From glorious beaches to bustling cities and Indian desert destinations, there's a lot to get excited about. These are the best new resorts in Asia for spring 2025
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort, Maldives
All the blues at Kaafu Atoll
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is JW Marriott’s second resort to open in the Maldives and is located in Kaafu Atoll’s largest lagoon and just 15 minutes by speedboat from the country’s international airport.
The resort welcomes families with its signature Family by JW programme featuring curated experiences for the whole family, such as cooking classes using produce from the JW Garden. There’s also a Kids’ and Teens’ Club with a playground and a child-friendly pool.
Accommodation comprises private pool villas, including overwater pool villas, with expansive terraces and spectacular views over the sparkling Indian ocean. The largest villa, the three-bedroom Ocean Residence is tailored for families or bigger groups.
The resort is also part of a collaboration with INVENA, a climate technology company that works to protect low-lying island nations from the effects of climate change. The initiative has led to the development of a 30m underwater coastal structure to reduce the impact of wave action and combat beach erosion. It will also foster a reef habitat, attracting fish and corals.
Dining options include seven bars and restaurants and there's also a resort spa.
Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay, Indonesia
Bintan is a one-hour ferry ride from Singapore
Indonesia’s popular Bintan Island celebrated the Grand Opening of Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay earlier last month. The resort soft-launched a year ago and is now fully open.
The oceanfront resort features rooms, villas, a spa, fitness centre, two restaurants, a beach club and a fully supervised kids club. The resort has direct beach access with ocean views over the Singapore Strait and tranquil surroundings.
Accommodation runs from entry-point standard Deluxe Rooms, to Executive Suites, Cabana Ocean Suites with private terraces and eight Oceanfront Villas with private pools and sweeping sea views.
Dining spots include Rempah Kitchen and Aarinda Lounge, as well as El Lagoi Beach Club with live DJ sets, fresh seafood and Indonesian craft beers.
The resort’s Sa’kai Spa offers curated Indonesian treatments and there’s also a 24-hour fitness centre.
Bintan is a one-hour ferry ride from Singapore. Guests can expect sandy beaches and clear waters at Lagoi Bay, perfect for water sports. There’s also a nearby mangrove tour and guests can pay a visit to Safari Lagoi, a home for rescued endangered animals. And Lagoi Plaza offers plenty of retail and dining options.
Four Points by Sheraton Bintan, Lagoi Bay is accessible by daily ferry service, from Singapore guests can take the service from Tanah Merah Port to Bandar Bentan Telani Port in Lagoi with a complimentary transfer service from the port to the resort.
Regent Bali Canggu, Indonesia
Luxe-out at Bali's popular Canggu Beach
This spectacular new addition to Bali’s resort portfolio is located on Canggu Beach on the island’s southwestern coast.
The all-suites and villa beachfront resort offers the world’s first Regent Sap, as well as five dining spots, no fewer than nine pools and a Regent Club. Regent Kids, with an indoor and outdoor playground, is slated to open later in the year.
Accommodation has sea or garden views and direct lagoon access. Entry-level Studio Suites feature oasis bathrooms with hand-carved teak bathtubs and rain showers.
Meanwhile, the two-bedroom Penthouse Oceanfront includes a private infinity pool, fully equipped kitchen and terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Restaurant options run from a signature restaurant, Taru, serving Indonesian dishes, to Sazon, a Spanish hideaway, and Cure, a modern European restaurant which will open later in 2025.
The first-ever Regent-branded spa will also open later this year. The spa menu will feature scrubs, wraps and massages and skincare treatments using Kerstin Florian products. The space includes seven treatment rooms, a sauna, plunge pool and a ‘Beauty Hub’ with services for hands, feet and face. The Health Club features a mat-based studio for yoga and a spacious gym.
Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, Thailand
Aman Nai Lert is set amongst the greenery of Bangkok's Nai Lert Park
Aman’s Thai city sanctuary, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, follows quickly on the heels of Aman Tokyo and Anam New York as the hospitality group’s third urban gateway.
The property opens its doors on April 2 at the privately owned Nai Lert Park in the centre of Bangkok as an all-suite hotel. It will host an Aman Club with an Aman Spa & Wellness Centre, multiple dining and socialising areas and branded residences.
This is the 36th Aman property to open, a collection that was founded in 1988 with the launch of flagship property, Amanpuri, also in Thailand. The group has worked closely with the Nai Lert family on this new property.
The hotel’s 52 suites are located on the 11th to 18th floors and are among the largest in Bangkok. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford glamorous views over the city and park. The Aman Suite covers an entire floor with three bedrooms, balcony and terrace, dining room, kitchen, living area, private spa and entertainment room.
The ninth floor is home to the lobby, 1872 lounge bar, signature Italian restaurant Arva, infinity pool and poolside bar The Pool. On the 19th floor is the exclusive Aman Lounge and two more restaurants. Meanwhile, the extensive spa covers two floors and includes a medical clinic.
