As travelers increasingly seek hotels where the coffee experience is as luxurious as the stay itself, more properties are taking note. Hotels like the Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach and Segera are leading the way, showing that exceptional coffee has become a key part of the modern luxury travel experience, from the way they choose their beans all the way to the experience as a whole.
Luxury in Every Cup at the Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
According to Ashwin, South Africa’s Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa’s F&B Manager, “the coffee brand chosen at any hotel plays a crucial role in guest satisfaction especially that it is the most consumed beverage in any property over breakfast which highlights any hotel's ability to showcase their refined Food & Beverage offering.” At The Saxon, Ashwin carefully selected Lavazza Tierra coffee beans, underscoring the importance of coffee service in the overall guest experience. As he explains, “as a 5-star hotel, choosing Lavazza Tierra coffee beans aligns with the high standards of excellence, sustainability, and guest satisfaction that define The Saxon's opulent reputation.” Renowned for its superior Arabica beans, sourced from select high-altitude farms, Lavazza Tierra delivers a flavor that is rich, smooth, and aromatic — exactly what discerning guests expect from a hotel as luxurious as the Saxon.
Crafted with Culture at Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Travelers are increasingly seeking specialty coffee within luxury stays that reflect the culture around them. At Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach, coffee goes beyond a morning ritual and offers an experience that celebrates Indonesia’s rich coffee heritage. Situated within the resort is Pottery Café, one of the best in Seminyak, where guests are invited in with the smell of freshly roasted beans seeping through the air. The café’s baristas are true masters of the craft who experiment with a variety of brewing techniques to provide pristine quality and options. With beans exclusively sourced from neighboring Indonesian regions, guests get a taste of Bali Kintamani, Bali Petang, Aceh Gayo from Sumatra and Toraja from Sulawesi. As the hotels Director of F&B, Halil Asar says, “life’s too short for bad coffee-thankfully, we roast ours daily.” Guests are encouraged to take home the beans and leave with a little piece of Indonesian magic.
Segera Coffee Story: A Taste of Home, Crafted with Purpose
At Segera, every detail is considered with care, including the daily offering of exceptional coffee, that provides comfort, community, and connection to the surrounding land. Like all aspects of Segera, coffee is guided by their commitment to the 4C’s: Conservation, Community, Culture, and Commerce. Through Commerce, they partner with the rare and premium, Dormans, a local Kenyan company with a long-standing commitment to ethical sourcing. Through Community, they contribute to regional livelihoods and honor the people who grow, harvest, and roast these exceptional beans. Through Culture, each cups tells a story of the place, cool highlands of the country which the beans are sourced. And through Conservation, every cup is brewed using filtered water harvested onsite, with used coffee grounds enriching our gardens as part of a regenerative loop and the coffee machines, like much of Segera’s infrastructure, are powered by solar energy.
The team of trained baristas delivers a coffee experience that is as intentional as the environment in which it is served. From delicate cortados at sunrise to creamy lattes shared by the fire in the evening, guests are reminded that beauty, when rooted in care and intention, can be felt even in the smallest of rituals. A member of Segera's F&B team, Erastus shared the importance of starting ones day with a coffee, Guests love starting their mornings with a freshly brewed cup before heading out for game drives taking in breathtaking views, the melody of birds welcoming the dawn, and, on clear mornings, the majestic sight of Mount Kenya’s peak rising in the distance.” Coffee at Segera reflects their philosophy that luxury and sustainability can work hand in hand, creating a feeling of home, a sense of belonging, and a quiet celebration of Kenya.
