Regent Hotels & Resorts returns with the recent soft opening of a newly renovated beach resort in buzzy Canggu Bali After a long gap. “The first private pools and villas were introduced by Regent in Bali in the early 1990s, and it is now the global standard for luxury resorts,” says Regent Bali Canggu General Manager Manish Puri.
Appropriately, the Regent’s new Indonesian property is all made up of suites and villas – 150 of them – set in 14 acres of tranquil seaside gardens designed by renowned Irish landscape architect John Pettigrew. Featuring lots of wood and indigenous andesite stone, their low profile creates intimate communal spaces. A sense of place is established immediately. “Guests are welcomed by our magnificent arrival pavilion, which features an intricate Paras stone carving that displays a whimsical floral motif within the stone,” says Puri. “Hand-carved by local artisans over 30 days, this work of art embodies the beauty and attention to details that are central to resort experiences.”
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The resort’s architecture was designed by Wimberly, Allison, Tong & Gu (WATG) in response to Bali’s extraordinary landscape and traditional artisan villages. For the interiors, the Regent looked to Hirsch Bednar Associates to integrate vivid colors, local textiles, and diverse craftsmanship, including batik – an intricate textile made of wax and dye – and hand-carved teak bathtubs.
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The spacious suites start at 818 square feet (for the base room category, called a Studio Suite) and expand to 6,652 square feet for an open-plan two-bedroom penthouse with a private pool, an infinity-edge The stunner that seemingly merges into the Indian Ocean and is spread over 322 square feet. The largest villas have kitchens or pantries as well as access to the Regent Club, which offers complimentary champagne, premium libations, all-day breakfast, snacks and an adults-only infinity pool with ocean-view cabanas. Special curated encounters are also available.
Everyone, regardless of their room type, gets amenities like a pillow menu for customized sleep experiences and a private balcony with lounge seating and a dining table for two. In total, the property has nine swimming pools, and Regent Kids offers, in true Balinese style, an indoor-outdoor play and creative area.
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Ultimately there will be five distinct food concepts. First to bow are Taru, which will serve an array of delicious dishes reflecting and sourced from the Indonesian archipelago, and Beach House, where guests will watch surfers play in the waves while enjoying craft cocktails elevated with quintessential Balinese ingredients. You can sample the seafood (think dragon fruit, coconut, and mango) and taste the seafood-focused menu. A Spanish tapas destination from renowned chef Andrew Walsh is coming soon as a stand-alone venue on nearby Batu Bolong Street, while later in 2025 his Michelin star-awarded Singapore concept Cure Morphs with Asian techniques and Indonesian Will be seen in the merger of modern European cooking. Material.
The partnership with Raison D’Etre Spa has resulted in the world’s first Regent-branded spa, called Regent Spa & Wellness. The pampering sanctuary, which includes seven treatment rooms, a sauna and a plunge pool, was created to celebrate the destination’s culture of massage, yoga and wellness that speak to the mind, body and spirit And rejuvenate them. The menu features a number of practical treatments that leave guests in a heavenly state, as well as customizable Kerstin Florian facials, vibrational crystal energy therapy and light frequency treatments.
Although Canggu is undoubtedly a vibrant destination, according to Puri, the resort hopes “guests will be transported to a new place of exclusivity, tranquility and intrigue. Our guests will experience the brand’s thoughtful dedication to creating unforgettable moments, as well as the entire One can be curious to see the spirit of Bali represented in the resort.