The Royal Purnama Bali wins Indonesia Luxury Boutique Hotel Of The Year Award

Sukawati Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

Have you ever heard of The Royal Purnama? This remarkable adults-only boutique resort in Bali conquered spot nr 19 of the Top 25 of Best Hotels in the World at Tripadvisors’ Travelers Choice Best of the Best Awards 2022, and recently was crowned by Indonesia Travel & Tourism Board with the title Indonesia Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year 2023/2024, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication put into becoming a key player in the domestic travel market. 

“I am beyond delighted to bring home this trophy to our incredible team,” says Barry Doesburg, who has been at the helm of the resort for several years now. “With everyone keen on giving their best to make each moment special for every guest, all credit goes to them.” Recounting tougher times: “Covid pandemic has been relentless, but with some strategic adjustments we managed to keep the resort afloat and bounced back triumphant once air travel opened up and international visitors returned to Bali. The pandemic has shown us more then ever how precious our Indonesian guests and their continuous support are to us and we are happy and proud that more and more people from all around the Archipelago know how to find us and enjoy their short break or holiday with us.”

The independently owned Royal Purnama, named after its location on the most holy and healing black sand beach of Bali, Purnama beach, counts 49 suites and villas, each with either a private swimming pool or a jacuzzi. Touted by guests for the heartfelt non-disruptive service and genuine care from the Royal Purnama team members, this romantic resort with its above 12 years of age policy is a favorite for honeymooners, happy couples, and small groups of individuals looking for quality time to relax and unwind.

In addition to the true Balinese hospitality, the resorts’ exquisite design, the beautiful garden and flowery pathways, a varied choice of delicious food, rejuvenating spa treatments (including a healing black sand treatment), and other extras such as the noteworthy free rooftop morning yoga provided for in-house guests make a vist to the resort an uplifting experience for body, mind and soul. “Guests refer to us as ‘a must visit hidden gem & sanctuary’ and ‘a piece of paradise’, all wonderful compliments we bear with pride.” 

What’s coming for the future? “We recently renovated and reopened our Stone Bar in the beachfront garden area which is now a popular spot for people to mingle with each other, and currently we are in the process of adding a beach club, named Jungle Beach, on the side of the resort which will be operational summer 2024. But first we will have our busy festive season with fun activities program for those who book a stay between Christmas and New Year. This past year has been good to us with as icing on the cake winning this Luxury Hotel Of The Year Award. A heartfelt thank you to all guests and associates who helped us get there, and we look with much anticipation to what 2024 will bring.”

Bulletpoints:

• The Royal Purnama wins Indonesia’s Luxury Boutique Hotel of the Year Award
• Independently owned adults-only beachfront boutique resort
• 49 romantic suites and villas with either jacuzzi or private pool
• Located on Bali’s well known holy and healing black sand Purnama Beach
• In 2022 among the top 25 of best hotels in the world by TripAdvisor
• Newly renovated Stone Bar 
• Beach club “Jungle Beach” being built, open before summer 2024

About The Royal Purnama

The Royal Purnama is an idyllic beachfront boutique resort in Bali with luxury villas and suites and a restaurant with unique Standing Stones (Stonehenge) concept. Last week, on Monday December 11th 2023, The Royal Purnama received the prestigious Indonesia Luxury Boutique Hotel Of The Year Title and Award from the Minister of Tourism & Creative Industry of Indonesia, Mr. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, at the Ministry of Tourism & Creative Economy in Jakarta.