Kuda Laut Bungalows & Diving

An oasis of peace, very well designed, small and cosy, with Cathrin’s personal touch and attention to detail. Felt like home away from home. Also perfect for divers and snorklers

Its close but not directly on the beach

Lovely bungalows in beautifully secluded gardens, a short walk to the beach and good local restaurants/shops. Excellent snorkeling/diving opportunities either at the local beach, or via a quick boat ride away. Very helpful, friendly and courteous staff who always greeted you with a smile! Cathrin was extremely helpful in organizing transport to visit places of interest (and basically anything else you needed to know!).

We had the pleasure of staying three nights at Kuda Laut (Sea Horse) in Permuteran, owned by the lovely lady Cathrin. This boutique hotel offers four stunning villas that truly impressed me. The highlight of the villa was the spacious living room on the second floor, complete with a ventilator that made it a delightful space to relax. The bedroom itself featured extremely comfortable beds and efficient air conditioning, ensuring a restful, quiet night's sleep. What truly stood out during our stay was the warm and welcoming staff who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Their hospitality added an extra layer of comfort to our stay. The property's location is a short walk away from the beach, where we discovered the laid-back Jamaican-style bar, Turbo Bar. Here, we enjoyed a mouthwatering Mahi Mahi fish dish, which can be pre-ordered for the next day and expertly prepared on the BBQ. This delicious meal, complete with rice and vegetables, was a steal at 80,000 IDR per person. Cathrin's passion for diving shines through, and we decided to book with her a snorkeling boat trip to Menjangang Island, named after its inhabitants, the deer. The excursion was impeccably organized by Cathrin and included everything we needed, from shoes and wetsuits to top-notch snorkeling gear. Our journey was made even more enjoyable by the company of Captain Kadeh and snorkeling master Harry, who made the experience memorable. In conclusion, we highly recommend Kuda Laut for its outstanding accommodations, attentive staff, and the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area through activities like snorkeling.

Great location, perfect to the last detail: Lovely designed and well equiped bungalows, great breakfast with delicious home-made jam and a good sense of sustainability (e.g. no plastic bottles in the room). Also the diving was great: Good guidance and nice & relaxed. Thanks, Cathrin, for making the stay so memorable! Could have stayed for much longer!

Sleeping room a bit too dark (e.g. for reading in bed)

Lovely setting, attention to every detail in cabins and the grounds, delicious breakfast, proffesional diving, friendly staff. Cathrin has an amazing place!

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Catherin and Joshua are great hosts, they provided a warm welcome to this tranquil haven after a chaotic few days in Java. From the moment we booked, Catherin responded in detail to all our questions about travel plus tips for things to do and where to eat. The bungalows are very clean and comfortable, with added benefit of a relaxed seating area open to nature above, and outdoor bathrooms. It was enjoyable lying in the hammocks dotted around the garden, by the pretty pool or chatting with the hosts/other guests in the common area. Breakfast was delicious, and great flexibility with timing, added bonus of honesty bar for soft drinks/ chocolate which suited our teenagers! Well located a few minutes walk to beach and also close to a number of restaurants. We had a great trip snorkelling which Catherin organised for us ( with equipment available throughout our stay) also available are a range of SCUBA activities.

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Helpfully clean professional tasteful

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When you walk through the gate it is like walking into a botanical garden. Fabulous grounds, a great pool and lovely villas. Cathryn, Yoshua & the rest of the staff went out of their way to make us feel welcome & at home. They provided us with free snorkelling gear (and umbrellas when it rained) and gave us recommendations for local walks

No negatives, just facts. The road to the property is currently unsealed so bring good shoes & a torch if you plan to go out out at night to eat at one of the local warungs.

Fantastic place - even better than the photos. Cathrin and Joshua were super friendly and helpful with lots of useful information on the area and a great welcoming experience for guests. It's evidently a great place if you are a diver/snorkeller - I am not but I still loved it. I really enjoyed doing yoga and reading on the upstairs terrace and going hiking in the surrounding hills. The facilities are brilliant, down to the little important details - e.g. good AC, proper hairdryer, lots of conveniently located plug sockets. The decor is also lovely and the rooms are super clean. I would love to go back!

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