Java, Indonesia
MesaStila is a luxury boutique lodge, set within a working coffee plantation in Magelang region, in Central Java. The lodge is uniquely located amidst lush tropical forest and 900 metres above sea level to provide stunning views of eight volcanoes that surround the property. The lodge is focussed on providing a variety of exceptional wellbeing offerings and physical activities in a remote setting, to create a wonderful option for discerning travellers seeking a restful hideaway.
The property includes such 19th-century relics as the Colonial-era railway station and the MesaStila Club House, once the prior residence of a Javanese Prince and the plantation owner’s house. Today, there are 23 villas scattered amongst its 22 hectares of tropical gardens. Each has been reconstructed from an original Javanese antique wooden houses and fitted with amenities including air-conditioning, large open verandas and spacious bathrooms with modern fittings.
There are two dining options at the MesaStila lodge, each serving international and Javanese specialities, using local and organic produce, some of which is grown in the hotel’s garden and harvested daily. MesaStila houses South East Asia’s only authentic Hammam Spa, where steam bathing combines functionality with decadent cleansing rituals. For adventure enthusiasts it conducts hikes to nearby volcanoes, rafting and biking, as well as tours to Borobudur Temple.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreChildcare ServicesCoffee ShopConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSalonShuttle ServiceSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableYoga Classes/Instruction On SiteMesaStila Resort & Spa Java, Indonesia
Stay MesaStila features just 23 luxury villas, spread across the hotel’s lush gardens. Each has been reconstructed from an original Javanese lodge and decorated with original Javanese antiques. Interiors are furnished with cool tile, four-poster beds, Indonesian artworks and engraved wood furniture. Each has a vast balcony or terrace with views of the surrounding mountains and coffee plantation. All rooms are equipped with coffee and tea maker, safety box, slippers, bathrobes.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at the hotel. The two-bedroom Ambar Villas are ideal for families. There are some child friendly spa treatments at the spa. Babysitting service can be arranged upon request.
Dine There are two dining options at the MesaStila resort. Java Green Restaurant overlooking the infinity pool, and with breathaking mountain views serves breakfast and lunch. While the main Java Red offers international cuisine for both lunch and dinner. The creative menu is prepared by Executive Chef Arya Kusumaatmaja and meals are prepared with ingredients sourced from local organic farms. There is also a Plantation Lounge, serving tea, coffee and alcoholic drinks.
Relax The highlight of your stay here is the MesaStila Spa, which incorporates two of Asia’s most authentic and unique Hammams. Treatments range from coffee soap and hammam scrub to traditional Javanese massage and deeply relaxing body treatments. A variety of exceptional wellbeing offerings include morning yoga, destressing and cleansing programs and healthy-cooking classes. Other facilities include a spring water infinity swimming pool, jungle gym and Pencak Silat classes.
Experience A short drive from MesaStila is Mount Andong and further ahead is Mount Merbabu both of which are popular with nature lovers. Mount Merbabu offers spectacular views of the volcanoes, in all directions from the summit and the hotel can arrange a hike any of these volcanoes. To the south is Elo River, famous for white-water rafting. Other activities provided by the hotel include the traditional PencakSilat martial-arts, horse riding, mountain biking and TRX training.
Location MesaStila rests in the breathtakingly beautiful rural heartland of Central Java. Java is framed by the Indian Ocean in the south and the Java Sea in the north, with Sumatra on its west coast and Bali to the east. The resort has stunning views of the surrounding volcanoes.
Getting there MesaStila can be reached by several daily domestic flights to Yogyakarta or Semerang from Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, Bali or Singapore. Mesastila is a 2 hour transfer from Semerang, or a 2 and a half hour drive 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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