The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa, Indonesia
Idyllic Nirup Island is just a few miles from Sentosa Island in Singapore
Just 15 minutes from Singapore, compact Nirup Island is set to welcome an international resort to its shores. The Westin Nirup Island is slated to open later this spring. Nirup is a private island and part of the Riau group of islands in Indonesia that lie just a few miles off the coast of Singapore.
The 146-key resort will offer rooms and suites, and villas in one, two and three-bedroom configurations.
Dining options include an all-day restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a cafe and bakery and a pool bar.
Further facilities feature two pool areas, a fitness centre and a Heavenly Spa by Westin. For families, there's a kids club, and teens will enjoy the water activity centre.
Nirup Island can be accessed via a 15-minute ferry ride from Sentosa in Singapore or a 45-minute journey from Batam Island. On-site customs and immigration facilities ensure a seamless and stress-free arrivals process with yachts able to dock at the resort’s private marina.
This will be the fifth Westin property to open in Indonesia.
Raffles Sentosa Singapore, Singapore
Villas at the tranquil Raffles Sentosa Singapore come with private pools and terraces
One of the most eagerly anticipated hotel openings in the region has finally been announced. Raffles Sentosa Singapore, news of which was originally released back in 2019, is to open on March 1.
Raffles Sentosa is Singapore’s first all-villa property and the country’s second Raffles hotel. The original property, now at 1 Beach Road in Singapore, was opened in 1887 by Armenian hoteliers the Sarkies Brothers and was named for Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore.
Raffles Sentosa is located atop a hill amidst 1000,000sqm of tropical greenery and with direct access to Tanjong beach. The resort also offers access to award winning local golf courses.
Designed by the Yabu Pushelberg studio, the resort features 62 villas that come in configurations of 210sqm one-bedroom pool villas, right up to the 650sq, four-bedroom Royal Villa. All villas come with a private pool and outdoor terrace.
The property is described as a “haven” of wellbeing, with a spa house in a converted heritage building offering 13 treatment rooms.
Dining options include five dining spaces as well as private dining. The resort’s signature Empire Grill specialises in Italian cuisine, while Royal China offers Canotense fare. There is Japanese omakase-style dining at Hashida and the famed Raffles afternoon tea will be served in the Raffles Room. The brand’s renowned Singapore Sling will also be available.
The resort is around a 25 minute drive from Singapore airport.
Kempinski Hotel & Resort Sariya Yanbu Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Relax by the Red Sea at this new Saudi property
Located on the Red Sea, this five-star Saudi resort offers an indulgent stay at one of the world’s hottest up-and-coming holiday destinations.
Kempinski Hotel & Resort Sariya overlooks the Red Sea at Yanbu, known as the ‘pearl’ of the Red Sea. This is Kempinski’s second property to launch in Saudi Arabia.
Rooms and suites offer a choice of lagoon or Red Sea views with a luxurious interior design that uses marble, warms woods and metals to create an opulent vibe. Dining venues include Ragheed, an all-day restaurant, showcasing a global array of dishes including authentic local cuisine. The hotel’s spa features massage rooms, steam and sauna rooms and a relaxation lounge. Further facilities include a fitness centre, direct beach access and a marina.
"The opening of Kempinski Hotel and Resort Sariya is a momentous occasion,” said general manager Dirk Bansemer. “Opening our doors in Yanbu, The Pearl of the Red Sea, marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both Kempinski and the city itself. We are honoured to contribute to Yanbu's growth as a premier destination while aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 to highlight its natural beauty and cultural legacy on the world stage.”
Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur, India
Explore India's Pink City from the luxurious Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur
Anantara has unveiled its first property in India. Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur is located centrally to the many cultural attractions of Jaipur, which is known as the 'Pink City'.
The majestic property is set in verdant grounds with a design that channels the classical Rajasthani palace. Arches frame the facade while traditional bay windows, known as ‘jharokhas’, maximise natural light and scenic views.
The 150 rooms and suites overlook an inner courtyard. Rooms are imbued with heritage charm such as rich textiles, intricate glasswork and hand-carved woodwork.
Hotel restaurants include Sheesh Mahal which occupies a room adorned with mirror mosaics inspired by Rajasthan’s Mirror Palace and Amrit Mahal, a family-friendly all-day dining venue where meals can be taken indoors or out by the pool. Or guests can opt for Designer Dining by Anantara where four courses are conjured up by a private chef and served at four different venues, each course tailored to complement the setting.
The hotel offers guests a menu of experiences both on and off the property. They include hand-painting murals with a resident artist, mosaic creation, pottery-making in a local village, cooking classes, a private safari and heritage tour of the Ranthambore National Park, home to Bengal tigers and other animals and a tour of the Amber Fort.