An Epic Indonesian Adventure

Location: The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, located in the Mega Kuningan of the booming downtown business district where new-meets-old architecture, gives guests a real feel for life in this fascinating city.

History: Mega Kuningan is a central business district of Jakarta, and offers visitors a variety of historical and cultural sites within its vicinity.

Service: The Ritz Carlton Jakarta offers immense amounts of space - with the biggest rooms in the city and a breathtakingly large spa.

Location: Located in the heart of Jakarta's esteemed residential district, Kebayoran Baru, this is an ideal spot in a sophisticated area, distanced from the hustle and bustle, and thus giving off a real sense of tranquility.

History: Kebayoran Baru was originally designed as a garden city; construction of the area began in 1948, and is now a part of Jakarta’s cultural heritage.

Service: Guests will feel like pampered VIPs throughout their entire stay at the Dharmawangsa, especially with the 24-hour butler service available for every guest.

A refitted klotok, or traditional Indonesian boat that plied the trade routes of the Spice Islands for centuries, the Kalimantan Explorer has been renovated with recycled hardwoods and materials. The Explorer is decorated in a simple but practical manner, with a spacious cabin outfitted with air conditioning and a bathroom with hot water.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Once a local fishing boat, the Kumai Boat is 19.5 meters in length and 3.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

The Sekonyer Boat is 18 meters in length and 3 meters wide, using a traditional local klotok hull. It has 3 cabins, each one air-conditioned, with a double bed fitted with innerspring mattresses, reading lights, and an en suite bathroom.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Location: Nestled into a natural amphitheatre, the resort boasts dramatic surroundings, from the Kedu Plain to the front, to the four volcanoes that make up the horizon.

History: The resort is a nod to nearby Borobudur, a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Service: The Amanjiwo is famous for its warm hospitality, that echoes not only the benevolence of Indonesian culture but also the passion for service ingrained into the Aman brand.

Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta takes its inspiration from a Javanese word that, in their culture, refers to a peaceful, tranquil, and calm state of being. This independent hotel prides itself on providing a quality experience to its guests by focusing on every detail.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta is situated in the heart of Yogyakarta just minutes from the popular Malioboro shopping district and 15 minutes from Yogyakarta International Airport. The hotel was originally commissioned in 1918 to be built as the private residence for a wealthy Chinese merchant.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Location: Located at the gateway of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site, this opulent hotel is only 16 kilometers away from Mt. Bromo.

Comfort: Given the remote location, this hotel still manages to provide guests with such world-class comforts as plush linens and LCD TVs.

Culture: The on-site JivaDevi Gallery provides tourists with an opportunity to take in authentic Indonesian artworks and crafts.

Located at 6,500 feet (1,981 meters) above sea level, this contemporary lodge provides easy access to the majestic Mt. Bromo.

If our Preferred Hotel is unavailable, this accommodation is a reliable alternative and has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Location: Malang is one of Indonesia's most beautiful Dutch colonial towns, and Tugu Malang is in the heart f the Old Town.

History: Tugu Malang looks out over the city monument in front of the old town hall. Inside, many ethnic Javanese Babah Peranakan are on display.

Service: Guests can enjoy 24/7 service and classic Javanese hospitality that includes a welcome foot and shoulder massage.

Location: One of Ubud’s finest views of the strikingly green Ayung River Gorge and terraced rice fields

Tradition: A magical property laid out in the style of a Balinese village

Service: Attentive service from a very friendly, well-trained staff

Surroundings: Savor your favorite drink in the open-air bar over looking the floating lily pond and verdant Ayung River Valley below.

Décor: A combination of tasteful Balinese décor, a neutral paint palate and original sculpture and artwork.

Food: A choice of local specialties and western favorites, fine wines, exotic cocktails and a kids menu.

History: Set in Bali’s cultural heartland, Mandapa is named for the ancient temples that surround it and draws on a long history of tradition and heritage.

Location:Nestled in the hills of central Bali, Mandapa enjoys the beautiful surroundings of Ubud.

Service: From the gong signalling guests’ arrival to every whim during their stay, staff attend to the tiniest details, and each room’s personal butler is on hand day and night.

