DUTA GARDENIA Hotel, 2*, YOGYAKARTA

This small, comfortable hotel is located in the southern part of the city, back off the main street. It’s close to several restaurants where you can try traditional Javanese dishes or enjoy European fare. Shopping for handicrafts, traditional batiks, or special souvenirs of your stay is all within easy walking distance. Yet it’s only a 10 minute rickshaw drive to the Royal Palace. The four two-storey buildings are nestled in a lush, tropical garden, surrounding the swimming pool. The restaurant serves both Indonesian and European cuisine.

Facilities: Swimming pool with waterfall, lounge and restaurant, public telephone and convenience shop
18 rooms: Each room has a private terrace, telephone and TV in the upstairs rooms. The rooms are equipped with fan and AC. Most of the bathrooms have got bathtubs and shower and are open to a small garden.

Our tip: THE PRIVATE ATMOSPHERE OF THIS COMFORTABLE AND QUIET PLACE WITHIN A COOL TROPICAL GARDEN SETTING INVITES YOU TO REST AND RELAX WHILE ENJOYING THE CITY DURING YOUR STAY IN YOGYAKARTA

MELIA PUROSANI HOTEL, 5*, YOGYAKARTA

MELIA PUROSANI is situated in the heart of historical Yogyakarta, close to the Sultan’s Palace and a short walk away from Malioboro street, the city’s main shopping street. Emerging from the rich tradition of the Javanese culture, this hotel was built in landscaped gardens and lagoons, creating a relaxing oasis in the city centre.

Facilities: Within the beautiful gardens, guests enjoy a large lagoon style swimming pool with waterfall and water slide. Alongside is a professionally run gym and spa which offers massage, sauna and Indonesia’s “mandi lulur” beauty treatment.
Melia Purosani offers its guests an excellent choice of 229 guest rooms and suites, each carefully conceived for comfort and convenience, with individually controlled air conditioning, IDD phones, satellite and local TV with radio, mini bar and en suite marble bathroom.

Our Tip: ENJOY THE ANCIENT CITY OF YOGYAKARTA IN A QUIET, LUXURIOUS AMBIANCE DIRECTLY IN THE CENTRE OF THE CITY

GRAND MERCURE PHOENIX, 5*, YOGYAKARTA

Elegantly set in the heart of Yogyakarta, the majestic building of Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta dates back to the early 1900s. Capturing its colonial essence, yet providing guests with contemporary comfort, this boutique hotel is an ideal setting for discerning travellers.
The hotel is located near to the main shopping centre, the Malioboro street.

Facilities: This colonial hotel offers a very special ambiance. Step back in time via many photographs of Yogya in the early 1900s which are placed throughout the hotel. Original antique floor and wall tiles, beveled glass and antique furnishings enhance the historic atmosphere.
The business centre provides a wireless connection for your internet activity.
The hotel offers a spa, fitness centre, swimming pool, boutique and souvenir shop.
An array of Eastern, Indonesian and Western dishes are on offer at Paprika restaurant. The open kitchen showcases the chef’s talents in preparing a fusion of flavors.
For a relaxing drink 1918’s terrace bar is the perfect location. Overlooking an open air courtyard with a water fountain, its mellow ambience is an ideal accompaniment to an evening cocktail. For those looking for a faster tempo head to the trendy Vino bar which features nightly entertainment.
The 143 exquisite rooms, including 10 suites, each have private balconies overlooking the urban streetscape. All rooms are equipped with AC, bathtub, shower, hair dryer, TV, IDD telephone, minibar, room safety box and balcony. The 10 suites offer larger rooms with the same facilities.

Our tip: THIS HOTEL IS THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A ROMANTIC ATMOSPHERE IN A UNIQUE COLONIAL HOTEL

HYATT REGENCY, 5*, YOGYAKARTA

Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta is an international golf resort hotel located in the cultural heart of Java with convenient access to Borobudur temple, the world renowned 9^th Buddhist Temple. The hotel is set amongst 24 hectares of landscaped gardens, fringed with jungle, a beautiful nine-hole-golf course, a relaxing spa and excellent dining facilities.
The 269 rooms in four wings with 209 elegant and luxurious garden view rooms, 51 regency club rooms with deluxe in-room amenities, complimentary continental breakfast, all day tea and coffee, evening cocktails, daily newspaper and concierge service. The terraces face directly to the swimming pool.

