Bali has just welcomed its most high-end all-inclusive resort

Bali has never been short on luxury resorts, but every now and then, one opens that re-sets the bar. A case in point is Paradisus by Meliá Bali – a high-end beachside resort that’s officially arrived in Nusa Dua, marking the first Asian outpost of Meliá Hotels International’s elevated all-inclusive brand.

Set along Bali’s southern coast, this sprawling beachfront retreat offers a more thoughtful approach to all-inclusive travel than the fly and flop resorts that punctuate the Indonesian coastline. According to the team, the resort draws deeply from the island itself, weaving Balinese culture, nature and ritual into every layer of the guest experience – guided by the brand’s ‘Wellness Designed by Destination’ philosophy.

The resort is home to 492 light-filled luxury suites, including seven private garden villas, surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean. Four pools, eight dining venues and three bars give guests plenty of choice, but the real luxury here is flexibility. As the term “all-inclusive” suggests, everything essential is covered: dining across all restaurants, daily poolside snacks, 24-hour room service and a minibar replenished daily. If you’re keen to level up, you can also tap into the resort’s “Destination Inclusive” program, which offers curated cultural experiences both on and off site – from the Devan Show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre to cultural and spiritual immersions in villages near Mount Batukaru.

As with all Meliá properties, wellness is central to the experience – with yoga, meditation, breathwork and sound baths sitting alongside an impressive lineup of sports facilities, from tennis and padel courts to a golf simulator. The YHI Spa, hiding in a garden oasis, offers a full suite of treatments for when you’d rather take a more slow-paced approach to your self-care.

Dining options range from Indonesian flavours at Arum (paired with nightly cultural performances), Spanish classics at Peseta, Japanese at Tokimeku, Middle Eastern plates at Samira and beachfront South American–inspired seafood at Kanna – a kind-of culinary world tour without leaving the sand.

There’s also a whole lot of range when it comes to guest types – with an adults-only ‘Reserve’ offering private beach access and exclusive dining options for grown-ups, a ‘Teens Club’ and an ‘Aquazone’ for the kids (complete with waterslides). 

Ready for a holiday? You can learn more and book over here.

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