Everything you need to know about going to Bali in 2026
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Aussies continue to flock to Indonesia, with Bali remaining to top holiday spot.
With 2026 travel underway, there are plenty of new developments coming for the holiday island, whether you're into partying or yoga.
From luxury hotels to trendy restaurants and even more flights, here's everything you need to know about Bali travel changes for the year.
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Temple gates at Lempuyang Luhur temple in Bali, Indonesia. Getty
In 2025 a new online arrivals system was launched, making arrivals swifter. It allows customs forms to be completed online from 72 hours ahead of arrival.
This year new rules are also in force, aimed to target' naughty' visitors.
Aimed at protecting the island's cultural integrity, Governor Koster released a specific list of guidelines - updated from a previous set issued in 2023 - for foreign tourists to abide by.
New designer hotel from global chain comes to Ubud
IHG is opening the first Kimpton hotel in Indonesia in Bali.
Kimpton Bali Ubud will have 101 rooms close to the sacred WOS River and within walking distance of Ubud Palace.
The design-focused hotel will also have a branch of Japanese restaurant, IMAMURA, Michelin-star-winning Hirofumi Imamura as well as two other eateries, a pool and spa.
Kimpton Bali Ubud will have 101 rooms close to the sacred WOS River, within walking distance of Ubud Palace. Instagram
New trendy Hyde hotel opening in Seminyak
A new hotel from trendy brand Hyde will open in Seminyak, marking the first of the brand in Asia.
Bosses say it will have 59 "Balinese-inspired suites" including two with swim-up access. a rooftop restaurant and a beach club.
It'll be close to the beach in the popular resort.
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Hyde Melbourne Place made it onto the list of the Designer Den's category of the National Geographic Traveller Hotel Awards 2025. Supplied
It's set to be a hip, mid-range place to stay: Hyde Melbourne Place got a nod on National Geographic's list of the best hotels across the world for 2025.
A room at the hotel in Russell Street in the CBD, starts at under $300.
The hotels aim to blend "boutique luxury with local culture,"
New Uluwatu resort offering wellness stays
New wellness retreat Umi Resort will be just 200m from Uluwatu Beach and will open in May 2026.
Details on social media reveal it will be all-inclusive, with images showing luxurious, minimal style rooms and guests sipping on coconuts.
New wellness retreat Umi Resort will be just 200m from Uluwatu Beach and will open in May 2026. Supplied
More Australia to Bali flights now flying
Jetstar announced a major expansion out of Melbourne Avalon Airport, revealing the airline with launch new international flights to Bali which started in March.
Jetstar's new Bali service is be the airline's first ever international route from Melbourne Avalon, marking a milestone for the airport's largest carrier.
Jetstar also launched new flights from the Sunshine Coast to Bali.
The new direct flights offers connecting services onto Singapore from 25 March 2026.
Jetstar will launch new international flights to Bali in March, 2026. Getty
Operating three times a week on Jetstar's state-of-the-art Airbus A321LR aircraft, the new service marks an exciting milestone for the region, with Jetstar becoming the first carrier ever to offer direct flights between Sunshine Coast and Bali.
AirAsia has also officially touched down in Melbourne, opening another new daily gateway to Bali and beyond for Aussie travellers.
Operating daily with an Airbus A320, the service will add more than 130,000 seats annually through Melbourne Airport.
There are a few new rules in Bali for travellers. Getty
More things to know
A new plan from Bank Indonesia aims to make it easier for tourists arriving on the holiday island.
The Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack will be on offer at Ngurah Rai International airport. It will offer local SIM cards and an e-wallet for money The Bali Sun reports.
It says it will help visitors use the new Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) system, which is being rolled out.
It allows cashless payments to be made through QR-code scanning and pre-paid e-wallets.
