Denpasar. eL Hotel & Resort Bali–Sanur has begun partial operations in Bali’s coastal district of Sanur and is already seeing strong demand, with room reservations extending as far as 2027.

The newly redesigned resort opened its doors on Wednesday in Sanur, an upscale tourism area in Denpasar, offering 109 rooms across several categories, including suites and private villas.

The property represents a collaboration between eL Hotel Group and the Public Works Ministry, which owns the underlying asset. The Sanur resort is the seventh property managed by the group, joining its existing hotels in Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Malang, Batu, and Banyuwangi.

For the company, Bali represents a natural location for expansion. The island is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations while continuing to preserve its cultural traditions and local wisdom despite its global popularity.

Founder Enggartiasto Lukita said the hotel has begun receiving reservations even before its official grand opening, which is scheduled for April.

“We are only planning the grand opening in April, but a number of rooms have already been booked,” Enggartiasto said. “We are grateful for the opportunity and trust given by the government to manage this property.”

He added that the hotel’s management is committed to maintaining service that reflects Bali’s distinctive culture and identity.

The resort offers scenic views of the natural surroundings and the atmosphere of Sanur Beach, one of Bali’s best-known coastal destinations. Facilities include a beachfront restaurant, a spacious parking area, and a pool bar where guests can enjoy food and drinks while relaxing in the water under Bali’s warm tropical climate.

Enggartiasto said the public–private partnership behind the project aims to increase state revenue from government-owned hospitality assets while reducing the financial burden of maintenance, management, and renovation costs on the state budget.

“This area is an asset owned by the Public Works Ministry and has been revitalized so it can generate state revenue instead of becoming a fiscal burden,” he said. “A tender process was opened in 2024, and we won after a lengthy selection to manage the property for the next 30 years.”

The collaboration has also received support from government officials overseeing state assets.

Galih Baskara Aji, head of the state asset management bureau at the Public Works Ministry, said the partnership aligns with the policy direction of President Prabowo Subianto to optimize government-owned assets.

“This is in line with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to maximize state assets, so they provide benefits to the public, contribute to national revenue, and are managed professionally through private-sector partnerships,” Galih said.