Everyone should redefine the meaning of paradise. Heavenly Java Travel Specialist, Anne, will show you the gorgeous resort setting in the middle of the Java Sea. Tranquil and peaceful, this resort offers an exclusive staying for everyone who wants to experience natural treasures.

Selamat Datang!

With a warm smile, Ruth greets and welcomes me at Syahbandar Port Karimunjawa. Together we going to Menyawakan Island, it only takes 20 min by fast boat to reach the spectacular nature luxury resort Kura Kura. The name of ‘Kura Kura’ comes from the Indonesian language means ‘turtle’, inspired by the shape of Menyawakan Island from an aerial view that looks like a turtle floating in the deep blue ocean. Build-in 1999 this resort still offers the elegant beauty that never fades.

Exclusive Staying at Menyawakan Island

As soon as I set foot at Kura Kura Resort, I find myself steeped in an earthly paradise inside Karimunjawa National Park. The crystal clear blue lagoon, silky white sandy beach, beautiful garden covered by palm, mangrove and pine trees, this resort is a perfect destination to get a sense of the delightfully tropical island. In Menyawakan Island, wildlife will find you, starting with an early morning wake-up call from sunbird, gerygone, monarch, copper, and woodswallow that nestling on the top of palm trees around your room. Its own unique combinations of Menyawakan Island make Kura Kura Resort is a perfect destination for everyone who wants to taste a piece of heaven in Java region.

Signature Massage

After your long journey to reach Kura Kura Resort, considers taking Kura Kura's signature massage. They have two options of signature massage, The first one is Best of Kura Kura which has a purpose as pure indulgence. After getting a signature massage from their experienced therapist, you will be pampered by lotus scrub that makes your skin smooth and shiny. In the end, natural facial treatment will give nutrition to your skin face. The other one is Spirit of Java, this is a true gift of authentic Indonesian healing. The Javanese massage helping to release the muscle tension and initiate detoxification, green tea scrub will help you to remove the dead skin and give nutrition to your skin. In the end, traditional facial treatment will make your skin face glowing.

One of Impressive island at Karimunjawa Archipelago

Every island at Karimunjawa archipelago surrounded by blue lagoon and its calm waves. And Menyawakan Island is one of them. This is the perfect gateway to escape the hectic Java Island and enjoy the tropical sun while drinking a cold cocktail on your sunbed. Snorkelling also highly recommended activity to do here. Once you get into the water, you will be surprised by the impressive coral table and colourful fish that play hide and seek above it. If Menyawakan Island is not enough, go a bit further to visit Robinson Island and witness other spectacular marine and terrestrial beauty. By Kura Kura wooden boat and their helpful captain, you can reach this island for free and no matter how many you snorkel there, you won’t be disappointed and want to return again and again.

Explore the Underwater World

Karimunjawa’s warm tropical waters are home to over 90 species of coral biota and 242 species of ornamental fish. Just inside the resort, you can book a diving package. Their experienced instructors and divemasters will invite you to discover the carefully selected dive site and let you witness the explosion of colours from the reefs and coral fish. Here you can swim with nudibranchs, bumphead parrotfish, barracuda, mackerel and all the reef fish. Karimunjawa offers very easy diving with no currents. Not only the day dive gives you a stunning view, but the night dive also can be an attractive option to experience the beauty of underwater from the other side. At night you can spot shrimp, crabs, flatworms, bamboo sharks, cuttlefish, squid, octopus, and the famous blue-ringed octopus.

Extraordinary Staying

During my staying at Kura Kura Resort, my room treated me with the most beautiful view of an exotic island. It has a big window just beside my bed and I can see the lovely garden decorated with white soft sand and some palm trees. But what makes it more special is the combination of this tropical garden with the vast blue lagoon and majestic sunset. Kura Kura resort has some types of rooms that suit for a couple, family, even for a solo traveller. Every room has elegant design mix with the local taste that makes this eco-resort offer you an authentic staying inside Karimunjawa National Park. This is the reason why everyone wants to extend their stay.

Culinary Enjoyment

Kura Kura Restaurant specializes in local seafood - freshly caught lobster, prawns and fish that bought directly from the fishing boats each morning. Their Chefs are at disposal to cater to your individual desires and to create culinary masterpieces using the best of fresh local products. Besides your meals, you can also enjoy their fabulous drinks in different spots. First at the main Bar around the pool, at the Blue Bar located at the end of the Eastern Beach where you can enjoy your favourite drink under the shade of the Palm trees or in the stunning Sunset Lounge located on the western side. Nature is everywhere in Menyawakan Island, come here and enjoy the real tropical vibes.

Romantic Escape to Krakal Island

Looking for a romantic gateway? Take a trip to Krakal Kecil Island. Only need an hour journey from Kura Kura Resort by wooden boat, you may spot some dolphins and turtles on the way you get there, Krakal Kecil Island has everything for your perfect honeymoon. Nestled in the west of Menyawakan Island, here not only the whole tiny island will be yours, the tropical garden, crystal clear blue lagoon and its coral table make nothing gets more romantic and idyllic than this. Krakal Kecil Island offers you the beauty of the pristine tropical island, with no electricity but only candles and the sound of nature. At night you will find yourself standing under the millions of stars and when the sun rises, the dark night suddenly transformed into the view of the vast emerald-colored lagoon just from your bed. Experience a peaceful atmosphere with someone you love that hard to find in the hustle and bustle of the city where you live.