The resort label attached to the Sheraton Yogyakarta is quite misleading. There are no beaches, little or no leisure activities and very little to fill one's free time other than conduct business you may have in the area. It isn't a bad hotel, mind you, just not one to which the moniker resort belongs. There is a swimming pool with a large surrounding green space, that at one time, must have been quite grandiose, but a lack of upkeep and refurbishment have given it somewhat of a shabby air.
At the time of my last stay, about 18 months ago, the hotel did offer free pickup service from the airport as well as a scheduled shuttle service to the downtown core. Both services take approximately 20 minutes. Taxi service is readily available and quite inexpensive.
The hotel itself is located on quite a large acreage, floored corridors lead from the central atrium, affecting a adjacent to a major thoroughfare. It ranks as one of the top properties in Yogya, but there isn't much high end competition. The building design is quite interesting as it uses an open courtyard/atrium design similar to that used by Embassy Suites, with the exception of the courtyard in the centre being open to the sky. Long marble corridors affect somewhat of an institutional feeling. This is tempered, to a degree, by the gentle strains of the live gamelan orchestra that plays most evenings.
As a Platinum SPG member, I was always upgraded to a suite, so I can't comment on a regular room. The suites I occupied, however, were very tastefully furnished in authentic Indonesian style with all the amenities one comes to expect in a better establishment. They were comprised of two separate rooms, a living/dining area and the bedroom. There was a guest powder room in addition to an ensuite bathroom. Both were clad in marble and were well maintained. I can't recall whether the toiletries were the generic Sheraton type or better, but I do remember them being comprehensive. An in room safe, twin televisions with a smattering of English content, bathrobes and a mini fridge refreshment centre with complimentary drinking water and hot beverage making facilities were some of the room amenities provided. A nice touch was the nightly turndown service, when two male attendants would light a scented oil pot as well as provide the usual chocolates and replenish the fruit plate. The suites also had two balconies overlooking Mount Merapi and on a clear day one could see the smoke rising from the volcano's crater. More often than not, however, the summit was enshrouded in mist and haze.
The hotel does not have a Club or Executive Lounge, and breakfast is not included with most rates. There are a number of dining choices on property which are quite satisfactory, if a bit pricey by Indonesian standards. There is/was a regular weekend buffet type offering that seemed an attractive option, however, I never took advantage of it. There was also a bar featuring a nightly Happy Hour and quite decent pub type fare. There is a large banquet hall type restaurant on the hotel grounds adjacent to the main entrance, but it wasn't in use during my stays.
The property, in general, seems to have been conceived as quite upscale, but has fallen on harder times during the economic setbacks that have paralysed that part of the world over the past number of years. It is definitely one of the better lodging choices in Yogyakarta, but if you are seeking a true resort holiday, this is not the place for you.