Banten
Carita Beach (2)
Pelabuhan Ratu (5)
Tanjung Lesung (3)
Formerly part of West Java Province, Banten, located about an hour from Jakarta, became a separate province in 2000. This city has a lot of treasure to whom that likes history, such as the ruins of Surosowan Palace, Kaibon Palace, Masjid Agung Banten (Banten Great Mosque, enlisted in Moslem’s pilgrimage in Indonesia), Speelwijk Fortress, Chinese Temple Avalokiteshvara, and Karang Hantu Harbor (Devil Rock’s Harbor). This harbor has existed since centuries ago where Sultan Banten’s troopers took fight against the pirates and defensed from the Dutch.
The infamous volcano, Gunung Krakatau (Krakatoa), is located in this province. After the giant eruption in 1883, Krakatoa has a new volcano called “Anak Rakata”. Both of them can be reached from Anyer and Carita, small cities famous with their beautiful beaches. There are 3 beaches situated along the coastal zone of Anyer, i.e. Pantai Anyer, Pantai Karangbolong, and Pantai Carita. Every beach has their own unique but all of them are the perfect places for waiting sunset. There is an old light house made by the Dutch in 1885. Read more about the history of the road of Anyer which called de Postweg Anyer – Panarukan.
Ujung Kulon National Park is situated about 6 hours ride from Labuan (intersection Carita/Anyer – Labuan). You can find rice paddy field, rain forest, beach, and isles of Peucang, Panaikan, Handeuleum, and Honje. If you are lucky, you may as well encounter several animals native of Ujung Kulon, i.e. badak bercula satu/rhino (Primucerus sundaicus), as well as banteng (Bos Javanicus), rusa (Cervus timurensis), muncak (Muntiacus muncak), and kancil (Ragulus Javanicus).
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The Ocean Queen Resort lies on the ruggedly beautiful and sparsely populated south coast of West Java, about 4 hours drive from Jakarta. This resort is a 17-km drive past Pulabuhan Ratu, located on beautiful unspoiled black volcanic sand beach with a smaller, more sheltered bay at one end. The setting is idyllic, on a long private beach bounded by cliffs and the Indian Ocean, set in paddy fields and coconut trees. The lush foothills of the volcano Gunung Halimun, the largest National Park in West Java, form the backdrop to the north. The sunsets are spectacular.
The Ocean Queen has traditional but comfortable, and modern bungalows, self catering and fully serviced; rooms; a lounge; a restaurant; a pool plus kid’s pool which are set in 2 hectares of tropical gardens.
You can fill every day with activities. Explore the pristine coast by boat or motorbike. Surf, swim, scuba-dive and fish in the blue water of the Indian Ocean. Trek, hike and bird and animal watch in the primary forest of Mount Halimun. White-water raft the rivers cascading down from the mountain. Walk along the pristine coast, beaches, bays and headlands of south-west Java. Watch the marine turtles lay their eggs at Ujung Genteng. Visit the hot springs, bat cave, local markets and towns..
Pelabuhan Ratu (Queen’s Harbor is the administrative capital of Sukabumi Regency. Located at the southwest coast of West Java facing Indian Ocean. It is four hours drive from Bandung and up to 12 hours drive from Indonesia’s capital Jakarta due to traffic jam in Ciawi, Cicurug, Cibadak and Pelabuhan Ratu gate. Once named Wijnkoopsbaai by the Dutch, the bay is shaped like a large horseshoe and has enormous waves that can be very treacherous. The Sundanese locals tell that the Indian Ocean is the home of Nyai Loro Kidul (the Queen of South Sea) who reigns along the southern-coast of all Java. Pelabuhan Ratu has become a popular location for surfers in recent years, with its Indian Ocean location providing good waves for surfing. Several spots that are popular with for surfers are Cimaja Beach, Sunset Beach, Karang Sari Beach and Karang Aji Beach..
Sambolo Beach Bungalows are set on on of Banten’s beautiful beaches, a small cove looking out at Krakatau volcano. The beachfront bungalows are constructed of Borneo hardwood and are fan-cooled with 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms, modern kitchens and outdoor BBQs. Tenants can enjoy a quiet jog or walk along the beach, hunting for shells, exploring the tide pools, body surfing, riding the gentle waves on a boogie board or just resting under the shade of a palm tree and enjoying a good book. Evenings bring time for barbecues, playing games with the kids and socializing with friends.
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Tanjung Lesung is an unspoiled and serene peninsula with some of the most beautiful beaches the island of Java has to offer. Its proximity to Jakarta makes Tanjung Lesung attractive to Jakartans and tourists alike. Here guests are treated with a secluded and chic holiday location in the Tanjung Lesung. The 1,500 hectares area of development is a place to retreat and have fun at the same time..
This hotel is located in the remote southwestern corner of Java by the white-sand beaches and crystal-clear sea of Tanjung Lesung. The hotel offers one-, two-, and four-bedroom cottages, with the larger-sized cottages being best for young families. The décor is simple but clean and adequate. The pool is gorgeous and overlooks the small sandy beach (great for shell hunting and sand castles). The surf is very gentle in dry season and the waters clear. The hotel has a playground and a kids club with arts and crafts, games and toys suited for small children. You can hire bikes to cycle around the resort or organize pony or delman rides. For the more adventurous, there are jet skis, trips to Krakatoa, and Ujung Kulon. The property also has a great spa near the reception.
Jakarta office:
Menara Batavia 2nd Floor, Jl. KH. Mas Mansyur Kav. 126, Jakarta 10220
Hotline
(62) 819 1956 7118
Phone
(62-21) 5790 4731
Phone
(62-21) 28518010
Fax
(62-21) 5790 4732
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This club is 16 years and is currently owned and operated by a European who lives adjacent to the club. Eleven simple one- and two-bedroom cottages are available with only two being air-conditioned and equipped with hot water. There are in total 11 cottages, i.e. 8 cottages with two-bedrooms and 3 cottages with one-bedroom. The one-bedroom cottages do not provide hot water.
There are many activities including sailing and sailing course, canoeing, cycling, mountain biking, trekking/walking/jogging, swimming, fishing, shell collecting and mini soccer and hand ball. There is no swimming pool at the club but the sea was crystal clear – unpolluted, no surf, and free of vendors. Staff will organize and book speed boat trips to Krakatoa Volcano or other small island tours for snorkeling and fishing.
The restaurant has two chefs in attendance at all times, and the menu consists of Western as well as Indonesian dishes. Fish caught daily in the bay is a delicious specialty and the staff will do a great BBQ for you and the family.
The sailing club will also organize an “outward bound” experience from 2-4 nights for groups of up to 60. Such programs include accommodation, food, activities, raft building, rope climbing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking and more.
Contact: Sophie Fabiyanti, David Baylis, Ibrawati.
If you’re looking for a fun activity for yourself or kids when you’re down at Pelabuhan Ratu, then how about surfing lessons? Great for kids or adults. They offer Surf Lessons, Intensive Surf Lessons, All Included Surf Camps, and a Surf Shop.
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