MesaStila Resort and Spa — Hotel in Java

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...

My stay at Mesastila Resort Magelang was truly delightful, memorable, and incredibly relaxing. The resort is situated in an expansive coffee plantation, offering a serene and tranquil environment.

Upon arrival at the lobby, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, who guided me to the check-in area. At check-in, I was offered a refreshing welcome drink made of ginger. The check-in process was swift, and I was then escorted to one of the villas with a breathtaking view of the mountains.

The villa, although appearing a bit old, was well-maintained and featured a strong Javanese ethnic design, with plenty of wooden ornaments and carvings. The bathtub area was spacious and offered a stunning view of the mountains. However, the hot water ran out before the bathtub could be completely filled, likely due to its large size.

The tranquility I experienced at Mesastila was unparalleled. Waking up to the sight of the sun shining through the leaves and the majestic mountain view was a moment of deep gratitude for nature’s beauty. Breakfast at the restaurant was served à la carte with free flow, as the villa occupancy was not high enough for a buffet. Despite this, the breakfast menu was varied, delicious, and authentic, and the restaurant staff provided excellent service.

The resort offers various facilities, including a swimming pool, sports area, jogging track, and numerous activities, all of which were thoroughly enjoyable. Mesastila Resort is also part of the World of Hyatt membership program.

Overall, my experience was peaceful and delightful, making Mesastila Resort highly recommended for those seeking...

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...