MesaStila Resort and Spa

Exceptional friendly staff, beautiful surroundings and views, wonderful wellness treatments

Some general facilities could use a bit of maintenance

Splendide parc et bâtiments d’époque . Personnel très agréable

La décoration mériterait un sérieux renouvèlement. Les canapés en tissus du bar et du bâtiment principal sont sales , incompatibles avec ce standing

The villa we stayed in was incredible, I specifically selected the villa's with mountain view and the view (when not overcast) from the balcony was beautiful. The interior is meticulously well kept to retain the heritage look, but with all creature comforts. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor shower. All the meals we had were very high quality, it was great being able to choose as many items as we liked for breakfast. The dinner selection was sufficient, given there is only one restaurant and all of the Asian food we had was very high quality. The inclusion of afternoon tea at no cost was also appreciated; the kids especially liked the different items each day. The grounds of the estate are very pleasant, with great views of the mountains on either side, on clear days, and surrounded by the coffee plantations. The turkish baths are really lovely and definitely worth trying during your visit.

Areas for improvement: The lounge bar was under renovation at the time, and there was no substitute venue to spend evenings in, with the exception of the restaurant and your own villa. This was very disappointing, given the amount of available venues at the hotel that are very underutilised. The beautiful clubhouse at the centre of the estate is filled with furniture, and could easily be utilised as a lounge bar plus a games room (it is really big). Instead, it is used as an office by the staff only in the daytime, which is really not making the use of this beautiful venue. The cost of the excursions and the spa is very high. We would have done more excursions and used the spa on multiple occasions during our stay if it was priced more competitively.

Spectacular

Beautiful grounds, really friendly staff

A little far from the sights, Borobudur, etc.

Amazing garden and landscape. Super friendly and supportive staff. Restaurant and spa top.

Villas a bit dated.

What a beautiful resort. Set in the midst of coffee plants and green with beautiful views of the mountains. The staff was amazing--so helpful and friendly. The restaurant is good, as is the spa. The tour of the coffee plantation by Lily was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and so approachable. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.

While it's quite a drive from Yogyakarta airport. The hotel's chauffeur, Imam, is a wonderful driver and provided for everything for the journey. He was also our driver for our day at Borobudur and Prambanan and was excellent. Definitely recommend!

Historic buildings : rooms and club house Secluded location Natural landscape and coffee plantation Attentive staff Nice walk to surrounding villages Beautiful pool Coffee plantation tour Beautiful views of volcanoes

There is 20% charge added to all purchases from the resort (10% tax plus 10% service charge) from food to Spa treatments. Didn’t expect that…. Very quiet. One night we were the only guests, which was disconcerting…..

Wij hadden een prachtige villa met fantastisch uitzicht. De spa is uitstekend. Heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Alles is tot in de puntjes verzorgd

Eigenlijk was alles goed. 2 aandachtspunten: comfortabelere ligbedden bij zwembad en iets gevarieerder menu voor lunch en diner.was hetzelfde.

Beautiful setting, lovely rooms and helpful and attentive staff.

Amazing location on a coffee plantation

We probably close the wrong time of year as far as the weather was concerned but we still had a lovely stay.

The location was great, it is in the remote hills and makes a welcome change from the busy cities. There is a lot of land to walk around and explore. The staff are incredibly attentive and very friendly, they truly want you to have a good time. There are multiple tours a day so you can bu busy if you want to be and the tour guide is exceptional. He is very knowledgable and is a highlight of the trip. The breakfast is tasty. The spa is brilliant and worth it.

The restaurant is the only place you can eat for lunch and dinner as you are in the mountains and unfortunately the prices are extortionate for this reason. I would have been okay with it if the food was exceptionally tasty, but it was not of high quality, given that we were in such great country for food. The flavours were lacking depth. Because of this, on the second night we tried to find an alternative place to eat but the road outside the hotel is an exceptionally busy motorway road with large trucks so really have no choice. We ended up eating from an Indomart. Secondly, there are lots of mosquitos in the room which is not a fault of the hotel at all but just a warning as there appears to be mosquito nets over the beds but they are not sealed actually so they do not offer protection. Finally, there are large rodents in the area and you can hear them squeaking in your roof while you sleep!

Endroit paradisiaque, avec une végétation luxuriante et magnifiques jardins extrêmement bien entretenus. Chambres spacieuses et confortables, mais très sombres. Excellent spa, il faut le tester.

