After a soft opening in early 2024, one of Bali’s newest über luxury private beachfront retreats is amplifying awareness, keen to lure small groups and families to Candidasa on the east coast.

AYANA Villas and AYANA Resort, part of the iconic AYANA Bali integrated resort destination, are undergoing an ambitious renovation project that will elevate their luxury accommodations while honouring Balinese heritage and sustainability. Perched atop the cliffs of Jimbaran Bay with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, these enchanting properties are poised to elevate guest experiences through refreshed designs, enhanced comfort, and eco-conscious features.

Jumeirah Bali has added new one- and three-bedroom residences to its accommodation mix, set against the cliffs of Uluwatu and with direct access to Dreamland Beach.

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is now welcoming guests to its new resort located north of Ubud in Bali.

Anantara Ubud Bali Resort has confirmed it will welcome first guest from 1 October 2024. A tropical retreat neighbouring the traditional hillside village of Banjar Puhu in the north, Anantara Ubud Bali is Anantara’s second property to open on the Indonesian island.

Autograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection. The resort will join Autograph Collection Hotels’ portfolio of over 300 independent properties in the most desirable locations across the world, each with its own unique perspective on heartfelt design and hospitality.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group appears to have revived plans for a luxurious hideaway resort with private residences located on Bali’s southern coast on Bukit peninsula. Mandarin Oriental, Bali is set to open in 2027.

EXCLUSIVE: Abercrombie & Kent is establishing a destination management company (DMC) in Indonesia, extending its foothold deeper in Southeast Asia as a provider of luxury services in the region. The move comes as A&K responds to increased demand for niche high-end products and experiences in Indonesia, and streamlining the end-to-end offering for travel partners.

The Pavilions Bali has expanded its accommodation options with the addition of two One-Bedroom Pool Villas and one Garden Villa, to meet the growth in discerning guests’ desire for private hideaways.

The Apurva Kempinski Bali has become the first hotel in Indonesia to achieve the benchmark Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification.

Renaissance Bali Nusa Dua Resort, the first lifestyle resort in Nusa Dua, offers a stylish Executive Suite designed by a renowned interior designer from the land of the White Elephant, P49 Deesign. This 79 square-metre room is designed to be unique, trendy, and deeply rooted in the locale.

IHG Hotels & Resorts will debut the first Vignette Collection hotel in Indonesia. Rumah Luwih Bali with its 74 rooms and suites will join the IHG system later this year, before fully converting to a Vignette Collection property in 2024 following an extensive refurbishment.