Borobudur, Indonesia
Villa Borobudur Resort
Hillside joglo compound
Hillside joglo compound
Hand-carved wooden joglos sit high in the Menoreh forest, looking straight out toward Borobudur Temple across the valley.
What it’s good at
Notable
Open-air joglo pavilions built from hand-carved teak across the forested Menoreh slopes.
Notable
Full-board Central Javanese meals and hillside viewpoints overlooking 9th-century Borobudur Temple.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Borobudur Temple sits three kilometers down the valley, flanked by the volcanic silhouette of Mount Merapi.
The rooms
Suites occupy airy timber pavilions decorated with local art. Standalone villas add their own private pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The hillside infinity pool stretches along stone terraces, looking out across the misty valley toward distant volcanoes.
At the table
Taste Java serves Central Javanese dishes and fresh juices in an open timber pavilion above the valley.
How it began
The founders cleared an old chili plantation in 2011, hauling heavy hand-carved teak up the hillside to assemble each pavilion.
Borobudur
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.