is what I would send you here for: aromatherapy, tension relief with optional deep tissue, warm stones and foot reflexology. For a longer visit, add a body scrub, a facial or a cream bath for the hair and scalp.
- A proper massage
- Deep tissue or warm stones
- A longer spa morning
- Couples
- A classic day spa, not a bathhouse
- Book ahead for late afternoons
If you only book one massage during your stay, make it here.
AMO Spa
For when your body is tired but your mind has not slowed down.
Batu Bolong, Canggu · 10–12 min from MAR BaliAMO is where I go when I am tired but still too wound up to rest. The setting is clean and modern, and I never feel rushed. I come out lighter, and slowing down comes more easily for the rest of the day.
The menu is wide: Balinese and deep-tissue massage, hot stones, reflexology, facials, hair and nails. There is also a bathhouse with sauna, steam room and warm and cold plunge pools, so you can choose a treatment, a bathhouse session, or ask to combine both.
- Massage and sauna in one visit
- Groups of friends
- A full afternoon of recovery
- Hair and nails in the same place
- Batu Bolong traffic is heavy around sunset
- Bigger and busier than Espace
Book a massage and ask about adding the bathhouse afterwards. It is the best combination in Canggu.
Sundaymood
Private sauna and ice bath, a short walk from the villas.
Jalan Sempol, Pererenan · on our streetSundaymood gives me a different kind of reset. I come out more awake and clear-headed, but calmer too, which is a combination I do not get from a massage.
The main booking is a private infrared sauna and ice bath room for 75 minutes, so you have the space to yourself or with a friend. They also have Normatec leg-compression boots and LED face masks. It is recovery rather than pampering, and it is perfect after surfing, training or a long flight.
- Recovery after surf or training
- A private session for one or two
- Jet lag
- Walking distance from MAR Bali
- Recovery, not massage
- Book your slot in advance
Staying at MAR Bali 2? You already have a private sauna and cold plunge at the villa. For everyone else, this is the one I recommend.
Face Lab
Facials for calm, clean skin.
Jalan Pantai Pererenan · 3–5 min from MAR BaliWhat stayed with me after Face Lab was how calm and clean my skin felt. There was a little more glow too, but the settled feeling was what I enjoyed most.
The facials are clearly named, so it is easy to choose: Bali Glow for brightness, Deep Detox to purify and Glass Skin for hydration. You can add facial massage, gua sha, cooling ice globes or LED.
- Skin after sun and salt water
- A facial close to the villa
- Brightening or hydration
- Facials only, not a full spa
- Tell them your skin type when booking
The facial I recommend after a few days of sun. Five minutes from the villas.
Korean Face Bar
Korean Hydrafacials and a Japanese head spa.
Jalan Sempol, Pererenan · on our streetMy visit here felt light and fun: real attention for my skin without turning it into a whole spa day.
The menu is built around Korean Hydrafacials for hydration, brightening or congestion. The K-Glass Skin Experience adds a skin analysis and a personalised facial. There is also a Japanese head spa, which is worth trying if you have never had one.
- Hydrafacials
- A Japanese head spa
- A quick treat between plans
- Walking distance from MAR Bali
- A beauty studio, not a spa
- Popular, so book a day or two ahead
Pair it with Face Lab: one for a quick Hydrafacial, the other for a longer facial.
Letti Hair Lab
A hair spa that feels like a proper treat.
Jalan Nelayan, Canggu · 8–10 min from MAR BaliThe premium hair spa is the part I love at Letti. It feels like a treat rather than an appointment, and my hair is soft for days afterwards.
It starts with a scalp and hair consultation, then a head and neck massage, steam or heat treatment and a rough dry. They also treat mineral and chlorine build-up, which is useful after a week of pools and sea. A styled blow-dry is extra, so ask for it when you book.
- Hair after pool and sea water
- A head and neck massage
- Before a dinner or event
- Blow-dry is not included
- A hair salon, not a spa
The one I recommend before a special dinner or a celebration at the villa.
The Rustic Sun, Nelayan
Nails, lashes and brows without any fuss.
Jalan Nelayan, Canggu · 8–10 min from MAR BaliThe warmth of the team put me at ease straight away. It is relaxed and uncomplicated, the kind of place where you stay a little longer than planned.
The Nelayan location is a beauty salon: BIAB nails, hair, lashes and brows, plus waxing and threading.
- Nails, lashes and brows
- A relaxed beauty appointment
- Getting ready for an event
- A salon, not a spa
- There are several Rustic Sun locations: this is the Nelayan one
My easy choice for nails before a celebration.
WonderSculpt
Targeted body treatments, not a sleepy spa afternoon.
Berawa · 12–15 min from MAR BaliWonderSculpt felt more purposeful than a usual spa visit: time spent doing something specific for my body. I left feeling more put together.
The focus is body sculpting: wood therapy, Brazilian moulding massage and lymphatic drainage, plus facial wood therapy. The team explains the techniques before you choose, so you do not need to know what to book.
- Lymphatic drainage
- Body sculpting
- Feeling lighter after travel
- Results-focused, not a relaxing massage
- Furthest from MAR Bali in this guide
For guests who want a specific result. For pure relaxation, go to Espace.
Or Stay In: Massage at MAR Bali
Sometimes the best spa is the one you do not have to leave.
After a long flight, or on a slow day by the pool, many of our guests prefer not to go anywhere. I can arrange massages, facials and other treatments at your villa, at the time that suits you, for one person or the whole group.
Send me the treatment, the time and how many people, and I will organise everything. You only need to be there.
Where Should You Go?
A quick reference from someone who has tried them all.
| If you want… | I recommend |
|---|---|
| A proper massage | Espace Spa |
| Massage plus sauna and cold plunge | AMO Spa |
| A private sauna and ice bath, walking distance | Sundaymood |
| A facial after a few days of sun | Face Lab |
| A Hydrafacial or Japanese head spa | Korean Face Bar |
| Soft hair after pool and sea | Letti Hair Lab |
| Nails, lashes or brows | The Rustic Sun, Nelayan |
| Lymphatic drainage or body sculpting | WonderSculpt |
| Not leaving the villa | A massage at MAR Bali |
| My personal favourite | Espace Spa |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which spa near Pererenan is best for a massage?
Espace Spa in Canggu, about 8 to 10 minutes from MAR Bali. It is where I go myself for a proper massage. For a massage combined with sauna and cold plunge, choose AMO Spa.
Which spas are closest to MAR Bali?
Sundaymood and Korean Face Bar are on Jalan Sempol, the same street as MAR Bali 1 and 2, so you can walk. Face Lab is 3 to 5 minutes away. Espace, Letti Hair Lab and The Rustic Sun are 8 to 10 minutes away, AMO 10 to 12 and WonderSculpt 12 to 15.
Can I have a massage at the villa?
Yes. Message me on WhatsApp with the treatment, the time and the number of people, and I will arrange massages, facials or other treatments at your villa.
Where can I do a sauna and ice bath near Pererenan?
Sundaymood on Jalan Sempol has private infrared sauna and ice bath rooms, and AMO Spa in Canggu has a bathhouse with sauna, steam room and warm and cold plunge pools. MAR Bali 2 has its own private sauna and cold plunge.
Do I need to book in advance?
For most of these places, yes, especially for late afternoons and weekends. Message me before you arrive and I will help you book.
Treatments, prices and opening hours change, so please confirm directly with each place before booking.
Slow down
properly
A massage at the villa after you land, a facial before a celebration dinner, a sauna and ice bath after a morning surf. Tell me how you want to feel during your stay and I will help you plan it. — Vic
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