Access to Experience: The island of Bali abounds in history, both in terms of the Dutch colonial past and the more traditional, native culture. Awe-inspiring temples, rituals and ceremonies, exhilarating waterfalls, rice terraces and lush walking trails are among just a few attractions guests may experience and explore.

Weekly Activity Schedule: The selection of classes and activities available at the Capella Ubud, Bali, is second-to-none. On a single given day, for example, guests might find themselves with a tough decision between Aqua Pilates, Meditation and Purification, and a Farming Class. Other, more immersive, options range from a 24-hour tented wellness retreat to a “tropical island castaway” experience in which guests are heli-dropped on an exclusive private beach for a lazy day complete with a picnic lunch and wine.

A Unique Approach to Lodging: Most of the tented retreats are perched on the valley slopes and accessible via a suspension bridge constructed with painstaking care for the surrounding forested environment. Large outdoor decks further add to the one-of-a-kind ambience and provide the perfect setting for a candlelit dinner or al-fresco breakfast.

One of six ecolodges operated by Ecolodges Indonesia, the Kelimutu Crater Lakes Ecolodge is a low-impact resort whose mission is to showcase the natural beauty that Flores has to offer, while maintaining environmentally friendly operations. The lodge’s bungalows offer stunning views of the volcano Kelimutu.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Hotel Happy Happy is a simple, clean guesthouse located in Bajawa. Owned by a couple from The Netherlands and staffed entirely by locals, the small guesthouse places special attention to customer service and hospitality.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Wisma Santa Maria, also known as Hotel Susteran, is a guesthouse operated by the nuns of a convent. The guesthouse began operations to meet the internal needs of the order, but began to offer stays to the public and has continued to offer modest accommodations to travellers visiting Ruteng.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Navigate the waterways and explore the islands in luxurious style and comfort on your private schooner. Remote Lands offers a range of vessels for your stay, with air-conditioned cabins, en-suite bathrooms and spacious decks on which to relax and admire the views.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Navigate the waterways and explore the islands in luxurious style and comfort on your private schooner. Remote Lands offers a range of vessels for your stay, with air-conditioned cabins, en-suite bathrooms and spacious decks on which to relax and admire the views.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Location: Located in what is often known as the "Beverly Hills of Bali," the resort sits on a wide stretch of Jimbaran’s white sand beachfront.

History: Though it enjoys all the comforts of a top-notch luxury hotel, the Four Seasons Jimbaran has been designed in the form of a traditional Balinese village.

Wellness: The addition of the 21,500-square-foot Healing Village Spa in October 2020 took Four Seasons' wellness offerings to a uniquely higher level. The contemporary two-storey building holds 10 all-suite spa rooms, a private steam room, a longevity garden, waterfall shower, ice bath, fitness center with yoga studio, Southeast Asia's first Rossano Ferretti Hair Spa, and more.

Location: Perched on the cliffs of Uluwatu, on the southernmost tip of the island, Six Senses Bali brags uninterrupted ocean views from every angle, and a spiritual location next to the sacred Pura Uluwatu.

History: As with other Six Senses properties, the resort's carbon footprint is kept to a minimum in every aspect, from architecture to day-to-day ongoing green initiaves.

Service: Renowned throughout the world for its first-class service, the Six Senses brand brings their attention to detail and personable approach to laid-back Bali.

Location: The Oberoi is located on the stunning and serene Seminyak beach on the west coast of Bali, where the sunsets draw crowds, amidst 15 acres of peaceful natural gardens.

History: Bali is one of over 17,000 islands in Indonesia, and has attained the moniker of “Isle of the Gods”, stemming from its complex and fascinating history.

Service: This hotel is ranked as the 4th best hotel in Indonesia, and as such, guests can expect nothing less than impeccable service.

Location: Set on Seminyak’s enviable coastline, W Retreat and Spa is conveniently poised to offer stunning and unspoilt ocean views, yet is just a short walk away from Bali’s most decadent restaurants and clubs and elegant boutiques and galleries.

History: This relatively new hotel represents one of W’s first moves into Southeast Asia, and a successful move it has been to date.

Service: With a 24-hour “Whatever/ Whenever” concierge service, nothing is too much to ask in the W Hotel.