Luxury 2BR Meikarta Oasis: Your Dream Cikarang Getaway Awaits!
Luxury 2BR Meikarta Oasis: My Cikarang Getaway… or Was It? A Brutally Honest Review
Alright, folks, buckle up. This isn't your standard, sanitized hotel review. I'm diving headfirst into my stay at Luxury 2BR Meikarta Oasis, and trust me, it was… an experience. Let's just say my expectations, fueled by those glossy online photos, met reality with the subtlety of a jackhammer.
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- Description: A brutally honest and detailed review of the Luxury 2BR Meikarta Oasis in Cikarang, Indonesia, covering everything from accessibility and amenities to COVID-19 safety and the overall experience. No holds barred!
Accessibility: The Promise vs. The Pavement
Okay, first impressions set the tone, right? The description promised "facilities for disabled guests." Now, I'm thankfully able-bodied, but I always pay attention to this stuff. And honestly? Mixed bag. The elevator? Yes! A blessed relief. The lobby? Spacious enough, thankfully. But the ramp leading into the pool? A bit… steep. I saw a couple struggling with a pram, and it wasn't a pretty sight. So, accessibility feels like a work in progress. Needs some tweaking, maybe a gentle re-evaluation of "accessible."
On-site Accessible Restaurants/Lounges: I didn't specifically investigate this with laser-like precision (see above ramp rant), but I did poke my head into a few places. Seemed generally okay, but I'd advise calling ahead if you have specific needs, to be absolutely sure. Trust me on this.
Wheelchair Accessible: As above, a bit of a grey area. Public spaces are likely doable, but the specifics require verification.
Internet: The Eternal Struggle
Ah, internet. The lifeblood of modern civilization. The review mentioned "Fast Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" Great!!! However, things don't always go as planned.
Internet Access, Internet [LAN], Internet Services, Wi-Fi in public areas, Wi-Fi for special events: I tried the Wi-Fi. I truly did. And sometimes, it worked. Sometimes, it sputtered. Sometimes, it disappeared entirely, leaving me staring blankly at my laptop, a digital exile. The promise of "Free Wi-Fi" felt more like a tease. Lan? Didn't even bother. My recommendation? Be prepared to tether to your phone for a quick fix. Maybe.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Spa Day? Meh. Pool Day? Possibly.
Okay, let's get into the good stuff!
- Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: The spa was on my list. I pictured myself languishing in luxurious tranquility. In reality, it felt a little dated, the services offered were standard but the ambiance didn't exactly scream "Zen." I skipped the scrub and wrap, unsure I wanted to commit to the whole experience.
- Foot bath: I didn't see one
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: Looked decent, although a little small. I'm a gym rat if things align. I think it would serve its purpose.
- Pool with view, Sauna, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: The pool… Ah, the pool. It's beautiful in the photos. And, yes, the view is pretty darn good, and you can get a real view, or what is called a pool with a view. The outdoor pool was the highlight, and the saving grace. I spent a good chunk of my time there. It was clean, and the sun was beaming.
Cleanliness and Safety: COVID-19 Concerns
Honestly, this is where I was most impressed. Seriously!
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Breakfast in room, Breakfast takeaway service, Cashless payment service: All good, all reassuring! I didn't get room service for breakfast, but the option existed. Cashless payment was a breeze.
- Daily disinfection in common areas, Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification: CHECK, CHECK, CHECK! It felt like they were genuinely trying to keep things safe.
- Individually-wrapped food options: The buffet had great options.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Yes, observed. (at least mostly, the staff were trying! it's hard!)
- Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays: Fantastic. Good to see they're thinking about the risks.
- Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Looked clean to me.
- Shared stationery removed: Good move.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Yep, seemed like it.
- Sterilizing equipment: Present.
In short, I felt relatively safe, which is a BIG deal these days.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Food Adventures
Dining, drinking, and snacking, A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water I didn't bother to delve into the other cuisines, but I will tell you what, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, the breakfast buffet was… interesting. The usual spread was there (eggs, toast, fruit), the food quality felt a bit inconsistent. Some dishes were delicious, others… well, they could have used a little love. Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant:
- Restaurants: A few (a bit limited though)
- Happy hour: I didn't partake.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop: Fine.
- Snack bar, Poolside bar: They served drinks, and the snack bar was a very welcome bonus
- Room service [24-hour]: Available.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things
- Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: They had a lot. The concierge was helpful, the elevator (again, a lifesaver!), and the convenience store saved my bacon (figuratively and literally).
For the Kids: Family-Friendly Factor
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: I didn't travel with kids, but it seemed like they were trying. There were some play areas around, and the swimming pool is a huge draw. The child-friendly vibe felt authentic.
Access, Security, & Aesthetics
- Access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private], Couple's room, Exterior corridor, Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour], Hotel chain, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed unavailable, Proposal spot, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: Felt secure.
Getting Around
- Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: Parking was easy, and the airport transfer was smooth.
