Best all-inclusive hotels in Indonesia

The all-inclusive system in Indonesia is developed on a limited scale and is found mostly in Bali and on Bintan Island, more often in the format of packages rather than classic mass all inclusive. In most hotels, this is either full board or extended programmes where, besides meals, drinks, some activities, and sometimes spa or excursions are included. In luxury resorts, the concept often transforms into luxury all inclusive with personalised service and a la carte restaurants. Which hotels in Indonesia let you stop thinking about menu prices? Let us look at the most interesting options.

SOL by Meliá Benoa Bali

The Mulia, Nusa Dua

This place impresses with its scale: imagine a huge infinity pool with 6-metre statues of Balinese women holding lotus flowers - this is the hotel’s signature image, impossible to walk past. And there is also a beautiful beach here, one of the best in Nusa Dua.

Mulia Experience. You get access to nine restaurants and bars, among which "The Cafe" stands out in particular, with seven open kitchens from different countries of the world - from India to Japan. The package also includes daily afternoon tea with cocktails and snacks, as well as a free minibar replenished every morning. While you relax, your personal butler can arrange kayaking or a tennis match for you.

Infrastructure. The hotel is divided into three zones: the resort, the exclusive The Mulia suites, and private villas. The entire complex includes around 740 ultra-modern rooms. There is a spa centre with such a rare feature as an ice room, a world-class fitness centre, and an excellent Mulia Kidz children’s club.

The Mulia Nusa Dua

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort & Spa

The resort hotel is located in northern Bali, in the Munduk area, at an altitude of more than 1,000 metres above sea level. It is also set on the grounds of a working coffee plantation covering several hectares. The main highlight of the place is the legendary infinity pool. It is designed so that the edge literally floats in the air. On clear days, there is a panorama of the northern coast and the volcanoes of Java Island.

MMP Experience. The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner from an a la carte menu. The hotel has its own gardens where vegetables, fruit and herbs are grown. For coffee lovers, this is paradise. You can drink their signature coffee throughout the whole day. Part of the excursions or activities is included in the price. This may be trekking to Munduk’s secret waterfalls, canoeing on the sacred Tamblingan Lake, Balinese writing lessons, or a masterclass in cooking local delicacies.

Infrastructure. The hotel is very intimate - there are only 45 rooms here, divided into suites and private villas. Most rooms have real wood-burning fireplaces. The hotel also has its own telescope. Since it stands on a plantation, it has its own bean processing workshop. You can see the full journey of coffee.

Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort & Spa

Desa Visesa Ubud

This is not just a resort, but a real restored Balinese village. Here you live surrounded by temples, statues and sacred springs.

All inclusive. The programme includes three meals a day based on the "farm to table" concept, daily cultural workshops, as well as spa treatments in rooms located in real caves. The main highlight among the activities is the opportunity to undergo a cleansing ritual with a hereditary Balinese healer.

Infrastructure. The most unusual spa centre in Ubud is located here. The treatment rooms are set inside real natural caves. And the huge shared pool with views of the jungle looks like a natural lake hidden in the forest.

Desa Visesa Ubud

Mahagiri Resort, Nusa Lembongan

Mahagiri is a bright, spacious and contemporary resort. Its main visual highlight is the view of Bali’s Agung volcano, which on clear days seems so close that you could almost reach out and touch it. The hotel is located on the wide, snow-white sandy strip of Nusa Lembongan Island. There is a perfect entry into the water and a stunning panorama.

The all-inclusive package is aimed at active guests. It includes three meals a day, and dinners often turn into atmospheric BBQ parties on the beach. You can complement your holiday with organised trips: a snorkelling tour to Nusa Penida Island to meet manta rays, kayaking through mangrove forests, and free bicycle rental. Yoga lessons on the sand are also held daily for guests.

Infrastructure. The hotel has around 90 rooms and villas, two large pools connected by an artificial lagoon. Nearby there is a diving centre and a stylish beach club where you can spend evenings with a cocktail while watching the lights of Bali on the horizon.

Mahagiri Resort Nusa Lembongan

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

The concept of the resort is built around wellness and recovery. The hotel occupies the first beachfront line on the prestigious beach of the Nusa Dua resort. The ocean here is always calm, turquoise and safe, because the coral reef reliably protects the lagoon from large waves.

Wellness package. Unlike standard resorts, Westin offers a package focused on a healthy lifestyle. It includes not only three meals a day a la carte and unlimited access to drinks, but also daily spa credits that can be spent on massages. The package also includes sunrise yoga, meditation and access to an exclusive flight preparation programme.

