Kura Kura Resort
Karimunjawa Archipelago, between Java and Kalimantan
Kura Kura Resort is simply jaw-dropping. It's the kind of place that gets the superlatives flowing, and fully lives up to those expectations; a proper Indonesian honeymoon haven. With a selection of cloistered cottages and villas hidden amongst swaying palms and wild gardens, all within 15 metres of the sandy beach and warm calm waters, Kura Kura Resort is all about understated tropical luxury. The villas boast private pools and spacious open-air living areas. The relaxed restaurant specialises in locally-caught seafood, and the expert chefs can tailor dishes to your personal specifications.
The dive centre offers courses for kids and beginners, as well as refresher classes and open water training for experienced divers keen to make the most of the nearby reefs and wrecks. Kayaks and snorkelling equipment are complimentary, and the resort’s boat can take you to spend the day on a nearby deserted island, on jaunts around the coast (often accompanied by dolphins) and on romantic sunset cruises. If you're looking for the maximum castaway experience, take a boat to Krakal Island to channel your inner Robinson Crusoe for a night in a simple cottage on pristine white sands.
Location
On a private island in the Karimunjawa Archipelago, a National Marine Park composed of 27 islands between Java and Kalimantan, Kura Kura is as far from the urban rush as its possible to get. Total island perfection.
A little more detail
Private island resort
Island-hopping boat trips
Diving & snorkelling
Spa
From a client…
It was a dream come true to stay on a private island like this; a complete paradise.
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Discover what to expect from staying at Kura Kura Resort
Private island
There’s secluded luxury, and then there’s this beautifully pristine private island; it’s another level. Kura Kura Resort is the only one on Menjawakan Island, making for the full castaway luxury experience. Laying back in a sheltered beach cabana, cocktail in hand, watching the undisturbed sunset sky turn from blue to pink is nothing short of blissful. We’re always going to be drawn to exploring vibrant culture and unspoilt landscapes before anything else, but when we crave a bit of coastal chillout time, it's places like this that we head for.
Diving in Indonesia’s depths…
The Kura Kura Resort’s location is ideal for uninterrupted snorkelling and diving in some of Indonesia’s crystal-clear waters. Beginners and those just wanting to dip a toe in can snorkel straight from the beach, keeping your eyes keen for flashes of glimmering fish flitting through the shallows. Those who are keen to look deeper can follow full PADI courses or guided diving excursions under the watchful eyes of experienced instructors and dive leaders. Take night dives at the resort’s house reef, looking out for the weird and wonderful marine life that appears after dark, such as bamboo sharks, cuttlefish and even the highly-venomous blue-ringed octopus!
What can you do at Kura Kura Resort?
Kick back on the beach, in a cabana, on your terrace or by your private pool. Take boat trips around the archipelago, learn to dive with full PADI instruction and take those skills out to explore the phenomenal reefs and wrecks. Relax at the spa, feast on fresher-than-fresh, locally caught lobster, prawns and fish, and find the ultimate seclusion with a night in a cosy villa on a tiny deserted island.
Considered Sustainability
Care has been taken at the Kura Kura Resort to leave the island as pristine as possible, using local building materials and causing minimal disruption to the landscape. Permanent mooring points for the resort's boats and local fishing vessels mean that they don’t have to drop anchor, protecting the reef from damage.
