Ira Bungalows Pulau Banyak

Breathtaking location on a remote island. The staff makes you feel at home and happily engage in a game of dominos or volleyball. We even went crab hunting :) The host is very helpful and proactive in organizing transport to and from the island.

The hygiene of the bungalow itself could be better (bedsheets) and better air circulation by adding an additional window would help cool the place down at night.

Everything! We had the whole island to ourselves, and it is very beautiful. There are nice coral reefs. The food is tasty and the staff will do anything for you. We did not feel like leaving the island for the 5 days we stayed, but neighbouring islands look nice too

Wonderful, absolutely gorgeous tropical island at the end of the world with just a few simply constructed houses overlooking the ocean. Thanks to always helpful and kind IRA with her team, our staying there was an amazing adventure. Nothing more was needed, really. There aren't places like this anymore. The best proof for the uniqueness of this place is the fact, that all guests ( just like we) stayed there longer than they initially booked.

The only problem (host have no influence on that) is the magnitude of rubbish either on the beach or the ocean. This is the big problem of Indonesia and her citizens who throw all kinds of rubbish away straight to the ocean. Prospectively-it's terrifying and unfortunately concerns the whole country

Just a heaven in earth. Everybody was helpful and so friendly. Ira and her boys make your holiday to the perfect time. We planned to stay 7 nights but stayed even longer because we enjoyed it so much. Clear water, wonderful beaches, Volleyball and games, there is nothing you cant do

It was perfect in every way

Ira and her wonderful and friendly team made us feel at home on their little island. It is the perfect place to unwind and read, as long as you are not looking for a luxurious hotel room, as the bungalow and facilities are basic but charming and clean.

The staff is great !! Thank you so much to Ira and her family, we were so well welcomed !! The island is wonderful, it’s like you are alone in the middle of the sea. The food cooked by Ira and her family is very very good !! Ira’s son and her nephews are so nice too!! The staff also help you for reaching the island, because it is quite an adventure to go there but it worth it! I recommend it without any doubt, go for it !

Nothing!! except small detail for the laundry that I would not recommend.

I loved everything about this property. It is low key, calm, away from mass tourism- it can be a bit of a mission to get there according to weather conditions but totally worth it . Owners Ira and Vicky are lovely people as is their staff of 3 who do an excellent job in a low key friendly way. Bit of a cliche to say they feel like family but after 7 days stay there it is true. I have travelled a lot and it is rare to find a place like this. It is not “flash” and don’t expect all the bells and whistles but if you want a quiet stay with swimming, reading ( and games avaible ) excellent internet and 4G as a bonus then this is the place for you.

Nothing

It’s the only property on the island, it’s basic, but comfortable, only the sweet sounds of the waves, and the nice view in the reef

If there is something you didn’t like about the property, it means that you will never be happy in your life, sorry 🙃

The island is beautiful. Vicky the owner organized all transport.

There is lots a garbage across the beaches along the island. We would expect that the staff regularly collects it and looks after the island. There is no relevant rescue system for a severe accident and/ or tsunami. Wi-Fi does only work at one corner of the island and there is not even a boat. Organized speedboats don’t carry life jackets. Staff run out of many supplies after a few days upon arrival.

We had a real nice stay there. It's a beautiful little island out in nowhere. So bring some cookies for yourself or the 3 nice guys (Yulio, Edo and Idris) that are hosting you and cooking so good 3 times a day or bring a guitar string for Yulios guitar, he will play some songs for you. They will be so thankful. Anyway it's the perfect place to find some rest and time to snorkel or cuddle with the cats or dog. We had such a great time there, made a bonfire and just sit together, sang together and talked and laughed. Since we organised the way to the Island ourselves we were happy that Ira organised our way back to Medan by a shared car. We could even pay by paypal or wise transfer since we couldn't find an ATM in Singkil that was working for us. Thanks for the wonderful stay. I would recommend this to anyone:-)