Enjoy Wellbeing at Bali’s Coastal Gem

A wellness retreat is a completely different experience from a regular holiday. While a resort offers relaxation and recreation, a wellness retreat is a space and time designed for women to rest, reset, and rediscover themselves on a deeper level.

At Goddess Retreats, our experiences are set in women-only sanctuaries, not part of larger co-ed resorts. Each destination is exclusively dedicated to our guests for the duration of their stay, allowing for complete immersion in a nurturing, supportive environment.

During a week-long retreat, every detail is thoughtfully curated to help you slow down and reconnect. Your days flow effortlessly through a balance of group activities and personal time — yoga, spa rituals, nourishing meals, cultural experiences, and moments of stillness — so you can be fully present and carefree.

Many women find that a traditional holiday doesn’t leave them feeling truly restored. A wellness retreat goes deeper: it renews your body, clears your mind, and nourishes your spirit. With over 20 years of experience, Goddess Retreats has perfected the art of crafting journeys around the world that awaken your vitality and remind you what it feels like to truly live, not just get by.

Absolutely. While Goddess Retreats offers the opportunity to connect with an incredible community of women, there is never any pressure to socialise or participate in every activity. Many of our guests join as solo travellers and appreciate having the flexibility to create the experience that feels right for them. You can spend your free time:

• Relaxing by the pool or in the gardens
• Enjoying a spa treatment or massage
• Journaling, reading, or resting in your private room
• Exploring Bali independently
• Connecting with other guests when you feel like it
• Taking time for reflection and personal growth

Our retreats are carefully designed to balance group experiences with personal space, allowing you to participate as much or as little as you choose. Whether you’re looking to make new friendships, enjoy quiet moments alone, or experience a little of both, you’ll find the freedom to create your own perfect retreat experience.

Each Goddess Retreat has its own unique spirit, shaped by its surroundings.

Ubud, Bali – Perfect if you’re seeking a serene, spiritual escape. Surrounded by jungle, river valleys, and temples, it offers quiet reflection, Balinese healing, and deep connection with nature.

Seminyak, Bali – Ideal for those who like to be more outgoing and love a chic, coastal setting. Our oasis is a cozy cocoon to rest an rejuvenate, with easy walking access to pop out and enjoy to boutique shops, sunset walks on the beach, and vibrant island life.

Each destination reflects a different facet of transformation, whether you feel called to the jungle, sea, mountains, or beach, there’s a retreat waiting for you.

We are one of the original pioneers of the women’s wellness retreat movement and have been welcoming guests since 2003. Unlike many retreats, we have our own dedicated retreat spaces, and we have a highly skilled team of more than 100 talented specialists who have been with us for decades. Their deep knowledge and genuine care ensure our guests receive exceptional, heartfelt service throughout their stay.

Our long-standing commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the most awarded women’s wellness retreat in Asia and best cultural retreat in the world. Goddess Retreats has been celebrated in leading publications around the world including Condé Nast Traveller, Travel + Leisure, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, The Sydney Morning Herald and many more. Visit our press and media page to see our press features and learn why guests return to our retreats year after year.

Goddess Retreats is one of the world’s original women’s wellness and healing retreats since 2003. What makes us different is the depth of care and experience woven into every detail of your stay. This is not a group tour or generic spa package—it is a curated, all-inclusive healing retreat created by women, for women, with more than two decades of expertise in transformational travel.

1. A women-only sanctuary of support and sisterhood
Our retreats are exclusively for women, offering a safe, nurturing spaces where you can let go of daily roles and reconnect with your authentic self. Guests come from around the world to share stories, laughter and healing, often forming friendships that last long after the retreat ends.

2. Thoughtfully designed for solo travellers
Many guests arrive alone and find this is the perfect place to rest, reset and rediscover their strength. From airport transfers to daily host support, everything is taken care of so you can simply arrive and focus on your well-being.

4. A holistic approach to wellness
Each day blends physical renewal with emotional and spiritual nourishment—nutrient-rich meals, spa therapies, cultural immersion and guided practices that support nervous-system balance, self-love and empowerment. This holistic rhythm helps women release stress, recover from burnout, or move through life transitions with clarity and grace.

