The Gaia Hotel Bandung is hosting their iftar celebration by pairing a broad Middle Eastern-inspired spread at Gaia Semeja Asian Kitchen with a stay package designed for families and couples who want the month’s gatherings to feel a little less rushed and a good deal more considered.
Ramadan hotel offerings tend to matter most when they answer a simple question, why leave home to break fast? In Bandung, that answer often comes down to the setting, the convenience, and the food itself. For many people, buka puasa is about finding a place that can hold a proper family gathering, accommodate different tastes, and make the occasion feel distinct from an ordinary dinner out. The Gaia Hotel Bandung’s A Royal Feast of Flavours is clearly pitched at that mood, drawing on Middle Eastern dishes long associated with the Holy Month while keeping the line-up broad enough for guests who still want familiar Asian and Indonesian favourites on the table.
The Middle Eastern menu brings the spice, richness, and celebratory feel many diners expect at this time of year, while the wider buffet selection opens the door to mixed groups and family meals where everyone wants something different. It is an approach that makes practical sense, especially for larger gatherings. Guests can expect a range of dishes, including Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Mandi, Lamb Kofta, Chicken and Lamb Kebab, Nasi Briyani, Butter Chicken, and other regional staples. The dessert counter continues that theme with Namoura, Muhallabia, Um Ali, and Pistachio Chocolate Kunafa, while Ramadan drinks such as Sahlab, Limonana, and Middle Eastern herbal tea are served directly to guests’ tables by the hotel’s culinary team.
The Ramadan offering also folds in a selection of Asian and Nusantara favourites, among them are fresh seafood at the live cooking station, Bakso Balungan, Sup Kambing, Sup Pindang Tangkar, Ayam Betutu Bali, and Sumatran rendang, alongside a penyetan stall. There is also the babakaran corner, already a regular Ramadan fixture at Semeja Asian Kitchen, serving choices such as Sate Maranggi, Sate Lilit, Sate Kambing, and other satay varieties.This dining experience is priced at IDR 488,000 nett per person.
For those planning to turn the evening into an overnight stay, they can take the Ramadan Room Package starting from IDR 2,380,000 nett per night. The package includes sahur and the A Royal Feast of Flavours iftar for two people, making it a useful option for guests who would rather settle in for the evening than navigate Bandung traffic after dinner.
Families are part of that equation too, children can take part in special activities arranged throughout the Ramadan period, while weekend guests can also catch gambus performances that add another layer to the atmosphere. If you’re travelling with children or looking for a fuller evening out, these offerings are worth considering.
For reservations contact +62 811-2020-0500 or visit Instagram at @thegaiabandung
The Gaia Hotel Bandung
Jalan Setiabudi No. 430
Bandung, West Java 40143
+62 811 2002 2914
