FAQ
How is the payment schedule and cancellation policy?
Payment schedule â We require a 50% deposit to be received after booking. The balance can be paid on arrival. We have a credit card machine suitable for Visa and Mastercard. An extra credit card fee of 2% applies for payments made with this credit card machine.
Cancellation policy â 50% of the deposit will be refunded when you cancel your stay 60 days before arrival or earlier. If you cancel after that, 0% will be refunded.
Can you arrange transport to Mangroove Bay?
We can arrange your transport from the airport or your previous hotel in a car with air conditioning. It is a scenic drive from the south and it will take approximately 4 hours depending on the traffic.
From the airport â If you would like us to arrange transport from the airport, please provide your flight number and arrival time. A pick up for 2-4 people with luggage is IDR 850.000. For 5-10 people with luggage we can pick you up in a comfortable limousine with a rate of IDR 1.440.000. You can pay the driver directly.
From your previous hotel â We can arrange transport from your previous location. Rates depend on the location and the amount of people. It is also possible to make a day tour with scenic stops along the way. For instance stops from the south can be the Temple Ulun Danu, the Twin Lakes and the Munduk Waterfall. The rate for a day tour is IDR 900.000 with a car suitable for up to 4 people.
How do I get to Mangroove Bay?
You can find directions to Mangroove Bay here: How to get there
Check in and check out time?
Check in time is 15.00 and check out time is 12:00. We can be flexible if circumstances allow, meaning an earlier check in is possible if your villa is cleaned already and a later check out is possible if there are no new guests arriving on your departure day. Please note we often have last minute guests.
Can we eat at Mangroove Bay?
We have our own Mangroove Bay Cafe. Close by, at Sumberkima Hill there are two other restaurants, Suma and Senja. We have a free shuttle bus that can drive you to Sumberkima Hill.Â
Should we make reservation for excursions in advance?
You can discuss all your excursions with the staff upfront or during your stay. They will organise it for you. It is best to make the reservation at least a day before. Please check out our tips for things to do.
What is the rate for a snorkelling trip to Menjangan Island?
We have two options for snorkelling trips to Menjangan island: a private or a public boat trip.
Private boat â An indication for the rate is IDR 750.000 per person for 4 people. This includes transport, boat, guide, snorkeling gear, entrance fee and a packed breakfast/lunch box. You can decide the departure time. However, we recommend a departure at 7 am, when the fish are more lively and the area is more quiet, especially in the high season.
Public boat â The rate for a public boat trip is IDR 600.000 per personâ including transport, boat, guide, snorkeling gear, entrance fee and a packed breakfast/lunch box. The departure time for the public boat is around 9 am.
Please note the entrance fee at Menjangan increasesâ with IDR 100.000 pp when you plan your trip on a Sunday or a public holidayâ.
How do I get around?
We have a free shuttle bus that can bring you to Sumberkima Hill if you want to visit their spa, restaurants or yoga shala or if you want to go for a hike in the hills. We can call a taxi if you would like to go to the beach in Pemuteran for a cheap rate of IDR 50.000 per way. In Pemuteran you can find other restaurants and a nice beach vibe. There is a motorbike rental in the area.
Can we fly our drone in the retreat area?
It is becoming more popular to use drones to capture nice photos and videos. We realize the Mangroove Bay area is especially inviting to use drones. However, we canât allow them if they interfere with the sense of privacy of other guests. Drones are only allowed after discussing the use with the manager and within the restrictions he mentions.
How far is it to the beach?
We are located right at the beach front of Sumberkima Bay, the starting point for the reef restoration snorkeling, white sand island and canoeing experience. We are a 10 minutes drive away from Pemuteran Beach. Â
Are there any (super)markets in the area?
We are a 10 minute drive away from the traditional market and supermarket and approximately a 7 minutes drive from the minimarket.
What is the religion in this area ?
Most people from our community are Hindu and some are Muslim.