I had such big expectations for that hotel that i was disappointed when i arrived. The staff is nice but after staying at komaneka in ubud i compare a lot and the service could be better.. the room was pretty of course but not as much as the pictures.. it is not centrally located so you kind of have to stay there. Its totally okay if youre into yoga or spa treatments. We wanted to stay there because its a vegan hotel, but its a raw vegan one.. we like our meal cooked. Only raw makes us feel a bit sick so we had to leave after one night instead of 2. Still is a very good hotel for people into yoga and spa treatments but be ready to pay a lot !! It cost us almost 4cad dollars just to wash a pair of pajama and a shirt..
It is a different world altogether,feel like youâre right in the middle of virgin land away from the noisy and polluted world but still living in the comfort of modern amenities.very happy to have spent couple of days in this heavenly place.thanks to all the staff members for their hospitality and politeness.
The 5elements retreat was everything I needed to stay in Ubud.
It was a beautiful, peaceful and tranquil place to relax away from all the distractions.
I highly recommend this place and I would certainly come back to this place.
Loved this vegan hotel by river. We had a spacious hillside suite with plunge pool.
The hotel is small and well appointed with details that matter to a traveler. It is a peaceful and restoring environment with one of the best couples massage Iâve ever experienced: from ambiance of room to therapists.
Fivelements was a magical experience, great quality food, clean eating, health. The ladies and gentlemen working at this retreat are 5 star unpretentious respectful and genuinely lovely helpful People. The facilities are 5 star, stone bath private pool outdoor showers all beautiful and relaxing. The only advice I would offer is that the bed was quite hard to sleep on although I did not ask for a different room I am sure they would have given me one.
Thank you for your hospitality
Youâll feel as though youâve stepped into an enchanted world of relaxation and will leave absolutely rejuvenated. From the accommodations, to the dining, to the grounds, this is truly an epic retreat.
This hotel is fantastic and the staff auper friendly and helpful. The food is just amazing!
For Bali itâs on the pricier side and for me the only criticism is the mattress which is too hard (however this is personal preference).
Absolutely stunning property. Deserves far better than the 5 stars. The food was spectacular, I'm still dreaming about it. As a gluten free person, it was such a delight to have a menu I could order anything from. My husband who isn't gluten free loved it as well. We are both meat eaters, but didn't miss animal proteins at all. The people were so nice, our yoga instructor was great. Only issue was we wish we had stayed longer.
its a beautiful property and a retreat in its actual sense. Very peaceful and the staff are amazing and extremely pleasant. You feel relaxed as soon as you enter the property - serene and secluded and awesome location right next to the river. Plus all the dining is completely plant based :-)
The only thing to be aware of is it is a bit outside of Ubud - roughly 30 mins from the Ubud city centre
also I found the spa to be quite on the expensive side
Great property. Quite over priced compared to Bali but you get what you pay for. Staff are excellent. Very good vibes all round. We had the too suite you could get - lucky for us the room next door was empty the whole time we stayed so we werenât bugged by having to share the pool. For the price we couldâve probably had double the experience else where. But it was a nice time and the river was lovely to hear.
PROS: EXCELLENT PRIVATE ROOM, QUIET RIVERFRONT, GREAT DESIGN
CONS: ABSURDLY EXPENSIVE SERVICES, VERY LIMITED VEGAN ONLY MENU, NO ALCOHOL, PAINFULLY FAR FROM UBUD, UNDER CONSTRUCTION, WHY GO TO INDONESIA FOR FAKE ENTITLEMENT THEY HAVE THAT WHERE YOU LIVE...
It was just what I needed, some luxury downtime after long travel. Chill in the tub, by the pool and eat clean. I love that itâs an intimate place and the amount of space you get, and the sound of the river outside your villa. Only thing I was missing was resort activities complimentary. I do think itâs much to ask to book everything private as the hotel comes with a premium already. But the shuttle took me to ubud so really nothing to complain about. Love this place and will go back some day :)
If you are looking for a place away from the city and away from people this is the place to go. The staff was very friendly, room was always cleaned. They checked and cleaned the room at least twice a day.
All the food is either vegetarian or vegan, many people go to Bali looking for that type of food.
The only downfall to this hotel is that is about 25-30 minutes away from town. The most common transportation is a taxi to and from the hotel but if you are adventurous enough I recommend to rent a scooter from the center of town. It is cheaper and you can come and go as you please.