On ressent dès l'arrivée un défaut de management dans cet hôtel, nous n'avons jamais rencontré un responsable pendant toute la durée de notre séjour. Niveau très primaire du personnel en anglais, pour ne pas dire quasi inexistant. Dommage pour un si bel endroit.

So serene. Arum villa was out standing. Beautiful touches with fruit basket and chocolate on arrival. Free afternoon tea too !Coffee and village tour highly recommend plus complimentary yoga and activities. Plus a photo shoot 😁 Restaurant superb. All the food we had was delicious . Spa treatments amazing. Staff fantastic. What more can we say…..

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What a great couple of days breaking our journey from Yogyakarta to Semarang. The whole place was a calm oasis. Ideal for a bit of down time on a busy holiday. The room was spacious and well appointed and a very private outside space. The food was excellent and the service was attentive. All in all a beautiful place to spend a few quiet days.

Beautiful hotel in amazing surroundings and stunning views of volcanos from our substantial balcony. The bed was comfortable but had a wooden surround which was quite awkward when trying to get in or out., or to turn the lights on or off. The shower was good, and there was a sunken bath in the room, but in order to fill it you had to get into the bath as the tap was inaccessible otherwise. Then the water only came out as a trickle so it would have taken about an hour to fill. Unfortunately, the time we were there coincided with some sort of convention which meant that a lot of the staff were occupied with servicing this event, and they were largely absent when needed to - for example - sign off a bar bill or order food. The spa is impeccable, and a massage is recommended. The pool has a very scenic setting.

This boutique hotel offers both a tranquil and romantic feel. The colonial style, plenty of activities and beautiful location make this a wonderful place to stay. We were greeted by the manager (? Noor) who was so courteous and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Our lodge was perfect.. large rooms, sunken bath, outside terrace with outside shower/bathroom with stunning views. Beautiful infinity pool, coffee plantation tour and great food and service made this an unforgettable stay on our Indonesian trip. Highly recommend x

The property continues to as Beautiful and Nostalgic as when I first visited 20 plus years ago, and bringing my family there for the first time could not have felt better!! All the Staff from Ibu Lily and Pak Imam at Reception, to Housekeeping, Garden staff, to the Restaurant could not have been more open and warm, which made for an Absolutely Wonderful stay!! Next time we Must stay longer!!

Not a Thing!

This is our second time, a returning guests. It is a unique gem of traditional Java style houses, a picture postcard perfect gardens looking in every direction, a view of active volcanoes.

The new "bar" area organised at the edge of the resort is nice, but the roads next to it are getting busier and noisier (you cannot see them, but you can hear the traffic), which spoils a bit the eternal quiet of the jungle.

The resort is truly one of a kind. It has beautifully maintained colonial-style buildings that allow you to step back in time while enjoying modern comforts. The surrounding plantation, along with breathtaking jungle and mountain views, creates a serene atmosphere. The large swimming pool has plenty of lounge chairs and was the perfect spot for my daily swim practice. The staff is exceptionally welcoming, highly trained, and speaks flawless English. Upon arrival, I was greeted with a complimentary welcome drink and generously upgraded to a larger suite featuring a stunning bathtub and a spacious terrace overlooking the jungle. A small but thoughtful detail that stood out was how the staff remembered my name and provided a warm, wet towel before dinner at the restaurant—a testament to their impeccable service. While I was having dinner, the staff cleaned my room for the second time that day, lit an anti-mosquito candle, closed the curtains, and left a note with a small Indonesian cake. It was a wonderfully thoughtful gesture. The complimentary afternoon tea or coffee, accompanied by a selection of snacks, was another delightful touch. Breakfast was excellent, offering a wide variety of dishes with no limits on selection. However, dinner at the restaurant could be improved, especially considering the very high prices. On the first night, the fried fish was overcooked with blackened spots. On the second night, both the satay and rice cakes were served cold. Since I hadn’t ordered rice cakes, I requested regular rice instead, and the staff kindly provided it. The regular rice was good. One unexpected aspect was the sound of a nearby mosque broadcasting Islamic prayers and music through loudspeakers, several times a day and at night. While I hadn’t anticipated such noise in a remote resort, this is beyond the hotel’s control.

Incredible unique hotel in Java center . Beautiful buildings , facilities ( from traditional pool gym spa to a reflexology walk in the park or the visit of the coffee plantation which produces Robusta coffee ) . The grounds are 11 ha of hotel facilities and 11 ha of plantation

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Perfect place to wind down away from the city. Place where we can reset our minds before going back to our daily routine. The staff are always there to help and super friendly. Much appreciated.

