Karsa Spa

Karsa Spa, in Bangkiang Sidem near Ubud, sits amid rice terraces along the Campuhan Ridge area. The spa shares a site with Karsa Kafe and presents a mix of semi open-air and indoor treatment rooms that incorporate natural sounds and views of the surrounding village scenery.

What you find there

Treatment rooms include lush indoor and outdoor spaces, lotus pond features, traditional Balinese artworks, freshly laundered linen, and pressurised water with a salt-based softening system for showers and baths. Music options range from traditional Balinese spa sounds to soft jazz, classical, mantras or aural beats.

Treatments and products

All staff are trained massage therapists and Reiki practitioners holding Reiki Tummo certification. Offerings include Balinese, deep tissue, shiatsu, Thai yoga, sports/therapeutic, foot reflexology, facial and body scrubs, baths, nails and hair treatments, and Reiki sessions. The spa uses Ayurvedic and organic oils, prefers locally produced Nadi’s Herbal products, and sources organic facial and scrub ingredients from local suppliers. Guests are served ginger-lemongrass-pandan-palm sugar tea after treatments.

Getting there and eco practice

Bangkiang Sidem is about a 30-minute walk from Ubud central or roughly 10 minutes by road via Sanggingan and Payogan. The spa uses biodigestion systems to protect rice fields, recycles with Eco Bali and uses natural cleaning products such as Bio Soap soap nut liquid.