Nothing really

Amazing suit, delicious fresh plant-based food, authentic spa treatments and rituals done by locals, calming and relaxing atmosphere throughout, friendly and respectful staff, clean and beautiful. What else could you ask for? There's really nothing negative or even neutral about this place in my opinion. If like us you wish to go to Bali for a tranquil retreat where you'll slow down from your busy day-to-day, then this one is a gem!

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing.

This was a stunning experience for us. We can't fault it on service, friendliness, ambiance, food, spa, facilities, etc. All were exceptional. Memorable, even with a considerable rain our 6 day stay was too short ...

Stayed in March 2025

A bit isolated — could use more free shuttle service. Take note: ALL FOOD AT THIS RESORT IS PLANT-BASED. No meat, fish or dairy. The restaurant did a fine job in preparing plant-based cuisine, but i think this aspect should be noted on websites more prominently. It came to us as quite a surprise.

On the river. Tropical. Very sustainable feel to it. Comfortable.

Stayed in March 2025

It was a wonderful experience to stay at Fiveelements Retreat Bali. Everything is just perfect and the stuff us more than friendly. Thank you.

Stayed in March 2025

There wasn’t a minibar at the rooms, so the water was warm. But you could Ask for one if you wanted to and we didn’t. And our room, Avcasa, was close to a pond which Made it smell a little in our room. The toilet was outside. The entire bathroom was. It was Nice, but also a bit idk

The stay was beautiful, the hotell lies just by the river in the jungle, with calm sounds of the river, birds and animallife. Very peaceful. Every morning there’s morning yoga at 8:00, before a vegan set menu breakfast. The staff are so polite and makes sure that you have the best possible stay. We tried both healing and massasge at the spa, and ecpesially enjoyed the sakti ritual massasge. The room was very beautiful and tidy, with an outdoor bathroom!! All in all a much reccomended stay.

Stayed in March 2025

Everything was perfect. Peace, tranquility and an oasis.

Stayed in February 2025

All was perfect!

We love the setting, the nature surrounding every space, and the architecture. The breakfast was divinely prepared with local and organic products. The spa setting is also magic right by the river that runs along the property.

Stayed in January 2025

Best hotel with the best service ever! They even gave a personalised letter and delicious vegan snacks for return customers ❤️ I will always stay here when I come back to Bali

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing

Absolutely everything, best hotel in Bali. Also had the best massage of my life with Ibu Iluh!

Stayed in January 2025

Mosquitoes. You should consider hanging mosquito nets around the restaurant during the mosquito season to make the dining experience more enjoyable for your guests.

Peaceful and super staff.

Stayed in January 2025

Amazing location, so peaceful

Stayed in December 2024

Vegan food

River side location and massage

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing really! Apart from maybe for breakfast bread provided was the healthy version! But I actually prefer the usual bread 😅 Also the shuttle could be provided more frequently but it’s ok in the end as I didn’t even end up venturing out to ubud centre since it was raining all the time during my stay.

Everything! All the staff are so nice and friendly, they remember my name, even when I haven’t met them personal. They greet me by my first name! I also met the GM John and he is really kind too. I spent only two nights at the resort and didn’t even leave the resort ground to ubud centre!

Stayed in December 2024

The 5 course plant based dinner is very healthy and delicious but if you decide to eat at the hotel every evening, then some variety could be helpful (The breakfast and lunch menus change/have verities which is great.) That said I recommend eating there dinner one night (A MUST)) and then go explore Ubud: restaurants and dance shows, etc. Remember to download grab or gojek apps (uber-like apps).

Thank you, Fivelement staff. Everything was beyond good. This place should be renamed to Heaven. You will dive into kindness, spirituality, nature, health. Honestly, don't think twice, just do it, says someone who is picky. I will go back one day. Remember not to skip the complimentary yoga sessions every morning before breakfast.

Stayed in November 2024

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Absolutely beautiful. incredibly attentive kind staff. Fabulous spa and well facilities. Food was incredible !

Stayed in November 2024

Everything was perfect! The room, staff, cleanliness, facilities, spa and the grounds in general. Loved the location due to being away from any busyness. Special mention to the restaurant, the food everyday and every meal was next level.

Stayed in November 2024

everything is good , staff are very nice & accomodative

Stayed in October 2024

traffic around Ubud area is very bad so journeys into Ubud can take a while. the free shuttle service was very welcome though.

an incredible location at the heart of Ubud jungle area. the yoga studio is absolutely stunning with daily yoga sessions. beautiful food. there is also an amazing menu of wellness and healing treatments.

Stayed in October 2024

They label themselves a plant-based resort. Please note that they are not vegan, which I don’t mind but a lot of vegan people are going to seek out this place for being plant-based. Unfortunately I consumed drinks with honey that were not pointed out to me containing animal products. I would appreciate it if there would be a way to avoid that. Also I felt rather uncomfortable with the pond inside the dining area. It is very small for the fish inside…

The resort is nothing short of extraordinary. Excellent service, very friendly staff. A lot of nice touches like welcome fruits and a diary to write in. The facilities are superb, we had the most wonderful time just hanging by the pool. We used the shuttle service to Ubud regularly and participated in one of the offered activities as well. I was impressed by that extent of hospitality and service provided. I want to especially thank and compliment all of the wonderful staff that made our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would absolutely stay at fiveelememts again and recommend it to everyone considering a stay there.

Stayed in October 2024

There was piped in music in the dining room and at the pool all of the time; at the pool some peace would have been preferred to hear the sounds of the river and nature only. Not to mention, it was the same playlist on repeat (about 12 songs) over and over. I would have liked if there were better shuttle times to go into Ubud.

The property is beautiful, set along the Ayung River. The gardens are lush and stunning. Our room was so nice and the outdoor bathroom & shower incredible!

Stayed in October 2024

Directly by the river, incredible staff and amazing vegan food (very tasty and delicious even for non vegan people like myself) ! The best housekeeping we have ever had! Pool and infrastructure was top!

Stayed in September 2024

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The vegan food was awesome and delicious but we did miss not having eggs or yogurts :-) The staff asking us about a bathrobe ( very basic cotton ) that I put for cleaning ( it was a bit shabby) hoping for a clean one but instead I was asked if I took it in my suitcase! Who would even want to? I should have complained to housekeeping instead of being relaxed. Really silly.

The serenity and the spacious rooms. Gorgeous bed and patio. The peaceful environment in busy Bali. The restaurant staff.

Stayed in September 2024

I didn't like that there are fish in the pools, seems very unnatural. Also, my friend got a skin infection for sitting on the edge of the pool. Maybe they are not cleaned very often.

The food is all plant based and really good quality. The facilities are beautiful and the staff is amazing! So nice and helpful.

Stayed in June 2024