Lodging In Nembrala

Nemberala beach attractions are known in the 1980s, many tourists come for surfing and sunbathing. However, they have trouble getting the inn. Then, many tourists stay at home residents. Because privacy is not maintained, at even some tourists were have to return to Baa, the capital of Rote Ndao, a distance of about 50 kilometers, to find lodging.

Tourists who come to Nemberala is the surfers. Water flow in the region is very suitable for surfing. Every day 5 to 10 tourists from various countries who have special qualifications as surfers navigate the sea currents.


In 2002, the number of tourists in cooperation with local residents to buy some land area to build the inn. Land prices vary between USD 20 million to USD 100 million with a contract period of 20-30 years.

They built the inn with 4-5 rooms, pavilion, and a landscaped yard. There is also a two-level building. All building materials of wood, except for floor and foundation.

They also bring family members from their country of origin to the inn to stay 2-5 months and then go home. There is also a lodging house rented to other foreign tourists for several months.

Nemberala Beach Room For Rent Rp 2.7 million per day per unit. Costs include food and beverage and a motorboat. However, the boat in waters just Nemberala. When out of the area, must pay Rp 500,000 per 30 minutes.

One bedroom occupied by 1-2 people, but most tourists prefer to be alone. Lodging of the tourists are always filled. If they were to his country, the house was contracted out to other tourists. There is always the tourists that come and go.

Constraints faced by local people is communication. English is generally not understood as the Balinese community.

Rote Island

Rote Island (Indonesian: Pulau Rote, also spelled Roti) is an island of Indonesia, part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. It has an area of 1,200 km2 (463 sq mi). It lies 500 km (311 mi) northeast of the Australian coast and 170 km (106 mi) northeast of the Ashmore and Cartier Islands. The island is situated to the southwest of the larger island of Timor. To the north is the Savu Sea, and to the south is the Timor Sea. To the west is Savu and Sumba. The uninhabited Dana Island (also called Ndana), just south of Rote, with an area of 14 km2 (5 sq mi), is the southernmost island of Indonesia. Along with some other nearby small islands, such as Ndao, it forms the kabupaten (regency) of Roti Ndao, which in 2005 held an estimated population of 108,615.

The main town, called Baa, is located in the north of the island. It has a good surf area in the south around the village of Nembralla. There is a daily ferry to the island from Kupang, the provincial capital on West Timor, which brings tourists.

Rote has many historical relies including fine antique Chinese porcelain, as well as ancient arts and traditions. Many prominent Indonesia nationalist leaders were born here. A popular music instrument Sasando, which is made of palm leaves. According to legend, this island got its name accidentally when a lost Portuguese sailor arrived and asked a farmer where he was. The surprised farmer, who could not speak Portuguese, introduced himself, "Rote".

Rote just off the southern tip of Timor Island consists of rolling hills, terraced plantations, and acacia palm, savanna and some forests. The Rotinese depend, like the Savunese, on lontar palm for basic survival, but also as the supplement their income with fishing and jewelry making.

source : Rote Island

Beautiful Nembrala

Nembrala is a beach that became major attractions on the island of Rote. This place is really famous for the hunters waves because the waves here break in the middle and very high.
Beaches and beautiful scenery, friendly people, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere, it almost is perfect .
What hurts is the regions most beautiful beaches have been given a limit signs there that have it, and almost all of them owned by foreigners. Indonesian people how easy it is to sell their land which is very beautiful and valuable.

Cost from Kupang

Kupang - Baa Port

Speedboat : 75.000 ( 1,5 hour )
Fery : 28.000 ( 4 - 6 Hour)

Baa Port - Nembrala Beach

Bus : 30.000
Motorbike : 1 ltr Gasoline : 6.000

Home stay ( person/night+ 3 meal)
Nembrala beach hotel : 250.000
Anugrah Hotel : 100.000
Mr Thomas Home stay : 60.000

Surfing board
( just for Mr Thomas guest ) : 10.000/day

Cool Beer : 15.000/btl
Coool Softdrink : 5.000/can

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Nembrala on Rote island

Rote Island

Rote Island

Map of the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, including Rote.
Map of the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, including Rote.

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Rote Island (Indonesian: Pulau Rote, also spelled Roti) is an island of Indonesia, part of the East Nusa Tenggara province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The uninhabited Dana Island (also called Ndana), just south of Rote is the southernmost island of Indonesia. It has an area of 1200 km². It lies 500 km northeast of the Australian coast and 170 km northeast of the Ashmore and Cartier Islands. The island is situated to the southwest of the larger island of Timor. To the north is the Savu Sea, and to the south is the Timor Sea. To the west is Savu and Sumba. Along with some other nearby small islands, such as Ndao, it forms the kabupaten (regency) of Roti Ndao, which in 2005 held an estimated population of 108,615.

The main town, called Ba'a, is located in the north of the island. It has a good surf area in the south around the village of Nembralla. There is a daily ferry to the island from Kupang, the provincial capital on West Timor, which brings tourists.

Agriculture is the main form of employment. Fishing is also important, especially in the eastern village of Papela, which has led to disputes with Australia over the water between them.