Discover magical Christmas celebrations across Asia, from beachfront feasts and wellness dining to luxury festive stays, rooftop parties
Koh Samui – Banyan Tree Samui
Banyan Tree Samui celebrates Christmas with gourmet dining across its three beachfront restaurants. Highlights include a Christmas Eve Gala Dinner at The Edge and a MICHELIN-recognised 5-course menu at Saffron. Guests can also enjoy candlelit seaside dining with festive dishes created by Chef Rainer. Expect a refined tropical Christmas with ocean views, live music, and elevated Thai-inspired cuisine.
Tokyo – Palace Hotel Tokyo
Palace Hotel Tokyo launches “A Tokyo Christmas,” a suite-inclusive stay package featuring in-room decorations, champagne, Christmas cake and fine dining. Guests can also book a private four-hour illumination tour to see Tokyo’s most spectacular light displays. The package includes Club Lounge access and exclusive festive treats. Available 20–25 December 2025 for a luxurious, classic Tokyo Christmas experience.
Danang, Vietnam – TIA Wellness Resort
TIA Wellness Resort introduces festive afternoon tea and a Christmas Eve feast available in plant-based and traditional versions. Seasonal treats include eggnog cupcakes, Christmas scones and champagne pairings. Guests can choose a six-course Christmas Eve dinner with live piano music. A wellness-centred Christmas with creative, health-forward dining.
Krabi – Banyan Tree Krabi
Banyan Tree Krabi hosts a lavish beachfront gala with seafood, live stations and a dramatic fire show. A MICHELIN-awarded resort, it offers gourmet buffets, truffle risotto, seafood ice bars and decadent desserts. Christmas Day brings an elegant six-course dinner with orchestral flavours. A luxurious culinary-focused holiday surrounded by natural coastal beauty.
Cam Ranh, Vietnam – Alma Resort
Alma Resort transforms into a family Christmas paradise, complete with a gingerbread village and tree-lighting ceremony. Children enjoy daily advent surprises and meet-and-greet sessions with Santa. Guests sip mulled wine, shop holiday décor, and enjoy family-ready entertainment throughout December. A playful, sentimental Christmas with activities for all ages.
Chiang Mai – Meliá Chiang Mai
Meliá Chiang Mai blends Spanish flavours with Thai festivities, hosting mulled wine evenings, Spanish gastronomy events and rooftop parties. Highlights include an elegant Christmas Eve buffet and a lively rooftop “Beats & Baubles” celebration. Afternoon tea and seasonal culinary offerings run through January. Expect festive glamour with a chic Spanish twist.
Hong Kong – The Hari Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong celebrates the season with charitable Christmas markets, tree lighting, festive menus and a holiday stay package. The market benefits a local organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Guests can enjoy dining credit, anniversary gifts and festive chocolates. A modern, heartfelt Christmas focused on giving back.
Bangkok – INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit
INNSiDE Bangkok presents a Spanish-inspired “Feliz Festiva” season featuring rotating tapas menus and holiday dining across multiple venues. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus showcase seafood, charcuterie, festive desserts and skyline views. A Christmas Eve buffet includes free-flow options. A stylish Spanish celebration overlooking Bangkok’s glittering skyline.
Mui Ne & Cam Ranh – The Anam
The Anam resorts celebrate with afternoon teas, Champagne-and-caviar soirées, tree lighting ceremonies and lavish Christmas dinners. Guests can choose between multi-course gourmet feasts or buffet dining with live entertainment. Santa visits, kids’ activities and beachfront festivities complete the family-friendly atmosphere. A coastal, stylish Christmas across two scenic Vietnamese destinations.
Vietnam – Azerai Resorts
Azerai celebrates Christmas with family-friendly events, Santa appearances, special dining and artistic experiences. Ke Ga Bay hosts oceanside dinners with limited seating and festive activities for children. La Residence Hue offers Mass shuttles, tea buffets and traditional calligraphy sessions with a local master. A culturally rich and serene Christmas experience.
Hanoi – Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The Metropole becomes a “Luminescent Dreamscape” with glittering displays, a huge Christmas tree and elegant holiday experiences. Guests enjoy French-inspired festive cuisine and the property’s first-ever Christmas Fair. Handmade crafts, gourmet stations and mulled wine shape a European-style celebration. A glamorous historical Christmas at one of Asia’s most iconic hotels.
Vietnam & Thailand – Fusion Hotels
Fusion properties curate festive dining, spa retreats, live entertainment and family activities across multiple destinations. Highlights include beach BBQs, onsen wellness, Christmas concerts, and vintage-themed décor. Guests enjoy music nights, spa packages, Santa visits and festive buffets. A wellness-inspired holiday with signature Fusion character.
Cambodia – Raffles Hotels
Raffles in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh host magical Christmas celebrations rooted in heritage and old-world glamour. Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor becomes a Hansel and Gretel-themed wonderland, while Raffles Le Royal presents major festivities and a dazzling countdown. Special dining, immersive décor and signature hospitality set the tone. A refined, enchanting Cambodian Christmas steeped in tradition.
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