HARI RAYA NYEPI

Thursday, 19 March 2026

Hari Raya Nyepi marks the Balinese Hindu New Year, celebrating the transition to the Caka Year of 1947. This sacred occasion involves several days of profound rituals and ceremonies throughout the island of Bali. We kindly request that you observe these local customs with respect and decorum.

SCHEDULE OF CEREMONIES

• Monday, 16 March 2026: Melasti (Purification Ceremony)
  • This is a key preparation for the New Year, where sacred objects, statues, and keris are carried in colorful processions to the beach for ritual cleansing.
  • Pilgrims cleanse themselves in the sea while prayers and flowers fill the air.
  • Please observe this ceremony from a respectful distance.
     
• Wednesday, 18 March 2026: The Eve of Nyepi
  • Tawur Agung Ceremony: Performed during the darkest night of the new moon, priests offer prayers and sacrifices to harmonize the forces of good and evil.
  • Ogoh-Ogoh Statue Burning (5:00 p.m.): Join us in front of the Kertagosa Room to help carry papier-mache statues around the hotel to ward off evil spirits.
  • Participants will receive a special Balinese Arak drink, a headband, and a sarong.
  • The procession concludes on the beach with the burning of the statues to symbolize the banishment of bad spirits.
     
• Friday, 20 March 2026: Ngembak Geni
  • The second day of the Caka New Year is a time for visiting others and practicing forgiveness (Sima Krama/Dharma Santi).
  • The Pasar Majelangu market will be held at Kuta Beach.
  • Most shops and restaurants typically open after 12:00 noon, though many may remain closed.
     

Nyepi Day: Mandatory Rules & Guidelines

Effective Thursday, 19 March (6:00 a.m.) to Friday, 20 March (6:00 a.m.)

On this Day of Complete Silence, the island must appear deserted so that evil spirits will pass over Bali. The following rules issued by the Religious Department of Bali are mandatory:

• No Leaving Premises: Guests are not permitted to leave the hotel; any attempt to do so is considered a criminal act.
• Light Control: Guestroom curtains must be fully drawn from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Please keep all indoor lighting to a bare minimum.
• Balcony Lights: All guestroom balcony lights will be disconnected; please do not attempt to reactivate them.
• Outdoor Lights: All outdoor and public area lighting will be switched off or kept to a minimum following sunset.
• Facility Closures: The swimming pool, Sunken Bar, Sunset Bar, Lagoon Pool Bar, and H2O Restaurant will be closed from 7:00 p.m. until the following morning.
   

DAILY ACTIVITIES: THURSDAY, 19 MARCH

Kids Club Activities (Venue: Kupu Kupu Kiddies’ Club unless noted)

TIME	ACTIVITY	VENUE
09:00 am	Accessories Making & Kids Yoga	Kupu Kupu Kiddies’ Club
10:00 am	Fish Feeding / Duck Feeding	Fish Pond
10:00 am	Kids Water Volleyball	Main Pool (Shallow Side)
11:00 am	Kids Water Fun Zone	Kids Pool
12:00 pm	Kids Lunch	Sen5es Restaurant
01:00 pm	Boogie Board Race	Kids Pool
02:00 pm	Highest Splashing Contest	Main Pool
03:00 pm	Water Pillow Fighting	Main Pool
04:00 pm	Mini Golf Contest	Kupu Kupu Kiddies’ Club
03:00 pm	Telling Story “About Nyepi”	Kupu Kupu Kiddies’ Club

 

Adult Activities

TIME	ACTIVITY	VENUE
09:00 am	Aqua Aerobics	Main Pool (Shallow Side)
11:00 am	Adults Water Volleyball	Main Pool (Shallow Side)
12:00 pm	Lunch Time
02:00 pm	Highest Splashing Contest	Main Pool
03:00 pm	Water Pillow Fighting	Main Pool (Shallow Side)
04:00 pm	Adults Water Volleyball	Main Pool
05:00 pm	Happy Hour	Sunken Bar, Sunset Bar
07:00 pm	Pool Closed

 

DINING & BEVERAGE SERVICES: THURSDAY, 19 MARCH

Venue	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
Golden Lotus Restaurant	Closed	12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (À la carte)	6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Chinese Buffet
Sen5es Restaurant	6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Buffet)	Closed	6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Intl. Buffet)
Café Piazza	6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Buffet)	11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (À la carte)	Closed
H2O Restaurant	6:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Buffet)	11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Poolside)	Closed

 

Additional Informations

• Buffet Price: IDR 310,000 ++ per adult.
• Children's Offer: Kids under 6 eat free with a paying adult. Kids aged 7–12 pay 50% of the price.
• Bars: Lagoon Bar (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), Sunken Bar (10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.), Sunset Bar (11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.).
• Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub: Closed.
• Room Service: Open 24 hours.

Thank you for your cooperation and for respecting Bali’s sacred culture. We look forward to celebrating Nyepi with you.