Karimunjawa Hotels

Nirvana Resort: The most luxurious

We did not stay here for two reasons. The resort was temporarily closed and it is above our usual budget. But we were shown around by one lone guard.
This is the most luxurious and of course the most pricey accommodation on Karimunjawa main island, disregarding Kura-Kura resort on Menyawakan island. The signboard at the entrance advertises "western comfort".
The best beaches close to Karimunjawa village lie within the grounds of the resort. The beaches used to be free before the resort was built by an Australian - so we were told. Now you will be charged Rp 12,500 for swimming and snorkeling there.

Room prices range from about USD 50 for so-called Joglo rooms to USD 100 for a suite room and USD 200 for the master room. Suite and Master rooms have ocean view.

Two private beaches, full comfort.

• Opinion of Price: most expensive
• Related to: Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling, Luxury Travel
• Written June 9, 2009

The long beach of Nirvana Resort

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Buginese and Jepara style houses: Stay at Kemujan

There is not much accommodation on the northern main island Kemujan, but there are two wooden houses for rent from pak Hasanuddin's neighbour. One is built in Buginese style, the other one in Jepara style.
No bathroom in the houses, you have to use the seperate sanitary unit and hoist your own water from the well.
As for food, Pak Hasanuddin's wife is ready to cook for you. And a short walk down the road is the village's only warung, please order in advance.

You are the guest of local people and stay in a house of traditional style.

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Related to: Diving and Snorkeling, Beaches, Eco-Tourism
• Written May 30, 2009

Buginese style house on poles

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Jaya Karimun: The Floating Inn

We did not stay here, but several VT-ers did, see also their tips.
But the Wisma Apung (Floating Inn) was a stop at the end of our snorkeling trip with pak Hadi to Pulau Cemara Besar. We were invited to look around, dip in the pool with sharks, and offered a piece of watermelon, all free of charge.

The Inn is not actually floating, it is built on poles standing on the sea floor. Rooms with fan and squatting toilet cost Rp 120.000, rooms with AC and western toilet go for Rp 220.000 (May 2009). We were curious what they do with the toilet waste, not straight into the sea where you swim? No, the waste goes into a concrete box on the sea bottom... does it ever get full?

The room rates include free transfers to the "mainland": Karimunjawa village. The transfer takes a few minutes only.

Step straight from your bed through the back door of your room into the sea for a morning dip. Wade or swim to close-by Pulau Menjangan Besar. And study the sharks swimming rounds in their pool, or join them.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, Beaches, Diving and Snorkeling
• Written May 28, 2009

AC rooms of Jaya Karimun Inn

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Escape Beach Resort: Friend's choice

A friend of us with slightly tighter budget preferred the Escape Beach Resort, entrance just a few hundred metres east of Karimunjawa Inn. Brand new and just starting to receive guests: only one receptionist and one gardener on the grounds. No restaurant service available yet.
Rooms come with fan or with AC, on the ground or first floor.
Rates (May 2009): Rp 110,000 with fan, Rp 220,000 with AC.

Nice grounds, right on the beach, with the jetty in view.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, Diving and Snorkeling, Beaches
• Written May 21, 2009

Escape Beach Resort view

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Karimunjawa Inn: Our choice

After arrival we checked out several places to stay and decided for Karimunjawa Inn, which is operated by the Central Java provincial government. It is not on the beach but slightly uphill, still on walking distance from the jetty.
We selected Karimunjawa Inn for the attractive "suite rooms" with open air bathroom, and the good deal they offered us: we got a bungalow suite for the price of a standard room with AC. Subsequently we very pleased with the excellent service by the receptionist, miss Diah, a.o. making the reservation for our return voyage. We had intended to stay a night or two at the Wisma Apung (floating hostel) just for the experience, but felt so comfy at the Inn that we remained there all six nights.

Publish rates (May 2009) include breakfast (nasi goreng, bakmi goreng or bakmi kuah), tax and service:
- standard room with fan Rp 131,000
- standard room with AC Rp 191,000
- bungalow suite with AC Rp 281,000
- bungalow family with AC Rp 382,000

The food prepared by mr Harianto was excellent. One has to order dinner in advance, but the menu offers welcome variation after several days of grilled fish. Typical price for dinner was Rp 25,000 to Rp 30,000 plus 21% tax and service, more expensive than the local food but well worth the money.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, Diving and Snorkeling, Beaches
• Written May 21, 2009

Late dinner at Karimunjawa Inn

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Wisma Apung Jaya Karimun: Floating Hostel

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Budget Travel
• Written October 31, 2008

Wisma Apung

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the floating hotel: the floating hotel

want to try another kind of unique hotel? if you go to karimunjawa, try this floating hotel. the hotel is on the ocean, not far from menjangan besar island. the building is made of timber and really look floating!!

it's on the water!!

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Related to: Eco-Tourism, National/State Park, Beaches
• Written May 23, 2006

the floating hotel

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karimun indah: a homestay

actually this is the local people's house. so you just live inside their house.
the bathroom is located separated from the bedroom.
just choose this kind of accomodation to help the local.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Beaches, Backpacking, Budget Travel
• Written May 22, 2006

karimun indah homestay

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Jaya Karimun: Floating House

It is on the water! Just jump in when u need to swim even snorkell! The room are nice and clean with sea breeze. it has mandi and toilet (fresh water), light also. Mr. Joko, the owner prepare really well for the guests and very friendly and well known with the area. So... just ask him about the surrounding island.

It has 'salt water-pool' with baby sharks, sea turtles, rays, star-fishes, and many.... They breed them! so it won't extinct.

Don't worry from being hungry because Mr. Joko is also preparing three times meals with additional price.

Room/ double - Rp. 60,000
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) - Rp. 40,000/person (optional)
Boat /day - Rp. 200,000 or half day for Rp. 150,000
snorkell mask and fin - Rp. 25,000/day

It was a good deal for me :-)

• Opinion of Price: least expensive
• Written September 20, 2005

This is the room

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