MesaStila Resort and Spa

噁心的地方

Beautiful hotel in amazing surroundings and stunning views of volcanos from our substantial balcony. The bed was comfortable but had a wooden surround which was quite awkward when trying to get in or out., or to turn the lights on or off. The shower was good, and there was a sunken bath in the room, but in order to fill it you had to get into the bath as the tap was inaccessible otherwise. Then the water only came out as a trickle so it would have taken about an hour to fill. Unfortunately, the time we were there coincided with some sort of convention which meant that a lot of the staff were occupied with servicing this event, and they were largely absent when needed to - for example - sign off a bar bill or order food. The spa is impeccable, and a massage is recommended. The pool has a very scenic setting.

This boutique hotel offers both a tranquil and romantic feel. The colonial style, plenty of activities and beautiful location make this a wonderful place to stay. We were greeted by the manager (? Noor) who was so courteous and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Our lodge was perfect.. large rooms, sunken bath, outside terrace with outside shower/bathroom with stunning views. Beautiful infinity pool, coffee plantation tour and great food and service made this an unforgettable stay on our Indonesian trip. Highly recommend x

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 hotel’s control.

Perfect place to wind down away from the city. Place where we can reset our minds before going back to our daily routine. The staff are always there to help and super friendly. Much appreciated.

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.