Rembulan Spa

Rembulan Spa, rembulan means moon in Indonesian, is the kind of reliable neighbourhood spa that makes Ubud such a pleasant place to spend a week. It has two branches right in the centre of town, one on Jalan Hanoman and one on Ubud’s main road, so it is easy to fit a massage in between temple visits, market shopping and café hopping.

The spa describes itself as a calm sanctuary from everyday stress, and it delivers that in a straightforward, unpretentious way. Treatments combine traditional ingredients, local herbs, spices and aromatic oils, with modern techniques, and the prices sit comfortably below resort spas. For many visitors it becomes a regular stop over a longer stay rather than a one-off splurge.

Treatments

The menu covers body massage in several styles, Balinese, deep tissue, Shiatsu and a gentle relaxing massage, as well as body treatments such as scrubs and wraps, foot, hand and neck services, beauty treatments, nail care and spa packages. There is a dedicated reflexology lounge where you can sit back for a foot massage, and a hair treatment area for cream baths.

Signature rituals

• Balinese massage, long, flowing strokes with acupressure and gentle stretching.
• Deep tissue massage, firmer pressure for sore hikers and cyclists.
• Shiatsu, Japanese-style pressure-point work.
• Reflexology, in the reclining lounge, perfect after a day on foot.
• Spa packages, massage, scrub and extras bundled for a longer session.

The space

Both branches are compact and tidy, with cosy treatment rooms, a reflexology lounge, a nail station, a hair treatment area and a small reception. It is simple rather than showy, but clean and calm.

Booking tips

Both branches are open daily 09:00–21:00. Walk-ins are often possible on weekdays, but message on WhatsApp to secure a time in the busy late afternoon, especially for couples. The Hanoman branch can be reached on +62 361 970 733 (WhatsApp +62 812 3792 0213), and the main-road branch on +62 361 976 694 (WhatsApp +62 812 3792 0211). A reflexology session is a good way to end a day of walking around Ubud’s streets.

Rembulan is especially useful for travellers doing a lot of walking in Ubud, a foot reflexology session after a morning at the Monkey Forest or the Campuhan Ridge Walk is hard to beat. Couples can book side-by-side massages, and the spa packages that combine a massage with a scrub or hair treatment are good value compared with a la carte bookings. Both branches are an easy walk from the Ubud Art Market and Ubud Palace, so you can slip in between sightseeing stops without planning your whole day around a treatment. Remember to bring a little cash for tips if you were happy with your therapist, it is appreciated, though never expected.