It seems that finding the perfect spot for a wonderful holiday has become a year-end ritual for many travellers. They often spend days or even weeks far from home, so it is only natural that their standards for accommodation rise with each passing year. This is particularly true in Bali, a magnetic destination where hotels and resorts constantly evolve their services and facilities.
The same goes for Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, even 60 years into its operations. A historic icon of Bali’s tourism, the hotel is part of InJourney Hospitality’s Heritage Collection, set within Indonesia’s first integrated health and wellness destination, The Sanur. It carries a storied past as the island’s first luxury hotel, conjured by Indonesia’s founding father Sukarno. (He is honoured with a namesake lounge, complete with a hand-carved andesite stone relief by legendary artist Harijadi Sumodidjojo.)
Today, contemporary comforts have been woven into its experience throughout its many renovations, offering a generous setting for a Christmas and New Year escape. Its beachfront location places the sea at the centre of the experience, while its collection of rooms and suites, wellness facilities, swimming pool, and family-friendly amenities make it equally suited to couples, families, and intergenerational gatherings.
The hotel fully understands the wonders that unfold when a long holiday meets the beauty of the ocean. Perhaps it is the sound of waves beyond the balcony, the anticipation of a long lunch shared around the table, or the simple pleasure of being fully present in one another’s company. It is precisely this enduring appeal, rooted in its rich legacy, that places it at the top of travellers’ wishlists when seeking accommodation for a long getaway.
During the festive period, dining becomes one of the highlights. The hotel’s seasonal programme brings together sophisticated flavours with the beauty of its seaside setting, from casual celebrations on the sand at Bali Beach Bar & Grill to Indonesian culinary experiences at ROSO Restaurant. The concept is less about simply sitting down for a meal and more about creating occasions worth lingering over with food, conversation, and the people who make the holidays meaningful.
Christmas brings its own warmth to the celebration, with festive dining designed around togetherness. Here, holidays can be as energetic or unhurried as you wish, whether the day calls for a swim in an Olympic-sized pool, a treatment at the luxurious Taru Pramana Spa & Wellness, or simply time exploring the local neighbourhood of Sanur. Families can also discover specially curated activities for younger guests through the Kids Club.
Then comes the grand finale: New Year’s Eve. Each year, Bali Beach Hotel and its sister The Meru Sanur culminate in a seaside celebration combining dining, live entertainment and the spectacle of fireworks over the ocean. Previous programming has brought together orchestral and jazz performances, cultural artistry, live bands, and DJs, creating an evening that moves seamlessly from elegant dinner to high-energy celebration.
Yet perhaps the greatest luxury of a festive escape in Sanur is the feeling of space. Away from the frenetic energy of the island’s west and south coastlines, Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection offers a more graceful way to experience Bali, one shaped by decades of and a strong sense of place.
At Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection, Christmas and New Year become more than marked dates on a calendar. They have become an invitation to reconnect: with family, with loved ones, with the island, and with the simple pleasure of celebrating together. And when the final fireworks fade above the water, there is still the promise of another beautiful year beginning by the sea.
Asia Dreams Volume 60
Bali Beach Hotel, The Heritage Collection
Jalan Hang Tuah, Sanur
Bali 80227, Indonesia
T: (+62) 3612012000
E: stay.themeru@meruhotels.com
W: balibeachsanur.com
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