Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta

The Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, located in the scenic outskirts of northwest Yogyakarta, offers 22-hectares of gardens, a 9-hole golf course, fantastic children’s facilities and is well places for exploring the highlights of Yogyakarta as well as the iconic Borobudur temple complex. It is particularly suitable to those with longer stays in the city and families with longer children, who can make use of the extensive facilities and have time to relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

The property is housed in a grand building surrounded by gardens of palms, ponds, statues and fountains. The general hotel style is quite traditional and, combined with its tranquil setting, makes for a refreshing alternative to high-rise international hotels. Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta features 269 comfortable rooms and suites that are spread across four wings. Rooms are quite traditional in style, with added modern amenities, whilst suites offer additional space in the form of a living and kitchen area.

The hotel’s main restaurant is Kemangi Bistro, which serves Asian and international cuisine and has a wood-fired pizza oven. Other options include Bogey’s Teras, a restaurant and bar overlooking the golf course, and Paseban Lobby Lounge, which offers teas, cocktails and light snacks. On Saturday nights the outdoor area of Kemangi Bistro is transformed into a traditional food market, where chefs prepare Indonesian and Javanese specialities.

Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta has excellent recreational facilities, including a 9-hole golf course and driving range, tennis courts and a spa with treatment rooms, sauna, jacuzzi and plunge pool. There is a multi-level saltwater pool, one of many fantastic facilities for children, which features water slides, waterfalls and a river section. The hotel’s Camp Hyatt programme offers an extensive list of indoor and outdoor activities for children to enjoy throughout the day. The hotel also offers shuttle services to the city centre.

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.