Destinations ・ Bali ・ Updated 2026

Is the Grand Mirage all-inclusive in Bali right for an employee trip?

More and more people realize that Bali isn't about rushing between sights: the roads are narrow and busy, and a place that's close as the crow flies can take 40 minutes to reach. The best way to enjoy Bali is to find the right hotel and properly switch off: sunbathing, white sand, watching the waves, a cold drink, and a dip in the pool when it gets hot.

This post shares our real experience of Bali's all-inclusive style of holiday, using Grand Mirage's all-inclusive package as the example.

What is "all-inclusive"?

All-inclusive holidays can probably be traced back to Club Med: someone meets you when you land, and once you're in the resort, all food, drinks and activities are included; everything you see and smell is yours to enjoy. But it isn't cheap: from about NT$36,000 on weekdays at the lowest to over NT$60,000, plus a membership fee, and activities are all inside the resort, so meals and transport outside are at your own cost.

What we're introducing here is a two-day all-inclusive experience: on a five-day trip to Bali, one day of eating, drinking and playing as you like and one day enjoying the minibar in your room, with no extra payment at all; on the other days we still take you out of the hotel to see the sights, so you won't feel you've wasted the trip.

What does all-inclusive cover? (Common questions answered)

Is the free food cheap and basic?

No. The hotel has both à la carte guests and all-inclusive guests, and the food is exactly the same; only the way you pay is different.

Is there only a small choice of drinks?

There's a huge range: juices, cocktails, red and white wine, beer. Even the mojito James Bond orders on the beach is no problem.

With so many people, will there be enough food?

There's a buffet restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, two à la carte restaurants, a poolside bar and a piano bar, and if you don't feel like going out you can order room service. You'll be 100% full all day.

How does the hotel know I'm an all-inclusive guest?

The hotel gives you a VIP wristband; show it and you'll get the all-inclusive menu and drinks list. If you can't be bothered with the menu, just tell the staff.

Refined appetizers and generous mains, with seafood, chicken, beef and salads to choose from. The more people order together and share, the more dishes you get to try: grilled seafood, charcoal-grilled ribs and steak, all with a sea view. Very satisfying.

Is all-inclusive right for an employee trip?

It suits employee trips or incentive trips that "want everyone to properly rest": the budget can be set clearly up front (no worries about extra charges on site), food and drinks are plentiful, the schedule is relaxed, and colleagues naturally start chatting by the pool and at the table. If your team wants a trip "packed with sights," don't make all-inclusive too big a share of it: Bali's traffic makes long drives tiring.

FAQ

What budget should we plan for an all-inclusive in Bali?

It depends on the hotel level, room type and number of all-inclusive days. It's noticeably more than accommodation alone, but saves all food and drink costs on site. For an accurate quote, tell us your group size, number of days and preferred hotel level.

Is the service different for all-inclusive and regular guests?

The food quality is the same; the difference is how you pay and the VIP wristband that identifies you.

Can we do all-inclusive for only a few days and a normal itinerary on the others?

Yes. This post shares exactly that mix: "two all-inclusive days out of five."

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This post is rewritten from an iTour Pixnet article (2016) about an all-inclusive resort in Bali; the original did not name the hotel, and Grand Mirage's all-inclusive package is used as the example here.