Facilities: Enjoy delicious cuisine in the restaurants and lounges: Kemangi Bistro features an open kitchen and wood-fired pizza oven serving Asian and Western favorites in a casual atmosphere Enjoy a cocktail in the Paseban Lobby Lounge and Lobby Court, the Bogey’s,- Cemara- and Panorama Terrace.
If you are looking for a leisurely get-away, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta offers a nine hole par 30 golf course, driving range, multilevel free form outdoor swimming pool featuring a waterfall, whirlpool and a 70 meter water slide, jogging track, tennis court and children’s centre.
Modern health club featuring sauna, jacuzzi, plunge pool and a wide selection of relaxation treatments (massage, therapies, etc)

Our tip: PAMPER YOURSELF IN A LUXURIOUS FULL RESORT SETTING, OUTSIDE THE CITY CROWDS

JOGJAKARTA PLAZA HOTEL, 4*, YOGYAKARTA

Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel is an international style resort hotel located in Yogyakarta’s university district. Discover the harmony of its distinctive Javanese style architecture combined with the warmest Indonesian hospitality .

Facilities: 72 Deluxe rooms, 46 Deluxe Pool View, 2 Junior Suites, 4 Executive Suite, 4 Parlour Suites and 1 Presidential Suite with the highest international hotel standard.
Srikaton restaurants offers a variety of international and traditional menus, while the Colombo pool terrace showcases a modern contemporary a la carte menu and sensational cocktail set amongst lush tropical gardens surrounding the pool area.
The Kirana health club provides complete facilities with the most modern technology in fitness equipment such as cardio fitness theater, gym with weight training circuit, jogging track, swimming pool, tennis court with night lighting, beach volley ball court and 3 on 3 basket ball court.
Discover the SEKAR ARUM where you can relax and refresh your body and mind with therapeutic treatments such as sauna, whirlpool, French massage, Scrubbing, Manicure und Pedicure. The “Dolanan” kids club offers indoor children’s playground facilities.

Our tip: ENJOY YOUR STAY IN YOGYA WITH DIFFERENT WAYS OF RELAXING!

YOGYA VILLAGE INN or the DUSUN, YOGYAKARTA

This charming boutique hotel, located in the south of the city, is truly a tranquil oasis. It’s a short walk or rickshaw ride to several restaurants and shops nearby, while the city centre is about a 15 minute rickshaw ride away.

Facilities: The 24 rooms of this intimate hotel are equipped with antique furniture, air conditioning, private terrace and balcony, bathtub/shower with hot water, IDD and mini-bar. Upon your arrival, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink along with a fruit basket.
The NGOGLO open air pavilion restaurant, overlooking the pool, serves Indonesian, Chinese, International and Vegetarian cuisine. The chlorine-free salt water swimming pool is surrounded by a lush tropical garden. Enjoy your time in the TV and film room or relax reading in the library. Bring home a special handcrafted treasure from the gift shop.

Our tip: ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A SPECIAL JAVANESE AMBIENCE IN THE CITY OF YOGYAKARTA? THEN THIS BEAUTIFUL OASIS IS A MUST!! YOU WON`T REGRET IT!

TLOGO AGRO TOURISM, SEMARANG, CENTRAL JAVA

Fresh, cool unpolluted air, 400-675 meters above sea level, will restore your spirits at the Tlogo Plantation, set in Delik village, in the Semarang regency of Central Java. Spread over 415 hectares, many scenic views of various plantations such as rubber, coffee, cloves, nutmeg as well as tropical fruits like durian, mangoes, banana, avocado, rambutan, and guava await you. You can also witness the beauty of the Pening marshlands from afar.

Facilities: Ethnic style bungalows are beautifully located amidst the coffee plantation. A restaurant, a fish pond and swimming pool are at your service. Your breakfast is provided in the main house, the former Dutch administrator’s residence of the Plantation in colonial times.

Our tip: If you’re not searching for luxury and want to experience the unique Javanese culture, don’t miss this small oasis during your trip through Java.

MANOHARA HOTEL, Borobudur

The Manohara Hotel is located in the complex of Borobudur temple. The rooms are built in Javanese style viewing the temple and the lush-green ricefields nearby.

Facilities: Manohara has only 20 rooms with air condition and private bathrooms (hot and cold water). The restaurant offers Indonesian cuisine. You have the chance to watch the film and the history about the temple before you visit the Borobudur temple.

Our Tip: Do you want to be close to Borobudur temple? Do you want to be the first and the only visitor in the temple? Stay here and not in Jogjakarta!

KURA KURA RESORT, KARIMUNJAWA ISLAND, NORTH OF JAVA

The Kura-Kura resort is located at Menyawakan island, one of the 27 paradise islands in the Karimunjawa achipelago. The island is covered with coconut trees and surrounded by white sandy beaches. Diving has much to offer to all sorts of divers, from novice to very experienced. The fringing reefs, atolls, wrecks and an excellent variety of different species makes diving in Karimunjawa an unforgettable adventure.
The resort is not only a diver’s paradise, it’s a perfect place for a romantic and relaxed Robinson Crusoe hide out.
Easy access to and from Bali, Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Solo and Surabaya or other destinations around Asia to Kura-Kura Aviation base located in Semarang, just a 35 minutes flight away from the resort.

