This stunning, luxurious, five-star resort and spa is surrounded by the 6 beautiful mountains of Sindoro, Sumbing, Telomoyo, Andong, Merapi, and Merbabu. The lush backdrop is the ideal location for this unparalleled collection of remarkable enchanting buildings, Javanese villas, and antiques.
Built in 1928 during the Dutch Colonial era, you will find the Club House, the Mayong station that is now utilized as a reception area, and the Bella Vista that was once a Royal Javanese Residence. All these elements encompass a wholesome experience for leisure, weddings, meetings, etc. Situated in the middle of 22ha of active coffee plantation, panoramic landscapes, and gardens.
Choose from a total of 22 iconic Joglo style villas, the Award Winning and Southeast Asia’s only authentic Hammam Spa, the Java Red restaurant that serves local and international cuisine, the Java Green restaurant that serves healthy cuisine, or the Plantation Lounge that serves daily afternoon tea and a wide range of in-house activities for family and leisure guests during their stay at the resort.
Leading the professional team, Sugeng Sugiantoro is the General Manager, with over 30 years of professional experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. He has worked with numerous international and local chain hotels across the archipelago, and consistently developed and nurtured his skills in various areas including Sales & Marketing, Room Division, Food & Beverage, Spa & Wellness, and Leadership. He holds the strong belief, “That success lies in our hands, it is a matter of how to strive for our potential to deliver the best. A good leader is a person who can facilitate others to excel.”
Realizing its unique selling points that differentiate the property from other competitors, it takes collaboration with related stakeholders to expand the network and promote Central Java as a destination. “We should be part of the destination, whether as Indonesia, as Central Java, or as Magelang. And to make sure we are listed in their promotional agendas and programs.”
Sugeng is actively involved in several associations, namely as Chairman of the Central Java Region Tourism Promotion Board (Badan Promosi Pariwisata Daerah Jawa Tengah), as Vice Chairman of the Regional Executive Board of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (BPD PHRI), and Central Java Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Standing Committee for Tourism & Tourism Industry Development (KADIN Central Java).
Alongside his leadership with extensive networks, Sugeng has brought the MesaStila Resort & Spa recent recognition with awards for Innovator of Tourism in the Hospitality Industry from Central Java Tourism Award 2022, Indonesia’s Leading Wellness Resort by Indonesia Travel and Tourism Award 2022/2023, and as the pioneer and only resort in Indonesia to organize the internationally renowned Ultra Trail Run – MesaStila100 since 2011, and UTMB accredited since2021.
With his strong passion inspired by the Javanese values “Bener, Pinter Lan Kober – meaning to be smart, useful for others and have high integrity, especially for the stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry”, Sugeng optimistically believes this spirit will bring MesaStila Resort and Spa to the next level in terms of product quality, service and eventually future success.
