MesaStila Resort and Spa

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Beautiful luxury retreat on top of a hill in the middle of its own coffee plantation. The hotel consists of a huge parc with different historical buildings partly from the Dutch colonial area. The spa/hamman and pool area are outstanding with great service. The charlets are huge with private terrace and stunning views to the volcanos. It was a great experience and is warmly recommended!

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 so friendly.

I recently stayed at Mesastila Resort, and it was a truly unforgettable experience! The resort is beautifully nestled in the mountains, offering breathtaking views and a peaceful atmosphere. The lush surroundings and stunning landscapes make it a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The accommodations were luxurious and comfortable, with a unique blend of traditional and modern decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that all my needs were met during my stay. I also enjoyed the various wellness activities offered, including spa treatments and yoga sessions, which added to the overall relaxation. Dining options were excellent, featuring delicious local cuisine.

After staying a couple of days in Yogyakarta to visit Prambanan and Borobodur Temples we wanted a more in depth Java experience and chosing Mesastila was certainly our best bet. The property is amazing throughout, lots of character. We enjoyed their day tours and the beautiful lush area; Pasar Umun Grabag is a local market nearby not to be missed!!! Spa is a 10 out of 10!!!

This is such a special place. The grounds are incredibly beautiful, the houses are wonderful examples of Javanese colonial architecture, the food is just fantastic as are the cocktails, the people are so incredibly friendly and the surroundings are magnificent. Some past reviews have mentioned they felt the rooms are over priced. I totally disagree. Consider that you are also helping the up keep of a historically important coffee plantation and that almost every house is originally an antique Javanese house, lovingly transported to the coffee plantation by the owner to save from ruin. It is a labour of love and the entire grounds are yours to reside and explore during your time there. Other reviews also mention that some of the rooms are dark. Yes some are however, these villas are (or inspired by) traditional Javanese homes- one from the past Sultan of Solo. Keeping cool and having dark and elegant wooden interiors were and still are all important and preferred. This is a special place that is embracing and protecting a traditional and elegant Javanese aesthetic. It is unique and not like anything else. Thank you for having us.