Best Luxury Hotels in Indonesia

Comprising over 17000 islands and straddling the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia includes countries such as Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali, parts of Borneo and New Guinea. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from April to October, although you’ll find the climate is at its best for travelling during July and August. The natural beauty and tropical lifestyle enjoyed here ensure that Indonesia consistently receives tourism from across the globe. And while it may involve a long-haul flight, the sense of escape that’s gained from a holiday here, is well worth the time.

Surabaya, Wiyung

The Westin Surabaya

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 204 Rooms & Suites Featuring Next Generation Heavenly Beds
Amenities Magnolia Restaurant Serving International Cuisines & Sky Lounge offering Signature Cocktails
More Located in West Surabaya with Direct Access to Pakuwon Mall & Close to Juanda Airport

Stay in East Java’s highest hotel, with unmatched views that take in the tops of skyscrapers down to the network of canals (cocktails at sunset in its Sky Lounge are a must). Attached to Indonesia’s biggest mall, it’s a paradise for shoppers. But there’s also a strong emphasis on retreat at The Westin, with a wellness programme and spa services, along with a peaceful outdoor pool surrounded by trees and overlooking palace grounds. Guests can dine in Magnolia restaurant on an array of international cuisine, and enjoy large bedrooms and impeccable service.

Surabaya, Tegalsari

JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 407 Elegantly Appointed Rooms & Apartments
Amenities Uppercut Steakhouse, Tang Palace Chinese Restaurant, Imari Japanese Restaurant, Lobby Lounge & Sbco Patisserie
More Centrally Located in Surabaya's Shopping & Business District near Major attractions

Take a cooling dip in the long, river-style freeform pool at the JW Marriott, or laze on a lounger beside a palm tree at its side. Everything here feels lush; from the generously planted little man-made island within the pool to the conservatory-style Pavilion dining room with indoor trees and plants. Another restaurant has a live cooking station, and there’s a health club, salon and a gym onsite. King-size, twin, one and two-bedded suites are available, with teepees provided for younger families, adding a little magic for tots’ stays. The top-end Chairman Suite boasts incredible views and its own grand piano.

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JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya

Surabaya, Sawahan

Shangri-La Surabaya

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 365 Elegant Guest Rooms & Suites
Amenities Jamoo, Nishimura, Shang Palace, Sapore Osteria, Desperados Grill & Bar, & Lobby Lounge
More Located in the Heart of Surabaya, offering Modern Elegance with Javanese-styled Luxury

Just 20 minutes from the airport and in the centre of town, the Shangri-La is a great choice for those travelling with children, but in need of some sophistication. A sizeable freeform pool has a slide (for use by kids and big kids), and there’s a playground and a programme of activities to entertain younger travellers. The hotel has three tennis courts, multiple dining outlets, cabanas, a full-service spa and its own nightclub, so you never need to leave, other than to explore the many historic sites on the doorstep. Book a club-level room for access to the club lounge.

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

Raffles Jakarta

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 173 Luxurious Rooms including 44 Spacious Suites with Exclusive Raffles Club Access & Renowned Butler Service
Amenities Dining options Feature Arts Cafe by Raffles for International Cuisine, Raffles Patisserie for Desserts & the Writers Bar for Beverages
More Located in Jakarta's Golden Triangle within the Ciputra World 1 Complex, Adjacent to the Ciputra Artpreneur Gallery & Theatre

Supremely elegant, Jakarta’s Raffles property is found in the city’s central business district. It displays a signature design across its 173 bedrooms, which was inspired by the renowned Jakartan painter Hendra Gunawan. Guests staying here benefit from butler service and amenities including an outdoor jogging track, a gym, a palm-flanked outdoor swimming pool, a kids’ club, two restaurants and the award-winning Raffles Spa. Those staying in a suite also have the option of access to the Raffles Club, an exclusive lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 62 Luxurious Rooms, Suites, & Residences
Amenities Focus on Indonesian & International Cuisine at PA.SO.LA Restaurant, Full-Service Spa, Fitness Centre, Exclusive Club Lounge with City Views
More Located In the Heart of Jakarta's SCBD Area

A brand synonymous with European luxury, the Ritz-Carlton’s home in Jakarta links into the same building as the Stock Exchange and an upscale shopping mall. The Pacific Place houses the city’s largest ballroom, along with a spa offering organic treatments and an all-day restaurant, Pasolo, serving artisan food. As you might expect from this brand, the afternoon tea is something very special, and you can opt to book your own BBQ Butler for private poolside dining with a difference. Bedrooms come with floor-to-ceiling windows and sunken marble baths, and if you’re in town for an extended period or need more space, you can reserve an apartment.

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The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

Four Seasons Jakarta

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 125 Spacious Suites Featuring Separate Living Areas & Marble Bathrooms
Amenities Dining Options Include an International Restaurant, Italian Rooftop Venue, Patisserie, Cafe & Cocktail Bar alongside a Spa, 24-Hour Fitness Centre & Outdoor Pool With Cabanas
More Located in Jakarta's Central Business District offering easy Access to Shopping, Dining & Cultural Attractions

Conveniently placed on a through-road (cutting down your time spent in traffic), the Four Season pairs a central location with an oasis-like vibe. Designed by Cesar Pelli, it takes some cues from Regency style, mixed in with Asian country motifs. Bedrooms (which are serviced twice daily) are equipped with Illy coffee machines, Bose sound bars, pull-out drinks fridges, Alexandra Champalimaud-designed large work desks and marble bathrooms, balancing luxury and practicality. Take a seat on a green velvet chair beneath crystal chandeliers and quaff champagne in Palm Court, eat Italian food at a restaurant 20 floors up, and sample fine French baked goods at La Patisserie.

