6 Resorts to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali

1. Padma Resort Legian

Welcoming a season of renewal and prosperity, Padma Resort Legian presents a special Lunar New Year dinner this January at the Plumeria Grand Ballroom. Thoughtfully curated to honor cultural traditions while elevating the festive dining experience, the evening promises a memorable celebration of togetherness, abundance, and joy.

Taking place from 6.00 PM to 9.30 PM, the Lunar New Year Dinner showcases a sumptuous buffet of Asian inspired delicacies. Guests can look forward to auspicious favorites such as Yu Sheng and Nian Gao, alongside premium selections prepared to delight every palate. Live food stalls bring added vibrancy to the evening, featuring freshly made Dim Sum, comforting Guilin Beef Noodles, Golden Roasted Peking Duck, and the iconic Beggar’s Chicken, a symbolic festive dish representing unity, renewal, and the enduring importance of family bonds.

2. Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

As the Lunar New Year approaches, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort invites guests to gather for an evening of celebration, tradition, and refined indulgence through Flavours of Prosperity, a special Chinese New Year experience set against the serene backdrop of Nusa Dua.

Taking place on 16 February 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Kwee Zeen, the beachfront resort’s signature dining venue, the celebration brings together family, friends, and loved ones to mark the arrival of the Year of the Horse in a warm and festive atmosphere.

Guests will be treated to an abundant Chinese New Year buffet, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of Asian dishes designed to symbolize prosperity, togetherness, and good fortune. The evening is further enlivened by a vibrant lion dance (barongsai) performance, believed to usher in luck and protection for the year ahead, along with a fortune teller experience that adds a playful and traditional touch to the celebration.

3. Padma Resort Ubud

Lunar New Year celebrations take on a tranquil and refined expression at Padma Resort Ubud as the resort presents A Lunar Feast of Prosperity, a thoughtfully curated buffet dinner designed to mark the Year of the Fire Horse with warmth, abundance, and meaningful connection.

Taking place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 6.30 PM to 9.30 PM, the evening unfolds at The Puhu Restaurant, where guests are invited to gather amid sweeping forest views and the calming atmosphere of Ubud’s highlands. The setting offers a natural sense of balance, making it an ideal place to welcome the new year together.

The buffet showcases a generous selection of Lunar New Year favourites, including prosperity yusheng, an assortment of dim sum, fresh sashimi, roasted duck, and crispy pork belly, complemented by premium seafood and classic festive delicacies. Each dish is prepared with an emphasis on quality, balance, and authenticity, reflecting the spirit of abundance and shared joy that defines the season.

4. The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali

Lunar New Year in Ubud takes on a more mindful rhythm this year as The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali invites guests to celebrate renewal, harmony, and positive energy through Ubud Lunar Harmony, an evening designed around cultural connection and holistic well being.

Set against Ubud’s tranquil landscape near Tegallalang rice terraces and the Sacred Monkey Forest, the celebration takes place on Monday, 16 February 2026, from 6.00 PM to 10.30 PM at Tabia Restaurant. The evening begins with a traditional barongsai performance that moves gracefully through the resort, symbolising prosperity, balance, and auspicious beginnings for the year ahead.

5. The Ritz-Carlton, Bali

The Ritz-Carlton, Bali invites guests to embrace the auspicious spirit of the Lunar New Year through a thoughtfully curated collection of festive dining experiences, created to bring families together in an atmosphere of warmth, celebration, and refined luxury. Set within the resort’s serene oceanfront and garden surroundings, this year’s program honors timeless traditions while adding a contemporary culinary touch.

The celebration begins with the Lunar New Year’s Eve Dinner at Senses, where guests are welcomed to enjoy a vibrant buffet overlooking the resort’s beautifully manicured garden. The feast features freshly steamed dim sum, golden spring rolls, fragrant wok-fried specialties, succulent roast duck, and symbolic dishes representing prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. Live carving stations and traditional festive desserts further enrich the evening, creating a memorable dining experience designed for togetherness and abundance. The dinner is available on 16 February 2026, from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, priced at IDR 1,000,000++ per person.

For those seeking a more relaxed daytime celebration, the Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea offers a refined experience inspired by classic Asian traditions. Guests can indulge in an elegant selection of handcrafted sweet and savory delights, including mandarin orange cake, crispy vegetable money bags symbolizing good fortune, dried fruits, plums, and other festive treats. Served with premium loose-leaf teas and enjoyed against panoramic ocean views, this experience sets the tone for meaningful moments shared with loved ones. Available from 15 to 20 February 2026, the afternoon tea is priced at IDR 1,100,000++ for two people.

6.Cicada Resort Bali Ubud, Autograph Collection

Celebrate the spirit of the Lunar New Year with an unforgettable evening at Tangelo Restaurant through A Prosperity Dinner, a specially curated dining experience designed to bring abundance, joy, and togetherness.

Taking place on February 16–17th, 2026 at 7 PM, this exclusive event blends refined family-style dining with the meaningful tradition of the auspicious Yee Sang ritual. Guests will gather around beautifully presented dishes crafted to symbolize prosperity, good fortune, and harmony for the year ahead.

Priced at IDR 988,000++ per person, the evening promises not only exceptional cuisine but also captivating cultural performances. On February 16th, enjoy the vibrant energy of the Barongsai performance, while February 17th features the enchanting Spirit of Sebatu, adding a rich cultural dimension to the celebration.

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