Murex Bangka - Indonesia

HOLIDAY PACKAGE - FROM £3045

A remote island paradise, Murex Bangka offers wonderful diving, traditional accommodation, and a palm fringed white sand beach. Snorkelling and paddle boarding are great for families, and the camera room is a haven for photographers. Enjoy a massage, and beach bbqs under the stars.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
  • 9 nights’ accommodation
  • Flights & Transfers
  • Full board & Wi-Fi
  • Welcome drink & fruit platter
  • 20 dives
  • Self-guided house reef diving on 2 guided dive days
KEY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beachfront rooms, cottages, and bungalows
  • Popular with underwater photographers & families
  • PADI affiliated dive centre
  • House reef, boat, and night diving
  • Focused on conservation & sustainability
  • Day trips to Tangkoko Nature Reserve

Nestled on a palm-fringed white sand beach in North Sulawesi, Murex Bangka Resort offers a tranquil tropical island escape surrounded by lush rainforest and crystal-clear waters. The resort provides a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere where guests can unwind in hammocks, stroll along the shoreline, and take in uninterrupted ocean views, all complemented by warm and attentive service.

Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the resort features a collection of charming beachfront and hillside cottages, each equipped with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and private verandas overlooking the natural surroundings. Guests are accommodated on a full board basis, enjoying a variety of international and Indonesian cuisine served in the open-air beachfront restaurant, creating a welcoming and intimate dining experience.

Renowned for its exceptional diving and snorkelling, the resort provides access to vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life just moments from the shore. A range of activities, including guided dive trips, kayaking, paddleboarding, island excursions, and spa treatments, ensures a well-balanced stay that combines adventure with relaxation in a pristine island setting.

Premium Oceanfront Cottages

Double Bed

Facilities

  • Mini Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Veranda
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Bathroom
  • King Size or Twin Beds

The Resort features detached and duplex-style Premium Oceanfront Cottages located close to the ocean and the resort’s private white sand beach. Each air-conditioned cottage offers comfortable indoor living, large verandas with outdoor seating, en-suite bathrooms, and flexible sleeping configurations suitable for couples, families, or groups.

Standard Oceanfront Cottages

Beach front cottage

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Bathroom
  • King Size or Twin Beds

The Resort offers seafront timber bungalows and larger duplex rooms, featuring traditional design and stunning ocean views, with the duplexes ideal for families.

Deluxe Hillside Cottages

Exterior

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Veranda
  • Desk
  • Bathroom
  • Sea View
  • King Size or Twin Beds
  • Drinking Water

The Deluxe Hillside Cottages with panoramic views over the treetops to the ocean. The large verandas have built in day beds and each cottage has an ensuite indoor-outdoor bathroom. The floor to ceiling windows are a fantastic feature and there is air conditioning and 24 hour electricity.

Dining at Murex Bangka Resort is offered on a full board basis, providing guests with a seamless and enjoyable culinary experience throughout their stay. Three meals daily are served in the beachfront restaurant, typically buffet-style, featuring a mix of international, Asian, and Indonesian cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients.

Meals are enjoyed in a relaxed open-air setting overlooking the sea, with options for both indoor and beachfront dining. Complimentary tea, coffee, and drinking water are included, while additional beverages such as soft drinks, wines, and cocktails are available at an extra charge.

The dining experience is designed to be varied and accommodating, with the kitchen team able to cater to dietary requirements upon request. Occasional themed dinners and beachside dining further enhance the overall experience, adding a special touch to meals in this tranquil island setting.

Diving from Murex Bangka Resort is centred around the vibrant reefs of Bangka Island, widely regarded as one of North Sulawesi’s most colourful and diverse dive regions. The area is known for its striking soft coral gardens, dramatic pinnacles, and sloping reefs, all teeming with an abundance of marine life.

The resort provides easy access to a wide variety of dive sites, many located just a short boat ride away, as well as an excellent house reef directly in front of the beach. Conditions range from calm, gentle dives to more advanced drift dives, with underwater landscapes including coral slopes, seamounts, and rocky pinnacles.

Marine biodiversity is a key highlight, with encounters ranging from pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, frogfish, and octopus to turtles, reef sharks, barracuda, and large schools of fish. This combination of macro and pelagic life creates a rewarding experience for both underwater photographers and divers seeking varied and exciting dives.

Bangka Island is located off the northern coast of Sulawesi, close to the capital city of Manado, and is known for its pristine reefs and tropical island setting. Weather conditions remain warm and relatively stable year-round, with excellent diving possible in all seasons, although visibility is typically at its best during the drier months from May to October.

The surrounding waters are rich in biodiversity, offering a mix of vibrant coral reefs and thriving marine life. Divers can encounter turtles, reef sharks, and schooling fish, alongside an impressive variety of macro life such as nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and frogfish, with occasional sightings of dolphins and other pelagic species.

Average temperatures in Summer (April–October):
Air 27–30°C / Sea 28–30°C

Average temperatures in Winter (November–March):
Air 26–29°C / Sea 27–29°C



Flights to Murex Bangka Resort can be arranged from several UK airports, with Heathrow Airport typically offering the best prices and connections via Singapore. The total travel time is approximately 24 hours, and the resort’s team can assist with specific flight requirements and scheduling.

The nearest airport is Sam Ratulangi International Airport. From there, Murex Bangka Resort is accessible via a 60-minute car transfer followed by a 20-minute boat ride, and transfers are included in the guest package. Late afternoon or evening arrivals are possible, subject to sea conditions; if a transfer is not feasible, guests are accommodated overnight at Murex Manado and taken to Bangka Island the following morning.

A visa is required for entry into Indonesia. Visitors can obtain a visa on arrival for 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately £28) or apply for an e-visa in advance via the Indonesian immigration website (https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ ). Visas are valid for 30 days.

The Indonesian rupiah is the currency in Indonesia
The time difference is UTC +8 hours
The calling code is +62
The plug types are C & F / 230v voltage
Please follow this link for up to date health advice and details of any vaccinations that are required before travel
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia

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