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 272 Rooms & Suites with city or monument Views Including Deluxe & Multi-Bedroom options
Amenities Dining Venues Offering French Cantonese & International Cuisines, Full-Service Spa, Health Club, Outdoor Pool Club, Lounge, Butler Service & Family Activities
More Located in Central Jakarta near Major Shopping Malls & Cultural Landmarks

Instantly recognisable on Jakarta’s skyline by its iconic fan emblem, the Mandarin Oriental is a big hotel with a boutique ambience. Dine on international cuisine beside an urban tropical garden at the all-day Cinnamon eatery, sample Chinese fare at Li Feng by night, and snack on lighter bites along with deliciously dynamic cocktails at MO Bar, accompanied by live entertainment. Bedrooms come with pillow menus, custom-designed furnishings, working desks with multi-hubs and bathrobes. Guests can also go for a dip in the outdoor pool, book spa treatments, go jogging on the hotel’s track and hit the gym.

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Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

Fairmont Jakarta

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 488 Luxurious Accommodations including 380 Guest Rooms & Suites, Plus 108 Sky Suites
Amenities Spectrum Restaurant, Sapori Deli, K22 Bar, View Restaurant, Peacock Lounge & Mont Bar
More Located in the Heart of Senayan District, directly Linked to Plaza Senayan & Close to Jakarta Convention Centre

Standing tall and unbeatably handy for the financial and business districts, the Fairmont in Jakarta is a foodie’s dream. It hosts a lobster night, a shopaholic afternoon tea and decadent Sunday brunches; it has a halal Indonesian restaurant, a steak bar, a deli, a ‘culinary theatre’ buffet with Wagyu nights, a CoComelon Café for the little ones and several other dining establishments. 380 bedrooms feature Japanese spa-inspired bathrooms and stylish New York Le Labo bath products – upgrade to a suite for Club Lounge access, daily drinks and hors-d’oeuvres and butler service. The Fairmont also has a swimming pool, a spa and three bars.

Jakarta Province, Jakarta

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 278 Rooms & 55 Suites Including Grand Rooms & a Presidential Suite with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows & Marble Bathrooms
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues offering International & Local Cuisines, a Spa With Steam Room, 50m Outdoor Pool, Fitness Centre, a Club Lounge, Butler Service, Kids Club, Chauffeur Services, & a Golf Simulator
More Located in Jakarta's Mega Kuningan Business District Surrounded by Corporate Offices, Embassies, & Shopping Centres

If you’d like to stay in one of the most spacious rooms in the city, book one of the suites in The Ritz-Carlton’s second property, the sister hotel to the property on Pacific Place. Even the standard grade occupies 63 square meters with seating and work areas, a  marble bathroom, an iPod dock and either one king or two larger twin beds. There are two eateries; Asia Restaurant and Lobo Italian Bistro, as well as wine tastings, special brunches and chef-led events happening frequently. The spa is found among the tropical gardens, comprising 19 treatment rooms, including the city’s only four spa villas with private outdoor soaking tubs.

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The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan

Bali, Nusa Dua

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 257 Rooms, 19 Suites, & 11 Pool Villas
Amenities Seven Lagoon Pools, Multiple Dining Venues Such as Banyubiru & Arwana, the Lagoon Spa, a Fitness Centre, & 24-hour Butler Service Are Provided
More Located in Nusa Dua with Panoramic indian Ocean views

Surrounded by lush gardens beside a white sandy beach, with seven lagoon-style pools, this resort feels like a true oasis. The hotel in Nusa Dua has received a recent makeover, bringing it even further up to date and upping the barefoot luxury stakes. Rooms all come with around-the-clock butler service and some have direct access to the lagoon. And guests can book alfresco massages on the plush poolside cabanas. Dine on Western and pan-Asian cuisine at Banyubiru, fresh seafood at the ocean-side Arwana, lighter meals at the poolside Kul Kul Bar, with signature cocktails mixed at the Cascade and Sapphire Lagoon bars.

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The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa

Bali, Ubud

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Accommodations, including Suites & Villas with Private Pools
Amenities Dining Features Indonesian & Mediterranean Cuisines, Spa with Balinese Treatments, Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool Overlooking the Ayung River, & Kids Club
More Located in the Serene Ayung River Valley near Ubud

Arrive among the tropical treetops via a dramatic suspension bridge. This stunning property is set on the banks of the Ayung, where guests are blessed with holy water before being taken to one of 60 suites graced with teak and beds draped in a white flowing net. Daily activities include yoga, life talks, village walks, cycle tours and traditional Balinese dance performances, plus there’s the infinity pool, Sacred River Spa and two restaurants serving authentic Indonesian and Mediterranean food. For an extra special dining experience, ask for a table by the candlelit water’s edge at the intimate Riverside Café.

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Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan

Bali, Ubud

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 60 Luxurious Accommodations, including Suites & Private Pool Villas
Amenities Features Multiple Dining options, Spa & Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, 24/7 Butler Service, & Kids Club
More Located along Ubud's Ayung River Amidst Rice Paddies & Rolling Hills

Nestled in the valley of the Ayung River, this tranquil spot is a 15-minute ride from Ubud. The resort feels much like a traditional Balinese village, albeit with attentive gracious service, regal decor and every mod con. Many of its buildings are hidden in the lush greenery and overlook rice paddies, creating a sense of privacy and escape. Healing therapies, yoga, a pool, library, four dining areas, and a choice of five villa classes and suites are all available. Romantic meals for two can be served in the paddies, or in various nooks on the estate, and for families, there’s an action-packed kids’ programme: mini explorers. Be sure to dine in Kubu while you’re there – tables are set in bamboo pods overlooking the river and the Mediterranean cuisine is divine.

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Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve




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