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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Manggar
Spend a half‑day in Manggar to see its beaches and lake, then move on; one night if you need a cheap base on east Belitung.
Manggar is the administrative centre of East Belitung Regency on Belitung Island. Its attractions are clustered along the coast – three beaches, a small lake and a few local eateries. Transport is limited to taxis or motorbike rentals, so a short stay (half‑day to one night) fits most itineraries.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–October
- Avoid
- December–February (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp250,000–Rp350,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp400,000–Rp600,000 excl. bed · High Rp800,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (warung kopi) | Rp5,000–Rp8,000 |
| Snack (indomie or fried fish) | Rp8,000–Rp15,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp80,000–Rp130,000 |
| Taxi (short ride) | Rp120,000–Rp180,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TJQ · H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Taxi from airport to town
- about Rp150,000 (check)
- Motorbike hire (full day)
- Rp100,000–Rp130,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk between beach sites (1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi) apart) or hire a motorbike/taxi; no public bus service.Walk between beach sites (0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km) apart) or hire a motorbike/taxi; no public bus service.
See and do
Known for
- Nyiur Melambai Beach
- Serdang Beach
- Menara Beach
- Kulong Minyak Lake
- Fega Restaurant
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjung Pandan | Local minibus or taxi, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Oasis Hotel
- Budget rooms from Rp300,000; basic facilities, east‑coast location.
- Guest Hotel Manggar
- Mid‑range doubles from Rp500,000; limited rooms, modern style.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Excuse me | Selamat pagi / Permisisəˈlamat pagi / pərˈmisi |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?bəˈrapa harˈɡanya |
| I would like to order | Saya mau pesansaja ˈmau ˈpə-san |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited public transport; arrange taxis or motorbike hire in advance.
- Beach facilities may be basic; bring water and sun protection.
Generally safe; petty theft possible in crowded spots – keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Manggar yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Nyiur Melambai Beach
- Serdang Beach
- Menara Beach
- Kulong Minyak Lake
- Fega Restaurant
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Manggar official profile: manggar.beltim.go.id/profil/
- Wikivoyage: Manggar, revision 4909122 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4909122
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/manggar). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.