Christmas Package at a Boutique Retreat in Ubud
Planning Christmas in Bali often means arranging dinner, celebrations and accommodation separately. At Viceroy Bali, those parts of the festive season come together in one place, from Christmas dining to New Year’s Eve celebrations and your private villa.
That is the idea behind Festive of Wonders at Viceroy Bali. From the week before Christmas to the first mornings of 2027, this boutique retreat in Ubud brings together festive dining, celebrations, wellness and villa life. The hotel sits five to ten minutes from central Ubud, above the Valley of the Kings.
What Bali’s Christmas Package Looks Like in the Green Season
Late December falls within Bali’s green season. Mornings can begin with mist in the gorge, the rice terraces are at their greenest, and afternoon often cooler. It creates a different setting for Christmas in Bali, with warmth, greenery, and open valley views rather than winter weather.
Every one of the forty private pool villas overlooks the valley, and every pool is heated. Guests can enjoy the water before breakfast or after dinner, even during the cooler evenings in the Ubud highlands.
A Bali Christmas package in this setting is less about a long list of inclusions and more about the rhythm of the stay. Mornings begin slowly in the villa, while the main celebrations gather around the table in the evening.
Christmas Dining at Apéritif Restaurant and CasCades Restaurant & Bar
The festive dining programme at Viceroy Bali offers two distinct experiences, each with its own setting and style.
At Apéritif, the fine dining restaurant, Christmas Eve dinner is served on Thursday, 24 December, followed by a further dining occasion on Christmas Day. The menus reflect the restaurant’s philosophy of “European Technique. Indonesian Soul.”. Indonesian regional flavours are interpreted through European culinary techniques, with wine pairings selected from the restaurant’s extensive cellar by the sommelier team.
Vegetarian and vegan menus are also available as complete dining experiences. The dress code is smart or formal, and reservations are required. Guests should allow two to three hours for the evening.
CasCades Restaurant & Bar offers a more relaxed festive setting with Christmas in the Valley. A three-course Christmas Eve dinner opens the celebration, followed by a Christmas Day buffet. Children aged six to eleven dine at 50%.
The restaurant’s Royal Balinese Rijsttafel, a nine-course Indonesian tasting experience, also remains available during the festive period.
Welcoming 2027 Three Ways
New Year’s Eve at the property offers three distinct ways to celebrate rather than one shared experience.
The Midnight Masquerade at Apéritif begins at 6 pm on Thursday, 31 December. The evening includes a specially created degustation menu, live violin and piano performances, and a countdown to welcome 2027. Guests are encouraged to wear masks in keeping with the theme and the restaurant’s 1920s-inspired setting.
At CasCades Restaurant & Bar, Cultural New Year’s Eve takes a more distinctly Balinese approach. Traditional performances and festive dining come together in an open valley setting. This celebration does not include a midnight countdown, making it a suitable choice for families and guests who prefer a quieter evening.
For guests who want to continue celebrating after dinner, Pinstripe Bar hosts its Countdown Soirée into the early hours. Cocktails are served in the speakeasy-style bar, surrounded by marble, dark timber and bronze details.
Celebrations Beyond the Table
Between the main dining events, the festive programme offers activities for different ages and interests.
The culinary programme includes a hands-on Balinese cooking class with the CasCades team from 3 pm to 6 pm. Guests can also join a festive cocktail masterclass at Pinstripe Bar. Younger guests can take part in festive cupcake decorating, while the cinema room screens holiday films throughout the season.
The weekly Balinese dance performance also continues during dinner (every Monday).
Live music adds another reason to spend the evening at Pinstripe. Friday nights feature jazz, neo-soul and R&B from 7.30 pm, while Saturdays bring the smooth sounds of a saxophonist from 8 pm.
For quieter moments, morning flow yoga can be arranged privately in the gardens or in the villa. Akoya Spa also remains open throughout the festive period. Its treatments combine Balinese wellness traditions with modern approaches, from traditional Balinese massage to contrast therapy using heat and cold. Many treatments are also available in the privacy of the villa.
Villas for the Festive Week
Couples may prefer the Deluxe Terrace Villa, a one-bedroom villa designed for a more private stay. Its intimate layout gives couples their own space to relax, with a private heated infinity pool and freestanding bath adding to the experience.
Families have more space in the interconnecting Family Deluxe Villa or the larger two-bedroom categories.
Across all nine villa categories, guests can expect the same essential feature: a private heated pool with views across the valley.
The stay can begin with an airport transfer in the property’s electric Denza D9. It offers a comfortable and quiet journey to Ubud before the festive programme begins.
Booking the Festive Season
The festive period is one of the most popular times of the year at the boutique retreat in Ubud. Villas, dining reservations, and preferred celebration times are often secured well in advance.
The most practical approach is to reserve the villa first, followed by the festive dining experiences you would like to attend. Christmas Eve at Apéritif, Christmas in the Valley at CasCades and The Midnight Masquerade all require planning.
A Bali Christmas package is ultimately about how you want the festive season to feel. Planning the week across several venues can mean spending time arranging transport, reservations and activities. At Viceroy Bali, the celebrations are gathered into one stay, from the heated pool in the morning to festive dining in the evening.
The time between those moments remains your own, with the valley beyond the villa.
Plan Your Festive Season Above the Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Festive of Wonders at Viceroy Bali?
Festive of Wonders is Viceroy Bali’s festive season programme, running from before Christmas into the new year. It brings together festive dining at Apéritif Restaurant and CasCades Restaurant & Bar, New Year’s Eve celebrations, seasonal activities and wellness experiences at Akoya Spa.
Guests can also stay in private heated pool villas overlooking the Valley of the Kings. Specific inclusions depend on the villa and festive experiences booked.
Where can I have Christmas dinner in Ubud?
At Viceroy Bali, Apéritif Restaurant serves Christmas Eve dinner on 24 December, followed by a further dining occasion on Christmas Day. CasCades Restaurant & Bar offers a three-course Christmas Eve dinner and a Christmas Day buffet as part of Christmas in the Valley.
Reservations are required for both restaurants during the festive period.
Is Viceroy Bali suitable for families at Christmas?
Yes. The Family Deluxe Villa offers two interconnecting villas with two pools, while the festive programme includes activities for younger guests such as cupcake decorating and holiday film screenings in the cinema room.
Children aged six to eleven also dine at 50% off at CasCades during the Christmas Day buffet. Families can also consider the Bali Family Package, which includes experiences designed for both children and parents.
When should I book a Christmas stay in Bali?
It is best to book as early as possible. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are among the busiest travel periods in Bali, and villas and festive dining reservations at Viceroy Bali are often secured months in advance.
For a complete festive stay, reserve your villa first and then confirm your preferred dining experiences and celebrations.