Available in All Rooms: The Nitty Gritty
- Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: The room was… comfortable. The bed was enormous, the shower
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your average travel brochure. We're heading to Cikarang, Indonesia, and I'm about to lay bare my soul (and hopefully not my stomach) while navigating the 'Brand New and Simple 2BR at Meikarta By Travelio' – which, by the way, sounds suspiciously like a robot designed a vacation package.
Cikarang Chaos: A Very Real Itinerary (With a Side of Panic & Pizza)
Day 1: Arrival & Apartment Apprehension
- Morning (8:00 AM): Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport – Bleary-eyed and fueled by instant coffee that tasted suspiciously like despair, I survived the flight. The air in Jakarta felt like a damp blanket hugging you, which is a charming start.
- Morning (9:30 AM): The taxi ride. Oh, the taxi ride. Think Mad Max, but with more scooters and less post-apocalyptic style. The drivers here are either secretly race car drivers or just utterly fearless. I cling to the seat, muttering prayers to the traffic gods. Seriously, I am not sure how to trust this, but I have to.
- Late Morning (11:00 AM): Arrive at "Brand New and Simple 2BR at Meikarta By Travelio." The pictures online? Immaculate. The reality? Well…the key-collection process was delightfully confusing. Instructions like "Follow the blue chicken icon" (actual quote from the instructions) sent me on a mini-treasure hunt. Finally, after asking about a dozen people, I managed to get the key.
- Lunch (12:30 PM): First impressions of the apartment: surprisingly spacious! Simple is an understatement, but hey, it's clean-ish. The AC works, which is a huge win. I immediately collapse onto the bed. My brain cells are trying to get back some rest.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM): Grocery run. The local supermarket is a sensory overload. So many unfamiliar fruits! So many suspicious-looking sauces! I bravely purchase some instant noodles (safety food, always). My attempt to buy some cold drinks was an utter failure. I'm at a loss for words on what to do.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM): Apartment exploration. Ok, so, there's a balcony. The view…is a sprawling city of concrete and construction. Not exactly postcard material, but hey, at least there's an AC. I spend a good half-hour strategizing how to avoid mosquitos from entering my room
- Evening (6:00 PM): Dinner. I gave up on cooking and ordered pizza. It arrived lukewarm and with questionable toppings, but it was pizza and I ate it like a starving wolf. Guilt-eat all the way. The TV has about 5 channels, all of which are dubbed in Indonesian. I give up and watch the mosquito dance their way around my room.
- Evening (8:00 PM): Nightcap. I find some instant coffee. I’m trying to figure out the logistics of tomorrow. It's going to be a journey.
Day 2: Adventures in Cikarang (Or, Trying Not to Get Lost)
- Morning (7:00 AM): Wake up feeling like a slightly sunburnt, slightly jet-lagged zombie. Breakfast: instant noodles (again, don't judge).
- Morning (8:00 AM): Plan: I make a plan on how to get to the mall by asking the security as the last resort if all others fail. I fail. I then proceed to ask the apartment staff.
- Morning (8:30 AM): Attempt to start my adventure. The mall is my goal. It's what the locals call the closest mall in the area.
- Morning (10:00 AM): The mall. The chaos of the streets is nothing to the chaos of the mall itself. The air is filled with strange new smells. The food court is an absolute dream, and I immediately get everything I could imagine.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM): I got back to my apartment. I have everything I need.
- Afternoon (3:00 PM): Naptime! My travel life has been this way from the start until the end.
- Evening (6:00 PM): Dinner is another pizza, this time I try out a new brand.
- Evening (8:00 PM): I feel like I am getting sick, but there's nothing I can do. I go to sleep.
Day 3: Departure and Reflections (AKA, Dodging Disaster)
- Morning (7:00 AM): Wake up, feeling marginally less like a swamp monster. Pack. Check. Pray I haven't left anything vital behind.
- Morning (8:00 AM): Last-minute apartment inspection. Make sure I haven't accidentally set a fire or adopted a local stray. (I hadn't, thankfully.)
- Morning (9:00 AM): The taxi to the airport. One last, terrifying, exhilarating dash through Cikarang's arterial streets. I'm convinced that I've aged a decade.
- Mid-day (11:00 AM): At the airport! It's a chaotic symphony of noise and smells. I get through security, somehow.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM): Finally on the plane! I'm exhausted, slightly bewildered, and utterly, gloriously relieved to be leaving.
- The End: So, was it the perfect vacation experience? Absolutely not. It was messy, at times overwhelming, and probably involved more instant noodles than is healthy. But it was real. It was an experience. And that, my friends, is what makes traveling worthwhile. Now, if you'll excuse me, I think I need a stiff drink and a long nap. I hope I didn't get a bad flu there.
Luxury 2BR Meikarta Oasis: Your Dream Cikarang Getaway - Or Is It? (Let's Be Real!)
Okay, spill the beans – what ACTUALLY makes this "luxury?" Because I've seen the word "luxury" slapped on EVERYTHING.