Infrastructure. The hotel has 432 rooms of different types. There are 6 restaurants and bars on the grounds. Guests have access to a huge choice of entertainment: tennis courts, a modern fitness centre, and one of the best kids’ clubs in Bali with a separate pool and a video game area. The main pride is Heavenly Spa by Westin, offering detox and recovery programmes.

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas, Nusa Dua

A luxury boutique resort located on the southern cape of the Nusa Dua resort area in Bali. The hotel stands on top of cliffs with panoramic ocean views and has its own private beach below, to which guests are taken by lift. Thanks to the protected lagoon, the water here is usually calm and clear, which makes the beach one of the best for swimming in Nusa Dua.

Unlimited Privileges. Samabe is considered one of the few resorts in Bali with a full premium-class all-inclusive system. The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in a la carte restaurants, a wide choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 24-hour butler service and a minibar. Guests also get access to water sports, yoga, tastings, evening shows and exclusive experiences, such as a romantic cave dinner on the beach.

Infrastructure. The hotel has only 81 suites and villas, many with private pools and ocean views. Several restaurants and bars operate on site, including the fine-dining restaurant Rempah-Rempah. A chic infinity pool on the cliff, Galangal Spa with traditional Balinese rituals, a fitness centre, a wide range of water sports and a small kids’ club. The resort is focused on calm relaxation, romantic trips and honeymoons.

Samabe Bali Suites & Villas

Jambuluwuk Oceano Gili Trawangan

One of the largest resorts on Gili Trawangan. The main highlight is the river pool that curves around the accommodation buildings throughout the grounds.

Package with meals and activities. Includes three meals a day in waterfront restaurants, sometimes horse riding by the ocean, unlimited bicycle rental and a boat snorkelling tour to places where sea turtles live.

Infrastructure. The resort has around 100 rooms, including villas with private pools for those who value complete seclusion. Since motor transport is prohibited on the Gili Islands, the silence here is broken only by the ringing of bicycle bells. Guests have a nearby diving centre at their disposal. There is family infrastructure and zones for children. In the evenings, beach movie screenings under the stars or live music performances are often arranged.

Jambuluwuk Oceano Gili Trawangan

SOL by Meliá Benoa Bali

The resort is located on the first line of the picturesque Tanjung Benoa beach. SOL by Meliá is surrounded by tropical gardens, while on the ocean side the hotel opens directly onto a long sandy beach. This area is considered one of the best in Bali for water activities and calm beach relaxation.

All Inclusive. The package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet and a la carte dishes), snacks during the day, as well as a choice of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. In addition to gastronomy, the programme includes sports activities, yoga, beach games, kayaking and evening entertainment shows.

Infrastructure. Spacious rooms and suites with large balconies and views of the tropical garden. There are 3 restaurants and several bars on the territory, including The Kitchen restaurant with international cuisine and the themed Amarta restaurant. Guests have access to a large pool, spa centre, fitness room and water sports centre. The hotel also has a children’s area, game rooms and entertainment programmes for the whole family.

SOL by Meliá Benoa Bali

Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

A contemporary beachfront resort in the Sanur area. The hotel is built in the style of tropical modernism: light pavilions, panoramic windows and green terraces literally merge with nature. Sanur, in turn, is famous for its long sandy beach and calm lagoon protected by a coral reef, so the ocean here is almost always quiet and suitable for swimming.

Maya Experience. Unlike classic resorts, Maya Sanur offers a more flexible holiday format with gastronomic packages and experience programmes. These include breakfast, lunch and dinner, tastings, yoga sessions and spa treatments. Guests can spend their days on the beach, take part in cultural workshops or cycle along the Sanur promenade, considered one of the most beautiful in Bali.

Infrastructure. The hotel has around 100 stylish rooms and suites, many with access to the lagoon pool. Several restaurants and bars, including Kuu restaurant with contemporary Japanese cuisine and Tree Bar by the pool. The resort’s main architectural feature is the multi-level lagoon pool that runs through the whole garden and reaches the ocean. There is also Maya Spa, a fitness studio and a spacious yoga area. The resort is focused on calm seaside relaxation and is especially popular with couples and fans of wellness holidays.

Maya Sanur Resort & Spa

Jeeva Klui Resort, Lombok

The hotel is located on a secluded stretch of Klui Beach on Lombok Island. The highlight of the place is the original architecture in the form of traditional Sasak huts, with high thatched roofs. And most importantly - the concept of digital detox is supported here, so some rooms do not have televisions, so that nothing distracts you from the ocean.

Package. Three meals a day under the a la carte system: breakfasts, two-course lunches and three-course dinners. In addition, the package may include a daily massage at Jeevania Spa.

Infrastructure. There are around 50 rooms and villas on the grounds, literally immersed in a tropical garden. The main decoration of the territory is a 25-metre infinity pool located along the ocean coast.

Jeeva Klui Resort