Ira Bungalows Pulau Banyak

Nice paradise island where you can relax and enjoy fresh food from the lovely staff!

The room is small and expensive for a share bucket shower and Indonesian toilet.

We had an amazing time at Ira’s! The location is very isolated so you really do feel like you’re alone on a tropical island. Good snorkelling off the beach out front. We were able to get in some exercise by walking around the island (50 mins) or by playing volleyball. The huts are basic but have everything you need - bed, mosquito net, shelves, hooks and two comfy chairs on the porch. The three guys running the place were very kind and friendly, and we always had delicious meals. We took the public boat from Singkil (50k/person) and then Viki arranged for a driver to pick us up in Balai (300k/person). We were heading to Tailana after so Viki also arranged someone to pick us up and drive us there. Both boat drivers were super friendly and arrived on time. Like everyone says, it’s a journey to get there, but it’s totally worth it!

the location was amazing, the beach, the views, the crystal blue water. The staff was so Nice and felt like friends within no time. Had fun singing karaoke and playing volleyball with them!!

The shower and toilet are in the same room, would be nicer if They are separate.

Fabulous location and fabulous team

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incredibly beautiful setting and lovely staff-thank you

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The perfect place to hang out and unwind for a few days. If you really want to be on a remote island, go there! The bungalows are very nice, right on the beach and with a perfect view. Ira is always good humoured and very friendly. She makes great food, very tasty juices and beautiful coconut drinks. Vicky was helpful with organizing transportation. On the island, we snorkelled, walked and simply relaxed. We also went to Kimo Resort on Panjang Island for two nights, but Ira Bungalows was a lot better.We took quite a long time to get there because our boat was 4h late from Singkil. Maybe consider taking a private speedboat.

Very friendly and supportive with great food (full board for 150.000 IDR in Aug 2022), good snorkelling just around the corner, great family atmosphere. Beach and corals were unexpected clean, walks around the island (about 1 hour) were possible any time, also night-snorkelling alone. Swimming outside the high waves at the edge of the reef I would not immediately reject only for very, very good swimmers with strong fins, but a risk of strong currents there always remains, Inside the reef it is comparatively calm and during my stay some families with kids enjoyed very much snorkelling here. Have fun in a sort of paradise!

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