Easter Joy for Every Bunny: Padma Golden Egg Hunt

“Spring has sprung,” as they like to say in the West when April rolls around. While the season doesn’t quite make it to tropical Bali, Easter is still a big deal on the island. Hotels go all out with Easter brunches, the kind that might just have you unbuttoning your jeans from all the deliciousness.

But beyond the brunches, there’s one fun tradition that Padma Hotels brings back every Easter weekend – not just in Bali, but across all their properties in West and Central Java too; Padma Golden Egg Hunt.

This activity brings back all the nostalgic feels – remember the good old days of egg hunting? Well, Padma Hotels is keeping the tradition alive at all their properties: Padma Resort Legian, Padma Resort Ubud, Padma Hotel Bandung, Padma Hotel Semarang, and Resinda Hotel Karawang. Last year, guests absolutely loved it, with families and friends joining in the fun, racing to find the hidden eggs and sharing laughs along the way. It was such a hit that it’s making a much-anticipated return!

There’s one golden egg to find each day, and it’s got the main prize inside!

Newsflash: if you’re thinking of a staycation at Padma Hotel Bandung, better book it soon – they’ll be closing temporarily for a mega transformation starting 20 April 2025!

Clues for the egg hunt will be shared on each hotel’s Instagram account (so keep those notifications on or someone else might beat you to it!). Every egg has a fun little treat inside – think ice cream, dessert, or milkshakes, but there’s ONE Golden Egg per day, and that one holds the grand prize.

And hey, big kids! Don’t worry, this hunt is open to all ages! No guarantee the adults will win though…because the little ones have way too much energy to keep up with! hehe.

It’s such a fun and thoughtful tradition from Padma Hotels, a brand already known for being super family-friendly. It’s not really about the prizes, it’s the joy of the game that makes it so special.

So, get ready to channel your inner detective from Friday, 18 April to Sunday, 20 April 2025 at your favourite Padma Hotels destination! Stay tuned to their official Instagram accounts:

@padmalegian, @padmaubud, @padmabandung, @padmasemarang, @resindahotel

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You’re welcome 😉 KLA Co-working SpaceCreative HubGenius IdeaCrônica Creative Working SpaceAntologi Collaborative Space You may also like this article: Lokananta - Why This Musical Landmark is a Must-Visit in Solo KLA Co-working Space Don’t panic when you walk in and it looks like a computer shop - because it is, lol. The coworking space is on the second floor. You just need to order coffee or snacks from their little stall to use the space. It’s nice and bright, with plenty of tables and easily accessible plugs. There are also booths with more comfortable chairs, shared tables, as well as private meeting rooms you can book in advance. The internet is good enough, and when I was there, most people were university students studying or working on assignments, so it was chill and quiet. Image credit: KLA Google page 💰 Price: From IDR 20K (for coffee) ⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-8.30pm 📍 Address: Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Johannes Jl. 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Image credit: Antologi Google page 💰 Price: IDR 45K (daily), 175K (weekly), 599K (monthly) ⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7am-10pm 📍 Address: Tawangsari CT II Gg. Gayamsari II No.9C, Karang Wuni, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281 Whether you’re in Jogja for a quick visit or staying a little longer, there are plenty of spots to get work done. Each place has its own vibe; some more focused, some more laid-back, so it really depends on what kind of workday you’re after. Also, don’t be alarmed when locals say “it’s so far from here”, because most of the time…it really isn’t, hehe. Especially if you’re from Jakarta or other big cities, a 10 to 30-minute commute is basically nothing, right? hehe. Anyway, enjoy your work-holiday in Jogja, and don’t forget to explore and eat lots of delicious food after work!