You really can't fault the location of MetaStila and the grounds that the property is within ... 10 out of 10 ! We did the two free tours (local village walk and coffee Plantation tour) both were excellent. We had also organised (prior to arrival) to do the waterfall hike and the Ambarawa train. Both are excellent activities and the water fall walk across Central Java farmland was just magic. The guide Anam really explained a huge amount about farming and the culture. The restaurant was on balance very good and the food was excellent, and the staff could have not been more helpful. The room (a large wooden building) was certainly authentic but just too rustic and not to our taste (other guests we talked to loved them!). On check in we had already rejected the first (upgraded) room because the shower was frankly a safety trip hazard to get in and out of over a tiled bath. The second room we were given had a more accessible shower which was a positive, but had trip hazards everywhere (e.g. bed had a 1m “surround” that you had to slide over to exit the bed and also there was a step into bathroom to negotiate at night). The room was also in need of some repair (broken electrical socket in lounge, tile floor in bathroom cracked and broken). In fact on the final night I cut my foot on the cracked bathroom floor. I stress again other guests seemed to love the rooms and experience. In reviewing I have made a real effort to be fact based. As a "total experience" the stay was positive and we are glad we visited MetaStila, plus the staff were just excellent and so friendly.

I recently stayed at Mesastila Resort, and it was a truly unforgettable experience! The resort is beautifully nestled in the mountains, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. The lush surroundings and stunning landscapes make it a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The accommodations were luxurious and comfortable, with a unique blend of traditional and modern decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that all my needs were met during my stay. I also enjoyed the various wellness activities offered, including spa treatments and yoga sessions, which added to the overall relaxation. Dining options were excellent, featuring delicious local cuisine.

A real treat to stay here on tour of C Java. Colonial style in coffee plantation with many genuine antiques and buildings bursting with character. Individual lodges are quirky with views of the gardens. Surrounding views stunning set up by immaculate gardens. Staff all very helpful and friendly, service and food very good, afternoon tea an additional treat. An excellent choice, pleased I was able to stay here.

We loved everything about our stay. The room, the lovely staff, the excellent food, afternoon tea and snacks on the veranda of the clubhouse, drinks in the plantation lounge with the pool table, the fantastic spa and the beautiful grounds were perfect.

The only suggestion I would make is to maintain the gym area a little bit more, with closed windows to avoid mosquitos, and the swimming pool area with maybe an updated filtration system, as the water doesn't look very inviting to swim.

To be honest everything was totally perfect at this resort. We were in awe of the location, its accommodations and rooms when we arrived. The personnel was very helpful and they wanted to make us feel at home. The yoga in the morning and breakfast were a very good way to start our day. The tour over the coffee plantation was also super interesting, thank you again Lily! And during dinner you should really try out the chef’s specials!

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Beautiful landscapes, great villas, wonderful gardens private pool. Very good massage. Nice helpful staff

Small portions. We ordered pizza for 150k and got just almost nothing. Its not the level of 5 star hotel.

We love everything about the hotel. The facility was great. The room was amazing. The staff were kind and helpful. The food was delicious, especially the duck sambal ijo ! We had amazing stay in Mesastila. The resort is really into our liking, peaceful, and private. We would like to come back in the future.

Beautiful luxury retreat on top of a hill in the middle of its own coffee plantation. The hotel consists of a huge parc with different historical buildings partly from the Dutch colonial area. The spa/hamman and pool area are outstanding with great service. The charlets are huge with private terrace and stunning views to the volcanos. It was a great experience and is warmly recommended!

We spent 2 nights at the MesaStila Resort and had a wonderful time. Staff were incredibly helpful, even before we arrived at the property. They helped us arrange our transportation to/from MesaStila and a jeep tour up Mount Telomoyo. Each day, activities are offered for those who are interested. We enjoyed the coffee plantation tour and learning more about the property and their current coffee production. The property grounds were lovely - the old plantation buildings have been well-maintained and our villa was spacious and comfortable. We especially loved the views of the volcanoes from the club house when it was clear. Being in the jungle, it was obviously buggy, but it's a thoughtful touch that they keep mosquito spray in most of the buildings for guests to use. Overall, I'd highly recommend MesaStila if you're looking for a jungle getaway!

