The Westlake Hotel and Resort is a large lakeside property on Jalan Ringroad Barat, in Sleman on the western side of Yogyakarta. It has 125 rooms, from river-view twin rooms and king rooms with lake views to a two-bedroom suite and a very large presidential suite that sleep four, so it works for couples, families and groups. Rooms have air conditioning, rainfall showers with bidets, a television with premium channels, an electric kettle and daily housekeeping. The grounds are the main appeal: an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden, a playground for children, bike rental and plenty of parking, including space for buses and larger vehicles, which suits tour groups. Kelapa Resto serves international food for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and 24-hour room service means late arrivals are looked after. There are six meeting rooms, and the resort often hosts business events and weddings. It is not in the middle of the old city, but it is a roomy, quiet alternative for travellers with a car or a driver, and the lake setting gives it a resort feel unusual for the area.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the western ring road, so expect to travel to reach the main sights. Malioboro Street and the Tugu monument are about eleven minutes by car, the Jogja City Mall is around ten minutes and Gadjah Mada University is also about eleven minutes away.
The Yogya Kembali Monument is closer, and the airport is roughly thirty minutes by car. Most guests use ride-hailing or a private driver, and the resort can arrange transport to Borobudur and Prambanan. If you prefer to walk to cafes in the evening, a city-centre hotel will suit you better.
What to expect
The lake-view rooms are the best value, giving a view over the water from a comfortable bed, and the larger suites are good for families sharing. The pool and garden are the place to relax, and the playground helps with children. Breakfast is available as a buffet for an extra charge, so check whether your rate includes it.
There is no spa here, so look to the city for massages. Bicycles can be rented, which is pleasant around the grounds in the morning. Parking is free, which is a real advantage if you hire a car for the stay.
Good to know
Check-in runs from the afternoon until midnight, with late arrivals possible during limited hours, and check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed. The resort is a good option for school holiday trips, family gatherings and small groups who want space and parking rather than a walkable neighbourhood.
Book ahead for long weekends and the dry season, when visitors from across Indonesia arrive. For first-time visitors who plan to spend evenings around Malioboro and Prawirotaman, a central hotel will save time, but for space and calm at a sensible price this is an appealing choice.
Why stay here
- ✓125 rooms and suites
- ✓Outdoor pool with poolside bar
- ✓Kelapa Resto restaurant
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Terrace and garden
- ✓Children's playground
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Free parking including buses
Good questions
Is The Westlake close to Malioboro Street?+
It is about eleven minutes by car, so it is not walkable. Most guests use ride-hailing or a private driver, and the resort can help arrange transport.
Does the resort have a spa?+
No spa is offered, but there is an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a playground, a garden and bicycle rental.
Is it good for families and groups?+
Yes. There are two-bedroom suites, a playground, free parking including space for larger vehicles, and meeting rooms.
