For a big birthday, I decided to stay at Fivelements not only for the beautiful property but also because I wanted to do a fire ceremony, and was having trouble finding how to plan one around Ubud. Well, the experience blew me away, it was incredibly special and I have the amazing staff there to thank for that. On top of that, the properly is just special. It has a peaceful, serene, healing energy that you feel the moment you step onto to the property. We were lucky enough to stay in a room with a babbling brook nearby, which helped to put me into a deep sleep every night. The food really stood out for me. It's vegan-focused and healthy, yet still filling. Do yourself a favor and try the jackfish tacos, the poke bowl, the beetroot burger, all the desserts though the mocha semifreddo was my favorite. If you take a stroll through their garden, you'll see the fruits and veggies that are used in the meals --it's truly farm to table. One morning I saw eggplants growing and that evening ate them in my meal. The staff is standout. They are incredibly responsive with any issues or needs, always have smiles on their faces and genuinely seem happy to be there. Our stay exceeded my expectations. One thing to note is that it's not in Ubud central at all - it's about 20 minutes away from city center so just note that if you're planning to be off the property or doing a lot of touring. We went to a nearby waterfall and then had dinner in Ubud one night. The hotel can set up cabs for you, or you can easily get a scooter or taxi if you download the Grab app. Oh! and don't forget to try yoga in one of their gorgeous studios in the morning. They also have a nice gym, and the pool has to be seen to be believed. It also overlooks the brook and makes you wonder how you stumbled upon such a paradise. I will definitely be back.
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