CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is a future 5-star eco-luxury resort that will redefine hospitality on the island. Perched on a dramatic 2.5-hectare clifftop directly above Kelingking Beach, one of the world’s most iconic destinations.

The resort will be professionally managed by Sono Hotels & Resorts, a leading South Korean Hospitality and Investment Group. This partnership ensures international standards, global distribution power, and long-term operational excellence.

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is scheduled to open in Q4 2027.

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida – aerial view, rendered masterplan with facilities and land borders on real site imagery

The resort will feature:

• 61 private luxury tented villas blending contemporary design with minimal environmental footprint
• Farm-to-table restaurant, showcasing fresh produce and sustainable dining
• Infinity-edge pool & clifftop bar with panoramic ocean views and a Stargazing area to experience Nusa Penida’s pristine night skies
• Honeymoon Suite is designed for ultimate privacy and romance
• Spa & recovery zone offering holistic treatments and wellness therapies
• CrossFit Zone for health and fitness-minded guests
• Amphitheatre for weddings, events, and gatherings
• Kids’ playground designed for families travelling with children
• Private fast boat providing seamless guest transfers
• Back-of-house infrastructure, including sustainable water and waste treatment systems, sustainable energy systems and comfortable staff areas|

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is committed to becoming one of Indonesia’s most forward-thinking eco-luxury resorts, a project designed to demonstrate that world-class hospitality can be achieved with deep respect for nature, cultural heritage, and community wellbeing.

Currently in the preparation phase for development by PT Bali Penida Jaya, the future resort will span over 2,5 hectares of land in a designated Tourism Zone (Kawasan Pariwisata) under the Klungkung Regency spatial plan (RTRW Klungkung). All development activities follow legally required approvals, environmental considerations, and regional planning regulations. The development is structured to meet international ESG standards and regenerative tourism principles, ensuring long-term value for investors and positive impact for the local community.

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida – georeferenced aerial view with land borders (land owner, developer PT Bali Penida Jaya)

Complete Permit Overview

The future development of CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida has undergone all required legal and environmental processes, supported by a multi-year timeline of approvals:

• Tourism Zoning (RTR Nusa Penida): The land sits entirely within the Kawasan Pariwisata area designated for tourism development under the official spatial plan.
• Izin Lokasi for Tourism Accommodation: Formal approval granting the right to use the land for tourism accommodation development.
• UKL/UPL – Environmental Management & Monitoring Permit: Registered environmental compliance demonstrating operational readiness to manage ecological impact through approved mitigation and monitoring plans.
• PKKPR – Spatial Conformity Approval for a Star-Rated Hotel: Confirmation that the project’s hotel development plan fully aligns with national and regional spatial regulations for tourism infrastructure.

Together, these permits form a complete, legally compliant foundation for responsible, regulated development in Nusa Penida.

Situated just eight minutes from the internationally recognised Kelingking Beach viewpoint, CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida will offer a refined sanctuary that blends sustainable architecture, cultural awareness, and comfort with the unforgettable views.

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida – Google Maps Current Site Aerial (November 2025) with Masterplan Integration

Low-Impact Architecture Rooted in Environmental Stewardship

The resort master plan is built on a light-on-land philosophy to protect Nusa Penida’s unique topography and natural environment. Design principles include:

• Minimising ground disturbance and excavation,
• Integrating structures with natural contours,
• Using modular construction to reduce the environmental footprint,
• Conserving native vegetation and promoting biodiversity,
• Incorporating renewable technologies and responsible water management systems.
• All designs comply with existing Bali government regulations, including KDB, KLB, cliff setbacks, and other relevant requirements.

This approach ensures that CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida functions as an extension of the surrounding ecosystem, not an interruption.

Cross Celesta Nusa Penida – render, example of a future tented villa (design by Escape Nomade)

World-Class Sustainable Design Partners

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida collaborates with globally recognised leaders in sustainable resort development:

• SHL Asia, a Bali-based architectural and design consultancy founded in 2010, renowned for its environmentally responsive hospitality design and landscaping across the Asia Pacific. SHL specialises in integrated resort planning — architecture, landscape, interiors, and artwork — with a design philosophy rooted in harmonising culture, art, and nature.
• Escape Nomade, an international pioneer in luxury tented villa design, is recognised for its modular, low-impact, and eco-sensitive structures designed to minimise ground disturbance and preserve natural landscapes.
• Bruder Indonesia, one of Indonesia’s foremost construction, engineering and project management companies, is respected for its expertise in sustainable, low-impact building methods and its deep experience delivering safe, responsible infrastructure specifically adapted to Nusa Penida’s unique geological conditions.

Together, these partners ensure that the project adheres to best-in-class sustainability standards at every stage,  from planning to construction to long-term operations.

Institutional-Grade Resort Management

Upon completion, the resort will be managed by Sono Hotels & Resorts under a signed ten-year management agreement.

This partnership provides global-standard operational governance, brand strength, and institutional oversight, ensuring a hospitality experience defined by consistency, safety, and excellence.

A Commitment to Community and Cultural Respect

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is built upon the principle that hospitality must benefit its host community. The project will create more than 100 new jobs for the residents of Nusa Penida, offering training, long-term employment pathways, and opportunities across guest services, wellness, culinary, engineering, landscaping, and operations.

Sculpture Render – “Spiritual Journey in Nusa Penida, the Island of Pandita” by SHL Asia for CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida 

Traditional Balinese craftsmanship, cultural stories, and artistic expressions are woven into the resort’s identity, ensuring the destination’s soul remains present in every guest experience.

Statement from CEO Ivan Sindoro, PT Bali Penida Jaya

“Nusa Penida is a sacred landscape, and we carry a responsibility to honour it. Our vision is to show the world that luxury hospitality can be sustainable, culturally grounded, and deeply respectful of nature. CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is designed to uplift the environment and the community, not overpower it.”

Shaping the Future of Responsible Tourism in Bali

CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida represents a new standard for eco-luxury resort development, where environmental sensitivity, architectural excellence, and community upliftment come together to create a model for sustainable tourism worldwide.

As Bali continues to embrace more thoughtful, long-term tourism strategies, CROSS Celesta Nusa Penida is proud to contribute meaningfully to this evolution.

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