White Lotus, Josh Cavallo Style? Out Soccer Star Announces Inclusive, Luxurious Hotel

by Kilian Melloy

EDGE Staff Reporter

Saturday January 11, 2025
Originally published on December 30, 2024

White Lotus, Josh Cavallo Style? Out Soccer Star Announces Inclusive, Luxurious Hotel
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Are queer travelers about to find their way to a real-life "White Lotus" experience in Bali? Maybe so, if out soccer star Josh Cavallo's luxurious getaway is everything it sounds like it will be.

The 25-year-old Australian midfielder took to Instagram to give fans and LGBTQ+ adventurers a glimpse of things to come.

"IT'S HAPPENING!" Cavallo captioned a photo of himself lying on top of a pile of blueprints. "I'M BUILDING A HOTEL @Cavallohideaway 🏩🌴".

"I still can't believe it's COMING TO LIFE!" the pro player went on to add. "I can't wait to take you along on this incredible journey, from blueprints to keys. It's a place I wanted to create for people travelling to feel safe."

"Presenting @CAVALLOHIDEAWAY, a community where everyone belongs 🤍".

The soccer star continued his announcement at the Instagram account for the property, posting a series of images envisioning what the resort will look like when completed, with elegant spaces, organically curving rooftops, floor-to-ceiling panes of glass, and private pools and patios.

"The property is designed as a tranquil and inclusive retreat, blending contemporary stone architecture with Balinese natural charm," Cavallo explained. "The design emphasizes bamboo structures, earthy tones, and open spaces to create a serene and luxurious atmosphere where judgment is absent, and every guest can truly feel free to be themselves. 🌴🤍".

The property's Insta account identified the locale as "Canggu, Bali, Indonesia." The village, situated on Bali's southwest coast, is known for its six-mile-long beach. In recent years, the locale has become a top destination in Bali.

Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.