About this hotel
General information
Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa sits in the hills above the village of Tanjungan in Central Java, looking straight across to Borobudur. Teak forest, rice fields, the Menoreh Hills and the outlines of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu surround it, and from the resort's wooden viewing deck the sun rises over the temple with nothing in the way. It is a small villa resort of 21 villas, some in the traditional Javanese joglo style and some contemporary, and almost every one has its own pool.
The resort belongs to Plataran, an Indonesian collection whose hotels are built around cultural heritage and landscape. Life here turns on mornings facing Borobudur, cooking with produce from the resort's own organic garden, Javanese crafts and the Rahita wellness sanctuary, with yoga, meditation and spa rituals based on local herbs.
Location
The resort is in Tanjungan village in the Borobudur district of Magelang regency, Central Java, a five-minute drive from Borobudur temple. Yogyakarta International Airport is about an hour and a half away by car; the resort arranges airport transfers, and guests are driven to the temple free of charge.
Spa
Rahita Wellness Sanctuary is Plataran's wellness concept, rooted in Indonesian tradition: yoga, meditation, spa rituals and restorative programmes, including a half-day circuit of heat, cold and time in water. It includes an indoor pool, a gym and Padma Spa (open daily 9 am – 9 pm), with massages, facials and detox programmes based on local herbs and natural ingredients; one ritual is a warm bath of herbs and flowers.
Sports & leisure
The resort arranges outings and classes built around the culture and countryside of Central Java:
- sunrise or sunset visits to Borobudur and tours of other Central Javanese temples
- walks and jeep rides through the countryside and nearby villages
- cycling through the rice fields and river rafting
- batik, Javanese dance, jamu-making and Javanese cooking classes
- pottery in Klipoh village, where local potters teach their traditional technique
- a drive along country roads in a retro classic car, with photo stops and a finish at a joglo home with crafts, storytelling and traditional snacks
- a gym, yoga in a hilltop pavilion facing the Menoreh Hills and a gentle morning exercise programme for guests aged 50 and over
For children
Children have the Plataran Junior programme of creative play and learning activities, and the Plataran Carnaval Playground with traditional Indonesian fairground rides: a swinging boat, a little train, a Ferris wheel, a chair swing, a carousel of horses and spinning cups. Babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
Javanese and international dishes are cooked with produce from the resort's own organic garden:
- Tiga Dari Borobudur — an indoor dining room with uninterrupted views of Borobudur; Tiga Dari Rooftop above it hosts sunrise breakfasts with stories about the temple, and pandan-leaf sandals and batik sarongs are provided for guests who need them
- Enam Langit by Plataran — Indonesian and international dishes facing six Javanese mountains, Merapi and Merbabu among them, from sunrise to sunset
- Patio Colonial House — the Patio Deck terrace and the Patio Colonial dining room, both facing Borobudur, with classic Indonesian and international dishes from the garden
- The Kastil — an intimate room by reservation only, for an Indonesian rice-table feast of many dishes or a dinner for two served by a private butler
- Langit Borobudur — a viewing deck opposite the temple for sunrise breakfast and private dinners
- Prego Borobudur — Italian cooking in a private garden pavilion with a library
- Pawon Residence — a joglo-style kitchen where the chef cooks dishes of Magelang in front of guests
Candlelit dinners under the open sky can also be arranged.
Swimming
The outdoor pool beside the Patio looks out over the treetops and is open 8 am – 8 pm; the Rahita wellness sanctuary has an indoor pool. Almost every villa has its own pool, from a small plunge pool to one of 7 × 3 m.
Rooms
There are 21 villas in nine categories, from 218 to 652 m²: garden villas with plunge pools, joglo-style and contemporary pool villas, two-storey villas with two bedrooms and a two-bedroom home with a library and a deck facing Borobudur. Views are of the temple, the Menoreh Hills or the gardens.
Villas have a king-size bed, a bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, a terrace, air conditioning, TV, minibar, tea and coffee, complimentary drinking water, Wi-Fi, a safe, bathrobes and slippers, a mosquito net, turndown service and a mobile phone with Wi-Fi to use during the stay.
Garden Plunge Pool Villa
A secluded villa with a king-size bed, a bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, a terrace and a private plunge pool. Views of the gardens and the Menoreh Hills; for two adults.
Exclusive Traditional Pool Villa
A villa in the traditional Javanese joglo style with a king-size bed, a large bathroom with rain shower and bathtub and a terrace; a private pool in the garden, and a separate living and dining area in some villas. For two adults.
Exclusive Modern Pool Villa
A contemporary villa with a king-size bed, a large bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, a terrace and a private 7 × 3 m pool in the garden; some villas add a separate living and dining area. For two adults.
Residence Pool Villa
A secluded villa pairing modern comfort with traditional touches: a king-size bed, a large bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, a kitchenette with a dining table, a terrace and a 7 × 3 m pool. Views of the Menoreh Hills; for two adults.
Duplex Classic
A two-storey villa with two large bedrooms with king-size beds, bathrooms with rain shower and deep soaking tub, a private garden with a pool and a wide balcony with panoramic views. For four adults.
Borobudur View Pool Villa
A contemporary villa with a king-size bed, a large bathroom with rain shower and bathtub, a private terrace and pool; some villas add a separate living and dining area. For two adults.
Founder's Home
A secluded villa with two king-size bedrooms and their own bathrooms, a living room, a dining room with kitchenette, a library, a pool, a sun lounge, a butler's room and a viewing deck facing Borobudur and the sunrise. For four adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.