Dive deeper into the country to discover a land of love, art and culture with Tugu
Meaning ‘monument’ in Bahasa Indonesia, Tugu properties pride themselves on being living monuments to the country’s art, history, legends and culture. Founded by one of the country’s most esteemed art collectors, the hotels are dedicated not only to Indonesia’s unique art, but the art of romance. A stay at any of the Tugu hotels will be a passionate experience for sure as you and your lover are swept away into a world of timeless luxury and love.
Tugu Lombok
Situated in northwest Lombok, Hotel Tugu Lombok brings the lush island’s romantic history to life going back to ancient Hindu times with the recurring them of the romantic epic, Mahabharata, found in art and architecture throughout the property. Surrounded by a long sandy stretch of pristine beach, guests can lose themselves in not only the enticing décor, but stunning natural surroundings and activities, including seeing the sun rise from being the majestic Mt. Rinjani, playing a round at the 18-hole seaside golf course, partaking in a traditional Lombok cooking class and more.
Tugu Bali
With its terraced rice fields, colourful culture and striking coastlines, Bali often comes to mind when dreaming about romantic destinations. On an island filled with luxurious escapes, Hotel Tugu Bali might just beat them all with an exquisite villa often considered one of the most romantic places in Bali. Dedicated to the love story of the Belgian painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès, who lived in Bali in the early 1930s, and his muse, a beautiful Balinese dancer named Ni Polok, The Puri Le Mayeur Villa exudes a sense of sultry elegance setting the scene for seduction. The spacious villa boasts a luxurious red-canopied living room, artisan-designed bedroom, semi-outdoor bath, plunge pool and an intimate sundeck for two. Seemingly floating above a natural lotus pond with views of the Indian Ocean, the unbelievable villa also features its own dining hut making it not only the most beautiful, but most private as well. While Bali is certainly on the tourist trail, Tugu Bali remains a hidden gem and secret portal into a world of Indonesian art and history few travellers have the opportunity to delve into.
Tugu Malang
Further afield in East Java, intrepid travellers can explore the region’s wild beauty while also giving into the secluded secrets and seduction of Hotel Tugu Malang. With a 400-square-metre villa, the Apsara Residence, which is designed to tell the ancient Javanese legend of a young prince who prayed for a beautiful princess to be his wife, the remote resort offers a truly romantic getaway. The impressive villa contains its own spa, a large outdoor tub covered by an antique canopy and surrounded tropical gardens, an intimate dining area and spacious sleeping suite among other beckoning nooks and crannies just waiting to be explored. More than just a hotel, Tugu Malang is also home to a priceless collection of antiques influenced by the unique Javanese Babah Peranakan culture coming from centuries of Chinese customs mixing with native Javanese traditions.
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