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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Pelabuhan Ratu
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Pelabuhan Ratu: beach walk (30 min), port view (15 min), and a quick meal; no overnight needed unless you want hotel beach view.
Pelabuhan Ratu is a small coastal town in Sukabumi Regency, known for its fishing port, surf‑friendly beaches and nearby Ciletuh‑Palabuhanratu Geo‑Park. With limited nightlife and few attractions, a single day suffices for most visitors.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0–1 (overnight only if you want beach‑front hotel) nights
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 Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp300,000–500,000 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Bus from Bogor (air‑conditioned) | Rp25,000 |
| Bus from Sukabumi (economy) | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Ojek short ride | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Angkot ride | Rp2,000–3,000 |
| Double room at Grand Inna Samudra | Rp1,000,000 per night |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGK · Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (Jakarta)
- Main international gateway, about 120 km (75 mi) north, 3–4 h by busMain international gateway, about 75 mi (120 km) north, 3–4 h by bus
- BDO · Husein Sastranegara International Airport (Bandung)
- Domestic hub, about 90 km (56 mi) north‑east, 2.5–3 h by busDomestic hub, about 56 mi (90 km) north‑east, 2.5–3 h by bus
Typical fares
- Bogor → Pelabuhan Ratu bus (air‑cond)
- Rp25,000, about 4 h (check)
- Ojek short trip
- Rp5,000–10,000, 5 min
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
No taxis; hire ojek (Rp5,000–20,000) or rent motorbike/car. Angkot minivan costs Rp2,000–3,000 per short ride; charter Rp10,000–20,000 for longer trips.
See and do
Known for
- Fishing port
- Ciletuh‑Palabuhanratu Geo‑Park
- Surfing beaches
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ciletuh‑Palabuhanratu Geo‑Park | Hire motorbike or car from town centre, about 30 min drive | ≈45 min total |
| Sukabumi city | Bus from Pelabuhan Ratu terminal to Sukabumi, about 2 h, Rp10,000–15,000 | ≈2.5 h |
| Bogor | Bus via Cibadak to Bogor, about 4 h, Rp25,000 (air‑cond) | ≈5 h |
Sleep
- Grand Inna Samudra Beach Hotel
- Four‑star, pool, beach; double rooms from Rp1,000,000/night
- Augusta Hotel
- Beachfront, spa; double rooms from Rp195,000/night
- Hotel Bayu Amrta
- Pool, private beach; price check
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya |
| Where is the bus terminal? | Di mana terminal bus?di mana terminal bus |
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
- Bus from Bogor can be delayed; allow extra travel time (4 h).
- Angkot seats are cramped; negotiate price before boarding.
- Surf boards on angkot incur extra fee.
Generally safe for day visitors; watch traffic on winding roads, keep valuables hidden on beach, and negotiate transport fares before boarding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Pelabuhan Ratu yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (overnight only if you want beach‑front hotel) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Fishing port
- Ciletuh‑Palabuhanratu Geo‑Park
- Surfing beaches
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Pelabuhan Ratu coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Pelabuhan Ratu, revision 5221342 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5221342
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/pelabuhan-ratu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.