Description
Located just a short drive out of Bali’s cultural hub, Ubud you will find the haven of Como Shambhala Estate. This is the flagship property of the Como group whose collection includes the Metropolitan London and Parrot Cay in the Caribbean.
Sitting amongst terraced rice fields and beautiful jungle, the Como Shambhala Estate is a fly-and-flop resort promising a more personalised approach to a spa retreat than its rivals. The spring water is sacred, revered by Balinese for its healing properties and is pumped uphill to the vitality treatment pool. In the centre of the resort is the peaceful spa offering traditional treatments as well as alternative treatments including reflexology, ayurveda and iridology. On arrival a consultation is offered and there are different programmes available such as detox, stress relief, rejuvenation or you can simply just make use of the many facilities on offer and follow your own programme. Daily classes are offered as well as private activities to explore the mystical surrounding areas.
An array of accommodation is on offer including suites located in one of the residences, each slightly different in style based on the four elements of water,fire air and earth. For those seeking absolute seclusion and privacy, the chic villas with their traditional alang-alang roofs come complete with almost all white interiors and stunning private pools. Dining here is not all about just lettuce but delicious, nutritious meals. Guests are assigned their own personal assistant for the duration of the stay who will encourage achievement of any goals set or just simply encourage relaxation.
Guide price
£2,350 Per person
£2,350 per person for 7 nights, based on two people sharing a Suite on a bed & breakfast basis including flights, private transfers, a wellness consultation, 3 massages, daily schedule of classes and use of all spa facilities.
Accommodation
There are 21 rooms and suites (with private terraces or gardens) each located in one of the 5 Residences so you can take a whole Residence if travelling with friends or family or take one of the rooms and share the facilities of swimming pool and communal areas with other guests. For those wanting total privacy there are 10 freestanding villas with one or two bedrooms and private pools, some have spa facilities.
Childcare
Children are welcome at Como Shambala but there are no specific facilities except babysitting and they are not permitted in the Spa area.
Facilities
There are 2 restaurants - Glow and Kudus House, both of which serve nutritious healthy food with raw foods being included on all menus. Glow is a contemporary airy restaurant with an open kitchen and fantastic Asian flavours. Kudos House is a more intimate restaurant occupying a 150 year old former Javanese residence. There are snacks served by the pool and there is also extensive room service. Other facilities include a fully equipped gym and of course an extensive spa and health centre.
Activities
There is a complimentary daily activities programme at Como Shambhala including yoga, pilates, tai chi, aqua classes and guided morning walks. Outside the estate other activities include rock climbing and treks, rafting and cultural activities.
Services
There are numerous on site health professionals available to guests for consultations including nutritionists, psychologists, reflexologists, ayurvedic doctors and iridologists.
When to travel
Straddling the equator, Indonesia tends to have a fairly even climate year-round. Rather than four seasons, Indonesia has two – dry (between May to September) and wet (between October to April) – and there are no extremes of temperature between winter and summer. In most parts of Indonesia, the wet season falls between October and April and the dry season between May and September. December and January see Bali at its most humid and rain tends to come in sudden tropical downpours, but it can also rain for more prolonged periods.
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Location and directions
Ubud, Bali
The Como Shambhala Estate is situated in southern Bali, 6.5km (20-minute drive) south of Ubud and right on the banks of the River Ayung.
How to get there
17-hour international flight with one change. Como Shambhala Estate is 1-hour from Denpasar airport.
