Melia Bali Review: Status, Inclusions and Price Reference

Searchers who type this name usually want two answers: whether the hotel is open under the Meliá Bali name, and what the all-inclusive rate actually covers. The former Meliá Bali in Nusa Dua was rebranded as Paradisus by Meliá Bali, and All-Inclusive Guide gives 3 February 2026 as the opening date. This piece separates what the sources confirm from what they contradict, and flags each point accordingly.

Last checked: 2026-11-02

Property name: Paradisus by Meliá Bali · Location: Nusa Dua, Bali · Category: 5-star, per the operator listing title · Beach access: Private beach, per the operator listing · Board basis: All-inclusive, per the operator listing · Price reference: AUD 345 per couple, period not stated in source

Key facts

What the numbers show

• Four swimming pools serve 492 suites, or roughly 123 rooms per pool, so pool access is shared across a large room count.
• Spa Bliss is listed as included, while other spa treatments cost extra, with a 20% discount for in-package guests.
• The 4.5 Google average and the 4.8 Tripadvisor score rest on very different review volumes, over 5,300 against 715.
• AUD 345 per couple is the only price figure we hold, and its billing period is unstated, so it cannot show a nightly cost.

Is there a Melia hotel in Bali?

Yes, though under a new name. The Urban List reports that the former Meliá Bali was renovated and rebranded as Paradisus by Meliá Bali in February 2026, introducing Meliá’s Paradisus luxury brand to Asia. The older name still appears in search results, which likely explains why the two names get mixed up.

Has Melia Bali reopened?

Sources we reviewed point to a February 2026 opening under the Paradisus name, and All-Inclusive Guide calls it the first Paradisus resort on the continent. One earlier source snippet described the property as under renovation, with reopening expected around late 2025. The two accounts disagree on timing, and we could not confirm the reopening date with the operator.

What happened to Melia Bali?

Oyster describes the pre-rebrand property as having 494 rooms and suites, all with patios or terraces, plus 10 Garden Villas with private plunge pools. After the renovation, The Urban List counts 492 suites including seven private garden villas. The room count moved by two, and the villa total dropped from ten to seven.

What to watch: The name on a booking page and the live status can differ, so check both with the operator before you book.

What is the most luxurious resort in Bali?

The sources we reviewed do not compare this property with other Bali resorts on any shared measure, so we cannot name a most luxurious resort. What they do support is the property’s own positioning: the official property page presents it as a five-star resort, and The Urban List describes the Paradisus brand as Meliá’s luxury line.

Paradisus by Meliá Bali reviews

Meliá’s official reviews page shows a 4.5 average from over 5,300 Google reviews and a 4.8 average from 715 Tripadvisor reviews. These are aggregate scores. We did not analyse individual reviews, so the numbers show how guests rate the stay but not why.

Paradisus Bali is the most exciting new all-inclusive to open in Asia in years.

All-Inclusive Guide reviewer

The catch: Aggregate scores and one enthusiastic quote do not show how the stay compares with other Bali resorts, and the sources do not supply that comparison.

Which hotel in Bali is the best?

A single best hotel depends on what the stay is for, so this section sets out what the all-inclusive rate covers and what sits outside it.

What the all-inclusive rate covers

The Urban List lists accommodation, dining across all restaurants, daily poolside snacks, 24-hour room service, and a minibar replenished daily with selected beverages. All-Inclusive Guide adds that non-motorised water sports, tennis and padel courts, and cultural experiences are included, while motorised water sports and off-site excursions beyond the Destination Inclusive programme are not.

Spa treatments cost extra, and in-package guests receive 20% off YHI Spa treatments, according to All-Inclusive Guide. Meliá’s own listing separately states that Spa Bliss, a one-hour spa experience, is part of the stay.

On drinks, the sources disagree. The Urban List says some premium alcoholic drinks are discounted rather than included. A Scoopon package listing, a low-confidence source, describes unlimited free-flow drinks at all bars and restaurants during opening hours, excluding premium brands.

One thing to flag: some premium alcoholic drinks are available at discounted rates rather than being included as standard.

The Urban List reviewer

Deals and booking

Deal pages can differ from the operator’s own terms. We did not verify the current price or its billing period, so compare any offer against the inclusions above on the operator’s site at the time of booking.

The trade-off: Food, room service and minibar access are broad, but the spa and premium drinks sit outside the base rate, so the “all-inclusive” label covers less than it first suggests.

What is the nicest part of Bali to stay in?

The property sits in Nusa Dua, which Meliá’s official site places in the ITDC enclave, 12 km from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The sources we reviewed describe the property rather than its surroundings, so we cannot rate Nusa Dua against other Bali areas. This piece does not rank areas to avoid, because the sources cover one property only.

The bottom line: Nusa Dua is the documented location. Any comparison with other areas should come from your own research and from transfer-time checks with the operator.

Strengths and open questions

• Strength: Four swimming pools and eight restaurants, with dining across all restaurants covered by the all-inclusive package, per The Urban List.
• Strength: Daily minibar replenishment and 24-hour room service sit inside the base rate, per The Urban List.
• Strength: Non-motorised water sports, tennis, padel and cultural experiences are included, per All-Inclusive Guide.
• Open question: Spa treatments beyond Spa Bliss cost extra.
• Open question: Premium alcoholic drinks are discounted rather than included.
• Open question: Dinner must be booked in advance at check-in, which The Urban List describes as a minor complaint.
• Open question: The renovation and reopening timing conflicts across sources.

Who the stay suits

• Couples: The all-inclusive board covers most meals and room service. Beauticate, a low-confidence source, describes the Paradisus Reserve as an adults-only enclave for guests aged 16 and over, with its own pool, beach zone and dedicated dining at Santé.
• Families: Meliá’s listing names Family Concierge alongside Destination Inclusive and The Reserve, and the property has four swimming pools. A 2023 family review of the pre-rebrand property, by Fat Mum Slim, reported kids under 1 free and kids aged 2 to 11 at 50% off the package price, a dated reference that may not apply now.

Pricing reference and open questions

The listed price reference is AUD 345 per couple, and the billing period is not stated in the source we used. We could not verify it against the operator’s site at publication, so treat it as a starting point rather than a quoted rate.

• Spa treatments beyond Spa Bliss cost extra.
• Premium alcoholic drinks are discounted rather than included.
• Whether tips and taxes are included in the published rate is unverified.

The implication: Without a stated billing period, the AUD 345 figure cannot be compared with other stays.

Alternatives within the Meliá set and other Bali stays

Sol Benoa Bali – All Inclusive

Sol Benoa Bali – All Inclusive, a sister Meliá property in Tanjung Benoa, has a default all-inclusive rate covering all meals and unlimited standard drinks, with spa treatments and premium spirits costing extra, according to All-Inclusive Guide’s Sol Benoa review. An optional premium tier adds laundry and a couples massage.

We did not verify other Meliá listings in Bali for this piece, so we do not list them as alternatives.

Further reading on our site

• The Apurva Kempinski Bali: Review, Price & Is It Worth It
• Kutabex Beach Front Hotel Review: Budget Stay in Kuta, Bali

The pattern: Sol Benoa’s default rate includes more drinks, while the Paradisus rate leaves spa and premium drinks on the add-on list.

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