The Istana - Uluwatu (Bali)
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Wellness retreat on Uluwatu cliffs with Finnish sauna, ice baths, and ocean views
Wellness & Spa
The Istana offers a wellness circuit with Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, steam dome, hot and cold plunge pools, and ice baths. Guests can also access cryotherapy, hyperbaric chamber, and float tanks at Istana Bali. The spa includes a hammam, sauna, hot tub, and spa lounge with a relaxation area.
Rooms & Accommodation
The Istana has rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and free WiFi. Some rooms offer sea views at Istana Uluwatu. Accommodations include garden suites and female dorm rooms with clean, comfortable beds, each with a wardrobe and desk.
Dining & Food
The on-site restaurant at The Istana Bali serves a vegan menu with locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy dishes like green juice, devil's chocolate cake, and mint chocolate mousse made with ceremonial cacao. The restaurant offers special diet menus and fresh, healthy meals.
Location & Surroundings
The Istana Uluwatu is set 1300 ft from Suluban Beach and 1 mile from Uluwatu Temple. The property is 14 miles from Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center and 12 miles from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The cliffside location provides ocean views and access to sunset meditation spots.
Unique Policies & Experiences
The Istana enforces a phone-free policy to encourage presence and digital detox. The hotel offers daily yoga classes, 9D breathwork sessions, ecstatic dance nights, and sunset meditation. Guests can also use the outdoor fireplace and sun terrace at The Istana Bali.
- Wellness: Finnish sauna, ice baths, cryotherapy, float tanks, hyperbaric chamber
- Rooms: Sea view rooms, garden suites, female dorm with clean beds
- Dining: Vegan menu, ceremonial cacao desserts, green juice
- Location: 1300 ft from Suluban Beach, near Uluwatu Temple
- Policy: Phone-free area, digital detox enforced
- Experience: Yoga, 9D breathwork, ecstatic dance, sunset meditation
License number: 55110,9120201471151
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Infinity pool
Sun loungers
Jacuzzi
Steam room
Turkish bath
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Yoga class
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Restaurant
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about The Istana
| 💵 Lowest room price | 317 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 13.5 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Ngurah Rai International, DPS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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