As a hospitality brand that was born and bred in Indonesia, Mesa Hotels and Resorts have come a long way. It now offers a wide selection of distinct signature experiences in each of their properties in three countries: Indonesia, Vietnam, and Spain.
From a bustling business lifestyle stay, to a spa retreat surrounded by an active coffee plantation and mountain views, to clinging from the edge of a cliff, or an authentic Vietnamese resort in a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mesa Hotels and Resorts offers uniqueness in each of its distinct experiences.
Mesa literally means a hill with a vast and wide level area on the top. It symbolizes the height of experiences and the quality of life’s elevation that Mesa Hotels and Resorts aims to offer.
Mesa differentiates itself from the fact that it is not purely a hotel management group. “Our hotels, from one to the other are very different, we are all about experiences.” Richard Daguise, CEO & Managing Director of Mesa Hotels & Resorts said in an interview. The hotel ranges from $100/night to a $7500/night room; it goes from a very affordable city hotel, to a different kind of niche market. “We always say that, you go to a hotel to sleep, stay, eat, then you leave. And I think the main thing for Mesa is for people to experience all these things, but also that when they leave, they take these good experiences with them.” Richard added.
The Edge, Pecatu, Bali
Located within the traditional village of Pecatu, on the cliffs of Uluwatu, Bali, is perched The Edge, a dramatic 10 villa property that affords a hard-to-beat view of the Indian Ocean and each with a unique personality of its own.
Even if you don’t get to stay in this hotel, a visit to The Edge Spa Bali, voted “The Top Ten Best Spa In Hotel 2016”, is a must. Clinging to the rock face of the stunning sea cliffs, The Spa defies both convention and gravity. Designed to fuse with its surroundings, with liquid floors, wall-less rooms, and sensuous curves, The Spa seemingly skims above the blue sea, all the way to the horizon.
Another talk of the island is The Edge’s oneeighty°. Built around a stunning glass bottom lagoon set to redefine the concept of the infinity pool, oneeighty° is a celebration of sophisticated beach culture 500ft above the Indian Ocean. By day, enjoy a menu that reads like a playful ode to classic beachside food by renowned Balinese Executive Chef Nyoman Suasa, and after dark, it transforms into a seductive & tranquil oasis, with a modern Indonesian menu served at the upstairs restaurant overlooking uplit coconut palms. Wine connoisseurs will love the award-winning wine list, presented by The Edge’s 2016 Best Sommelier Bali, Nyoman Suwinda Yasa. At the bar, their stellar mixologist team will whip up cocktails on request, to complement another perfect day overlooking the most breathtaking panorama imaginable.
Grandkemang, Jakarta, Indonesia
In the main street of vibrant Kemang, an area that is famous for its variety of shopping, dining, and entertaining, sits Grandkemang, a hotel whose walls are complimented by modern Indonesian artwork, so artistic and contemporary that it is home to the annual ICAD (Indonesian Contemporary Art & Design) festival. It is considered to be the most luxurious accommodation in Kemang too, surrounded by entertainment centers, restaurants and bars.
The hotel offers 204 rooms and suites in 5 different configurations, ranging from 22 to 129 sq meters, all equipped with the latest facilities and contemporary décor. For longer stays, it also offers spacious 2 to 3 bedroom residential suites.
Grandkemang Jakarta is also home to the Sperta All Day Dining restaurant that is quite popular as a spot for Sunday Brunch with its awesome selection of International and Indonesian food in its buffet spread, Sparca Lounge, D’Courtyard pastry corner where you can find delectable sweets, and also its pool bar, Vibar that offers a place to unwind.
MesaStila, Magelang, Central Java
MesaStila is definitely one of Central Java’s best-kept secrets (and it shouldn’t be anymore!) Previously known as the Losari Coffee Plantation, this luxury five star resort & spa incorporates an unparalleled collection of remarkable antiques and enchanting buildings; including Central Javan icons such as a Colonial railway station and historic Joglo villas.
Located a short flight away from Jakarta, MesaStila checks all the right boxes for a perfect getaway: peaceful surroundings, friendly people, relaxed lifestyle, great food, and most importantly, breathtaking scenery just outside your window.
The property offers twenty-three unique villas set within an area of twenty-two hectares of outstanding natural beauty; surrounded by cooling highland-air, eight mountains, tropical gardens and said coffee plantation that still produces up to seven tons of quality coffee per year.
Each of the twenty-three unique villas were brought from other sites around Java and reconstructed, on site, in their original Limasan or Joglo form. Seemingly as traditionally Javanese as it gets, don’t get fooled too quickly by what meets the eye. Among the well-curated antiques, guests are pampered with modern amenities and facilities, a large living area and outdoor veranda, with breathtaking views across the coffee plantation.
MesaStila is also home to the Hammam Spa, South East Asia’s only authentic Hammam, where steam bathing combines functionality with decadent cleansing rituals.
Emeralda Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ninh Binh, where the Emeralda Ninh Binh is located, is Vietnam’s ancient royal capital in the Red River Delta of northern Vietnam that credits most of its buildings to King Le Dai Hanh of the tenth century dynasty. Ninh Binh is considered to be one of Vietnam’s hidden gems and is an approximately 90 minute leisurely drive from Hanoi.
The Emeralda resort sits on the edge of the Van Long Nature Reserve – a primeval tropical forest. Styled with traditional Vietnamese elements in architecture and furnishings, yet wedded to cutting edge enhancements and guest comforts, the Emeralda Ninh Binh incorporates an environmental commitment evident throughout the resort. Natural materials used for construction and finishes, with local produce and ingredients combining to create memorable dining experiences.
With a total of 172 guest rooms, 3 superb restaurants and bar, Spa La Cochinchine, mini golf course and 2 conference halls,wake up to mountainous sceneryfrom a Tonkin-decorated Emeralda superior room, featuring complimentary high-speed internet access and well equipped bathrooms. Make yourself comfortable in an Emeralda deluxe room or Emeralda duplex family room, offering a true sense of Vietnam, comprising spacious bathrooms with garden view and an outdoor shower, a natural private terrace allows you to relax in a comfortable lounge chair with a good book or a calming cup of tea.
Finca Cortesin, Costa del Sol, Spain
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa is a magnificent development located in the heart of the Spanish Costa del Sol between Marbella and Sotogrande, just 2 kilometers away from the sandy beaches of Southern Spain, overlooking the warm Mediterranean.
This impressive resort is located in one of the most peaceful areasin the municipality of the picturesque village of Casaresand is within easy reach by motorway for the international airports of Málaga and Gibraltar.
The hotel’s avant-garde yet majestic design is inspired by traditional Andalusian architecture. Exclusive and luxurious, a world set apart, where traditional Mediterranean lifestyle is seamlessly combined with the latest in contemporary living: superb cuisine, impeccable service and an unrivalled ambience of peace and tranquillity.
Built around two main courtyards of palatial proportions, the hotel boasts 67 spacious, light-filled and exquisitely designed suites which range from 50 to 200 sqm and which all feature impressive 4m-high ceilings.
23,000 sqm of manicured gardens, a luxurious spa offering the very best in Thai treatments, 4 swimming pools, tennis and padel tennis courts, a spectacular 6,000 sqm beach club, exquisite dining options, all in a serene, elegant and refined setting; Finca Cortesin is a destination that will leave you wishing you could stay forever.
