Comments on: Hotel Review: Cubadak Paradiso Village Resort In Sumatra, Indonesia.

By: Nisa

Nisa — Tue, 05 May 2015 14:20:44 +0000

Hi Kato!
I know what you mean. But as you said, and as I honestly have to admit, Cubadak Island is paradise on earth. It’s such a beautiful place, and once you’re there it’s hard to imagine a “regular” life back in the western world…
Definitely give it a try. It’ll be worth it! I can give you the contact of my local friend who lives in Bungus (from where you can hire boat transfers to all the Mentawai islands). A trip with him (he’ll arrange a boat with a captain) for one full day will costs you about 1.5 million Rupiah (approx. 100 €).
If you want his contact, then please send me a message via our Facebook page. Thanks!

By: Kato

Kato — Mon, 04 May 2015 16:27:32 +0000

Hi Nisa,
Great posting – although every negative comment you make about this place would also drive me up the wall, your photos are so beautiful I’m still tempted to give it a try for 4 days this year when we visit Sumatra for 2 weeks (although we will ensure that we stock up on cokes and beers before we leave Padang). I would like the option of visiting neighbouring islands though – do you have details of any independent guides that don’t cost $700 a day?!

By: Nisa

Nisa — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:13:46 +0000

Hi Mojo!
Cubadak is a fantastic place if you have the cash, that’s right. For a couple of days it’s ok, but if you stay longer than one week, it really becomes ridiculously expensive. But if you stay away from Bintang and any additional costs, you at least keep it to a minimum. But the beaches are just as beautiful on other islands in the area.
Still, it was one of the best relaxing holidays I’ve had!
Best, Nisa

By: mojo

mojo — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 19:25:50 +0000

Thanks for the posting… We were considering going here, but it sounds like it is pretty expensive with all of the extras. I guess we’ll look somewhere else.