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Our favourite rooms: The undisputed honeymooner’s hot spot, Sindoro Villa 4 immediately seduced us with its vast private balcony looking out onto the untouched forest, and the quaint round water fountain by the whimsical entrance. The grand and imposing Bella Vista Villa comprises two freestanding and three adjoining villas that were once part of nearby Solo’s royal court, and includes a private plunge pool.
Packing tips: Central Java is prime trekking country so suitable jungle-rambling attire is essential if you plan on roaming around. Don’t forget to leave space in your suitcase for the home-grown coffee – it’s not available anywhere else.
Also: A jamu lady from the village visits the villas each afternoon to offer guests free traditional medicinal drinks made from eucalyptus, tamarind, fennel and other plants.

Java hotels: Losari Coffee Plantation, need to know

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Smith card offer: 20 per cent discount on spa treatment and a bag of Losari coffee on departure

Losari Coffee Plantation Resort & Spa

Yogyakarta, Indonesia[view map]

Style: Red hot coffee plot
Setting: Volcano-ringed plantation fields

Ringed by eight volcanoes, Losari Coffee Plantation’s isolated mountain setting is inspiring, to say the least. Its antique-filled villas are set in 25 hectares of loving tended gardens, coffee plants and authentic Dutch colonial buildings. You won’t be surprised to hear that the coffee is a highlight, as is the award-winning spa, which boasts one of Indonesia’s only Turkish hammam baths and makes exclusive uses of Losari-grown and processed products.

Need to know

Rooms: 32 villas.
Rates: Low season, $350–$1,800; high season, $400–$1,900, including breakfast and afternoon tea; excludes tax and service charge at 21 per cent.
Check-out: Midday, but possibly later, depending on availability.
Facilities: Spa with Turkish hammam, beauty salon, gym, tennis court, yoga pavilion, billiard table, entertainment stage, giant outdoor chess set, croquet, library, DVD/CD selection, WiFi throughout ($5 an hour). In rooms: TV, DVD player, minibar.
Poolside: The emerald-sheened octagonal infinity pool beside the restaurant is fed with fresh spring water and overlooks the surrounding mountains and forests.
Eco-friendly: Not just the coffee, but also the sugar, vegetables, herbs and ingredients for spa products are grown and processed on site.
Also: Smoking rooms are available on request. Transfers to Yogyakarta or Semarang airports cost $50 each way.

Food & drink

Hotel restaurant: Java Red and Java Green make up Losari’s brace of eateries. Java Green is a casual spot to linger over a light Italian lunch; Java Red is more formal, combining authentic Indonesian cuisine with hearty Mediterranean dishes.
Dress code: Chic and cheerful.
Top table: Grab a seat beside the deck by the pool so you can enjoy the forest views.
Last orders: The restaurant theoretically closes at 11pm, but will stay open until you finish your meal. The bar opens from 3pm until late.
Room service: The 24-hour room service menu is less extensive than the restaurant’s but the kitchen staff will happily prepare main-menu dishes if you’re hankering for something special.
Hotel bar: To the side of the Clubhouse lounge, the Plantation Bar has been built in the Dutch colonial style and serves tasty cocktails (the Midori-based Lady Plantation is our top tipple) and, of course, an array of delicious liqueur coffees.

Other facilities

Children: Up to one under-12 can stay for free; extra beds for older kids are $50 a night. Babysitting is $6 an hour with one day’s notice. The Kids’ Club runs a variety of activities for small Smiths, including Indonesian language, gamelan and dance lessons. more info
Weddings: This hotel is suitable for weddings. More info…

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