Ubud Guide
At Riviera Spa in Ubud the Traditional Balinese Massage is a full-body treatment in traditional Balinese technique, booked at 60 or 90 minutes. If you want firmer pressure, book deep tissue instead. You can add a hot stone upgrade or a 15 minute scalp massage, and times are requested on WhatsApp, 09.00 to 21.00.
A guide from Riviera Boutique Hotel, a boutique hotel in central Ubud.
Last updated 24 October 2026
On the spa menu at Riviera in Ubud the Traditional Balinese Massage is described as a deeply relaxing full-body massage using traditional Balinese techniques. It is the first treatment listed under Signature Massages. The spa is inside Riviera Boutique Hotel on Jl Raya Pengosekan, the same building as the rooms, so a hotel guest doesn't need a driver to get there.
Those are the two lengths for the Balinese massage, and nothing on the Riviera menu runs past 90 minutes. The spa's own suggestion is an afternoon booking, when it's cooler and quieter than the middle of the day.
If you want more pressure, the Deep Tissue Massage is the one built for it. The menu describes it as firm pressure to release muscle tension and improve mobility, and it comes at the same 60 and 90 minute lengths.
Aromatherapy Massage goes the other way, gentle movements with essential oils worked in, again at 60 or 90. Not sure which suits you? Say what you're after when you message for a time.
Back, Neck and Shoulder Relief stays on the upper back and runs 30 or 45 minutes, for everyday tension rather than a full hour on the table. Feet are their own section of the menu, and foot reflexology in Ubud has its own guide.
Four are listed. A hot stone upgrade, an aromatherapy oil upgrade, and two 15 minute extras, a scalp massage or a face massage. Put any add-on in the same WhatsApp message as the treatment you're asking for.
Relax and Glow is the package built on the Balinese massage: the 60 minute massage plus the Signature Hair Spa. That hair treatment is 60 minutes of cleansing, a nourishing treatment, a scalp massage and a professional blow-dry, so the pair comes to two hours of treatment.
The other two packages use the 90 minute aromatherapy or deep tissue massage instead, both with the Hair Spa Deluxe. More on the hair side in our guide to hair spa in Ubud.
Riviera Spa is open Monday to Sunday from 09.00 to 21.00. Message +62 811-2891-1122 on WhatsApp with the treatment and the time you'd like, and the reply confirms whether that slot is free. Prices on the spa page are before an 11% service charge and 10% government tax, which are added when you pay.
Booking an early evening session? Kumo, the omakase restaurant in Ubud in the same building, opens at 5pm Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays.
The spa says it uses natural hair and body care products, and you can ask which ones go into your treatment when you book.
Everything above was read on 24 October 2026 from Riviera Spa's published menu, opening hours and booking details on the spa page of rivieraubud.com, and Kumo's hours from the restaurant page. Treatments and hours can change, so confirm on WhatsApp before you go.
| Massage | Lengths | What the menu says |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Balinese | 60 or 90 min | Full body, traditional Balinese techniques |
| Deep Tissue | 60 or 90 min | Firm pressure for muscle tension and mobility |
| Aromatherapy | 60 or 90 min | Gentle movements with essential oils |
| Back, Neck and Shoulder Relief | 30 or 45 min | Focused on everyday tension |
See the Riviera Spa menu in Ubud, or read our guide to the types of massage in Ubud.
Reviews
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A beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Ubud with stylish interiors and great attention to detail. I stayed in a Garden View room, which was very comfortable, spotless and peaceful. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive and helpful. I originally booked two nights but loved it so much that I extended my stay by another three. I would definitely return!
A Beautiful modern hotel in the heart of Ubud, very centrally and conveniently located and close to the best shops and restaurants. The hotel has a very beautiful colonial atmosphere, the rooms are clean, modern and stylish. The staff is kind and responsive. It's a great place for a couple or single travellers, it's not really fit for families as it has no infrastructure and special spaces for kids. It's a great place for adult travellers wanting to stay in the very heart of Ubud and enjoy the walking distance to the evening events in Ubud or just visiting the town without the need to use a car or a bike. We will be back!
Common questions
At Riviera Spa in Ubud, yes. The Traditional Balinese Massage is listed as a full-body massage using traditional Balinese techniques, booked at 60 or 90 minutes.
Menus vary by spa. Riviera Spa in Ubud lists four massages: Traditional Balinese, Deep Tissue, Aromatherapy, and Back, Neck and Shoulder Relief, plus foot reflexology and a foot massage.