Stories from Ijen Spa
Weekly notes on Balinese massage, oils, pressure and the small rituals of a spa visit in Nusa Dua, Bukit and Ungasan. Written for guests who want to know what they are booking.
Uplifting oil for a clear-headed massage in Nusa Dua
Uplifting is the Nusa Dua oil blend for a clearer-feeling massage, with lemongrass, peppermint and ylang ylang in the room.
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Spa in Nusa Dua: resort rooms, street rooms, and where the good massage is
A practical guide to spa in Nusa Dua: resort rooms, local-street massage, prices, timing and how to choose well for one evening.
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Coconut, frangipani and sandalwood on the Balinese massage table
Balinese massage oil in Nusa Dua starts with coconut, then frangipani, sandalwood, ylang ylang or lemongrass changes the mood.
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Balinese massage is the steady choice in Nusa Dua
Balinese massage in Nusa Dua with long strokes, warm oil and gentle stretches for travel stiffness, surf shoulders and pre-dinner calm tonight.
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After the flight, book the legs first
Massage after a long flight in Nusa Dua helps heavy legs, stiff backs and travel sleep feel less stuck before your first night.
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Face Acupressure for the part of you that kept frowning
Face Acupressure in Nusa Dua gives 30 or 45 minutes of light to medium pressure for tired eyes, tight jaws, and a head that will not switch off.
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Boreh: the Balinese spice paste made for a tired body
Boreh body wrap Nusa Dua guide: Balinese ginger spice paste, how the heat works, who should skip it, and the closest Ijen Spa body mask.
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Grounding: the oil blend for when your body has arrived but your head has not
Grounding in Nusa Dua blends rose, frankincense and sandalwood, and is included in every massage at Ijen Spa at no extra charge.
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After surfing on the Bukit, your shoulders and lower back need different work
Massage after surfing Nusa Dua: what paddling does to shoulders and lower back, when deep tissue beats Balinese massage, and sunburn rules.
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Start the massage at the feet, not the shoulders
Herbal Foot Bath & Scrub in Nusa Dua is a 15-minute warm soak and foot scrub before massage, priced at + Rp 79,000 at Ijen Spa.
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Jalan Dharmawangsa, Benoa, Nusa Dua. Open daily 10:00 – 23:00. Choose your treatment, pressure and oil online in two minutes.