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47 Indonesian hotels and resorts receive Michelin Keys for 2026
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The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has recognized 47 hotels and resorts across the country that were included in the 2026 Michelin Key list. This recognition, published on September 18, 2026, is expected to strengthen Indonesia's position as a competitive and sustainable world-class tourism destination. Three properties, NIHI Sumba, Amanjiwo, and Mandapa Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Bali, achieved the "3 Keys" distinction for an extraordinary stay. Eleven hotels and resorts, primarily in Bali, including Amankila, The Apurva Kempinski Bali, and Capella Ubud, received "2 Keys" for an exceptional stay. The list of 33 properties awarded "1 Key" for a very special stay includes The Ridge Bali, The Legian Seminyak, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, and several others across Bali, East Nusa Tenggara, Lombok, Jakarta, Central Java, and Yogyakarta. Indonesia had the second-highest number of hotels receiving this distinction globally, following Thailand. Additionally, Desa Potato Head Bali, NIHI Sumba, and Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bali, were listed among "The 50 Best Hotels" in 2026.
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