Bali apartment construction rises with eye to post-COVID demand

Developers see increasing domestic, foreign interest in longer stay properties

20211227 Karma Kandara luxury resort and residential complex

The Karma Kandara resort and residential complex in Bali is expanding to accommodate guests seeking long-term stays. (Photo courtesy of The Karma Group)

IAN LLOYD NEUBAUER, Contributing writer

January 2, 2022 12:01 JST

BALI, Indonesia -- Developers in Bali are building apartments in anticipation of a post-COVID tourism boom projected to send demand for self-contained and long-term accommodations skyrocketing.

Despite the tropical getaway having been officially closed to international tourists during an 18-month stretch of the coronavirus pandemic, Bali has consistently ranked high as a desired destination among travel surveys and topped Tripadvisor's 2021 list of the world's most popular. Construction of villas has already seen a surge, with interest now also turning to apartments.