East Java, Indonesia
Hotel Tugu Malang is a unique boutique hotel, set in the centre of Malang’s Old Town, in East Java. Built to house Indonesian-Chinese sugar baron’s enormous collection of antiques and art, from stone Buddhas to a nearly life-size portrait of his daughter, this small and intimate hotel is bursting with atmosphere. The elegant mansion is located in Malang city, often called the loveliest town in South East Asia during the colonial times and where Dutch planters retired to a life of luxury.
Accommodation at the Hotel Tugu Malang comprises of 49 rooms and suites spread over three floors, beautiful landscaped gardens. Each varies in size and amenities, including a spa treatment room perfect for couples or a private plunge pool and spacious garden, perfect for families. The restaurants have a grand colonial feel with beautiful wooden furniture, serving from Indonesian, Chinese, Dutch and French recipes, to the Chinese Peranakan menu.
Malang city is surrounded by the beautiful treasures of Java and old temples of the Majapahit and the Singosari kingdoms dating back to the 13th century. Surrounded by serene hilly apple and tea plantations, Hotel Tugu Malang serves as great destination for trekking, biking and cultural tours. Within the city is Dutch reform Church, Gereja Katerdral Jun, built by the Dutch in 1905 in Neo-Gothic style. Outdoor activities include trekking, biking and watersports along its coast.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFitness CentreGardenLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesShuttle ServiceSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteHotel Tugu Malang East Java, Indonesia
Stay Tugu Malang features 49 air-conditioned rooms and suites, spread over three floors. The lead in Superior Deluxe are pleasant if small but the Executive Deluxe are larger and have a private balcony. All have polished wooden floors, large four-poster beds, bohemian artwork and unique regional antiques. Bathrooms are typically lined in marble, with baths made of gleaming beaten metal. Spacious suites include the grand Apsara Residence, possible the most spectacular room in Java.
Childcare Families with children are welcome at Hotel Tugu Malang, but there are no specific facilities for children. Also, the place seems more suited to older children and adults.
Dine Dining options at the Hotel Tugu Malang includes the stylish but peaceful Melati restaurant, famous for its original Indonesian old home cooking recipes, its Chinese Peranakan menu and old Dutch Colonial recipes. For something more Chinese, there is an intimate Babah Room and for a special blend of Java tea and coffee, there is Tugu Tea House located on the second floor with both indoor and outdoor seating area. There is also a well-stocked bar and wine cellar.
Relax There is a pleasant outdoor pool and terrace to relax at the Hotel Tugu Malang. The beautiful Apsara Spa is furnished with a deep plunge tub, authentic Colonial loungers and big bronze bowls for soaking feet and generally absorbing the laid-back Javan princess vibe, perfect after a day of exploring the surrounds. Experience the ‘Day Dream in Angkor’, the 4-hour romantic couple treatment that uses various kinds of herbs, traditional spices and local exotic flowers.
Experience One of the highlights of staying in East Java at Hotel Tugu Malang is the chance to visit Mount Bromo. The mountain is a great spot for watching sunrise overlooking the morning mist. A short drive south is Mount Semeru, a beautiful region for trekking and where you can take a challenging trail to see the famous Coban Sewu Waterfall. West of Tugu Malang is the flower garden of Coban Rais, providing beautiful views of the surrounding hills and popular with cyclists.
Location Tugu Malang is located in the centre of Malang's old town which is in East Java. It is walking distance from the Splendid Market, which is home to many stalls selilng anything from flowers to birds.
Getting there Tugu Malang is located 3-hours from the nearest airport, Surabaya. You can also take the 8 hour train journey from Yogyakarta.
When to go Straddling the equator, Indonesia tends to have a fairly even climate year-round. Rather than four seasons, Indonesia has two – wet and dry – and there are no extremes of temperature between winter and summer. In most parts of Indonesia, the wet season falls between October and April and the dry season between May and September. December and January see Indonesia at its most humid and rain tends to come in sudden tropical downpours, but it can also rain for more prolonged periods.
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