Fivelements Puri Ahimsa

Indonesia , Bali
Mambal, Banjar Baturning Mambal
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50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Clint

Wonderful place amazing staff !!!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Stephen

Probably one of the best & most enjoyable times I've had staying at a hotel/ resort. It was a suggestion by my girlfriend & this type of resort spa is not normally something which I would normally choose, but , am I 100% glad that we decided to book it. We loved absolutely everything about the place from the room to the staff the food the amenities & the different spa options. We booked something to do virtually every morning afternoon & evening .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Palmer

Excellent SPA and guest activities including yoga.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

sharolyn

Excellent staff and retreat activities.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Satnarine

A feeling of zen

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

Jyoti

It is a different world altogether,feel like you’re 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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

Patricia

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Janet

Wonderfully peaceful

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 I’ve ever experienced: from ambiance of room to therapists.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2024

Katie

Absolutely amazing stay away from the busy of Kuta area

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2024

Claudia

Gorgeous and quiet.. rooms.. Are amazing.. cleaning staff was excellent.

Changes in dinner menu or
More variety.. lunch menu was excellent.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2024

Karen

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

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2023

Lea

Pure Bliss

You’ll feel as though you’ve 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.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Sarah

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.

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2022

Meenu

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

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2019

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 weren’t bugged by having to share the pool. For the price we could’ve probably had double the experience else where. But it was a nice time and the river was lovely to hear.

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2019

Timothy

BETTER OPTIONS FOR UBUD

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...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2019

Chih Fan

Nice stay for 1 night

Everything is good, except that breakfast is all vegetarian, and yoga class is chargeble. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2018

james

Tranquil retreat

Very relaxing hotel approx 25mins drive from Ubud. Great spa service and the food (considering it was Vegan) was pretty amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2018

Taraneh

Serenity

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 it’s 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 it’s 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 :)

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2018

Renato

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2018

Verified traveler

Good view, nature but...expensive and stomaches

the concepts is good “all about nature”. But because of the poor location, it is so hard to walk out after you chcek in. Therefore, we had to eat their expensive wholegrain meal with no any meat for breakfast lunch and dinner in our stay. After that, both me and my wife were dyspepsia. And the laundry service need to be improved as my shirt was broken. Also the wifi is poor. For the good side, the bed is soft and comfortable, bath is great and the view is amazing. Overall if you are thinking to be on diet and wants to taste nature, it is suit to you. Otherwise, you will suck.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2017

ROSA

very zen stay

delicious vegan food, a new experience to us!
the sound of the river from the room terrace was amazing too

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Peaceful vegan isolation

A little remote compared to other hotels, which meant very quiet and peaceful, but a little isolated from Ubud

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

This is a bit different

OK you are either going to like this place or hate it and I think it really depends on your expectations. This is not the standard, full service, 5 star balinese uberhotel with all amenities.
It would be more accurate to describe it as an eco retreat. Remember this is full Vegan, not just vegetarian.

I would think that all the attributes you can give to it, one person would hate and another would love.
For instance no TV - great if you want to get away from the idiot box for a while. Others wont like.
No fridge - well theres no alcohol available anyway, they give you water and you can make delicious herbal tea for yourself, so wheres the need? Phone reception for ice, no problems they deliver ice.
Limited lighting in the living room/outdoor bale so you need to retire to the bedroom when it gets dark but again, we tended to go to sleep when it got dark and get up when it got light.
Room service: basically only when you call for it but always friendly. We liked this as we didnt get the constant interuptions whilst sunbaking around the pool etc that you often get at other hotels.

This place is best for Vegans or those that really want to take a chill pill for a few days. We stayed for 5 days, took about 10 of the spa treatments (cost a fortune but great - try the Chocolate Love!!), read books and had a great romantic holiday.
Have to admit to taking the free shuttle twice into Ubud to get a hit of meat and a quiet bintang but other than that a perfectly zen holiday.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2016

Ris

Near to the nature

The hotel is nice,exquisite and immaculate which blends perfectly with nature. This is the hotel if one is looking to rest and relax away from the norm. It is like staying in your own village. The spotless room have all the privacy u want. The thing to consider is that the location is in remote area in the middle of local area village. It has a vegetarian concept which focus on well being. There are no minimart or shops nearby and no tv too but u can play the pipe music inside the room. The hotel do take it vegetarian concept seriously that u can only find vegetarian foods on the menu - I do struggle with this but it is ok if U look it as something different/new. With all the natarul deco I do feel like flinstones :) . The staffs are attentive and superb which is a big plus.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2016

Judith

I wish I could live at this hotel. The room was so very special, sitting so near the Ajung River...with a huge outdoor bathtub to die for. The bathroom is among the very best I have ever seen. The food is beyond incredible. We have had very little experience with vegan food and this experience has made us converts! My husband took a culinary cooking class with the chef, who is simply amazing. I had three treatments with three healers who were all exceptional in their healing abilities. We loved it so much that we went back for a day (the cooking class and a healing treatment) after we had moved into Ubud. Heaven.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2016

shu juan

Hotel in the natural

The overall experience is fantastic..we like the villa and the bathtub facing the Agung river. The location is a bit remote, around 30 mins to Ubud area..but is ok for us as we choose this hotel is purely for relaxation and enjoy the natural feel.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2016

