The breakfast is so so. Most of the food is too salty. One afternoon when we were having the complimentary afternoon tea, some of the hotel staff were sitting there too & smoking which bothered us. It would be good if they make it smoking free area as there are children around.

The rooms are big & clean with comfortable beds & pillows. We got rooms facing the main road and the soundproof is good. The pool & sitting area in the verandah are very nice with good internet connection.

Stayed in April 2024

Large bathroom

Stayed in April 2024

Thin wall as I can hear next door guest voice. No bathtub in my room No local signature cuisine in the breakfast menu

Friendly staff The whole hotel architecture and every details of its interior Spacious room

Stayed in March 2024

It would be nice to have Spa and Sauna facilities as well to make it as a complete relaxing retreat hotel

Complete options of breakfast (traditional and continental), near by traditional market including Durian stalls

Stayed in February 2024

The soundproofing between the rooms was inadequate.

The breakfast was comprehensive with many options available. The location was close to the train station and many other sights. The staff were simply awesome and greeted us warmly from the start. The hotel was beautiful and the pool was refreshing. Our room and bathroom was huge and spotlessly clean. They provided us with a free lift to the train station afterwards.

Stayed in February 2024

Minor damage to shower head and slightly chocked sink.

The building is gorgeous and beautiful interiors. Room is wonderful and bed is comfortable.

Stayed in January 2024

The massage package, comfy bed and spacious room. Room was quiet in spite of being on the first floor ...did not hear the traffic at all. Friendly staff.

Stayed in January 2024

I got fractured foot a week before the trip so I have to travel with wheelchair. The hotel is so spacious that gave me such an ease to move around using wheelchair (even in my room). The hotel has a beautiful vintage design, clean and bright. They offer various breakfast menu both traditional and western.

Stayed in January 2024

The breakfast location was really nice and the presentation was good,however food taste was just average if not below

Stayed in December 2023

They overdid it with the Christmas decorations.

Huge selection of breakfast choices. Property is right next to one of the city's main markets, very fascinating. Spacious, well designed room.

Stayed in December 2023

The hotel has a lovely classical design but with all the modern features expected in a hotel. The rooftop pool was amazing. The afternoon tea and snacks available every day next to the pool was also appreciated. The hotel is also centrally located to all the tourist and shopping areas in Solo.

Stayed in September 2023

Everything had fluorescent lighting, might sound a bit whiny but if they had chosen a more traditional, yellow-ish light the entire place would feel more authentic. Fluorescent lighting makes me think of a factory.

The classical style, especially the lobby and restaurant were very well done. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Stayed in October 2023

Fabulous hotel with exquisite traditional design. Generous size bedroom and bathroom. Spotless. Welcoming staff including Mr Theo and Maya and the rest of the staff. All very professional. Michelin star quality restaurant on the Rooftop floor. Great rooftop pool to top it all!

Stayed in October 2023

Thin walls to the next rooms. Loud neighbours can be heard.

Friendly staff, clean, nice atmosphere and good breakfast.

Stayed in September 2023

The music at breakfast restaurant shall play javanese music instead of english music.

Very nice interior.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing

The food is average. Even though there are many variations, the taste is standard. I hope to get more delicious and feel like home.

Stayed in August 2023

Maybe the service was a bit slow to European standards …

It’s new, modern and with an historical feeling

Stayed in August 2023

Having to leave on checkout.

This property is resetting the bar in this area. Everything about the property exceeded my expectations. The staff were absolutely wonderful. Nana and Maya being two who’s name I can remember but really all were A1. The pool was an oasis in the city. The Devore was eclectic and wonderful. An absolute pleasure.

Stayed in August 2023

Great value for money

Stayed in August 2023

Location is next to the wet market. But it’s ok, no unpleasant smell or noisy Food can be improved.

Very friendly staff & new hotel beautifully decorated

Stayed in August 2023

The information about opening hours of sights given by the receptionist was not fully correct. The bathroom is big. I was missing hangers next to the washbasin.

What an excellent hotel, highly recommended! Very friendly staff, colonial style rooms with a lot of space and windows that keep the noise out, an awesome restaurant at the rooftop with outstanding service and a big variety of food and drinks at the rich breakfast buffet. The afternoon tea and coffee around the pool make you feeling like in a colonial period. The manager took care of us personally. When we arrived, we could turn the fortune spinning wheel to win prizes on the occasion of the first anniversary of the hotel.

Stayed in August 2023

The food is not the hotel’s strong point. The menu from the pool bar is all fried stuff, the hot food from the breakfast and restaurant are salty and oily. Very limited options for vegetarian.

It’s a beautiful hotel with comfortable, clean & big room. It’s not located in the most pleasant place in Solo but it’s safe, convenient and you can get a glimpse of how the local people live. The staff members are helpful and always greet you with smiles.

Stayed in August 2023

No complaints at all

Every thing about the mahalaya is great. I like to read reviews before making hotel bookings and often I think these ŕeviews are not true. English speaking TV and movie was a nice extra. For a kiwi living in port hedland this hotel is really nice.

Stayed in August 2023

Many rooms have connecting doors, and those, unfortunately, are not sound proof. This should be improved, one does not want to listen to the neighbour's TV. The outside walls, however, are sound proof; our room was towards a street, yet you could not hear anything.

The Mahalaya is brand new and very beautiful, an old-looking (but new) building that is beautifully furnished. We loved it here, especially the pool area and the stunningly beautiful restaurant, both on the higher floors. Staff are kind and competent, and we felt very happy here. We had breakfast and dinner here and were very happy with those, too. We did not expect this hotel to be on such a high standard, it is really good value for money.

Stayed in July 2023