THE APURVA KEMPINSKI BALI
Taking its name from the Sanskrit word for “unique” and “magnificent,” The Apurva Kempinski Bali celebrates the diverse cultural heritage and traditional philosophies of Indonesia. Cascading down a limestone cliff in Nusa Dua, the fivestar resort is styled as a majestic open-air theater, with a grand 250-step staircase that descends to its beachfront grounds and the Indian Ocean beyond.
Time-honored traditions and contemporary innovations meld seamlessly at The Apurva. Its commitment to personalized luxury is evident from the moment guests set foot inside the vast
pendopo-style lobby, a remarkable space capped by a stepped copper-sheathed ceiling (an allusion to Mount Meru, the sacred mountain of Hindu cosmology) and anchored by four eightmeter-tall pavilions paneled in intricately carved woodwork, the labor of hundreds of
Javanese craftsmen.
The sea views are equally arresting, especially from the privacy of one of the suites that are tiered down the cliff side like Balinese rice terraces; with elegant, understated interiors and their own plunge pools, they also come with access to the exclusive Cliff Lounge and its hydro-jet pool. Some 286 other rooms are located at beach level in stone-clad guest wings that border the central gardens and swimming pools. This is where you’ll find Pala, a glass-walled all-day restaurant and rooftop bar; Koral, Bali’s first aquarium dining experience led by a Michelin-starred chef; and, right next to the golden sand, the Reef Beach Club, where chargrilled dishes are the order of the day. And The Apurva Kempinski’s culinary offerings don’t stop there. Back at lobby level, there’s Izakaya by OKU for sophisticated Japanese fusion, and the casual Selesar Deli for Indonesian snacks, housemade bakery items, and herbal jamu tonics. Nearby, the latest addition to the lineup is Bai Yun, a hot pot restaurant where diners order premium meats and vegetables from the menu and cook them in individual bowls of boiling soup bases. It’s a DIY experience at its most delicious.
Between meals and visits to the beach, keeping the young ones entertained is easy at the tree house–inspired Jalak Family Club, which provides fun, interactive experiences both indoors and outdoors. Grownups, meanwhile, will want to unwind at the Apurva Spa, one of Bali’s top destinations for wellness and holistic healing. Here, treatments ranging from herbal body scrubs to organic facials and essentialoil massages are delivered by a team of expert therapists alongside a collection of personalized, multiday Signature Journeys inspired by ancient Javanese healing wisdom.
Adding to the overall appeal is the curated yearlong program titled Powerful Indonesia: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. Celebrating the Indonesian way of life, it will involve cross-disciplinary collaborations that spotlight craftsmanship, sustainability, cultural diversity, and spiritual wisdom, making the guest experience even more memorable.