Colette

Wonderful relaxing holiday

Beautiful location, very relaxing. The food was delightful from attentive friendly service, presentation and taste of the vegan dishes- so much so when we left Five Elements we were pining for their food. A wonderfull experience - would love to visit yearly

Family

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Royal Rip-off Reward

Nice looking hotel on pictures, but one would have thought as a vegetarian villa, they might have some fish or seafood on the menu....NONE!!! We could not eat there! After first meal, my tummy was runny. Their mixture of leaves (anything and everything combined) and half tomato bushes (stork and all) was not good for me. Then to go anywhere else, they charged us Fifteen dollars to drive us 1km!!! ($25 - $30 return for a TWO km trip) What a rip-off!! We paid a local $50 for the day and he took us all over Bali on sightseeing for cheaper than their 2km return trip!!. I got sick and thought a banana might help, so I ordered 4 bananas.....$12 for 4 bananas!!!! I can buy two bunches of bananas at home for that price! Then we paid cash for our first (and only meal) there, and when we checked out they wanted to charge us for the meal AGAIN!!! Alltogether my stay was a disaster, the staff are clueless and the costs for the smallest thing there is just a total rip-off!! Lunch there is over $50 (NO MEAT remember), yet in Ubud you can get a four-course lunch for less than $50 INCLUDING meat!!! The price I had to pay just on their transport and meals, I could have stayed at home!!! I am yet to experience the \"Bali is so cheap\" promise. Not to mention the locals that come and bath in the river right under your nose, whilst you're sitting on your balcony trying to enjoy the view of the river.......naked men, women and children, all defecating in the water too.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2016

Rebecca K.

Best kept secret inBali

My husband and I stayed there for the first time the food was delicious vegan food and neither one of us are vegan and are foodies. The property is small and focuses on healing and holistic treatments. We've visited many of the high end resorts throughout Bali and they all have something amazing to offer but if you're looking to truly rejuvenate (spiritually, physically, emotionally, sexually) then Fivelements is second to none.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Amazing. Paradise in the jungle.

Friendly staff, delicious vegan food, peaceful music, luxury bamboo retreat. No faults

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2015

Kathy

Relaxing

Lovely location away from the hustle of Ubud. Access to treatments, swimming pools and the best food. Vegan menu is a taste explosion with every bite.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2015

Danny

Very quiet and peaceful

Had the 2 bedroom with private pool. Room was amazing - bed was pretty hard. Probably hard to find another place like it on the planet. Vegan only menu at the restaurant so if you are unsure if you will like the food bring some goodies for your room. Spa is very expensive.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2015

Russell

Nice place, but some details to be aware of...

We booked in a bit of a hurry and didn't realise:

- its 30mins out of Ubud in the middle of nowhere (only 3 runs of courtesy bus per day, but you can taxi back)
- restaurant is very good, but vegan only and no alcohol (would have been nice to have a few non-vegan and simple alcohol options)
- its nestled into forrest overlooking a beautiful stream - but mosquitos could be an issue in rainy season.

All in all, one for the more hard-core health retreat person.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2015

Neda

Relaxing sanctuary in Ubud

Staying at this hotel was the epitome of getting the Balinese experience. The theme is geared towards relaxation and disconnecting from the outside world. Being here truly felt like we were on a relaxing and peaceful getaway. The grounds are beautiful and very quiet, it actually felt like we were the only ones staying there. The villas are spacious and very well kept.

The restaurant only serves raw vegan cuisine, which was surprisingly delicious and filling. This aspect added to the unique nature of this hotel.

The staff are the friendliest people I have ever met. Everyone is extremely helpful and accommodating. They also have a shuttle service that drops you off and picks you up at Ubud center.

Overall, this was a great experience which was uniquely different from staying at typical resorts and hotels. I would definitely recommend if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and just unwind in peace.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2015

Kate & Matteo

Absolutely loved everything about it!!

Amazing spa & wellness resort, beautiful quiet area, peacefull place where love & tranquility is all around you and you wanna do nothing but enjoy every single bit of it! Delish vegan meals (my partner is a meat lover and he loved it!), very friendly staff, stayed for only 2nights, wish we could have had more time to spend in the resort but had plans in Ubud (free shuttle from/to hotel). My treatment (face & neck massage) was divine. Overal a bit pricey but defo worth it.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Tranquil and peaceful but rooms need work

At first we were a little surprised that there was a fully outdoor washroom which was a little hard fetting used to. Our first room was waterfall2 and we were very uncomfortable in it. The air condition didn't work properly and it was so hot and humid at night which made it hard to sleep. The bedding was always damp and moist which nade us feel very uncomfortable. Since the roof is partly open humid and moist air comes in. Also very dimly lit so was hard to do any personal work after 6pm. Last the way in and out of the villa leading to the restaurant and spa with minimal lights...I twisted my ankle walking on the cobble stone in the night because it was dark and I couldn't see well. After 3 nights we were upgraded and moved to the bidari suite which was much more spacious, with properly working a/c. Also the roof was closed off with a glass towards the river unlike in the other villa. This little design made a lot of difference and we appreciated it. There were no bugs or mosquitoes in the bidari suite which was a blessing as waterfall2 had a lot of mosquitoes and bugs and even the bed canopy didn't block them out. The bedding in the bidari suite stayed dry and not moist as in waterfall2. Aside from the housing issues Fivelements is a beautiful and peaceful. The food and staff at the restaurant one of the best I have ever had. The spa and staff wonderful. Had 3 treatments done. I was disappointed with a lady upon check out as she did not want to accept some of the US bills.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2015

Emily

A wonderful stay at a very beautiful resort!