5. Two decades of trust and transformation
Since 2003, Goddess Retreats has welcomed thousands of women from over 60 countries. Our longevity speaks to the quality of our care, the professionalism of our international team and the authenticity of ours experiences. We were honoured as Best Global Cultural Retreat, Best Wellness Healing Retreats in Asia, and Best Global Women’s Retreat, affirming our commitment to excellence in women’s wellness travel.

A Goddess Retreat package includes a seven-day, six-night all-inclusive stay featuring bare-foot luxury private villa accommodations, chef-prepared healthy meals, and unlimited spa treatments. Guests enjoy daily yoga and meditation, expert-led coaching in their chosen specialty, and sacred Balinese cultural ceremonies, alongside complimentary airport transfers to ensure a seamless, supportive experience for solo female travelers.

Comprehensive Package Inclusions for 2026

To provide a fully immersive and stress-free experience, every retreat stay at our Ubud or Seminyak locations includes the following:

• Boutique Villa Accommodations: Six nights in a private or shared room  and private pool villas within our award-winning tropical retreat sanctuaries.

• Nourishing Culinary Experience: Daily gourmet breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, plus unlimited healthy snacks and mineral water.

• Unlimited Spa Pampering: Access to a full menu of spa therapies and specialist treatments to support deep physical restoration.

• Professional Wellness Programming: Daily yoga, meditation, and breathwork or pranayama sessions tailored to all experience levels.

• Specialized Coaching: Expert instruction in your selected retreat program, whether focusing on surfing, fitness, Pilates, or healing.

• Cultural & Spiritual Immersion: Traditional Balinese water blessings, flower mandala workshops, and visits to sacred temple sites.

• Hassle-Free Logistics: Round-trip airport transfers and local transport to scheduled retreat activities and excursions.

• Personalized Support: On-site retreat facilitators and a dedicated team to assist with every aspect of your wellness journey.

A wellness retreat is a completely different experience from a regular holiday. What makes a goddess retreat such a magical experience? The complete immersion into a week long retreat with carefully curated activities as a group and as an individual which means that you can focus and go deeper into enjoying the present moment and be carefree. A wellness retreat is a special time for you, a time to reconnect and recharge. Many of us lead busy lives, that are full to the brim with urgent demands and long to-do lists. Often, we can feel as though we are running on auto-pilot, just surviving rather than living a fulfilling life. Sometimes a regular holiday doesn’t leave us feeling refreshed and rested, especially if we over-indulged as a way to relax, or we had to attend to other’s needs at the expense of our own, or because we’re so wound up or burnt out that we have forgotten how to relax. On a Goddess Retreat, we take care of everything for you. We have spent 20 years perfecting the balance of ingredients that go into making a holiday that awakens the body, mind and spirit.

Our wellness menu is designed to be a balanced whole food menu based on standard nutrition and portion sizes. It is not designed to be a restrictive diet (unless you choose to do any of our juice cleansing options) or address any specific health issue.  We do cater for the following elimination dietary requirements:

• Vegetarian 
• Vegan 
• Pescatarian 
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-fee
• Nut allergies

Specific food allergies or certain ingredients can possibly be eliminated due to medical conditions. Please be sure to enquire with our reservations team before making a booking.

Our Wellness Cuisine is designed to nourish both body and soul, celebrating the vibrant flavours of Balinese and Indonesian traditions. Each retreat includes daily breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, freshly prepared by our culinary team. Our seven-day programs feature three multi-course meals daily, with one evening left free to allow you the opportunity to explore the local dining scene at your own pace.

We focus on whole-food ingredients with a healthy twist, elevating traditional island recipes into nutrient-dense, flavour-rich dishes. You can expect a beautiful balance of colourful plant-based bowls, ocean-fresh seafood, and lean proteins, followed by wholesome treats designed to sustain your energy and support natural detoxification.

We happily accommodate most dietary preferences and food sensitivities, ensuring every meal is a seamless part of your restorative journey. Whether you are enjoying a signature sunrise smoothie or sharing a long dinner with new friends, dining at Goddess Retreats is an experience of mindful nourishment and effortless enjoyment.

