3 Nights or 7 Nights: Which Bali Retreat Is Right for You?

Quick answer

Choose the 3 night retreat if you need a short reset, are flying from Perth, or are adding a few calm days to a Bali trip.

Choose the 7 night retreat if you’re exhausted, flying from Australia’s east coast or the US, or want time to build habits.

Per night, both cost about the same, but the 7 night retreat adds two extra massages, a Tirta Empul water blessing and snorkelling at Blue Lagoon.

At a glance

3 nights: from USD 906 per person, twin share. 1 massage, 1 private session, daily classes and Recovery Center

7 nights: from USD 2,090 per person, twin share. 3 massages, 1 private session, daily classes and Recovery Center, water blessing, snorkelling

Value per night (Resort Room, twin share): about USD 302 for 3 nights, about USD 299 for 7 nights

Both include: room, three meals a day, airport transfers, InBody scans

Both of our retreats are all inclusive from landing to departure.

Both give you the beach, the Recovery Center, daily classes and good food at Hotel Komune in Keramas.

The real question is how tired you are, how much time you have, and how far you’re flying.

When is 3 nights the right choice?

Our 3 night retreat is a short, proper reset. It suits you if:

  • You need a break but can’t be away from work or family for long
  • You’re flying from Perth, which is only about 3.5 to 4 hours away
  • You want to try a retreat before committing to a longer one
  • You’re already in Bali and want a calm few days before or after your holiday
  • You want a long weekend that actually leaves you rested

See exactly how the days unfold in what 4 days and 3 nights feels like.

When is 7 nights the right choice?

Our 7 night retreat gives your body time to properly reset. It suits you if:

  • You’re running on empty, and a long weekend won’t fix it. If that sounds familiar, read signs you need a reset 
  • You’re flying from Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, which are around 6 to 6.5 hours away
  • You’re flying from the US, which takes around 20.5 hours from Los Angeles with a connection
  • You want time to build better habits, not just rest
  • You’d like to see a quieter, more meaningful side of Bali

See the full week in what 8 days and 7 nights feels like.

What's the difference in what's included?

 

3 nights

7 nights

Nights at Hotel Komune

3

7

80 minute Balinese massage

1

3

60 minute private session

1

1

Tirta Empul water blessing

Not included

Included

Snorkelling at Blue Lagoon

Not included

Included

Three meals a day, airport transfers

Included

Included

Daily yoga, fitness and reformer Pilates

Included

Included

Daily sauna, hot and cold plunge

Included

Included

InBody scans

Included

Included

Which one is better value?

This surprises most people. Per night, the two retreats cost almost exactly the same.

In a Resort Room, twin share, the 3 night retreat works out to about USD 302 per person per night, and the 7 night retreat about USD 299.

In a Beachfront Pool Suite, it’s about USD 398 per night for 3 nights and about USD 394 for 7 nights.

 

But the 7 night retreat adds two extra massages, the water blessing and the snorkelling trip.

If you can take the time, the longer stay gives you more for your money.

 

Green season: arrive between 1 December and 31 March and save USD 50 per person on the 3 night retreat, or USD 150 per person on the 7 night retreat. See the best time to visit Bali.

 

How far are you flying?

Your flight time matters more than most people think.

 

From Perth: about 3.5 to 4 hours. Three nights is easy and worthwhile.

 

From Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane: around 6 hours. Three nights works, but seven gives you more time to recover from the travel.

 

From the US: there are no direct flights, and most routes connect through Singapore, Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong. From the West Coast, plan on around 20 to 21 hours of travel.

We strongly suggest seven nights, so you’re not spending your first and last days just recovering from the journey.

What if I'm coming as a couple, with friends or with family?

Couples often love the 7 night retreat because it leaves time for both together and apart. See our guide for couples.

 

Men who have been pushing through for years often find three nights too short. See our men’s retreat guide.

 

For birthdays, sisterhood trips, family escapes or time with your team, our group retreats can be shaped around your people.

3 or 7 nights FAQs

Can I extend from 3 to 7 nights after I book?

You can change your booking more than 90 days before arrival, subject to availability, with no change fee. You’ll simply pay the price of the 7 night retreat. Just email us.

It can be if you’re already in Bali or combining it with other travel. If Bali is your main destination, we recommend 7 nights because of the long journey.

Yes, airport pick up and drop off are included on both.

Yes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, with a dish of your choice and a non alcoholic drink at each meal, plus coffee or tea at breakfast.

Tell us how you’re feeling and how much time you have, and we’ll help you choose. Enquire now.

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