Facilities: Fully air conditioned VIP or DELUXE bungalows. All are equipped with satellite TV, hot water and mini bar.
Have a great meal or cocktail in Kura-Kura’s cozy open air restaurant or landscaped swimming pool with sunken bar viewing the sunset.
Kura Kura offers an exclusively equipped boat fleet of 8 dive charters and life boats, PADI dive courses, daily dive and snorkeling excursions, jet ski, wake board, waterskiing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboats and big game fishing.

Our tip: Don’t miss this hideout north of Java. No better place in Java to relax in this beautiful resort after a great time in Central Java with all its hustle and bustle!

HOTEL PURI ASRI, MAGELANG, CENTRAL JAVA

The PURI ASRI Hotel is situated in the city of Magelang in Central Java, only 15 minutes from Borobudur Temple and one hour from the airport of Jogjakarta. The surrounding is fascinating. High above the Progo river enjoy the view of slopes, hills and terraced rice fields. Experience river rafting directly from the hotel.

Facilities: The 153 spacious rooms are equipped with air condition. On your room terrace you can have your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Relax at the swimming pool in the afternoon or refresh your body in the fitness center, in the sauna or in Putri Ayu Spa. A fishing pond is available. Find a great choice of various dishes in Pringgodani restaurant, the coffee shop and in the Apung Chinese restaurant.
Last not least, experience the adventure while rafting on the river Progo with international standard and under experiened guidance.

Our tip: Experience Java closely!

LORIN, 5*, SOLO

LORIN business Resort & Spa is a stylish, five star oasis ideally situated eight minutes from Solo’s Central business district and airport. The Hotel offers stunning views of Mount Merapi and rest in an idyllic resort setting amidst sanctuary gardens and sparkling swimming pools.

Facilities: The elegant rooms, suites and spacious bungalows provide every comfort from batik bathrobes, individually controlled air conditioning to color television with global satellite and in house videos.
A choice of restaurants to cater every taste. Dine Alfresco on delicious Western cuisine overlooking sparkling lagoons, sample authentic Indonesian fare in traditional style.
Enjoy nightly entertainment whilst you sip delicious cocktail creations at the fun cocktail bar or relax at the swim up pool bar. The 24-hours a day gourmet in-room dining menu offers more than just “room service”.
The hotel boasts a fully equipped Health Club, Spa, and Business Center. Lush tropical gardens surround a beautifully themed swimming pool and special children’s pool, whilst night-lit Tennis Courts await the avid athlete.

Our Tip: “LUXURY YOU CAN AFFORD”

NOVOTEL, 4*, SOLO

The Novotel Solo is ideally located in the heart of Solo’s business, shopping and cultural district. Discover the Solonese culture while enjoying the comfort of Novotel Solo.

Facilities: The hotel provides 141 superior and deluxe rooms, executive, executive family and deluxe suite. Enjoy the best of Indonesian, Chinese and Western food at the Andrawina Restaurant, or in the lobby lounge bar and swimming pool splash bar.
The hotel provides a fitness center, sauna, massage, spa, outdoor swimming pool, aerobic classes, mountain bike rental, Dolfi kids club and game room.

Our Tip: ENJOY INTERNATIONAL COMFORT IN THE TRADITIONAL JAVANESE CITY OF SOLO

LOSARI COFFEE PLANTATION – RESORT AND SPA, CENTRAL JAVA

This unique Boutique resort is situated amidst a former Dutch coffee plantation on your way from Yogyakarta to Semarang. The 26 luxury villas are located 900 m above sea level spread over a 22 hectare coffee plantation. The guesthouses are individually designed in traditional Javanese architectural style and tastefully appointed with antique and contemporary art, overlooking eight volcanoes in the highlands of Central Java.

The heart of Losari is, without any doubt, the historic clubhouse built in 1928, and the former mansion of the Dutch plantation owner. The resort’s beautiful antique furnishings, well-equipped library and music room, in addition to the refreshing cool location, make this an ideal conference or meeting setting. You’ll enjoy spectacular sunrises and sunsets from the wide colonial verandas. Join Yoga, Tai Chi or other stretching exercise classes in the peaceful garden near the fish ponds.

Facilities: The 26 villas, named for the surrounding eight volcanoes, are individually designed and furnished in the traditional Javanese style, complete with the ultimate romantic bathroom.
The MAYONG reception center is located in an historic train station from 1878.
Art exhibitions are held in the integrated gallery, while unique artistic Javanese handicrafts are available in the gift shop.
Treat yourself like royalty with an invigorating body scrub followed by a natural essential oil massage. Experience a wide variety of traditional spa treatments practiced for centuries in Javanese Royal Palaces. Afterwards, soak your cares away in the HAMAM, an authentic Turkish bath. Taste traditional Javanese herbal medicines and tonics prepared for you in the Aren Palm Grove. A fitness center, tennis courts and children’s club all complete the luxurious atmosphere of Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa.

Our tip: AN UNFORGETABLE STAY IN THE COLONIAL AMBIANCE OF A JAVANESE COFFEE PLANTATION