Next time you're planning a trip around Indonesia, go beyond Bali and head to one of these luxe resorts
Planning another trip to Indonesia and looking for someplace new to explore? Nusantara is so much more than our favourite Island of the Gods, and to help you plan your next vacation, our sisters from Honeycombers Jakarta have handpicked some of the most luxurious destinations in Indonesia beyond Bali. You can check out the full article on best luxury hotels in Indonesia here, but for a preview, here are two fabulous stays we’ve plucked from it just for you.
Magelang, Central Java
MesaStila Hotels and Resorts
Folks looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life but aren’t too keen on the seaside should venture to MesaStila, an idyllic wellness retreat in Magelang, Central Java. Set in the middle of a tranquil twenty-two hectare coffee plantation, the resort boasts twenty-three villas all decadently decorated with Javanese antiques, all with magnificent views of mountains and volcanoes in the distance. For the true Javanese experience, meet the local jamu masters who offer healing tonics produced fresh daily according to your needs. There are a myriad of activities on offer including yoga, circuit training, TRX, the Javanese martial arts pencak silat, and a brisk tour around the coffee plantation to keep guests moving. For those who would rather immerse themselves in cultural classes can do so with batik, Javanese dance, and gamelan classes on offer. Meanwhile, Candi Borobudur is a mere 45-minute drive away.
How to get there: Garuda Airlines flies directly from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport) to Semarang (Achmad Yani International Airport) daily. MesaStila is a 90-minute drive away from the airport.
Yogyakarta, Central Java
Amanjiwo
Perched on a hill overlooking the majestic Candi Borobudur is the award-winning luxury resort Amanjiwo. Consistently heralded as one of the best hotels in Indonesia, Amanjiwo is truly a sight to be seen. With architecture that so beautifully reflects the UNESCO heritage site it neighbours, you’ll definitely want to stay here during your next trip to Yogyakarta. Guests will want for nothing as they enjoy activities like visiting Candi Borobudur at dawn or taking in a private picnic in the midst of the serene rice terraces. We recommend heading to the spa to indulge in the Javanese beauty ritual mandi lulur – a full-body treatment originally reserved exclusively for royalty.
How to get there: Garuda Airlines flies directly from Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Airport) to Yogyakarta (Adisucipto International Airport) daily. Amanjiwo is an hour drive away from the airport.
For the full list of best luxury hotels in Indonesia, visit this article. The content above was written by Thalia Yanuar.