The vast majority of guests at Bali wellness retreats arrive as solo travelers, seeking a safe and empowering environment to focus on personal growth. Programs like Goddess Retreats are specifically designed for the solo woman, providing a structured yet flexible community that balances social connection with the essential space needed for private reflection and restorative relaxation.

Why Solo Travelers Choose a Bali Retreat

Joining a women-only retreat as a solo traveler offers a unique blend of independence and supported community:

• A Majority Solo Demographic: Approximately 80% of our guests join us independently, meaning you will be surrounded by like-minded women who are also exploring the world on their own terms.

• Safety and Security: Our boutique villas provide a private, secure sanctuary with dedicated female hosts, removing the typical safety concerns associated with solo hotel stays.

• Seamless Social Integration: From group dinners to shared cultural excursions, our programs naturally foster deep connections, ensuring you have a supportive “tribe” from the moment you arrive.

• Balance of Personal Space: While the community is always there, our retreat schedules respect your need for “me-time,” allowing you to retreat to your private room or enjoy a solo spa treatment whenever you wish.

• Confidence-Building Environment: Navigating a new culture within a supportive group helps build the travel confidence many women use to continue exploring Bali independently after the retreat.

Absolutely — many of our guests are solo female travellers, and Goddess Retreats is designed to make you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. If you choose a shared room package, you will share your room another guest who is also travelling solo. It’s a wonderful way to meet new friends and share the retreat journey with another like-minded woman.

Sharing a room brings connection and camaraderie, but it also comes with the responsibility of being considerate of one another’s space, rhythms, and routines.

If you prefer more privacy, we offer a variety of private room options to suit different budgets. Our team is happy to help you find the perfect fit so you can enjoy your solo women’s retreat experience exactly as you wish — in shared sisterhood or peaceful solitude.

Choosing the right retreat begins with listening to where you are in your life right now. Ask yourself what your heart and body are craving most — rest, inspiration, healing, or a deeper sense of connection. Each of our Goddess Retreats is thoughtfully designed to meet women at different stages of their journey.

If you long to reconnect with your inner peace and restore your energy, our Wellness Goddess Retreat offers a nurturing space for reflection, healing, and spiritual renewal. For those drawn to movement and vitality, our Pilates, or Fitness Retreats bring the joy of physical strength and mindful balance. If you’re ready for transformation on a deeper level, our Healing Goddess Retreat combines traditional Balinese therapies with holistic wellness to help you release, realign, and renew.

No matter which retreat you choose, every experience is guided by the same intention — to help you feel more like yourself again. From private villas and daily rituals to our compassionate team who walk beside you throughout your stay, each retreat offers both structure and freedom, allowing your journey to unfold naturally.

When you choose the retreat that resonates with how you want to feel,  peaceful, strong, inspired, or whole,  you’ve already begun the path back to yourself.

Unlimited spa treatments at Goddess Retreats mean there are no fixed limits on the number of massages or therapies you can book if included in your package. Beyond a 90-minute arrival session and one nightly evening appointment, you are free to schedule as many treatments as you wish during regular spa opening hours.

Your time here is truly yours to unwind, restore, and be completely cared for.

Understanding Your Unlimited Spa Pampering Experience

Our unlimited spa offering is designed to give you total agency over your rejuvenation journey, allowing you to follow your own rhythm of rest:

• No Fixed Booking Limits: If unlimited pampering is included in your retreat package, you can enjoy as many spa treatments as you wish throughout your stay without a cap on the total number of therapies.

• Complete Personal Freedom: While your program includes scheduled activities, your personal time is truly yours. You are always free to choose between joining a class, relaxing by the pool, or indulging in another blissful massage.

• Arrival Day Welcome: To accommodate all guests o9n arrival day after 12 noon, we offer a dedicated 90-minute treatment on your first day to help you immediately transition into a state of relaxation.

• Dreamy Evening Appointments: One guaranteed evening spa session (available between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM) is included each day, providing a well sought after way to unwind before a restful night’s sleep.

• Standard Opening Hours: Aside from the dedicated evening session, there are no other booking restrictions during our regular spa hours, which typically run from early morning until evening.

• A Dedication to Care: Our team is always available to help you schedule as many treatments as you like, ensuring your time here is spent feeling completely restored and cared for.