The Apurva Kempinski: A Majestic Bali Wedding Venue

A modern palace drawn from the design heritage of Indonesia’s prosperous Majapahit kingdom, The Apurva Kempinski is among Bali’s most striking beachfront addresses — and, from its cascading perch above Nusa Dua, one of the island’s most majestic wedding venues. What follows is a full look at the chapels, the packages and their costs, and the ocean-view suite that comes with them.

The Apurva Kempinski at a glance

The Apurva Kempinski is a beachfront resort in Nusa Dua, Bali, opened in February 2019
Cascading terraces frame uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
Interiors are rich with traditional Indonesian motifs and craftsmanship
Three ocean-front chapels make it one of the island’s finest wedding venues
Ocean-view suites come with their own private cliffside pools
The breakfast buffet is, to our mind, among the best in Bali

Watch the wedding-venue film

The film walks through all three chapels — the grand ocean-front Apurva Chapel and the smaller, more intimate Amala and Kimaya cliff chapels, each set above the sea.

The ocean-front chapel

“Apurva” means “unique and magnificent” in Sanskrit, and the resort lives up to the name. Its Majapahit design heritage is visible at every turn, and simply walking the grounds is an experience in itself.

The Apurva Kempinski ocean-front wedding chapel in Bali — The Apurva ocean-front chapel

The Apurva chapel, built from natural wood and marble — The chapel is composed of natural wood and marble, framed by the ocean

Wedding packages & pricing

A note on pricing: the figures below were accurate at the time of writing. For final or bespoke packages, it is best to confirm directly with The Apurva Kempinski. As an illustration, here is a package for 50 guests — note that the price excludes food and beverage.

The Apurva ocean-front chapel, a Bali wedding venue — The Apurva ocean-front chapel, set above the sea

The Apurva chapel, one of Bali's finest wedding venues — Built from natural materials, the chapel is one of Bali’s most outstanding wedding venues

The Apurva Ocean-Front Chapel — from IDR 65,000,000++ / USD 4,650++ (50 guests)

Exclusive use of The Apurva Ocean-Front Chapel for 1.5 hours
The Apurva’s elegant fresh-flower decorations
Complimentary two-hour use of the preparation room for the bride and groom
Marriage priest or celebrant (non-legal)
Commemorative wedding certificate (non-legal)
Duet violin & cello
Welcome board with fresh flowers
Elegant bridal bouquet
Matching groom’s boutonnière
Fresh-flower walkway
Signature refreshment drink for up to 50 guests
Professional dress & tuxedo steaming service (one attire each)
Wedding butler and wedding buggy with floral decoration
The Apurva Kempinski Bali wedding guest book
One spa treatment for the bride and groom
Two-night stay in a Cliff Private Pool Ocean Junior Suite
A wedding gift for the bride and groom
Return airport transfers for the bride and groom
Complimentary one-tier wedding cake

Worth noting: in Indonesia, food and beverages are subject to a 21% tax and service charge, so factor that into your budget.

Packages are available for 20, 50, 80, 100 or more guests, so the celebration can be scaled to suit. For something smaller and more intimate, the Amala or Kimaya cliff chapels start from IDR 38,000,000++ / USD 2,740++ — again, excluding food and beverage.

Food & beverage costs

Beverage packages can be tailored to your liking — from soft drinks and beers to wines and premium spirits. A Premium package (premium spirits, house wines, local beers, juices, soft drinks and iced tea) is IDR 1,250,000++ (USD 90) per person for two hours.

Dinner is offered as canapé, buffet, set menu or rijsttafel (a Chinese imperial-style feast). A Western buffet, for example, runs around IDR 1,500,000++ / USD 107++ per person for a minimum of 50 guests.

Optional extras

Beyond the services the venue provides, you can add performances, additional decorations and live music.

Fireworks — IDR 20,000,000++ / USD 1,430.00++
Fire dance — IDR 10,000,000++ / USD 715.00++
Music band — IDR 17,000,000++ / USD 1,215.00++
Dove release — IDR 2,000,000++ / USD 143.00++

The Cliff Private Pool Ocean Suite

Every wedding package includes a two-night stay in a Cliff Private Pool Ocean Junior Suite. At 100 square metres it is genuinely spacious, with floor-to-ceiling glass drawing in the light and its own private pool overlooking the ocean.

Booking tip: for extra privacy, request a suite closer to the Cliff Lounge and further from the elevator wings.

Cliff Private Pool Ocean Junior Suite with ocean view, Nusa Dua Bali — The Cliff Private Pool Ocean Suite — a villa-like retreat above the Indian Ocean

Private cliffside pool at The Apurva Kempinski suite — The suite’s private cliffside pool

Bright 100 square metre suite with ocean view in Nusa Dua Bali — At 100 square metres, the suite is bright and generously proportioned, opening onto its private cliff pool

Ocean view from The Apurva Kempinski suite — Waking to an uninterrupted ocean view

Cliff Lounge & pools

Suite guests enjoy exclusive access to the Cliff Lounge and its pools, where a selection of complimentary cocktails and drinks is served daily between 5pm and 7pm.

Suite bathroom with Indonesian motifs and marble basins — The bathroom pairs Indonesian motifs with marble basins

Marble bathroom at The Apurva Kempinski suite — One of the most beautiful bathrooms we have seen in Bali

Soaking tub with ocean view in Bali suite — A soaking tub set to the ocean view

Pala Restaurant & Rooftop Bar

Pala Restaurant and its rooftop bar serve Western and Asian dishes throughout the day — a generous breakfast buffet in the morning, an à la carte menu at lunch, and a dinner buffet in the evening. The salmon and beef are our picks.

Pala Restaurant rooftop bar — Pala Restaurant at The Apurva Kempinski

Breakfast buffet at The Apurva Kempinski — A generous breakfast buffet in the morning, à la carte at lunch, and a dinner buffet in the evening

Salmon steak at Pala Restaurant — Salmon, cooked precisely

Grilled beef at Pala Restaurant — Salmon, cooked precisely

Getting there

The Apurva Kempinski sits on the cliffs of Nusa Dua, roughly 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

About Kempinski

Founded in 1897, Kempinski is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Its heritage of impeccable personal service is matched by the individuality of its properties — a portfolio of five-star hotels, resorts and residences spanning Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas, each reflecting the culture of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.