- Beautiful house reef
- Perfect for couples
- Stunning seafront location
- Remote Island Getaway
- Al fresco dining
- Modern Resort with hot water and AC
Murex Bangka resort is located on the beach surrounded by tropical palm this picture-perfect resort is suitable for couple, families and groups alike. This island paradise is easily accessible, it is around an hour’s drive from Manado airport and 20 min boat ride. Ideally located near to numerous reefs of world renown Bangka Island and with its own house reef just a step off the beach and immerse yourself in a world of colour and life on their stunning House Reef!
The House Reef is home to numerous unique critters including pygmy seahorses, blue ribbon eels, mantis shrimps, cuttlefish, reef octopus, a variety of nudibranch species and look out for passing eagle rays. Other marine life you can expect to see on the various dives are white tip & black tip reef sharks, turtles & groupers, vibrant yellow, green and red soft corals. Unique species include resident dugongs, dolphins and pilot whales, several species of pygmy seahorse, harlequin and tiger shrimps, blue ring, mimic, reef and wonderpus octopus, ghost pipefish, Ambon scorpionfish, frogfishes, turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, great barracuda, schooling fish including snappers, fusiliers, cardinals and mackerel.
This Robinson Crusoe style resort offers modern accommodation that is strategically located on the hillside to give panoramic views over the ocean. As well as a choice of charming and comfortable, traditionally styled timber cottages as well as larger premium oceanfront cottages, which have adjoining doors and are perfect for families. Buffet meals are served 3 times a day in the open-air dining area on the beachfront, with additional facilities that include a designated camera room, white sandy beach with loungers, beach hammocks, massage service and beach BBQ’s. As a family friendly resort, they can offer childcare on request, have paddle boards and snorkel gear for kids and a rope swing!
Enjoy your day's diving with the on-site Murex Divers PADI accredited fully equipped dive centre with a highly trained, friendly and professional team of dive masters and instructors. As a suitable destination for new and experienced divers, the crew knows the best sites and will share this knowledge to ensure you get the most out of your diving holiday. With around 26 dive sites within reach you are spoilt for choice with a myriad of spectacular sites, offering early morning dives, Mandarin dives (sunset) and night dives guests can decide on what suits them best.