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In Bali’s ever-expanding wellness landscape, a new property is betting that rest itself can be the main attraction.
Mana Sanctuary, set to open in Canggu in late April, is positioning itself as a sleep and longevity destination. It is the latest offering from Escape Haven, a Bali wellness brand founded by Australians Janine and Trent Cottle.
With rooms and programs designed around six-, 12- or 18-night stays, sleep at Mana Sanctuary is supported by everything from circadian lighting and digital detox protocols to guided breathing and recovery therapies.
Each of the 13 suites (or “sleep sanctuaries”) features copper baths paired with magnesium-rich bathing rituals.
Smart sleep tech includes wearable devices tracking sleep insights, red-light LED masks, pulsed electromagnetic field devices said to promote cell recovery, stretch tools and simpler touches such as suggestions for wind-down routines.
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“We have designed sleep environments that go far beyond blackout curtains and lavender on the pillow,” says Trent Cottle.
“Every element, from materials to lighting to technology, is intentionally engineered to support deep rest and optimal recovery.”
What has come to be known as “sleep tourism” is moving into the mainstream, driven by burnout and travellers keen to invest in rest.
Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report, based on a survey of more than 13,000 travellers across 13 countries, found that nearly half of respondents avoided setting an alarm on holiday, while two in five chose hotels where they believe they would sleep better.
Meanwhile, surveys by sleep health company ResMed suggest many people are operating in a chronic sleep deficit, with respondents reporting only a handful of truly restorative nights each week.
For hotels and retreats, the logic is simple: every guest sleeps, or at least tries to, so it makes sense for hotels to make sleep conditions a selling point, with rooms now promising temperature regulation, blackout systems, sound design and even AI-assisted sleep technology.
At the high end, wellness brands such as Six Senses, Rosewood and SHA Wellness Clinic have developed structured sleep programs that combine diagnostics with therapies designed to recalibrate circadian rhythms and address insomnia or stress-related disruption.
In Australia, Peninsula Hot Springs on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula entered the space last year with the opening of its Eco Lodges, a cluster of accommodation designed with sleep in mind.
Most travellers may still put an infinity pool, a comfortable sun lounger, a great restaurant and a strong cocktail list at the top of their resort wishlist.
But Mana Sanctuary’s opening speaks to shifting priorities – and the growing appeal of waking up genuinely rested, and perhaps, for the first time in a long time, staying that way.
Julietta Jameson is a freelance travel writer who would rather be in Rome, but her hometown Melbourne is a happy compromise.Connect via email.
