Kura Kura Resort
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Kura Kura Resort - Karimunjawa Islands, Java, Indonesia
Kura
Kura Resort has re-opened its doors on Jun 2008 with a new ownership
team and new management after 7 months of renovations that have upgraded
the property by enhancing the natural beauty of the island, with a
passion for authenticity and attention to the smallest details.The
Resort was already party renovated in summer '08 with 21 spacious and
luxurious Pool Villas (320 sq mt) including 2 family Pool Villas (600 sq
mt) settled among the beautiful Royal palm trees. Every Pool Villa has
been designed with full respect for nature, embracing the influence of
an Indonesian Villa concept, together with the blend of contemporary and
elegant style. Each Pool Villa has not only been designed and built
with the utmost attention to detail, but are also
environmentally-friendly, maintaining the beautiful Royal palm trees
inside the Pool Villa garden.
The second stage of renovation has started from Oct 2008 and has been completed for the opening in May 1st 2009 ; not only the Cottages have been upgraded into Deluxe Seaview Cottages and Superior Seaview Cottages with spacious bedrooms and new facilities, but there is also a brand new restaurant, lobby and bar and Dive centre. in this way, every common area is now carefully enhanced and improved.
Resort facilities have also been upgraded: such as new speed boats with 2 engines for transportation and excursions, plus the charming and elegant 'Elisabeth' Grand Banks boat are now at our guests' disposal, new dining menu which provide local food and seafood with Mediterranean style, new landsacping and new water purification treatment system.
Kura Kura Resort offers the discerning traveler the opportunity to discover this still-hidden gem in SoutheastAsia and, with our renovations, in unique comfort.
OUR LOCATION
Located in the midst of Karimunjawa Archipelago and offering one of the largest lagoons of the area, Menjawakan is a very green, private tropical island 22 hectars large, of extroardinary beauty which is exclusively occupied by Kura Kura Resort.
Situated between Java and Borneo, and still unknown to mass tourism, Karimunjawa Archipelago is a National Marine Park composed of 27 islands which still offers the feeling of a natural and remote beauty. The exceptional location of Kura Kura Island places our guests in the midst of the Archipelago, giving them the opportunity to visit and enjoy the rare beauty of the surrounding islands with their pristine white, unspoiled beaches fringed with palm trees, and the amazing colours of the sea while staying in rare comfort.
ACCOMODATION
Deluxe and Superior Seaview Cottage
The second stage of renovation has started from Oct 2008 and has been completed for the opening in May 1st 2009 ; not only the Cottages have been upgraded into Deluxe Seaview Cottages and Superior Seaview Cottages with spacious bedrooms and new facilities, but there is also a brand new restaurant, lobby and bar and Dive centre. in this way, every common area is now carefully enhanced and improved.
Resort facilities have also been upgraded: such as new speed boats with 2 engines for transportation and excursions, plus the charming and elegant 'Elisabeth' Grand Banks boat are now at our guests' disposal, new dining menu which provide local food and seafood with Mediterranean style, new landsacping and new water purification treatment system.
Kura Kura Resort offers the discerning traveler the opportunity to discover this still-hidden gem in SoutheastAsia and, with our renovations, in unique comfort.
OUR LOCATION
Located in the midst of Karimunjawa Archipelago and offering one of the largest lagoons of the area, Menjawakan is a very green, private tropical island 22 hectars large, of extroardinary beauty which is exclusively occupied by Kura Kura Resort.
Situated between Java and Borneo, and still unknown to mass tourism, Karimunjawa Archipelago is a National Marine Park composed of 27 islands which still offers the feeling of a natural and remote beauty. The exceptional location of Kura Kura Island places our guests in the midst of the Archipelago, giving them the opportunity to visit and enjoy the rare beauty of the surrounding islands with their pristine white, unspoiled beaches fringed with palm trees, and the amazing colours of the sea while staying in rare comfort.
ACCOMODATION
Deluxe and Superior Seaview Cottage
The
15 Cottages are all facing west; positioned only 15 metres from the
beach, they offer an amazing, unobstructed view over the crystal clear
water lagoon.
All the Cottages are completely new and just renovated; they have been enlarged, upgraded and enhanced, and they have beent ransformed into luxurious Deluxe Seaview Cottages ( single unit, 35 sq. mt each) and Superior Seaview Cottages (two units, with indipendent entrance and privacy, 33 sq. mt. each).
