Sarasvati Borobudur

the staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way to accommodate our requests. They were able to extend breakfast time due to our visit to Borobudur temple and gave me a private space to teach yoga classes in the morning and evenings to my group. Breakfast was delicious and we also chose to have dinner there once, which was really good. The hotel is very close to the temple. there is a big pool which is definitely a bonus. we booked massages through the hotel as well, and although it was a bit pricey, they were really good.

When outside in the pool area, the noise from the road is unfortunately close by and as a general theme in Java, for those who are not aware, the first call to prayer in the mosques are around 4/4:30am each morning. This hotel are surrounded by them, so hard to sleep through if that is not your general time to wake up.

The rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious, the junior suites are exceptionally good value for money. Everything is spotless, the garden areas beautifully maintained, the pool is just glorious amidst frangipani and palm trees. Also we had lunch there, the food was freshly cooked and delicious, we highly recommend the Soto Ayam in particular. Lots of choice for breakfast . All the staff are so helpful and gentle, Bambang was a great help with our onward travel arrangements. This is perfectly located for exploring Borobudur ( only 5 minutes walk from main entrance) and the many areas of beauty in the vicinity . We wish we’d stayed longer than 2 nights and highly recommend this lovely hotel which is really well run.

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Sarsvati Hotel is very close to the Borobudur complex and really gorgeous. We arrived by car and were a bit early, but the lovely gentleman in charge had our rooms ready and let us check in a bit early. The lobby and rooms are grand and beautifully decorated. The pool is fabulous and I loved the central courtyard aspect of the rooms. We had to make a very early start on our checkout day and the hotel kindly agreed to let us have breakfast at 6am, even though it normally starts at 7am. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for more.

Surprisingly beautiful building with high ceilings and antique furniture. Better than its pictures really. Very colonial style but not in your face. 5 min walk from the temple so perfect base for it - can see it first thing and come back for breakfast! Staff so friendly too.

beautiful hotel, big rooms, lovely flowers, amazing staff

breakfast not ready at requested time. no problem for us but could understand that this brings diffic. if you have to be at a specific time at borobodur (maybe also offer breakfast as of 6:30AM because of this)

Location is perfect to walk to Borobudur temple. Building is nice urban location, not resort type. Pool is nice.

all was good. just staff could be more knowledgeable about the surrounding activities for example Mondays the temple is closed to visits, where you find a sarong… simple questions.

Fantastic place to stay in Magelang! Family suite was very spacious; noone else was using the pool when we were there so we got it all for ourselves. Walking distance to night market, minimarket, delicious local eateries and Borobudur temple. Too bad we couldn't catch sunset/sunrise due to covid.

The bathroom didn't had bathtub. Could have more options for breakfast; no complains for the taste tho - had nasi goreng, soto, and toast.

Loved the gardens, pool and grounds and the building. The staff was kind and helpful

Our room had a dusty dirty floor...there was a lot of dust on all the handrails and staircases throughout the building

Fabulous pool. Loved the beautiful reception area and the central courtyard with fountains in the middle of the rooms. Location couldn't be better, walking distance to Borobudur temple complex. Staff were a delight

It is a nice and pleasant first time experience. As the cozy room, nice breakfast and close to the Borobudur Temple, it is very recommended place to stay with. Upon check out, they let us park our car in the hotel and free us from trouble parking in the Temple.