18th September 2024 – Desa Potato Head, the Balinese creative village founded by hospitality pioneer Ronald Akili is proud to announce its 21st ranking in the The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards. Founded on the ethos of ‘Good Times, Do Good’, Desa Potato Head is a world leader in regenerative tourism, with a commitment to carbon neutrality and zero waste, through numerous impressive projects centred around the local community in Bali.
Desa Potato Head is a unique and extensive creative village, encompassing two sleep options, Suites and Studios, multiple food and beverage concepts - Kaum, Dome, Tanaman, Ijen, Sunset Park and Potato Head Beach Club, plus co-working spaces, a physical and digital radio studio, Headstream, and numerous art and music spaces. Since opening Potato Head have embarked on a number of sustainability projects, including Waste Lab - an on-site recycling facility that utilises waste materials from the hotel operations to create tangible products used throughout the Desa, with some available for purchase and a groundbreaking community food initiative, Sweet Potato Project, started during lockdown to provide food to the local community, which remains a thriving source of sustenance and employment.
The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 awards, organised by 50 Best, is an internationally recognised platform that celebrates excellence in the hospitality industry. The awards showcase the world's most exceptional hotels, highlighting their commitment to unparalleled service, exceptional design, and remarkable guest experiences.
Desa Potato Heads 21st place ranking underscores its dedication to providing guests with an unforgettable stay, blending contemporary luxury with Balinese charm. The resort offers a unique fusion of art, culture, and hospitality, creating an immersive experience that captures the essence of Bali's vibrant atmosphere whilst spearheading regenerative tourism both in the region, and globally.
"We are honoured to have been recognised by The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 awards. We believe with the right intention; tourism could be a force of good change instead of destruction. We don’t have all the answers, but it feels good to be working together to find solutions.”
With its stunning beachfront location, innovative design, and commitment to regenerative tourism, Desa Potato Head continues to stand out as a global leader in luxury hospitality. This accolade further cements its reputation as a must-visit destination for travellers seeking an unparalleled blend of responsible luxury, culture, and relaxation.
ABOUT DESA POTATO HEAD
Beyond the realm of a beach club, hotel, and cultural centre, Desa Potato Head is a village embodying a way of life centred on the philosophy "Good Times, Do Good."
Included in the World’s 50 Best Hotels awards of 2023, Desa Potato Head is an oceanside hub of creativity, where music, art, design, food and wellness play together. The property, set on the shores of Bali’s Petitenget Beach, includes Potato Head Beach Club, a 225-room hotel, multiple restaurants, spa facilities and so much more. Not just a place to visit or stay, the Desa is designed to inspire creativity, balance and progress for the future with sustainability, wellness and community connection among our key pillars.
We run educational workshops and help give new life to trash in our on-site Waste Lab, elevate the Indonesian creative scene through our music, art and cultural programs and help our community access nourishing, naturally produced food through our farming initiative, the Sweet Potato Project. We are B Corp certified, believing that every one of our steps should lead to something positive, so our ethos is simple: Good Times, Do Good.
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ABOUT THE WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS
Following the success of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best launched The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023, marking the brand’s first global launch since 2009. The World’s 50 Best Hotels list is created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 580 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. The World’s 50 Best Hotels event programme – including the awards ceremony and unveiling of the list – provides a unique opportunity to unite hoteliers, restaurateurs, bar owners, media, business travellers and luxury travellers at a captivating celebration of hospitality, passion and talent.
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