All the Cottages are completely new and just renovated; they have been enlarged, upgraded and enhanced, and they have beent ransformed into luxurious Deluxe Seaview Cottages ( single unit, 35 sq. mt each) and Superior Seaview Cottages (two units, with indipendent entrance and privacy, 33 sq. mt. each).
Each Seaview Cottage is equipped with :
• Air Conditioning
• Colonial Mosquito Net
• Ceiling fan
• King Size Bed
• Shower
• Minibar
• Hairdryer
• Safety box
Private Pool Villa
Ninghteen Private Pool Villas which capture the very essence of tropical luxury.
Setteled among the beautiful Royal palm trees, every Pool Villa has been carefully designed to respect our pristinenatural surrounding; Each embraces the traditional Indonesian Villa concept with its large open air living room, and combines it with contemporary elegance.
Utilizing natural stones, indigenous materials and modern innovation, every Pool Villa is both spacious and intimate ( 320 sq.mt), with your own enclosed grounds for complete comfort and privacy.
The
large pool (4 x 8 mt) is equipped with sun beds and two gazebos at
opposite sides of the Pool: one for dining or enjoying a drink and the
other, a plushy padded day bed for lounging.The open air living room is
conveniently equipped with mini-bar and cd player with MP3 connection
for you to enjoy the Villa's intimate atmosphere.The air-conditioned
Bedroom is elegantly designed with touches of natural materials;
mosquito netting draping the king-size bed and curtained
floor-to-ceiling windows for an open pool view.Following this same
theme, the large bathroom has an open and natural feeling, yet is
discretely placed so you can trulyfell relaxed.Each room is fully
equipped with all the amenities, including an island service phone for
everything else.
Each Private Pool Villa is equipped with :
• Private Pool 4x8 meters
• Open Living Room Pavillion
• Two Gazebos
• Comfortable teak sun beds
• CD Player with MP3 connection
• Minibar
• Air Conditioning
• Colonial Mosquito Net
• Ceiling fan
• Shower
• King Size Bed (double Bedded Room)
• Hairdryer
• Safety box
Family Pool Villa
Each Private Pool Villa is equipped with :
• Private Pool 4x8 meters
• Open Living Room Pavillion
• Two Gazebos
• Comfortable teak sun beds
• CD Player with MP3 connection
• Minibar
• Air Conditioning
• Colonial Mosquito Net
• Ceiling fan
• Shower
• King Size Bed (double Bedded Room)
• Hairdryer
• Safety box
Family Pool Villa
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Two Exclusive Family Pool Villas which capture the very essence of tropical luxury. Make it a family affair or the perfect getaway for friends. Either way, the Family Pool Villa is an ideal way for a group of four to have their own corner of the world. This 600 sq mt enclosed villa is comprised of twin residences, located at opposite sides of the large pool, and designed to allow couples their privacy while enjoying the company of travel companions. |
The open-air living room is an elegant blend of traditional rattan and contemporary comfort, fully equipped with mini-bar and cd player. Gazebos are neatly positioned at each end of the pool: one for sitting and relax, and the other for a plushly padded day bed for lounging. As with the Private Pool Villa, great care has been taken to design the villa with respect for the pristine ecology while embracing the Indonesian villa concept-which, in fact, originated with family and friends in mind in this gorgeous tropical environment.
Each Family Pool Villa is equipped with :
• Private Pool 4 x 8 meters
• Open Living Room Pavillion
• Two Gazebos
• Comfortable teak sun beds
• CD Player with MP3 connection
• Minibar
• Air Conditioning
• Colonial Mosquito Net
• Ceiling fan
• Shower
• King Size Bed (double Bedded Room)
• Hairdryer
• Safety box
rea is now carefully enhanced and improved.
Resort facilities have also been upgraded: such as new speed boats with 2 engines for transportation and excursions, plus the charming and elegant 'Elisabeth' Grand Banks boat are now at our guests' disposal, new dining menu which provide local food and seafood with Mediterranean style, new landsacping and new water purification treatment system.
Kura Kura Resort offers the discerning traveler the opportunity to discover this still-hidden gem in SoutheastAsia and, with our renovations, in unique comfort.
