Royal Ambarrukmo is a big, easygoing hotel in Depok, in the shopping district to the east of the old town, and it is built around the idea of giving families and groups everything on one site. It has 247 rooms, an outdoor pool and a children's pool, a full-service spa, two restaurants, a gym and extras like archery and a playground. A shopping mall sits next door, and the Affandi museum of art is a short walk. For temple-bound travellers, the location is a smart compromise: Prambanan is on the same side of the city, and the older city airport is close. Rooms are comfortable, service is practiced and there is plenty to do on a rest day.
Location and getting around
The hotel is a three-minute walk from Plaza Ambarrukmo, and about eleven minutes on foot from the Affandi Museum, a museum devoted to the painter. Malioboro is several kilometres west, easily reached by ride-hailing, and the train station is about fifteen minutes by car. The Prambanan complex lies east, so it works well as a base if you plan to see Prambanan and Ratu Boko, with Borobudur as a separate day by driver.
Rooms and facilities
The 247 rooms include room service around the clock and workspaces. Outdoor and children's pools, a poolside bar, a spa, a gym, hiking and biking trails, a garden and a playground give families options. Free WiFi and self and valet parking are included. Breakfast is a buffet with a surcharge, and an airport shuttle is available on request for a per-vehicle fee. Babysitting is offered for a charge.
Good to know
The mall on site makes it easy to buy supplies, eat late and shelter on rainy afternoons. Because most flights now land at Yogyakarta International Airport, ask about transfers in advance. The hotel is not in the walkable old quarter, so plan evenings around a ride into the centre or the Ramayana ballet. For families and groups wanting space and amenities at a sensible distance from the sights, it is a safe, comfortable choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool and children pool
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Gym, archery and trails
- ✓Playground and babysitting
- ✓Shopping mall on site
- ✓Free WiFi, self and valet parking
- ✓24-hour room service
Good questions
How many rooms does Royal Ambarrukmo have?+
The hotel has 247 rooms.
Is it good for children?+
Yes. It has a children's pool, a playground, archery and babysitting available for a fee.
Is it near Prambanan?+
It is on the eastern side of the city, the same side as Prambanan, though still a drive away.
