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Opening 2028

Capella

Capella Kenting

65 oceanfront pool villas by ACPV ARCHITECTS; Capella's first resort in Taiwan.

Kenting, Taiwan

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Capella is taking its first run at a Taiwan resort in Kenting, on the Hengchun Peninsula at the island's southern tip, with an opening reported for 2028. The plan is for 65 oceanfront villas, each with a private pool, designed by ACPV ARCHITECTS, the Milan studio of Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. The all-villa format puts this firmly in resort territory.

It would be Capella's second property in Taiwan after the Taipei hotel, but the first resort, which is a different proposition entirely. Kenting is known for its coastline and national park rather than city life, so a villas-only layout fits the setting. ACPV is a familiar name in this tier of hospitality, which raises expectations for how the architecture sits against the ocean. What we will be watching for is whether the villa count stays at 65 and how private the beachfront actually feels once the resort takes shape.

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Capella Bangkok — Bangkok, Thailand
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Capella Bangkok has earned its status as the #1 hotel on the World's 50 Best list through a combination of flawless execution and genuine Thai warmth. This riverside sanctuary delivers the intimate, residential feel that Bill Bensley's design intended — just 101 rooms and villas scattered across lush gardens along the Chao Phraya. The service operates at an entirely different level: staff know your name, anticipate your preferences, and create those small moments that transform a stay into a memory. While the location requires commitment to shuttles or taxis for city exploration, that seclusion becomes an asset when you're poolside watching longtail boats drift past. The breakfast alone justifies the rates — a full à la carte menu plus exceptional pastries that guests return for even after checking out.

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Bill Bensley's Capella Ubud is theatrical luxury at its finest—a tented camp where every canvas pavilion tells the story of a 19th-century European explorer, complete with copper bathtubs and saltwater pools carved into the Keliki Valley jungle. The service operates at an almost psychic level, with staff who remember your coffee preferences by day two and arrange doctors when needed. Yes, you're paying premium rates to sleep in what's technically a tent, but when that tent has museum-quality antiques and you're falling asleep to jungle symphonies, the magic justifies the expense. The only real weakness is accessibility—those romantic riverside tents require serious hiking, and the design prioritizes atmosphere over practical conveniences like proper lighting controls.

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