What are the 10 best luxury hotels in East Java? The best hotels include Dialoog Hotel, Ciputra World Surabaya, Tugu Malang, Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo, JW Marriott Surabaya, Mesastila Resort & Spa, Plataran Bromo, Shangri-La Surabaya, Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers, The Singhasari Resort.
1. Dialoog Hotel, Banyuwangi
Located on the shores of enchanting East Java, Dialoog Banyuwangi combines modern design with a tropical paradise. Guests can dine by the ocean under the stars, relax by the pool, or indulge in the sanctuary of the spa.
This 15,000 sqm. hotel features 116 rooms and suites with an open plan concept that flows seamlessly from bedroom to bathroom and balcony. Rooms enjoy lots of natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Guests can enjoy spa wellness by rejuvenating the mind, body, and soul through a range of relaxing spa treatments. The resort also offers a 50m infinity pool with kids wading pool, a gym with all the latest equipment, and a beach lapped by the waves.
In terms of dining, Casabanyu Restaurant & Beach Bar lies close to the beachfront, satisfying culinary cravings with delicious offerings throughout the day and refreshing drinks all day and night.
2. Hotel Tugu Malang
Malang, a cool-weathered town once dubbed ‘the Paris of Southeast Asia’, 800 meters above sea level, is surrounded by lush rolling green hills of apple, tea, coffee plantations, waterfalls, and tropical forests. It was once the town where all the Dutch plantation masters retired in beautiful colonial houses. It is a perfect base for visiting the majestic volcano Mount Bromo and is surrounded by Hindu temple ruins from centuries-old kingdoms.
Tugu Malang is located at the heart of the old town, looking out to the main monument of Indonesia’s struggle for independence and a beautiful lotus pond park. Tugu Malang houses a vast, priceless collection of antiques influenced by the Javanese Babah Peranakan (hundreds-years-old mixed culture between the Chinese migrants in Java and the native Javanese).
Hotel Tugu Malang is the first property of all Tugu Hotels, located in East Java. It was built and designed by the founder of all Tugu hotels to house the largest antique collection in Indonesia. It has legendarily hosted every president of the country, world personalities in politics and entertainment. It has been constantly listed as one of the best and most unique hotels in the world.
Malang has its own airport servicing flights from Jakarta and Bali. Malang airport is 30 minutes drive from Hotel Tugu Malang, whereas the international airport of Surabaya is 2.5 hours from Hotel Tugu Malang. Hotel Tugu Malang is also easily reachable by train from Jakarta, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Banyuwangi, and all cities in Java. The train station is only 2 minutes from Hotel Tugu Malang.
3. Plataran Bromo
Plataran Bromo is nestled on the highlands of Bromo. Plataran Bromo offers sublime views of the rural beauty of agricultural plantations woven into the surrounding hills. It is strategically located at the gateway of the biosphere reserve, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.
Plataran Bromo is a destination where guests can immerse in the natural beauty of Bromo through comforting lodging, authentic cuisine experience, rich cultural entertainment, nature-inspired activities, and thrilling sports events. Surrounding nature and wilderness allure visitors to get off the beaten track for an unforgettable holiday.
Strategically located at the gateway of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Plataran Bromo is 16 KM from Mt. Bromo, 40 KM from Malang Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, 108 KM from the Surabaya Juanda International Airport.
4. Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya
Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya is one of the few luxury hotels in Surabaya. Warm Indonesian hospitality embraces you as soon as you enter the hotel. The lush greenery and excellent weather promise exciting rounds on sprawling golf courses.
Shangri-La Hotel Surabaya is a refined oasis right in the city’s heart, with timeless Javanese style and warm Indonesian hospitality. Featuring 380 elegant guest rooms and suites, many with stunning panoramic views, the hotel presents a sophisticated ambiance in its unique contemporary yet culturally relevant room décor as well as in the exquisite dining venues.
With seven restaurants and bars, it’s easy to fill up, and when it’s time for a relaxing, let the spa team massage and soothe tired muscles with the scents of traditional Indonesian oils.
5. JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya
JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya is a Rewards Category 2 Marriott Bonvoy hotel surrounded by some of Indonesia’s most celebrated attractions. Experience 5-star accommodation in one of their 407 beautifully appointed rooms, including 145 twin bedrooms and 23 Apartments for extended stays.
