Today, it is difficult to remember when Bali was a refuge for hippies, surfers and backpackers. Over the past two decades, it has been transformed – by development of the station, buyers of the second western house and more recently digital nomads – in an increasingly high -end playground.
And the transformation of this Indonesian paradise is not yet over, with Seven new stars 5 Basic resorts which opened by 2027. The ambitious political leaders even seek to extend luxury sprawl, fixing the neighboring islands like Nusa Penida, only 25 kilometers from Bali, which, according to them, could become the “Next Monaco. “”
“He develops quickly,” said Zachary Davidson, Founder of a to z travel. “I have seen an increasingly growing interest of North American travelers and it is because the island is so rich in culture, offers amazing and diverse landscapes, has an exciting nighttime scene and now a mature luxury market”, ”
Some of the new luxury hotels in Bali and soon in Bali include the Regent Hotel Canggu, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort and Mandarin Oriental. They will last with perennial favorites like Four Seasons, Bulgari, Laguna Resort & Spa and St. Regis.
The neighboring island of Lombok is now the site of an important investment. New stations like Sira are part of the first wave.
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“Bali's popularity has only increased in recent years, and with this increase in popularity, has reached a new level of luxury infrastructure,” said Annabel Kaplan by Fischer Travel.
However, growth has triggered a backlash. The Indonesian government floated a moratorium to stop building new hotels, villas and nightclubs in Bali, in order to brake tourism – an idea that was Abandoned at the start of the year. Nevertheless, some of the best brands of hospitality received the message – perhaps plan the fatigue of travelers before it occurred. Many are now trying to use some of the 17,500 islands that make up IndonesiaRather than restricting yourself to the tourist capital. The Flores, Lombok and Sumba are the main targets.
Marriott International was one of the first major operators to open in Bali over 30 years ago and is now one of the first to expand at a less congested island. Last year, the brand opened its doors Ta'aktanaA luxury complex and collection spa in Labuan Bajo – was located directly on the trail of Komodo National Park in Flores. He has 70 suites spread over 16 hectares with seven sea villas conceived as traditional conical huts of the native people manggarai from Flores, apparently floating on the ocean. The Da'a Spa offers massages, facials and scrubs reflecting the same ancient rituals practiced centuries ago on the island with other facilities, including a 24 -hour gym, Olympic swimming pools and a library complete a new spectacular addition to the scene of the Indonesian luxury hotel. (The villa of a room begins at $ 790 per night).
A Ta'aktana, a luxury collection complex, is located on Labuan Bajo in Flores.
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In November, Marriott also opened SIRA On the neighbor of Bali Lombok Island. Its villas, its beach house and its presidential suites include the 24 -hour butler service and private swimming pools overlooking the tropical landscape. It is located with direct access to spectacular waterfalls, at Mont Rinjani for volcanic hikes and water sports near the Gill islands. (Seaside villas from $ 800 per night)).
“The planning of our new Indonesian stations began years ago, reflecting our commitment to immerse travelers in destinations that offer emblematic experiences and off the beaten track,” explains Philipp Weghmann, vice-president and world brand manager, the luxury collection. “We do Indonesia not” either / or “, but a more differentiated and dynamic exploration of the different islands.”
Also come to Lombok, which experienced a 20% increase in tourists in 2023, is Large melia. Located on southern island, surrounded by lush green hills and direct access to crystal clear waters and virgin beaches for snorkeling, it will have 22 luxury villas on the beach and more than 100 mountain sides – everything with private swimming pools and views of the ocean – when it probably opens this year (it was due to the end of 2024).
The best Sira suites are delivered with a 24 -hour butler service and private swimming pools.
With the kind permission of Marriott International Hotel
These islands have “a lot of land by the water open for development, while Bali has less – (it is) much more expensive to buy and build with tons of competition,” explains Davidson.
On Sumba, the luxury but powerful luxury hotel Cap Karoso is the last opening, and the design inspired by brutalism is different from everything you find on Bali. Founded by the French couple Fabrice and Eve Ivara, who fell in love with the distant region they now call, created eight categories of different pieces. The best is the villa by the sea with direct access to a private beach, a private lounge and an outdoor swimming pool. (Two -bedroom villas start at $ 1,100 per night).
“We have started to see the emphasis on the distance from the crowd and the exploration of the most distant and most virgin regions,” explains Kaplan.