After staying a couple of days in Yogyakarta to visit Prambanan and Borobodur Temples we wanted a more in depth Java experience and chosing Mesastila was certainly our best bet. The property is amazing throughout, lots of character. We enjoyed their day tours and the beautiful lush area; Pasar Umun Grabag is a local market nearby not to be missed!!! Spa is a 10 out of 10!!!

A beautiful property with gorgeous, mature gardens full of plants and trees unknown to us in the USA. Very much appreciated the traditional Javanese furnishings, large rooms and great views (a treat after several days in nice, but could-be-anywhere, modern hotels). Enjoyed walking the grounds of Mesa Stila and also the paths into nearby towns where we saw sights and ways of life most tourists don't get to see. Mesa Stila provided us a guide who took us on a long walk to a waterfall, exploring gorgeous rice paddies and other agricultural features as we strolled, and also saying hello to villagers who welcomed us and smiled for photos. Meals at Mesa Stila were very, very good. Service from staff was excellent. We received great massages at the handsome spa that opens out on to the jungle. Enjoyed just sitting quietly and looking at the surrounding mountains. We recommend this place and will return.

The location is beautiful, on a working coffee plantation, surrounded by misty volcanic peaks. Heritage plantation villas are spread throughout the resort, with views of the lush tropical greenery and mountains from the private verandah. Inside, the villas have comfortable beds, a seating and dining area, separate toilet, shower and bath area, tea and coffee making facilities, a stocked minibar, and air conditioning. The Club House serves as Reception and also has various seating areas for guest use, with board games and comfy sofas. The Plantation Lounge is the hotel bar, with an extensive cocktail menu and wine list, although prices reflect the high taxes on alcohol in Indonesia. We enjoyed a different cocktail each evening before dinner. My only criticism is the thumping music played on repeat. It really doesn't fit with the ambience; soft jazz would be far better. Java Red, the hotel restaurant, serves food all day at reasonable prices. The menu features some Western dishes, but I would highly recommend trying the Javanese options, which were universally delicious. The pool is lovely, and the spa features, unusually, proper Turkish hammams in both the male and female sections. We had a traditional Turkish bath and 90-minute Javanese massage, both of which were fabulous. The prices are reasonable by international hotel standards. The staff at MesaStila are simply phenomenal! They are genuinely friendly, making you feel truly welcome, and can't do enough. Don't hesitate to stay here if you find yourself in the area.

The place was great, the Villa clean and the nature atmosphere really amazing. I just wanna get my instant noodles and eat on their balcony. The Gardener,and bogey driver was nice.

It’s not always first Come first serve, the staff make us wait for foreign guest and make us serve behind, even we come first, we sad maybe because we are local. Really bad first impression, first time happen to me in 5 stars resort. We book arum villa , and we get plantation villa according a photo On booking.com. We complained and then get the right one like on the photo you put on Booking.com Please Mesastila Reservation team check again Photo in every OTA photo, The View only have mountain on arum villa (no others ) and Bathroom photo before only have mezzanine bathtub. Open your extranet and checklist the right one Open your chanel manager make more option room and choose right photo.

Exotic hideaway Comfy beds Restaurant / breakfast top quality Massages very professional Yoga lessons

Superb experience, in a character full resort hotel, in serene and beautiful grounds with amazing service. This sums up our amazing stay just now at MesaStila. From arrival to departure the staff makes you feel special. We stayed in Arum Villa which had all comforts and is very spacious. The beautiful antiques are well preserved. The Club house has a relaxing atmosphere and reminds of the colonial pastures. We enjoyed our complimentary afternoon teas here. The food is very good, we especially enjoyed all the Indonesian dishes. Recommend you book a spa treatment and enjoy the complimentary yoga in the morning. You can trust the resort with booking your visit to Borobudur and Prambanam temple. We look forward to come back at some point in the future!

It is such a relaxing and serene clean environment. What a warm welcome, an excellent villa upgrade. Everything has been thought of to ensure an optimal experience of our stay. We will definitely go back again. A taxi to travel further to Surakarta is perfectly arranged and a nice taxi ride with Slamet. A special tour of the coffee plantation, special snacks and delicious kopi tubroek!!! Delicious 3-course lunch. Our dinner was also delicious and this morning our Javanese breakfast. It is our travel program that we travel further today, but it is recommended to spend the night in the middle of greenery.

room is huge. I chose mesa stila due to to its role as race village for mesa stila race.

we wanted to explore mt telomoyo,but the resort price is too high. taking too much profit. cost for telomoyo jeep is IDR 400-700 k. with car transport may be add idr 350 k. but mesa stila charge more than Idr 2 million. wifi is also not working in the room with the high room rate n green initiative and location far from convenience stores, there should provide water dispenser/ water jug. they only provide 2 plastic bottle of water.