Stay in the heart of the city’s bustling shopping and business district, just minutes from superb attractions, including Suramadu Bridge, the House of Sampoerna, Tugu Pahlawan monument, and Sanggar Agung Temple.
Indulge in Japanese, Chinese and Indonesian cuisines as well as the newest Steakhouse in four distinctive restaurants. With ample self-parking spaces, health club facilities, an outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, and massage treatment, JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya offers one of the best luxury hotel experiences in East Java.
6. The Singhasari Resort & Convention Batu
The 5-star Singhasari Resort Batu features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, tennis, a gym and a spa. Kutaraja Restaurant serves a selection of local, Asian, and European dishes.
Singhasari Batu Resort is a 15-minute drive from Jatim Park and Batu Night Spectacular and is a 20-minute drive from Kota Baru Train Station and a 30-minute drive from Panderman Mountain.
Rooms have balconies and modern interiors along with a cable TV, sofa seating area, and a dining area. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
7. Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers
Sheraton Surabaya Hotel & Towers is a Marriott Bonvoy Rewards Category 2 hotel situated in the city center, close to shopping, attractions, corporate offices, and the convention center.
Enjoy a host of welcoming amenities, from the spa, tennis courts, and outdoor pool to tempting restaurants, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a full-service business center. Well-appointed rooms offer plush Sheraton Signature Sleep Beds, city views, and marble bathrooms.
8. Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of East Java and the second-largest metropolitan city in Indonesia. Hotel Ciputra World Surabaya is a five-star luxury hotel, strategically located adjacent to Ciputra World Mall.
The rooms are very spacious and modern with great views. The rooftop swimming pool, jacuzzi, and kid’s pool on the 22nd floor are just breathtaking.
There’s even an executive club lounge at this hotel, also with great views. This lounge is also on the 22nd floor, and if you have access, you get buffet breakfast and teas and coffees throughout the day. In the evening, there are complimentary wines, beers, soft drinks as well as teas, coffees, and light snacks.
9. Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo
Perched high in the mountains of Pobolinggo, East Java, The Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo is practically on Mount Bromo’s doorstep.
Jiwa Jawa Resort Bromo exists to match the natural beauty surrounding the resort with a soulful service for those with an appreciation of beauty. The hotel’s position and proximity to Mount Bromo mean the views are spectacular.
Dine under the stars where nature’s sound serenades you. The resort is built with environmental consciousness as a priority, as best exemplified by their no tree cutting policy and proper waste management. All food is locally sourced and is organic.
There are nine bedrooms at Jiwa Jawa laid out in cabin-style lodges and one larger lodge sleeping up to nine people, perfect for families. There is also a café at the hotel and an art gallery where regular photography exhibitions are held.
10. MesaStila Resort & Spa
In central rather than East Java in Indonesia, you will find MesaStila Resort & Spa. The location of this hotel is truly unique. Surrounded by volcanoes (eight in total), the setting is utterly remote and truly breathtaking.
The hotel is located on a working coffee plantation, about two hours’ drive from Yogyakarta Airport. A stay here will immerse you in the stunning mountain scenery pictured above. Rooms look out on the 22 hectares of lush, tropical gardens and are cooled with highland air.
Buildings are historic and date back to the Dutch colonial age. Each of the twenty-three villas is unique in décor, and each is lovingly furnished in a way that celebrates local style while providing every luxurious touch a discerning guest could wish for.
An impressive collection of antiques goes a long way toward creating the very special character of this resort, and each villa has been built to resemble a traditional Javanese antique Limasan, Joglo, or Kudus wooden house.
With the perfect balance of ancient and contemporary healing traditions, MesaStila’s award-winning spa brings you the finest therapies from Asia and the Near East. The Indonesian Archipelago has a long history of contact between Chinese and Arab traders, who introduced plants, herbs, and spices, bringing insights from Indian Ayurvedic, Chinese and Greek medicine, and Arab healing practices. The traditional Indonesian Jamu vendors result from these enormous influences, and today these people can be best described as walking-talking pharmacies.
Cultural traditions were adopted as the traders traversed the region and one such ritual is the Hammam Turkish Bath. With its origins in Turkey, MesaStila is proud to house South East Asia’s only authentic Hammam, where steam bathing combines functionality with decadent cleansing rituals. Treatments include massages, reflexology, body scrubs, and wraps – some of which harness the powerful anti-oxidant properties of the locally grown coffee bean.
Another highlight is the infinity pool, which makes you feel like you are swimming through the treetops.
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