-80m2 villa with air conditioning
-1 bedroom with toilet
-Fully equipped kitchen (for cooking lovers) with a dining area
-1 full bathroom
-Fitted with 2 day beds at the lounge, perfect to accommodate 2 kids under 12 y/o. Or 1 extra adult.
Whether you are a beginner, advanced or lifetime surfer, doesn’t matter. Rote will deliver the best surf of your life. And we know when and where.. While T-Land is a super star and always working, other spots are more fickle and thus more of a reward when you can land them in the right tide, right wind and right swell direction: a combination that is only available with Rote’s first and original surf crew.
Check out our waves:
Rote is the most southern island of the Nusa Tenggara island chain in Indonesia. It lies a few miles south of West Timor.
The Rotenese people are a very respectful, charming, predominantly Christian people.
During the traditional surf season from May to November the trade winds are consistent and offshore, allowing for comfortable and breezy evenings.
For international flights, you will need to travel to Ngurah Rai international Airport in Bali (Denpasar) or Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. There are a few daily flights from Bali and Jakarta to Kupang. Most are morning flights operated by Lion Air.
There is a daily fast ferry available, departing Kupang at 9am. Takes 1:40 minutes to get to Rote.
Please be aware overnight in Kupang may be needed.
Alternatively, there is a slow ferry departing 3pm. Takes 4 hours to get to Rote.
Arrival time @Keong will be 9pm.
It will be a long day, but you will make Kupang-Rote leg, on the same day.
On the return journey, we will recommend you the fast ferry, departing Rote at 12pm.
Overnight in Kupang will be needed.
Rote end:
Ba’a pick up service= Rp400,000 (1 hour car ride)
Pantaibaru pick up service= Rp700,000 (2 hours car ride)
Papela pick up service= Rp900,000 (2,5 hours car ride
Please note Indonesian ferry/flight time tables are likely to change.
Feel free to contact us to confirm the itinerary at travelling time.
We’ll be pleased to assist you all the way in/out. Making sure your trip is as comfortable as possible.
Most flights from Jakarta or Bali into Kupang are manage by Lion Air now a days.
You can book your domestic flights in Lion Air web site. However, it’s web site does not accept foreign credit cards. As an alternative you can book on any ticketing site such as WWW.TRAVELOKA.COM
We’ll be pleased to assist you booking all your domestic flights if needed (administrative fee will apply).
There may be extra charges for surfboards, according to airline policy. Current rates:
Lion= Rp200,000/board
Wings=Rp1,000,000/board
Susi= Rp850,000/surfboard bag max 2 boards.
Please contact us for further information
For most passports, Indonesia does not require you to issue a visa before arriving, as you can do “visa on arrival”.
Visa on arrival up to 30 days=Free of charge
Visa on arrival up to 60 days=U$50
Please consult us If you want to stay longer than 60 days as there is a tourist visa that allows it.
Make sure your passport has 6 months available before expiration as you will not be allowed to board your flight otherwise.
Please refer to www.keongvillas.com/booking-terms-and-conditions
There is a money changer and 1 ATM available.
But as not always are operative We will highly recommend you to bring cash with you.
We cater for all different needs. Our menu is varied and healthy fresh organic food. We cater for Vegetarians and vegans.
If you have any food allergies/intolerance we can also adapt the menu to your needs. However, if your allergies are very severe, please contact us privately for further assessment
The surf and weather for greater Rote region play out in three seasons:
Dry season: May-September
Wet season: December-March
Transitional/Shoulder seasons: March&April, October&November.
From June through August/September Rote is a swell magnet, picking up the much-celebrated Indian Ocean swell-train tracking up towards West Australia and the upper latitudes. Certainly every ocean has its characteristics that make up the formula for consistent, quality surf but few are blessed with those of the Indian Ocean’s strength and power.
Surf equipment:
- Your ‘everyday’ short or long board will do, but it is also a good idea for short-boarders to bring a bigger board as 'T-land' can get pretty big on a good swell.
(We also have long boards and paddle boards available for guest usage.)
- Spring wetsuit or a 2mm top: especially in the months of June to September as the trade winds can get chilly. (Not necessary during shoulder season: March and April/October and November)
- Kite surfers: If you are coming in mid May to late August (especially June/July) and you are a kite surfer, we recommend you bring your equipment as an alternative. There is a beautiful bay that faces opposite to Nemberalla, with great conditions for kiting, just half an hour motorbike ride from Malole.
- Snorkeling gear for kids. We have adult size. - Sun protection (sunscreen, hats ..)
- First-aid kit, we have our own but you are welcome to bring yours, especially if you need certain medication (there is no pharmacy available in town)
- There are cold beer and soft drinks available at the local shops. You are welcome to bring your own spirits/wine. - We have books and games available for flat days but you are invited to bring your own. - Power is 240v wall sockets standard Indonesian two prong round pin - bring an adaptor
- We have wifi internet. Bring your own laptop or media device.
- Bringing a flash drive or external memory device is always a good idea to take some surfing pics home with you.