The room, private spa and gardens were absolutely beautiful! Could not fault it. The food at the restaurant we had for dinner was also very delicious. The only negative was that it was a bit out of the way for other things we planned to do. Although this meant it was peaceful which was great for relaxing. All in all a beautiful place to stay, would highly recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2015

leila

beautiful energy

beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. will definitely return!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2015

leila

Quiet retreat among beautiful rice paddies

Beautiful stay about 20 minutes drive from central Ubud tucked away on a flowing river!! Raw, vegan menu was amazing and the staff was very friendly!! Would definitely recommend and stay here again! Rent a motorbike for $25 a week and you have freedom to go anywhere whenever you want! :)

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

brilliant food - but book treatments in advance

Beautiful serene and definitely five star. If you're a superfood freak, the raw vegan food is the most gourmet and flavoursome possible. But if you don't buy an inclusive package, don't expect to receive any treatments during your stay. We tried to book healing massages on three separate occasions and were told that therapists were not available. Otherwise though, so very lovely and will definitely return again.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2015

Lauren

LOVE the RAW VEGAN food!

We only stayed one night since it was expensive. I was really interested in the Vegan/Raw cooking. We did the 7 course tasting menu. It was spectacular but came with a hefty price. 75 per person was a little more than we think it should have been worth. 50 would have been fair.

The rooms are a little humid, the sheets felt damp. This is simply the area, it can't be perfect.

The Rock bath tub was probably our favorite part. AMAZING! Its riverside private and relaxing. Their isn't much around the hotel, actually nothing such as restaurants and shops. It's a small village out in the middle of no where. A perfect retreat for yoga, healing, detox and such. I would defiantly visit again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2015

Anna

Cleanliness: Spotless;

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Zeal

Hotel with a soul - Ahimsa is the way to go!!

Extremely powerful concept of raw vegan and organic food and Ahimsa as the main theme. Delighted to know that the hotel is true to this concept.
Friendly staff. Serene place. Go for peace and close to Ubud.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2014

Liz

Incredible place to stay

I loved every moment of my stay at Five Elements. From the beautiful location, to the luxurious and comfortable rooms to the absolutely delightful staff, this was probably the best place I have ever stayed. The facilities were fantastic - super comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms and great complementary toiletries. The turn down and morning service was delightful and the staff, wow, they made me feel like they genuinely wanted to make my stay as comfortable as possible, not just because they were being paid to. The location was perfect, in that it was far from anywhere and set amongst beautiful temples, it may not be quite so perfect if you want to be able to stroll into town - you definitely need to be driven there and back. But I didn't leave the place once. The food was mind blowing. I was surprised and delighted by every single meal, snack, juice, smoothie and tea was delicious and exquisitely presented. My friend and I treated ourselves to the 7 course dinner on our last night and it was truly the most amazing meal I think I have ever had. As for the treatments, they are really incredible as well. I would highly recommend getting at least one or two they are all lovingly prepared and administered, and the surrounds and treatment rooms alone are worth getting something for. We also found the tiny touches in the rooms to be a real treat, the attention to detail was perfect - robes, incense, tea. It was all perfect.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2014

Elle

Service: Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Beautiful;

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2014

Suzanne

Very nice

This hotel is heat. There's lots of space in the rooms and the staff are very friendly.

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2014

Great service, poor location

Great service, friendly staff, always smiling, rooms pretty basic, but neat and well maintained. Close to fast flowing river - could hear it through-out the night(however, hotel do provide ear plugs). Hotel should be advertised as vegan only - rates on the high side. Shuttle service to Ubud town during specific times. Airport shuttle organised by hotel is extremely expensive. Great place if you want to be close to nature and interested in vegan diet.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2014

Soeren & Lorita

Relaxing Getaway

Great hotel for a healthy retreat. Service of all staff was outstanding and the food and spa services were great. Having the rooms and restaurant overlooking the river adds to the overall relaxing atmosphere. We'll certainly come back.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2014

K Martyna

Peaceful

We only had one night and would have stayed longer. The place is spectacular; our villa was a stand alone hut with king bed, a lounge spot with a view, a Balinese designed haven with all the finest amenities. The oversized outdoor tub overlooked the rolling river and the tablet remote created a color themed ambience of your choice. Relaxing, romantic, rejuvenating.. Thisp lace is on our list to return. If I plan a yoga retreat in Bali, this is top of my list for location. Did I mention they have an enormous yoga spot and a pool where you can find peace surrounded by jungle.