Hotel Majapahit Surabaya is a beautiful historic property and one of the most memorable hotels I have stayed in Indonesia.
The architecture, atmosphere, breakfast, room quality, and most hotel staff were excellent.
However, I had a very disappointing experience at the spa.
The treatment lacked professionalism from the moment it began. There was little explanation of the process, very limited hospitality, and the massage quality was far below the standard I would expect from a five-star hotel. I ended the treatment early because I simply was not enjoying the experience.
What disappointed me even more was the lack of concern afterward. No one asked why I finished early, whether there had been a problem, or how my experience could be improved. For a luxury hotel, this was surprising.
I genuinely wish the spa experience had matched the quality of the rest of the hotel, because everything else about my stay was wonderful. The hotel deserves praise, but the spa department urgently needs better training, service standards, and guest care.