Spacious villas set in an peaceful cool mountain setting with plentiful birds and wildlife. We loved the beautiful old colonial style buildings. The resort offers excellent daily activities including yoga. The food was outstanding and served in delightful surroundings by staff that were incredibly friendly. The chefs are excellent. Jamu was I included on the breakfast menu for free. Afternoon tea served in the pool room and deck was generous and unique every day. Special mention must be made of the spa and massage facility which was of a standard unequalled.

The only down side for us was the beds in our villa, which were a little firm, and the pillows which were too soft.

We liked everything about Mesa Stila. It's off the main tourist track and it's worth making the effort to get there.

Indonesian mosques are a nationwide noise problem

Spa and food in restaurant were good. Visit for those and avoid staying here and you’ll be fine.

Noisy - traffic noise from the main road, the music carried up from the local village, (as well as many muezzins). On our second night a large group staying held a karaoke party in the outdoor dining area with a live band and huge speakers. It boomed across the entire resort including inside our room. After a couple of hours a staff member finally agreed to contact the manager. He promised to stop the event, then kept telling us “this is the last song” - it was all nonsense. If you’re looking for a peaceful hotel which shows any consideration for or respect to their guests, avoid.

beautiful surroundings, colonial and authentic Java architecture, coffee plantation, great food and chef, friendly and kind help and service,

the shower needed updating, and bathroom products were not nice

The view is amazing. we also loved the gardens, very well maintained! The staff is very friendly and always willing to help!

Gym and children playroom are rather old.

Great location, quiet and lovely spot

MesaStila is a beautiful and very special place to stay. The staff is very helpful and friendly. I can only recommend to visit and enjoy the area.

The property was expansive enough that it gave all the guests their own space even when they are in the common areas.

beautiful views, beautiful pool, spa and common areas

very remote and pretty long drives to see anything. Mr & Mrs Smith website implies near Yogyakarta- it’s not. room I stayed in was shabby, peeling paint everywhere, lighting too poor to read. corners of the room ( where you need to reach an electrical socket) dirty. very very buggy. I can understand why you don’t want to fog the beautiful grounds but the rooms need daily fogging.

Outstanding F&B quality in the Java Red restaurant. Lovely view and evocative plantation buildings. Nice pool.

Front office staff and hotel manager had a bad attitude problem. Despite the IDR 10m we spent for one night’s food, accommodation and tips, it felt like staying in a hostel with their inflexible rules and truculent attitude. Then the sting in the tail was an IDR 50,000 breakage charge for one small, ordinary glass tumbler in the room. This despite the fact we left an IDR 100,000 tip for housekeeping in the room next to the broken glass. But ignoring this (and many other) tips we distributed while staying at the property, it is just beyond belief that a hotel of this category and in this price bracket would choose to levy breakage charges for minor glassware or crockery. I can’t see how we or any other guests would ever want to return to this hotel again.

Top of the line 5* resort with terrific grounds and all amenities. Loved the lounge, restaurant and pool. Did not have enough time to explore the surroundings, which look nice.

This is one of the best resorts we have been in Indonesia. Service was excellent and we enjoyed a lot our stay despite that it was rainy season. Don’t miss tea time nor the spa. Awesome views and perfect escape from Jkt. As I have small kids, we went to the playroom and was very disappointed. There were many broken toys and kind of dirty. However my kids enjoyed to play there. I do really hope we can go back soon!

Staff is perfect, the location is really extraordinary. The food is absolutely delicious. It is a plantation, so it is a really large area the resort is on. If you come to MesaStila you'll have an experience which is not the Bali or Thailand type of feeling, it's just special and we loved it! Kudos to our driver Rafien, he was the most professional, most friendly and the best chauffeur we ever had!

We found all the members of staff very friendly and eager to help with any enquiries Also enjoyed the variety of complementary activities

Beautiful place with a great staff who were very friendly and attentive. It was a little expensive but worth it!

Loads of character at the property Excellent service High quality food in Java Red restaurant

We had a wonderful, relaxing and informative experience at Mesastila. From spa treatments to a coffee plantation tour and a family game of croquet, our stay at Mesastila provided us with relaxation, information and fun!

