The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali Celebrates the Festive Season with “Celestial Tide”

From 1 December 2026 through New Year’s Eve, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali invites guests to celebrate the festive season with Celestial Tide, an ocean-inspired program of family gatherings, festive dining, wellness experiences and beachfront celebrations across the resort and its signature restaurants in Nusa Dua, Bali.

Inspired by the rhythm of the ocean and the abundance of the year, Celestial Tide explores the idea that what we give throughout the year returns to us in moments worth sharing. Across December and into the New Year, the resort’s beachfront and dining venues become settings for festive traditions, culinary experiences and gatherings designed for families, couples and friends.

KEY FACTS
•  Festive theme: Celestial Tide
•  Festive period: 1 December 2026 through New Year 2027
•  Location: The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
• Opening celebration: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on 1 December at The Lobby Bar & Lounge
•  Festive treats: Santa’s Sweet Shop and daily Festive High Tea at The Lobby Bar & Lounge
• Japanese dining: Japanese Wagyu & Nikka Whisky Pairing, The Art of Japanese Pairing and Bonenkai Family Sharing at Hamabe
•  Beachfront dining: Festive BBQ and Christmas Eve Seafood Feast 
•  Christmas Day: Children’s Christmas Party & Family Breakfast and Buon Natale Brunch at Prego
•  Boxing Day: Five-course Boxing Day Wine Dinner at Prego and Bar Takeover at Ikan Bar
•  New Year’s Eve: Celestial Tides – Astral Edition at Ikan Restaurant & Bar and beachfront

1 December Christmas Tree Lighting and Festive Treats at The Lobby Bar & Lounge
The festive season begins on 1 December 2026 with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Lobby Bar & Lounge. Guests can gather for an evening of festive entertainment featuring a choir performance, mulled wine, cookies and a special appearance by Santa, followed by the reveal of the resort’s festive decorations.

Throughout December, Santa’s Sweet Shop brings seasonal favorites to The Lobby Bar & Lounge, including panettone, cookies and stollen to be shared with your loved ones. 
For an afternoon gathering, Festive High Tea is served daily from 2PM – 4PM, offering a selection of seasonal pastries and teas in a relaxed setting.

Three Japanese Festive Experiences at Hamabe
At Hamade, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali presents a series of Japanese-inspired festive dining experiences throughout December.
The Japanese Wagyu & Nikka Whisky Pairing brings together Wagyu robata, nigiri, kushiyaki and grilled vegetables with Japanese whisky, combining the precision of Japanese cuisine with the convivial spirit of festive dining.

On 19 December, The Art of Japanese Pairing offers a curated Japanese menu accompanied by a sake pairing guided by a sake expert, providing guests with a deeper exploration of Japanese flavors.

For families and groups seeking a more relaxed gathering, Hamabe Bonenkai Family Sharing presents a sharing-style menu inspired by the Japanese tradition of year-end celebrations.

Beachfront Festive Dining at Ikan
The natural setting of Nusa Dua provides the backdrop for festive dining at Ikan, where the resort’s beachfront location becomes part of the celebration.

The Festive BBQ at Ikan brings together sea breezes, seafood and grilled favorites in a relaxed coastal setting, available from 15 – 30 December 2026. 

On Christmas Eve, the Ikan’s Christmas Eve Seafood Feast offers an abundant selection of seafood and festive flavors accompanied by live entertainment, giving families and friends the opportunity to gather beside the Nusa Dua coastline.

Christmas Day: Family Breakfast and Italian Festive Brunch
Christmas Day begins with the Children’s Christmas Party & Family Breakfast, featuring a special Santa breakfast, cookie decoration and family-friendly entertainment.

At Prego, the Buon Natale Brunch brings the flavors of an Italian Christmas to the table, with traditional festive dishes, live entertainment and activities designed for younger guests.

Across the resort, Christmas carols and additional festive experiences create opportunities for families to establish new holiday traditions while enjoying time together in Bali.

Boxing Day Wine Dinner and Beachfront Bar Takeover
The festive program continues beyond Christmas with the Boxing Day Wine Dinner at Prego. This five-course dining experience showcases premium ingredients, including truffle, chocolate, and caviar, paired with carefully selected wines curated by the resort's in-house sommelier for an evening of refined culinary discovery.

At Ikan Bar, guests can experience a special Bar Takeover by acclaimed Malaysian cocktail destination Coley Kuala Lumpur, recognized among the World’s 50 Best Bars, bringing innovative mixology and a fresh international cocktail perspective to the resort’s beachfront setting.

From 26 to 30 December, Countdown Cocktails at The Lobby Bar & Lounge build anticipation for the final celebration of the year, accompanied by live saxophone performances.

Celestial Tides – Astral Edition Welcomes 2027 by the Ocean
The Celestial Tide story reaches its grand finale on New Year's Eve with Celestial Tides – Astral Edition, an immersive celebration inspired by the meeting of ocean, sky, and starlight.

Beginning with welcome drinks and canapés, the evening unfolds with an abundant buffet dinner, live music, cultural performances, DJ entertainment, and spectacular fireworks as guests gather to welcome 2027 beneath the stars. As midnight approaches, the celebration builds toward a vibrant countdown before continuing into the early hours by the ocean, creating an unforgettable finale to the festive season in Bali.

This New Year's Eve experience brings the Celestial Tide story full circle, as the ocean's continuous movement between shore and sea becomes a metaphor for the close of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Celebrate the Season with Restorative Wellness Experiences
Reflecting Westin's commitment to wellbeing, Celestial Tide extends beyond dining and celebrations with a collection of restorative wellness experiences designed to nurture balance, vitality, and renewal throughout the festive season.

Guests can discover the Island Botanical Infusion, a guided ritual inspired by Bali's botanical heritage featuring locally sourced ingredients such as lemongrass, turmeric, pandan, and hibiscus.

The Festive Glow Facial Journey, available at Heavenly Spa by Westin™, combines THALGO's marine skincare expertise with rejuvenating treatments designed to leave guests refreshed and radiant throughout the holiday season.

Beyond these seasonal offerings, guests can elevate their wellbeing through a diverse program of expert-led wellness activities across the resort. From Reformer Pilates and high-energy RPM cycling sessions to restorative Sound Bath experiences and Hot Yoga classes, each activity is designed to support physical movement, mindfulness, and recovery. 

Guests can also embrace the natural beauty of Nusa Dua through signature beach workouts, combining fresh ocean air and scenic coastal views for a truly energizing start to the day.

Whether seeking relaxation, movement, or mindfulness, the resort's wellness experiences provide guests with meaningful opportunities to restore balance while celebrating the festive season in Bali.

"Celestial Tide is an invitation to pause, reconnect and celebrate the people and moments that make the year meaningful," said Arun Kumar, Area General Manager – Bali (Premium & Select Properties) & General Manager, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali and Bali International Convention Centre. "From festive family traditions and exceptional dining to evenings by the ocean and wellness experiences designed to inspire balance, we have created a season that encourages our guests to celebrate in a way that feels joyful, generous and distinctly Westin."

Whether indulging in festive feasts, raising a toast by the ocean, welcoming the New Year beneath the stars, or restoring balance through wellness experiences, Celestial Tide offers a thoughtfully curated celebration of connection, wellbeing and togetherness at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali. 

The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali
Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua, BTDC Lot N-3, Jl. Kw. Nusa Dua Resort, Badung, Bali
Phone: +62 361 771906
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