Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Bali
From clifftop hot pots and beachfront reunion dinners to lion dances, indulgent buffets, and late-afternoon teas, Bali’s Chinese New Year dinner celebrations in 2026 are all about gathering, feasting, and spending time around a full table. As Chinese New Year approaches, the island offers no shortage of memorable dinner experiences – best enjoyed with good company, generous plates, and settings that turn the celebration into something truly special. Chinese New Year 2026 lands with no shortage of reasons to dress up, gather the crew, and celebrate somewhere unforgettable – from clifftop hot pots to beachfront feasts and hilltop indulgence. Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort At Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort, Lunar New Year takes place high above the Indian Ocean at the iconic 360 Rooftop Restaurant. Their Chinese Hot Pot experience is all about shared moments and slow indulgence, served against dramatic cliffside views. Available throughout February until Chinese New Year Day, from lunch to sunset to evening sessions, this is the kind of celebration that effortlessly stretches into golden hour. At IDR 420,000++ per person, it’s refined, comforting, and very much worth lingering over. @anantarauluwatu The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Over in Nusa Dua, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali turns Lunar New Year into a full week of celebration inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse. Expect beachfront reunion dinners at Ikan Beach Garden, festive Chinese New Year Day breakfasts at Seasonal Tastes, roaming dessert trolleys, Chinese-inspired cocktails, and a Fire Horses Afternoon Tea for a slower, elegant pause. Wellness lovers can also tap into Qi Gong sessions, Chi Nei Tsang treatments, and Fortune Aroma Salt keepsakes at Heavenly Spa. It’s festive, nourishing, and designed to feel good from start to finish. @westinbali The Ritz-Carlton, Bali For a more classic luxury affair, The Ritz-Carlton, Bali welcomes the Year of the Horse with polished Lunar New Year celebrations made for big family tables. A lavish Lunar New Year’s Eve Dinner at Senses on 16 February brings together dim sum, roast duck, carving stations, and symbolic dishes in a garden-facing setting. From 15–20 February, the Lunar New Year Afternoon Tea adds a lighter, elegant option with Asian-inspired bites and ocean views – perfect for unhurried catch-ups. @ritzcarltonbali The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali Ubud gets its own soulful celebration at The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud Bali with Ubud Lunar Harmony. On 16 February, a vibrant Barongsai performance flows through the resort before guests settle in for a Chinese New Year’s Eve Buffet at Tabia Restaurant. Priced at IDR 588,000++ per person (or redeemable with Marriott Bonvoy points), it’s a relaxed, communal way to celebrate surrounded by Ubud’s lush calm. @thewestinubud Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort Meanwhile, Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort brings drama, flavor, and tradition to the table. On 16 February, Flavours of Prosperity at Kwee Zeen features an abundant Asian buffet filled with dim sum, sushi, Yee Sang, and festive mandarins – all accompanied by a lively lion dance and even a fortune teller for extra auspicious fun. The celebrations continue at Sofitel SPA with the Gong Xi Fa Cai spa package, offering reflexology, facials, sauna access, or a deeply grounding Shiatsu massage to reset for the year ahead. @sofitelbalinusadua Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa Up in the hills, Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa keeps things generous and feel-good. On 16 February, Double Ikat hosts the Table of Abundance buffet, blending Indonesian heritage flavors with Chinese New Year classics. The indulgence continues on 17 February at Clay Craft with The Oriental Delights dinner, complete with an optional free-flow drinks add-on. For something gentler, R Bar serves Lunar Prosperi-tea all week – a festive afternoon tea with tea-based mocktails made for slow afternoons and easy conversations. @renhotelbali