New hotels in Bali: the south coast and Ubud

Next up is the Waldorf Astoria Bali, which opens in late 2027. Mandarin Oriental’s arrival pavilion sits above a reflecting pool in the rendering. The seaside projects are on the south coast; Ubud has the inland addresses.

Rendering: Mandarin Oriental’s arrival pavilion above a reflecting pool, in a rendering · Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Updated 31 October 20262 min readHow we write the guide

Choose the trip first

Mandarin Oriental plans a Chinese restaurant, a speakeasy and a beach club.¹

The calendar for Bali

Late 2027

Waldorf Astoria Bali

71 villas and 68 suites on Sawangan Beach, Nusa Dua.³

2027

Atiara Ubud Bali, A Radisson Collection Resort

52 rooms, including 6 wellness suites with terraces.⁴

2027

Hotel Indigo Bali Ubud

130 rooms in IHG’s second planned Ubud hotel.⁵

2027

Mandarin Oriental, Bali

110 suites and villas on the Bukit, the island’s south.¹

Opening announced

Kimpton Suntaya Bali Ubud

On Jalan Bisma, within walking distance of central Ubud.² It was due early 2026.⁶

If you go sooner

2 hotels from the guide for different stays.

The deck of a 2-bedroom Ocean Cliff Villa on the cliff edge: sunbeds with turquoise towels, a parasol, the pool, and the ocean breaking on the coast below.

Bvlgari Resort Bali

For a pool villa and butler above the ocean.⁷

The trade-off

Ubud is 48 km away by road: allow time for excursions.⁷

Why choose it

Breakfast can be served at any hour.⁷

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A Capella Ubud tent from above: the dark canvas roof, the wooden deck with a parasol and the private pool hanging over the forest.

Capella Ubud, Bali

For 3 or 4 nights in Keliki’s forest.⁸

The trade-off

The camp descends the valley: expect stairs.⁸

Why choose it

Dinner at Api Jiwa is cooked over fire.⁸

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