TUGU Hotels, Exotic Spas & Restaurants

17/09/2026

Jakarta through the eyes of The Sydney Morning Herald.

In its latest travel feature on one of the world’s largest and least-touristed cities, The Sydney Morning Herald visits House of Tugu Old Town Jakarta, describing it as a “living museum” in the heart of the city’s historic quarter.

More than a hotel, House of Tugu brings together nearly 1,000 pieces of Indonesian and Peranakan art, antiques and family heirlooms collected over generations, alongside 26 individually designed rooms, restaurants, a speakeasy and stories reaching back to old Batavia.

That same spirit lives across Tugu Hotels & Restaurants ( www.tuguhotels.com ). Each Tugu is deeply rooted in its sense of place, inviting travellers to understand the lesser-known beauty of Indonesia through stories preserved and brought to life by an extraordinary collection of art and antiquities.

If Jakarta has never been on your travel list, this might change your mind.

Read the full story in The Sydney Morning Herald:
https://www.smh.com.au/traveller/inspiration/it-s-the-world-s-largest-city-but-you-won-t-see-many-tourists-20260830-p60suq.html

It has a world-record population of 42 million, but this metropolis on our doorstep remains one of South-East Asia’s least-visited and underrated cities.

21/05/2026

At Tugu Bali, cooking begins with where things come from.
Ingredients, techniques, and stories are shared as they have always been, through practice rather than instruction alone.

09/05/2026

May arrives with one long weekend after another, carrying more reasons to leave the ordinary behind.

Across Tugu Hotels & Restaurants, the month unfolds through slow mornings in Bali, sea breeze escapes in Lombok, heritage stays in Old Batavia and East Java, Mother’s Day moments shared over long lunches, sunset cocktails, cultural evenings, and tables worth travelling for.

From the creative energy of Canggu to the quiet shores of Sire Beach, from candlelit dinners to stories carried through generations, this May is shaped by the many ways Indonesia can still surprise you.

Discover what’s on across Tugu this month.

08/05/2026

In Old Town Jakarta, even the quietest corners carry weight.
At House of Tugu, a simple evening soak feels different when it happens inside a house shaped by centuries of stories, where time slows without asking.

02/04/2026

Welcoming Spring, The Tugu Way.

A season to linger a little longer — where stories are lived, and every stay unfolds with meaning.

Enjoy more time with us:
stay two nights, and your second night is 50% off.
Stay four, and the second and fourth follow.

From the heritage charm of Jakarta to the shores of Bali and Lombok, each destination invites you to slow down and stay a little longer.

Let us plan your stay.

31/03/2026

A Sweet Memory of Old Java

At Babah Koffie, carabikang is not something that sits waiting behind glass. It is made fresh, only when it’s asked for, just as it once was in Peranakan homes where kueh were prepared for family, not display.

The batter is poured, the edges slowly lift, and the fragrance of pandan and coconut begins to fill the room. What arrives at the table is still warm, slightly crisp at the edges, soft at the center, carrying a quiet memory of how these treats were meant to be enjoyed.

13/03/2026

March and April bring some of the most meaningful moments of the year across the houses of Tugu.

From Eid gatherings and festive tables in Jakarta and East Java, to Easter celebrations and holiday escapes by the shores of Bali and Lombok, the season unfolds through shared meals, heritage traditions, and quiet moments of rest.

Across our hotels and restaurants, each destination offers its own way to celebrate the season.

Watch for what’s happening across the world of Tugu this month.

09/03/2026

A dinner at Jajaghu turned into a history lesson no textbook could give.

His Excellency the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia paused at the towering wooden statue standing at the heart of the restaurant — King Kertanegara of Singhasari, depicted as Jokodolok, wearing the unmistakable dress of Jain influence. A detail most eyes pass over. Not his.

Centuries before either of our nations drew their borders, ideas were already travelling between them.
Some stories are best discovered at the dinner table.

17/02/2026

As lanterns glow and the dragon dances on, we step into 2026 with hope and abundance.

May the year ahead be filled with fortune, joy, and unforgettable journeys.

Happy Chinese New Year.
With love from Hotel Tugu & Restaurants