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The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia · Kempinski · High Luxury
Designed by Budiman Hendropurnomo of Denton Corker Marshall and opened in 2019, The Apurva Kempinski Bali cascades fourteen storeys down a Nusa Dua clifftop, its terraces inspired by Bali's ancient subak rice-irrigation system, and was named Global Overall Hotel of the Year at the 2020 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Koral Restaurant, built inside a living coral aquarium where sharks and stingrays circle diners, won Best Luxury Unique Experience the same year.
- 475 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Neighborhood: Sawangan
- Rooms from 699 sq ft (65 m²)
- Architect: Budiman Hendropurnomo (Denton Corker Marshall)
- Interiors: Trivium Design Group (Rudy Dodo)
About The Apurva Kempinski Bali
- The architecture was conceived as a direct translation of Bali's subak irrigation terraces: Budiman Hendropurnomo of Denton Corker Marshall stacked the building's levels to echo centuries-old rice-field engineering, a rare case of agricultural heritage driving the structural logic of a five-star resort.
- Koral Restaurant is built inside a living coral aquarium — one of the few hotel restaurants in Asia where diners eat surrounded by circling reef sharks, stingrays, and tropical fish; it won Best Luxury Unique Experience at the 2020 World Luxury Hotel Awards.
- The resort won all four top categories at the 2020 World Luxury Hotel Awards — Global Hotel of the Year, Best Luxury Resort, Best Luxury Spa Resort, and Best Luxury Unique Experience — a sweep rarely matched by a single property.
- At 475 rooms, suites, and villas — with 60% featuring private plunge pools — it is among the largest all-cliffside resort complexes in Southeast Asia, yet enters its precinct above Sawangan Beach through a single cliff-top arrival that descends guests through soaring atria to the shore below.
- Entry-level rooms start at 699 sq ft (65 m²).
History
The Apurva Kempinski Bali opened in 2019 as a flagship beachfront resort for Kempinski on the cliffs of Nusa Dua. The property is architecturally distinctive for its dramatic terraced, open-air composition that cascades down the hillside, a response to the steep coastal site and an homage to Indonesian and Majapahit-inspired design language. Kempinski describes it as a "majestic open-air theatre" with 475 rooms, suites, and villas, and the resort emphasizes indigenous spa rituals and a broad culinary program. It has also been positioned as a showcase for Indonesian craftsmanship, culture, and sustainable luxury through frequent brand programming and events.
The setting
The Apurva Kempinski Bali stands on Jalan Raya Nusa Dua Selatan in Sawangan, a subtly elevated headland at the southern edge of the Nusa Dua luxury corridor, where its fourteen-story structure cascades down the cliffside to a private reef beach. Guests enter at cliff-top level and descend through soaring spaces and tropical gardens — a verticality that distinguishes Sawangan from the flat resort belt to the north. Geger Sawangan Beach is nine minutes on foot and The Ritz-Carlton, Bali is 200 metres away. The blend of Balinese and Japanese architecture, panoramic ocean views, and seclusion from Nusa Dua's convention traffic make Sawangan the most dramatic site in the enclave. 6 km from Museum Pasifika Bali. 11 km from Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park.
Restaurants and bars
- NAMI — Restaurant · Japanese
- Koral Restaurant — Restaurant · Coastal Indonesian
- Izakaya by Oku — Restaurant · Izakaya
- Reef Beach Club — Poolside · Asian and international (casual beachfront, barbecue style)
- Bai Yun — Restaurant · Chinese (hot pot and dim sum)
- L'Atelier by Cyril Kongo — Restaurant · Mediterranean tapas · Chef Cyril Kongo
- Selasar Deli — Café · Local Indonesian light bites and all-day breakfast
- Pala Restaurant & Rooftop Bar — Restaurant · International buffet with Indian specialties
- Kubu Pool Bar — Poolside · Bar snacks
Experiences
- Koral aquarium restaurant — Described as Bali's first aquarium restaurant, serving coastal delicacies from around the archipelago.
- Culinary journey — Dining across Koral, Izakaya by OKU, Bai Yun, L'Atelier by Cyril Kongo and Reef Beach Club, with local and international menus.
- Indigenous spa treatments — Spa treatments using traditional Lulur and Jamu rituals in a quiet cliff-top setting.
- Golf at Bali Golf Course — The resort is presented as a base for golf, with Bali Golf Course given as an example.
- Day trip to Uluwatu Temple — Uluwatu Temple is listed as 20 km, about 45 minutes, from the hotel.
- Excursion to Ubud — Ubud Village is listed as 49 km, about 90 minutes, from the hotel.
Amenities
- Apurva Spa
- 475 rooms, suites and villas
- 60% of accommodations with private plunge pools
- cliffside beachfront setting
- lagoon-style main pool
- chapels for events and weddings
- meeting rooms and event spaces
- indigenous spa treatments and wellness rituals
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Rooftop bar
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- ULTRAs Best Sustainable Hotel (2024)
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