With over 17,500 islands, Indonesia has something for everyone: busy cities, vibrant culture, laid-back beaches and tranquil mountains. Here are five breathtaking views you can enjoy from your hotel room.
The natural and urban marvels of Indonesia represent generations of adventure and wonder for explorers from all over the world. With the most extensive accommodation listing in Indonesia, Agoda’s base camps cover the gamut of offerings in these fabled lands, providing today’s travelers with access to powdery white beaches, ancient rain forests, imperious volcanic mountains, and shimmering skyscrapers. From coast to stunning coast, here are the five must-see views from Agoda base camps.
Best Mountain View – Padma Hotel Bandung{.alert .alert-info}
Who says one has to struggle up highlands to experience the beauty of nature? This exquisite base camp, conveniently located near Bandung’s city centre, brings nature to its guests with its stunning hill view from the pool. Guests are also spoilt with a myriad of leisure indulgences, including jungle trekking, yoga classes, or, for adrenaline junkies, tightrope walking!
Best Lake View – Samosir Cottages Resort
Travelers who have been to this base camp in Samosir can testify what it truly means to be ‘living in a painting’. This spectacular base camp spots a majestic view of the world’s largest natural volcanic lake, Lake Toba. With a plethora of on-site recreation options, including canoeing, fishing, and swimming, this gem resort is the perfect base camp for families and friends to disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.
Best Sunset View – Munduk Moding Plantation
Wonder what it feels like to be one with the skies? At the edge of the 18-metre-long infinity pool that hangs over a cliff, travelers can almost feel heaven at their fingertips. The villas and suites at this base camp feature glass panel doors where travelers are rewarded with breathtaking view of the coffee plantation nestled in the lush foliage of the jungle, right in front of their bed.
Best Beachfront View – Hotel Ombak Sunset
A haven for those seeking the tranquility of an untouched island – this base camp is situated on the quiet western side of Gili Island, where it boasts a spectacular sunset view of the magnificent Gili Trawangan Sun sinking behind the rolling mountains of Bali.
Best City View – Westin Jakarta
Rounding up the list is Westin Jakarta, a base camp of superlatives. The hotel boasts the highest rooms, lobby and the rooftop al-fresco bar in the whole of Indonesia, offering numerous unparalleled panoramic view of metro Jakarta – and of course all of the rooms offer a splendid view of Jakarta’s cityscape. Guests can watch the world go by from the comforts of their room – traffic meandering through the streets, clouds sliding through the skies against gleaming skyscrapers across the horizon.