HONEYMOON PACKAGE
Romantic accommodation
Enjoy time for just the two of you. We will provide an unforgettable touch of romance in this tranquil paradise. Contact us for your individual package.
RESTAURANT AND BAR
The amazing Lobby and Restaurant welcomes you in an elegant atmosphere; both of them were re-built in full and completed by summer 2009. They create a gorgeous effect by mixing a blend of contemporary style and tradition with touches of local taste and elegance in the choosing of furniture and materials.
Our Restaurant specializes in local seafood - freshly caught lobster, prawns and fish bought directly from the fishing boats each morning. Our Chefs are at disposal to cater to your individual desires and to create culinary masterpieces using the best of fresh local products.
Our Menu offers a wide variety of dishes with 'a' la carte' choice , ranging from Mediterranean style fine cuisine to Indonesian dishes. Guests can chose weather having their fine meals inside the intimacy of the Restaurant, open-air Restaurant -patio, or in the romantic setting of the tables surrounding the pool.
Accommodation rates
The Kura Kura Resort regular operational season goes from May 1st until Oct 31st 2013, where we provide accommodations, regularly scheduled flights and speed boat transfers.
We will totally close from 1st November 2012 to 30 March 2013 and re-open on 1st April again. During the month of April there will be no flights operational yet, so that the Island can be reached by public ferries only. Please check out with our Reservation Department the ferry schedule.
From May 01st 2013 until Oct 31st the flights Semarang/Karimunjawa/Semarang will operate every day except Mondays at noon with Grand Caravan Aircraft
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Rates 2013 |
May 1st – July 31st and September 1st - October 31st Daily rates including breakfast and dinner |
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| Room Type | Single | Double | Family (4 pax) | Extra Bed |
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POOL VILLA |
USD 300 | USD 455 |
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USD 90 |
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FAMILY POOL VILLA |
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USD 740 | - |
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DELUXE SEAVIEW COTTAGE |
USD 250 | USD 395 |
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SUPERIOR SEAVIEW COTTAGE |
USD 200 | USD 325 |
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All room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 11% government tax. FLIGHTS SEMARANG/KARIMUNJAWA/SEMARANG From May 1st until October 31st we have regular daily flights scheduled at noon. Flights rate: USD 210,00 per person each way. Special rate for Diplomates, KITAS and Indonesian Citizens are available by contacting directly to our booking office. |
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Prices are subject to change with out prior notice.
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Rates High Season 2013 |
August 1st – August 31st Daily rates including breakfast and dinner |
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| Room Type | Single | Double | Family (4 pax) | Extra Bed |
| POOL VILLA | USD 325 | USD 485 |
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USD 100 |
| FAMILY POOL VILLA |
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USD 800 | - |
| DELUXE SEAVIEW COTTAGE | USD 270 | USD 420 |
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| SUPERIOR SEAVIEW COTTAGE | USD 215 | USD 340 |
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All room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 11% government tax. FLIGHTS SEMARANG/KARIMUNJAWA/SEMARANG From May 1st until October 31st we have regular daily flights scheduled at noon. Flights rate: USD 210,00 per person each way. Special rate for Diplomates, KITAS and Indonesian Citizens are available by contacting directly to our booking office. |
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Prices are subject to change with out prior notice.
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Rates Low Season 2013 |
April 1st – April 30 2012 Daily rates including breakfast and dinner |
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| Room Type | Single | Double | Family (4 pax) | Extra Bed |
| POOL VILLA | USD 300 | USD 455 |
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USD 90 |
| FAMILY POOL VILLA |
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USD 740 | - |
| DELUXE SEAVIEW COTTAGE | USD 250 | USD 395 |
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| SUPERIOR SEAVIEW COTTAGE | USD 200 | USD 325 |
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All room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 11% government tax. Special rate for Diplomates, KITAS and Indonesian Citizens are available by contacting directly to our booking office. |
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We
accept Visa and Master Card. Cash paymen must be in US Dollars, Euros
or local currency IDR. Dollar bills should not be in serial numbers CB.
