Barefoot Luxury: What It Means to be a 5-Star Resort Where Shoes are Optional

When most people picture a luxury resort, they tend to picture an exclusive, stuffy and uptight atmosphere. Not only are clothes and shoes absolutely required, but these places also tend to stipulate that you pack your suitcase full of formal wear.

At Soulshine Bali, we are proud to run a 5-star resort where comfort is key, and shoes are never required!

In this blog, we will share what makes our wellness resort so special and unique.

Blending Luxury Amenities With Natural Simplicity and Comfort

At Soulshine, we delight in combining a rustic yet vibrant bohemian-chic environment with deluxe amenities. Our elegant rooms vary from humble to more extravagant, with private balconies and pools.

All guests can benefit from our daily yoga classes, meditation and holistic therapies. Our spa offers a curated list of massages, rituals, treatments and beauty treatments.

When it comes to food and drink, organic, farm-to-table meals are served by Togetherness Lounge and Bar, catering to any dietary needs you may have. Our Soul Bar sells a range of alcoholic drinks and mocktails.

The Design Philosophy: Integrating Balinese Elements and Sustainability

All of our unique styles of rooms are designed to inspire and provide homely comfort to our guests. Each one is furnished thoughtfully with handcrafted furniture based on popular Balinese styles. To add some musical flair, Bluetooth speakers are installed to boost the volume of your own personal record player. Bathrooms are equipped with high-quality terrazzo tubs, and some rooms come with their own private pools. The styles of rooms include:

• Sky Suite: Up on the third floor, this bedroom feels like it is floating in the clouds. Features your own plunge pool, ice bath and fully equipped kitchen.

• Panorama Suite, Luxury Suite and Penthouse Suite: Furnished with pale and earthy tones, these rooms come with high-end King or Twin Beds, rain shower, air-conditioning and minibar.

• Sanctuary Room, Pool Room, Suite: Featuring a modern, elegant colour palette, this style is ideal for those looking for a spa-like feel and easy access to the pool and shala.

• Oasis Suites and Rooms: Affordable and comfortable simplicity with their own ensuite and air conditioning.

Creating an Atmosphere of Relaxation, Freedom, and True Presence

Our 40-room retreat is set in the jungle near Ubud, the spiritual and cultural capital of Bali, and is Bali's first sound and wellness retreat. Through a combination of yoga, meditation, relaxation and cultural and spiritual experiences, we aim to renew your mind, body and spirit.

Soulshine is founded on the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, which is roughly translated as "three sources of happiness". These are harmony, human to human, human to nature and human to spirit contact.

Why Unplugging and Simplicity is the Ultimate Form of Modern Luxury

In modern life, our world is defined by constant information overload and connectivity. This high-paced pursuit of constant connection is cognitively exhausting. This has made unplugging and simplicity become one of the greatest forms of contemporary luxury.

Being able to switch off and curate a life free from digital noise is highly underrated and something Soulshine aims to help each guest to tap into. While wealth gives individuals the luxury of convenience, unplugging allows a person to take back their most valuable non-renewable resource — time.

However, we also think it's important to allow people to do this on their own terms. We are pleased to offer free high-speed fibre-optic Wi-Fi to all of our guests. This will enable you to keep in touch with family and friends, access all your favourite apps and stream shows and movies to your heart's delight.

Book Your Retreat Today at Soulshine!

Whatever your ideal wellness vacation, we have a wide range of retreats and experiences available to suit every guest. Why not browse our Bali wellness packages to find the perfect break away for you? When you are ready, click the Book button at the top right corner of our website, call +62 853 3349 9499, or email info@soulshinebali.com.