Alright, deep breaths. "Luxury" in Meikarta... it's a nuanced thing, okay? Think of it like this: you're escaping the Cikarang reality, which, let's face it, can be a bit… intense. This place? It *tries* to be an oasis. So, what have we got? Two bedrooms, blessedly air-conditioned, in a tower with a decent view if you're high enough (my first booking, I was on the third floor. Let's just say I had a lovely view of… a parking lot, and the relentless Indonesian sun. Learn from my mistakes, people!).
Then there are the amenities. The pool *is* genuinely nice, when it's not overcrowded with screaming toddlers (and even then, a beer helps). They call it a "fitness center," but let's be real, it's a collection of treadmills and weights that have seen better days. Still, better than nothing, right? The little cafe downstairs sells decent coffee, which is a lifesaver at 6 AM when you're fighting off jet lag from Jakarta (because, yeah, the traffic...). It's all relative, you see. Compared to, say, a hotel with actual luxury, it's… well, it’s Meikarta. But for Cikarang? It's a step up. A BIG one.
Speaking of the location, is it actually *convenient*? I'm picturing remote rice paddies...
Convenience? That's the million-dollar question (or, you know, the equivalent in Rupiah). Meikarta is *in* Cikarang. That's the good news and the bad news, all wrapped up in a bow. You’re close to the industrial estates. Which is either a plus (if you're there for work and like a short commute) or a HUGE minus (if you enjoy breathing clean air and serenity). Traffic can be a beast, especially during peak hours. Jakarta is a day trip, really, plan ahead and be prepared for all that. There are malls nearby, thankfully, so you're not completely stranded. Groceries, restaurants, even a cinema – you can actually *live* here without feeling completely isolated.
One time, I was desperately craving some authentic Indonesian food, and let me tell you, finding a decent *warung* in the immediate vicinity took some serious Google Maps investigation and a dash of blind faith. But hey, that's part of the Cikarang charm, right? The adventure!
The 2BR... How's the space situation? Is it cramped? Can I actually, like, function in it?
Right, the 2-bedroom. It's… adequate. Don't expect a palace. It's designed to be functional. There’s enough space for a small family or two couples. The master bedroom is usually pretty good, honestly. The second bedroom? Well, it's a bedroom. It's got beds and closets. It's not a ballroom, but it’s a place to sleep. Think of it as a cleverly optimized space. Good storage, which you'll appreciate. The living room and kitchen area are combined, it can be a little tight if you’re entertaining or you just happen to be messy (guilty!).
The bathrooms? Mostly clean, which is always a win in my book. The water pressure can be *slightly* temperamental, and you might encounter a rogue ant or two (it's the tropics, people!), but generally, they're functional and do the job. I always bring my own shower gel, though. Just a tip. And don’t forget to check the air conditioning units – some are louder than others. Make your booking carefully!
Give it to me straight: What's the vibe like? Is it a party place or a quiet escape?
The vibe? Okay, here's the deal: it's not exactly Ibiza. It's more… functional tranquility, with a side of industrial chic. It’s geared more towards families and professionals rather than the wild clubbing crowd. During the week, it's pretty quiet, with people going to work, or trying to avoid it. Weekends? Can get a bit livelier, especially around the pool. The noise level is variable, and it depends on the apartment layout. You can get good views, but also annoying neighbors. Be prepared for some noise. Earplugs are your friend!.
One time, I was trying to get some work done, and I swear, there were construction noises from 7 AM to nightfall. The *constant* drilling, the hammering… it was maddening! But hey, that’s Cikarang. You learn to embrace the chaos, or you go insane. I choose to occasionally go insane, and occasionally, find a nice view, drink some coffee, and enjoy the relative peace.
What about the kitchen? Can I actually *cook* in there, or am I stuck with instant noodles?
Ah, the kitchen! A crucial point. The kitchens are reasonably equipped. You'll usually find a hob, a microwave (essential!), a fridge, and basic cooking and eating utensils. Don't expect a chef's dream-kitchen though. Space is at a premium, and sometimes the appliances are a little… well, let's just say they've seen better days. The quality varies, so check the picture! Some apartments have a proper oven. You're never *completely* stuck with instant noodles, unless you want to be.
I've cooked simple meals there without issue, from pasta dishes to scrambled eggs. Just remember to do a thorough check of what's in the cupboards and make sure the plates and cutlery are clean before you start. I once got stuck with a chipped mug. I survived. Barely. Bring your own coffee mugs, and maybe a good chopping knife. You'll thank me later.
Parking? Is it a nightmare? Because I've heard horror stories...
The parking… Ah, yes. It ebbs and flows. Sometimes it's a breeze, other times it's a full-blown, sweaty battle for a spot. It depends on the time of day and how busy the building is. Expect to circle the parking garage a few times, especially during peak hours or if you're unlucky. The parking bays can be a bit tight, so don't bring your monster truck. It is something to consider. Always.
One time, after a particularly grueling day, I spent a full 20 minutes circling, desperately searching for a spot, before finally giving up and resorting to… well, let's just say I parked in a place I probably wasn't supposed to. Don't do that. I was lucky.