All bills should be newer than 2001.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
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Robinson Crusoe trips Let us drop you to one of the paradise islands for a day, all alone with coconut trees and white sandy beaches. This along with lunch, cold drinks and snorkling gear if you wish. |
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Diving and snorkeling We arrange daily diving and snorkeling trips to the best coral reefs around Karimunjawa Islands. The locations are suitable for all level of divers and snorklers. Dive courses and trial dives avaliable daily. |
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Island cruises On request we arrange paradise island cruises with shore raid for lunch and snorkeling on some of the best reefs in the marine park area. Dolphins riding along the cruise is a common scene. Private charters are avaliable. |
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Sunset cruises On request we arrange private cruises with tropical warm ocean breeze and a magnificent sunset as a backdrop. |
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Free of use Sea kayaks, paddle boats and snorkeling equipment can be used at no charge. |
DIVE COURSES
Our excessive course program includes both beginners courses and courses for more experienced divers how want further education.
Bubblemaker
Here can kids from 8 years try breathing under water with scuba equipment in direct supervision of a instructor. All the instructions take part in the shallow part of the swimming pool. The kids learn to feel comfortable and safe under water.
Price: USD 60,00
Introduction dive
For those with no dive certificate who wish to try diving in supervision of a instructor. First we practice a few skills in confined water and then we make a dive in the ocean to maximum 12 meters depth.
Price: USD 70,00
Scuba skills refresher
For divers who have not been diving in the last 1-2 years, we offer a short refresher in our pool.
Price: USD 50,00
CMAS P1 (4 days) OPEN WATER DIVER
This program results in a certificate which gives you license to dive all around the world. The course is composed of 5 academic modules , 5 pool modules and 4 oceans dives where you will learn the basics for safe diving.
Price: USD 400,00
CMAS P2 (2–3 days) ADVANCED OWD
Advanced program where you will learn how to navigate under water and make deep dives, required, then choose 3 dives by night dive, drift dive, wreck dive, boat dive, UW photo, search & recovery to name a few. In this program is included 5 dives but no academic modules. NB! Previous knowledge required: Open Water Diver certificate or equal.
Price: USD 300,00
Divemaster "P3"
Price: After inquiry
Diving in Karimunjawa
Kura Kura has pursued education and arranged dive excursions in Karimunjawa since 1999. Our instructors and divemasters are experienced divers which will make you feel safe and well taken care off during our courses and excursions.
We have discovered several dive sites that are in good to excellent condition. On the upside, one should perhaps mention the overall quality of the diving, the variety between fringing reefs, atolls and the many wrecks, the good variety of species, some of them rare, such as for example the Crocodile fish and Leafy Scorpion fish. In clear water with a pleasant temperature we garantee you an experience beyond the ordinary.
DIVE SITE
Taka Menyawakan
An exciting dive site, with spectacular coral cover which exceeds more than 250 different species, plentiful Bat fish and the wrecks of two ships! One of the wrecks is a Pelni ferry which sunk in the 50s. You will also see schooling Barracudas, Skipjack Tuna, Hawksbill turtles, Lobsters and Giant clams. Usually a strong current sweeps this reef, giving you an exciting ride all the way around it.
Gosong Cemara
Just a short boat ride and off you go on one of the best reefs in the area, the shallower parts on this dive has a great veraity of soft and hard coral, deeper parts presents huge colourful seafans.
The Wreck of Biblis
One of the the few wrecks in the world, which still has it huge bronze propeller intact. This wreck has been on the ocean floor for many years, so the coral life is amazing. Several big groupers are nearly always spotted on this wreck. Possibility to penetrate for trained wreck divers.
Pioneer Reef
The house reef located just steps from our diveshop offers a great variety of fish such as, barracudas, lionfish, crocodile fish, groupers, bambu sharks, cuttle fish, lobsters and much much more. This is also a perfect spot for night dives
Ezdir Reef
This dive site is named after one of our frequent diver guests. It was discovered mid/late 2000. The quality and variety of corals are extremely good, so good that one group of divers did three dives on this site in one day, and it was the first site they wanted to visit when they returned to the resort again.
Hawksbill Point
Conveniently located on our own island of Menyawakan, this spot gives you the opportunity to come face to face with Hawksbill turtles and quite often Octopus too. Usually Crocodile fishes and Scorpion fishes are seen on your smooth drift back to the Resorts jetty.
