6 Best Party Places for New Year's Eve in Bali

Celebrate the New Year in Bali at these great beach clubs, nightclubs, bars, and rooftops. These places let you welcome in the new year in different ways. You can party hard until the countdown begins, and even stay late at most venues. Take your pick from live entertainment with bands and international guest DJs.

You can also enjoy the special offerings of your hotel. Many have gala dinners for you to enjoy as part of your stay, and there’s likely to be fireworks on most beaches when the clock strikes 12. Whether you’re traveling with kids or friends, there’s a great place to celebrate the New Year in Bali.

1. KU DE TA

Fabulous themed parties for a night to remember

Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo

KU DE TA is known for its fantastic Seminyak beachfront location, with plenty of cabanas (huts) and chairs to claim if you come early enough. New Year parties at KU DE TA usually have quirky themes, such as “roaring twenties” or “glitter club,” and you’re encouraged to dress up in themed outfits accordingly.

Parties start at around 6 pm with the venue readily set up with funky decorations and meticulous props in line with the theme. Internationally renowned bands and DJs keep spirits high towards the New Year’s countdown. Read more

Location: Jalan Kayu Aya No.9, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 9 am to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)361 736969

2. Rock Bar

A dramatic and romantic location

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

Rock Bar is the AYANA Resort and Spa’s standout venue for dining and relaxing with friends. It’s often a bucket list destination of many a visitor to Bali, owing to its spectacular setting. The bar is literally set on limestone rocks under the resort’s private and secluded cliff, overlooking the waves of the open Indian Ocean.

It’s a great New Year’s Eve spot for a relaxed and sophisticated evening of dining, low lights, and romantic moods. The resort’s “Festive Sunsation” program culminates in a New Year’s Eve countdown party at the Rock Bar. There’s guaranteed to be fireworks at midnight. Read more

Location: Jalan Karang Mas Sejahtera, Jimbaran, Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 4 pm to midnight

Phone: +62 (0)811 3810 0083

3. Potato Head Beach Club

To dance yourself into the new year

Good for: Couples, Nightlife

The Potato Head Beach Club in Seminyak is a great spot for people who want to dance into the new year. You can expect a collection of famous DJs to headline their New Year’s Eve event, but the organizers usually like to keep the suspense up and won’t disclose the name of the acts in advance.

Grammy-nominated EDM musicians, who appear at the beach club throughout the year are often invited back to provide amazing sets for their year-end blowouts. Read more

Location: Petitenget St No.51B, Seminyak, Kuta Utara, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Sunday–Thursday from 10 am to midnight, Friday–Saturday from 10 am to 2 am

Phone: +62 (0)361 4737979

4. Cocoon Seminyak

Wet and wild New Year’s Eve fun by the poolside

Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo

New Year’s Eve celebrations at Cocoon in Seminyak usually feature wild pool parties and a guaranteed fun time. You can choose from various packages that entitle you to dinners, VIP daybeds, or restaurant deck lounges with full table service.

World renowned guest DJs frequently headline their “Splash” and “Bounce” pool parties, while you can expect their New Year’s Eve parties to be a whole new level of excitement. Cocoon features incredible beats, right across its covered outdoor space, deck, and main pool area. So, you can continue to dance the night away whether you fancy a dip in the pool or not.

Location: Pantai Double Six, Jalan Arjuna No.66, Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 9 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)812 6688 4467

5. Double-Six Rooftop

The largest rooftop in Bali for an epic sunset

Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo

This expansive 18,000 square foot luxurious rooftop space attracts an upmarket crowd. You can lounge away while taking in spectacular 180-degree views over Seminyak’s coastline while enjoying creative cocktails. The bar’s edge is one of its most coveted spaces, offering the very best views over the Seminyak seascape.

There are lounge pods with cushions and pillows that comfortably seat up to 9, set within a shallow, awning-covered freeform pool. New Year’s Eve has always been a highlight at this venue, where you can sip your drinks while enjoying the last sunset of the year on the largest rooftop in Bali.

Location: Jalan Double Six No.66, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 5 pm to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)811 3831 0166

6. La Plancha

Welcoming the new year from down on the sand

Good for: Couples, Nightlife, Photo

Head down to Double Six Beach, between the coastlines of Legian and Seminyak, and you’re in for a great New Year’s Eve countdown experience set against the rolling surf. La Plancha is one of the best beach bars in Bali with its colorful 2-level structure and cozy beanbags spread out on the sand.

You can certainly expect a more amped-up beach party vibe for New Year’s Eve, with plenty of fireworks set off from La Plancha as well as many other beach bars along the coast.

Location: Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Open: Daily from 10 am to 11 pm

Phone: +62 (0)878 6141 6310

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