Notices

A Season Woven in Harmony – Festive Season at HOSHINOYA Bali

From December 20, 2026 to January 1, 2027, HOSHINOYA Bali presents its festive program “A Season Woven in Harmony.” A Christmas tree woven from palm leaves, a festive dinner infused with Balinese spices, traditional dance and toshikoshi soba on New Year’s Eve, and the first sunrise of the year. Spend the holidays deep in the forests of Ubud, discovering Bali’s lesser-known ways of celebrating.

Festive Dinner Course

The festive elegance of Western cuisine, essential to Christmas and year-end tables, is layered with the aromas of spices passed down through generations in Balinese kitchens.
The main dish is a whole roasted duck, rich with the fragrance of spices and worthy of any celebration. For dessert, pineapple, a gift of the tropics, is paired with chocolate to close the festive evening.
On December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1, a special cocktail is also available.

From 20 Dec 2026 to 1 Jan 2027 at 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Rp. 1,600,000++

Reservations: Required in advance

Live Rindik & Flute Performance

The rindik is a percussion instrument made from bamboo, with a simple, gentle tone. Layered with the clear melody of the flute, light and soothing music fills the Dining.
A soundscape unique to Bali accompanies your dinner, making your Christmas and New Year’s nights all the more memorable.

Dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027
Time: 18:00–20:00
Location: Dining
Reservations: Not required

New Year’s Day Sunrise Stretch

The quiet hour before sunrise, when traces of the night still linger. In the open-air gazebo where the breeze flows through, slowly loosen your body as you watch the sky gradually brighten.
With deep breaths, restore balance to body and mind, and welcome the new year with a sense of calm. A refreshing New Year’s morning, surrounded by the nature of Ubud.

Date: January 1, 2027
Time: Begins before sunrise around 6:30AM
Location: Wellness Gazebo
Fee: Complimentary
Reservations: Required in advance

The program may be changed or canceled depending on the weather.

Balinese Craft (Paku Pipit)

Paku pipit is a traditional Balinese ornament made by splitting young coconut leaves, into fine strips and folding them into shape. In Bali, it has long been cherished as a decoration that brings color to festivals and celebrations.
Shape a single leaf into a decoration of your own to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.

Dates: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the festive period (December 20, 2026 – January 1, 2027)
Time: 10:00–11:00
Location: Reception Area
Fee: Complimentary
Reservations: Not required

Balinese Dance Lesson For Kids

Children in Bali grow up with dance from an early age, performing at festivals and celebrations. In this experience, children have fun learning the basic movements of Balinese dance, such as its distinctive eye movements, expressive fingertips and unique posture.
In the breezy gazebo, create a festive memory of Bali for the whole family.

Dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027
Time: 16:00–16:30
Location: Wellness Gazebo
Fee: Complimentary
Reservations: Not required

Janger Dance on New Year’s Eve

Janger is a traditional Balinese performing art in which male and female performers, in two groups, exchange songs and dances. It is also performed at festivals and celebrations, bringing joy to occasions where people come together.
In the second half of the performance, guests are invited to join the dance. People from different countries, speaking different languages, move to the same rhythm.
After the performance, HOSHINOYA Bali’s toshikoshi soba will be served.

Date: December 31, 2026
Time: 21:00–21:30
Location: Reception area
Fee: Complimentary
Reservations: Not required

Red & White Balinese Rice Cakes

A Balinese rice cake made of chewy dough wrapped around a sweet peanut paste. Prepared in red and white, the colors of celebration in Japan, it is served on the first morning of the new year.
Just as rice cakes are eaten at New Year in Japan, welcome the start of the new year with Balinese rice cakes. After breakfast, enjoy a dish where two cultures come together.

Contains peanuts. Guests with allergies are kindly asked to inform our staff.

Date: January 1, 2027
Time: 6:30–11:00
Location: Dining
Fee: Complimentary
Reservations: Not required