The Wreck of Indonur
Dutch steam ship. Went down in 1963. A huge warehouse was on fire on the beach, it was mistaken for the lights of Semarang, and the captain went full speed up on the reef..... Come and see 6cm thick steel plates, torn apart like paper. Large riveted steam boilers. Great fish and coral life on the wreck is growing bigger and bigger each year. Excellent night dives on this wreck when you will have a chance to see Arrow crabs, Soft coral crabs and numerous other macro critters.
Torpedo Reef
One of our most remote dive sites, but well worth the boat trip since it is one of the high lights of the archipelago. The exceptionally healthy Torpedo Reef has remnants of torpedoes and grenades scattered across the ocean floor. Beside the torpedoes and the grenades, the reef has a good variety of pelagics and the blooming soft corals are nothing less than fantastic!
DIVE RATES
Day trips
2 guided boat dives - USD 90,00
Dives from shore - USD 35,00/dive
Dive package
10 dives USD 405.00
15 dives USD 585.00
20 dives USD 765.00
Equipment rental
Full set x 1 day - USD 25,00
Full set x 3 days - USD 55,00
Full set x 5 days - USD 90,00
Full set x 7 days - USD 110,00
BCD USD 7,00, Regulator and gauges USD 7,00, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties USD 5,00, Wetsuit USD 5,00, Dive lamp USD 10,00, Dive computer USD 10,00
From
May 1st until October 31st we have regular DAILY flights from
Semarang/Karimunjawa/Semarang scheduled at noon. Flight time is only 35
min. (flights operated by Cirrus Sr 20 - Sr 22 3 seats).
For
special charters to Kura Kura Resort in a different timetable, please
contact Kura Kura Resort direction for quotation. Public fast-ferry
departs from Semarang every Saturday for Karimunjawa and returns to
Semarang every Sunday, so this is another option if you prefer. Semarang
International Airport is accessed daily from/to Jakarta and also
from/to Singapore.
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| Daily May 1st until October 31st: | Arrive to: | |||
| Semarang Airport | 12:00 | Kura Kura Resort | 13:15 | |
| Kura Kura Resort | 12:00 | Semarang Airport | 13:15 | |
| Connecting flights | Jakarta/Semarang - Duration 55 min | |||
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| Airline | From jakarta to Semarang | From Semarang to jakarta | ||
| Garuda Indonesia | 07.50, 09.25 | 16.40, 18.00, 19.20 | ||
| Lion Air | 08.25 | 16.45 | ||
| Batavia Air | 06.00 | 18.05 | ||
| Sriwijaya Air | 08:05 | 18.00 | ||
| Connecting flights | Bali/Yogyakarta - Duration 1 hour | |||
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| Airline | From Bali to Yogyakarta | From Yogyakarta to Bali | ||
| Garuda Indonesia | 07.00 | 19.00 | ||
| Lion Air | 06.10 | 20:30 | ||
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By fast ferry Express KM Bahari |
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| Depart from: | Day | Time | Arrive to: | Time |
| Jepara harbour | Monday | 10:30 | Karimunjawa islands | 12:30 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Monday | 13:00 | Jepara harbour | 15:00 |
| Jepara harbour | Tuesday | 10:30 | Karimunjawa islands | 12:30 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Wednesday | 10:30 | Jepara harbour | 12:30 |
| Jepara harbour | Friday | 14:00 | Karimunjawa islands | 16:00 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Saturday | 08:00 | Jepara harbour | 10:00 |
| Jepara harbour | Saturday | 10:30 | Karimunjawa islands | 12:30 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Sunday | 14:00 | Jepara harbour | 16:00 |
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By fast ferry Kartini |
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| Depart from: | Day | Time | Arrive to: | Time |
| Semarang Harbour | Saturdays | 09:00 | Karimunjawa islands | 12:30 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Sundays | 14:00 | Semarang Harbour | 17:30 |
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By slow ferry KMP Muria |
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| Depart from: | Day | Time | Arrive to: | Time |
| Jepara harbour | Wednesday, Saturday | 09:00 | Karimunjawa islands | 15:00 |
| Karimunjawa islands | Monday, Thursday | 08:00 | Jepara harbour | 14:30 |
| Please re-check the ferry schedule with the Reservation Dept. | ||||
