A Bali holiday is always a good idea! If you’re planning to spend Christmas in Bali, you might like to know upfront what activities you could indulge in and what delicious fare you could look forward to. Christmas in Bali means you can leave your winter coat behind and instead relax for hours on the beach with your favourite tropical drink. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Let’s take a look at our list of the 7 best things to do in Bali for Christmas and New Year!
Christmas Eve
There are plenty of places in Bali that offer special Christmas Eve menus. Here are two of our top picks that you might like to consider:
-
Farm-to-Table Dinner at The Suku Bali
Source: The Suku Bali Instagram @thesukubali
This year’s Christmas Eve menu at The Suku Bali. is not yet available but let’s take a look at last year’s feast so you can know what to expect! For Christmas Eve 2021, the restaurant offered a decadent 4-course spread with a strong focus on the farm-to-table concept. The menu last year consisted of Beet Salad, house-made Potato Soup, Crispy Pork Belly or Slow-Cooked Chicken Breast, and creamy Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis. The menu came with a wine pairing option, with wine from Sababay.
-
Dinner and Cocktail Soiree at Apéritif Restaurant & Bar
Source: Instagram Apéritif Restaurant & Bar @aperitifbali
A world-renowned fine-dining venue, Apéritif Restaurant & Bar serves a splendid degustation menu of global cuisine and some of the very best cocktails in town. You can look forward to a night of innovative and creative culinary journey with a fantastical seven-course or ten-course dinner that will surprise your tastebuds and stir the senses with elements of Indonesian flavours infused into European-style dishes. An expansive wine list is also available.
-
Staying at The Colony Hotel
After all the fun and excitement at Christmas and New Year’s, you’ll most likely be looking forward to some quiet time to relax and unwind. Stay at The Colony Hotel Bali and enjoy exclusive access to the award-winning Jari Menari. Try their unique yoga-inspired “Massage with Movement” spa treatment to refresh and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Located in the heart of Seminyak just minutes away from Seminyak Beach, The Colony Hotel Bali is one of Bali’s most popular adults’-only, colonial-inspired hotel, offering secluded luxury for the sophisticated traveller, the ultimate oasis of relaxation and seclusion.
Christmas Day
It’s never a dull moment on Christmas Day in Bali! There is so much to see and do, whether you wish to enjoy some quiet time with your loved ones or go shopping in Seminyak, soak up the sun at the pool or the beach, or indulge in even more delicious meals at one of the many restaurants that line the streets or go dancing at sunset and watch the fireworks at night.
-
Shopping
Bali is a shopping mecca and last-minute Christmas shopping is more than possible! With so many shops and goodies to choose from, you’ll never run out of ideas when it comes to gifts for your loved ones. From traditional Balinese handicrafts like rattan bags, leather sandals, and handcrafted wooden accessories to beautiful designer outfits, lingerie, shoes and artwork. Seminyak, Sanur, Canggu and Ubud have so much to offer, whether glistening high-street fashion or authentic traditional Balinese products. Head to Kuta and Denpasar if you’re looking for department stores.
-
Go To A Beach Club
No Christmas in Bali will be complete without a visit to a beach club! Parties will be in full swing all day and all night long here at these hip and trendy venues, with special Christmas menus and cocktails available. If you’re in Uluwatu, you could head to Sundays Beach Club for their ‘Christmas On The Beach’ event, featuring festive menus complete with Summer Berry Pudding, Maple Glazed Pork and more. Another great venue to try is Folk Pool and Garden in Ubud with its Beachside Christmas In Bali event, featuring a sumptuous BBQ feast.
-
Warm Christmas Dinner Experience at Sa’Mesa
How about a Christmas Day feast in an authentic Italian restaurant? At Sa’Mesa, you could experience a whimsical and theatrical dining extravaganza, involving 15-20 dishes served family-style. The menu is a surprise, but you can expect honest-to-goodness Italian dishes such as CharGrilled Whole Red Snapper, Homemade Mushroom Risotto, and Tuna Crudo. Alcoholic beverages are also available including Bruno Paillard Cuvée Champagne and free-flowing Limoncello.
New Year’s Eve
What comes after Christmas? New Year’s Eve, of course! It’s the most spectacular night of the year. Read on to see what awaits you on this exciting night.
-
Head out to Finns Beach Club for Bali’s Biggest New Year’s Party
New Year’s Eve party at Finns Beach Club is a day-to-night affair. It’s touted at the ‘biggest New Year’s Eve Party in Bali’ with international DJs taking over the venue on an impressive 170-metre stage overlooking the ocean. Expect great music, non-stop dancing, amazing food and drinks and incredible cocktails. A whole lineup of world-class entertainment awaits you with a star-studded guestlist featuring Diplo, Elderbrook, Gorgon City and Hayden James. An exclusive VIP area with bottle service is also available for those who want to level up their night.
So go ahead, book your flight to Bali and get ready for a thrilling Christmas and New Year’s in Bali. Don’t forget to also book your stay at The Colony Hotel Bali and enjoy our special promotional price for end-year 2022. See you in Bali!