Bumi Surabaya

Although rooms are housed within a towering contemporary skyscraper, Bumi Surabaya has plenty of outdoor space, incorporating lush vegetation, waterways and al fesco dining spots to the give the property more of a resort feel compared to other city hotels.

Bumi Surabaya comprises 242 well-appointed rooms and suites with interiors that acknowledge Java’s rich artistic heritage. Each room offers city views and the usual five-star-hotel comforts: king size bed, marble-floored en-suite bathroom, minibar, air-conditioning, and TV. Upgrade to a Club Room for personalised check-in, continental breakfasts and complimentary evening cocktails at the Club Lounge, or choose one of the suites for a separate living area, walk-in wardrobe and the full benefits offered by The Club.

Bumi Surabaya’s dining options cater to all tastes and include the Pasar buffet, serving local and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as Siti Inggil Restaurant which offers a buffet-style, al fresco dining experience inspired by Indonesian night markets. Some lighter options include Cascades poolside café, a delicatessen and the Lobby Lounge bar. There are two main international eateries: Kizahashi Japanese and Primavera Italian, which both deliver authentic cuisine.

The resort’s Club Olympia has a wide range of health and fitness facilities including a swimming pool, plunge pool, two whirlpools, floodlit tennis courts, squash courts and an aerobic studio, as well as a spa and sauna.

When to go

Java’s dry season runs from May to September, with hot, sunny days making this the best time to visit, particularly for climbing Mount Bromo or the Ijen Crater. The wet season runs from November to March, where a mixture of sunny and cloudy days are punctuated with short, intense showers. Temperatures are consistently warm throughout the year, but are a little cooler in upland areas, especially at night.