Beautiful authentic Javanese resort set high in the mountains in a working coffee plantation. All rooms are different so see a few and pick the one that suits you best. Swimming pool is stunning and spa excellent with very reasonable rates

Mesa Stila is the perfect place to relax or decompress. Attentive staff, but not overly so. Lovely food. Beautiful spa. Comfortable beds. Clean air. Exactly what I needed. Just wish it was closer to home

Lovely location with very good activities and facilities such as an infinity pool, tennis court, and batik learning (although for a fitness resort the gym equipment is very poor). Staff were very nice, polite and always willing to help. Communal areas were very nice, both traditional and Dutch colonial style. Villas are set out over a small hill with some having a fantastic view of the 'local' volcanoes. The villa style was a touch too rustic for my liking (painted stone and brick walls on the inside) but I appreciate others will like this style. Overall, a very nice resort.

This what exceeded my expectations and I had high expectations! Beautiful setting, gorgeous property and very friendly. Highly recommended.

Our stay was good. Spa is fantastic however food isn't up to a good standard. The western food isnt great and the Indonesian food isn't authentic. Had new years eve meal there and the food was lacking in every way. Because it was compulsory when booking, we did it and felt rather cheated of a good meal Otherwise, the hotel and people are lovely.

Excellent locations, quiet, exclusive and refreshing environment for taking a break away from city life.

Initially, we were sceptical about this place due to the long drive from the airport and the run down surroundings. However, upon reaching this place, we were totally enchanted by the well kept hotel. It is immaculately clean, not even a frog or insect. The staff is very polite and knowledgeable. Weather was cool and food selection was impressive. Rooms are clean and with beautiful layout. We stayed in the hotel throughout the three days we were there without going out. The facilities inside the hotel are so good that you do not feel like going anywhere else; it feels like home to us. Every staff is so friendly, taking care of our needs and requests. This hotel looks into every single detail; right up to our breakfast, whether to pack for us to eat or coming back to hotel to have our breakfast. We are definitely going back next year.

Nice and quietly remote location. Due to high.prices and out of season, there was no other guests in the.resort. Food is not fresh for the same reason probably and a taste of wine was refused because turned into vinegar...they offer to open a.new.bottle, but no thanks.

Mesastila is a newly acquired property formerly known as Losari Hotel (which is how most taxi drivers still know it as). We stayed there for 3 nights over the Chinese New Year weekend. With boutique hotels, its always a bit tricky on the overall experience. This one fell short by a huge margin. The hotel location is roughly 2.5hrs from Yogyakarta , 1.5hrs from Borobudur , 2.5hrs from Mt. Merapi, 2.5 hrs from Pramabanan temple. In short you would need to carve out traveling time just to get to these places. Would strongly recommend using outside taxi services which offer the same or arguably better itinerary for a significantly lower price. Food and Spa were really what kept us from cutting our trip short here. Hotel has a rustic theme, but it's bordering worn out and tired look. Rooms don't have a dinning menu, we were told the kitchen will explain the menu when you call, which sounded absurd. no body lotion or mosquito repellents either. We requested for a dinner reservation at one of the (nicer) hotels near Borobudur , which the hotel completely forgot to make. After a frustrating round trip, we received no apology from the manager, who didn't show up in-spite of us requesting to speak with him. Instead,we were offered a refund for the taxi fare to the hotel. Clearly, this place lacks management focus on service and attention to detail. Rates charged here don't justify the overall experience.

This is a nicely set up niche retreat. Those familiar with travelling within Indonesia may initially feel a little sticker shock when considering the rates and various charges for extras as the place is clearly pitched at the international market. However fortunately they deliver on the promise. We were so impressed by the presentation of the whole place, it is simply immaculate; from the villa units carefully restored from relocated traditional houses from across Java to the gardens and plantation, all carefully manicured. The service is friendly and the amenities including the restaurant were up to the expected standard, all helping to add to the feeling of escape. This is not a family resort, teenagers are going to get board very quickly but for a romantic getaway for a couple of days we couldn't have asked for better.

The hotel location is great, it's surrounded by 8 mountains, so we could see beautiful view during the day. Perfect place to getaway from the city because it's a welness place so they limit the usage of phone and television. Suprisingly the food is great including the coffee. The room is spacious with antique javanese furnitures. The bathtub is amazing, it's made from a stone and served with big window in front so we could enjoy the sunset. It was a great escape