From mountainside refuges to calming coastlines, we’ve curated a selection of serene locations that invite you to check in and tune out. These distinct sanctuaries welcome you into natural environments and complement their surroundings with a wealth of wellness programmes that help you to connect with yourself and disconnect from the rest of the world. Be it a holiday, weekend getaway, or extended escape, find solace in destinations designed for peace and quiet.
Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills
1 hour from Jakarta
Wellness shapes the experience at Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills Resort Spa & Convention, a serene estate in the Bogor highlands where slow living remains the common pace. This premium retreat, just an hour’s drive from Jakarta, is an easily-accessible escape from the urban bustle, where outdoor jogging tracks, forest view spa rooms and an infinity pool backdropped by mountain peaks await.
Home to a collection of upscale rooms, suites and villas, Pullman Ciawi Vimala Hills is part of a curated, 91-hectare complex that has been celebrated for its nature-friendly design, with walking, biking and hiking trails integrated into the area’s infrastructure, with plenty of play areas for children. Visitors will appreciate the comfort-based approach to outdoor immersion, where the line is blurred between nature and the living spaces. This is particularly true of the private villas, where private pools and terraces enjoy expansive views of the surrounding greenery – intimate spaces for rest and reflection.
At the heart of the wellness experiences found here is of course, Pullman Spa, a tranquil sanctuary dedicated to restoration. Holistic treatments are thoughtfully complemented by guided yoga activities that encourage mindful movement and breath, from soft morning flows to grounding practices that centre the body and calm the mind. Immersive sound healing sessions further deepen the experience, reinforcing the principles of slow living by inviting guests to pause, listen, and reconnect inwardly.
+62 812 1988 1574 | @pullmanciawivimalahills | pullman-ciawi-vimalahills.com
Novus Giri Puncak
2 hours from Jakarta
Up in the cool highlands of Puncak Cipanas, Novus Giri Resort & Spa rests among valleys and tea plantations. The property has 129 rooms and villas, many with balconies that open onto sweeping views of the mountainous countryside, perfect for a weekend getaway with family or friends. The air is fresh and crisp, the surroundings are quiet – a much-needed change of environment from Jakarta’s hot, humid and smoky atmosphere.
Novus Giri Puncak is made for wellness escapes: mornings here often start with yoga on the open-air deck, the hills rolling out in every shade of green. Pilates, meditation and sound healing activities are also available. Afternoons bring high tea, reflective walks, a round of mini golf, or a visit to the in-house ‘Rabbit Village’. The heated pool is perfect for a dip, while the DAIVA Spa offers treatments to restore body and mind.
Then there’s the nearby explorations, with nearby waterfalls to wander to, and the expansive Cibodas Botanical Gardens for those who need a walk around wide-open spaces.
+62 818 211 511 | @novusgiripuncak | novushotels.com/novusgiri
Novus Jiva Anyer
3 hours from Jakarta
Head to the west coast of Java to find some serenity by the sea. Here, elevated above Anyer Beach, Novus Jiva Anyer Villa Resort & Spa lets the waves set the rhythm of the day, and direct view of the setting sun to welcome in the evenings.
Set 32-metres above the ocean, Novus Jiva Villa Resort & Spa settles in a space that borders land and sea: nestled in greenery but overlooking the Java Sea – each of the 138 rooms and villas take full advantage of these natural surroundings. The resort encourages guests to explore the environment, be it through cycling along coastal paths or with access to a private beachfront space. Wellness facilities include an infinity pool, fitness centre, and a wealth of treatments available at Daiva Spa.
Then, as the sun goes down, guests can unwind at The Upper Circle Bar, offering 360-degree open views around the resort area, from the mountains to the sea. Villa packages bring together private yoga, Javanese massage, leisurely high tea to other mindfulness practices. Novus Jiva invites guests to turn each stay into a journey of rest and discovery.
+62 8182 11511 | @novusjivaanyer | novushotels.com/novusjiva
The Gaia Hotel Bandung
3.5 hours from Jakarta
Rising out of the valleys of West Java, The Gaia Hotel Bandung takes refuge in the cooling climate of its mountainous locale and engages in their thoughtful concept of ‘Active/Rest’. This smart play on words suggests that it’s not enough just to ‘take it easy’, but that guests must be deliberate in their quest for relaxation.
The resort grounds stretch across 2.3 hectares of verdant highland landscape, all of which guests can explore and enjoy, alongside an abundance of facilities designed for conscious rest, relaxation and enjoyment. From the expansive infinity pool, sprawling walkable gardens and even a rooftop garden, the great outdoors is only a step away. Guests can take part in bouldering, jogging track, HIIT classes and Aquaxercise, not to mention wellness opportunities in the indoor-outdoor gym and Sepik Massage Therapy and Spa.
With stylish loft suites to family studios, each of the 280 stylish rooms at the resort comes with a balcony, allowing you to enjoy the fresh mountain air from your private rooms. Gaia Hotel Bandung’s entire estate is what really makes it escape-worthy, likened to a ‘snug holiday village’, where both adults and children will find some meaningful space or experience right for them.
+62 22 8788 7777 | @thegaiabandung | thegaiahotelbandung.com
An Island Weekend Getaway: Bali Silent Retreat
2 hours from Denpasar
Stop for a moment: try to think of the last time you experienced a prolonged period of silence. Nestled in the verdant rice fields of Jatiluwih, at the base of Mt. Batukaru, Tabanan, Bali Silent Retreat has created a refuge for those in need of quiet in their lives, be it for a day, a week, a month — however long you need.
This off-grid escape welcomes guests into a 6-hectare sanctuary comprising rice fields, vegetable and herb gardens, mountain forest, hot springs and river. An immersion into nature within which low-impact lodging and facilities have been provided, including a library, an open Octagon Bale, stargazing beds, and more.
The centre is an invitation to truly unplug, with strict rules prohibiting social talking and electronic devices. It’s a total detox from both our busying physical world and perhaps the more dizzying virtual one. This includes other types of ‘fasting’ too, with no caffeine, alcohol, meat, dairy, chemical or imported goods available on the property, following Bali Silent Retreat’s ‘green-to-the-extreme’ eco-principles.
At Bali Silent Retreat, this temporary vow is eased by their facilities and services. A labyrinth to wander as you ponder, daily meditation and stretching sessions, cultural learning experiences and of course their garden-to-table, organic vegetarian food served all day.
+6282333982528 | @balisilentretreat | balisilentretreat.com
