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The
beach area near Pulau Rubiah has become known as Iboih.
Teupin Layeu is a more exact name. Here we use Iboih. This
area has more of a backpacker and family feeling than Gapang.
Besides diving, snorkeling, swimming and relaxing the area is also
nice for walks, either north to the next beach and Km 0 or south
along the path to Ujung Patek and Lhok Weing.
The island Rubiah just outside is worth a visit. There are even a
few bungalows on the southern end. It is possible to swim over, but
only if you are a good swimmer. Use fins and remember that the
current in between can be very strong. Don’t do it alone. Otherwise,
go by boat. Boat trips are arranged by a boat owner community group.
They have a shop at the parking lot "Loket Boat". There are
also glass bottom boats available.
KLKP
View information at the parking lot is owned by a tourism
community group. They arrange boat trips, motorbikes, bicycles,
snorkeling equipment etc. Internet is available next to the dive
shop, Rp. 8.000/hr. However, many establishments now offer free
Wi-Fi. Ph: +6285260904101 (Mr. M. Nasir Is).
FOOD
Several restaurants and coffee shops can be found at the fishermen's
beach and parking area are overlooking the beach. They serve mainly
Indonesian food. Beyond the gate to the bungalow area are also
several restaurants, serving Western inspired food, such as Dolphin,
Mama, and Dee Dee’s. Most accommodations have their own restaurants,
such as Olala, O'Ong, Yulia's and Iboih Inn.
ACCOMMODATION
Bungalows in Iboih have improved their standard over the last few
years. Inexpensive bungalows are still there, but there are now more
bungalows with private bathroom, even with aircon. Prices fluctuate
very much with the length of your stay. The prices below are just
indications. There are also a few bungalows on Pulau Rubiah.
- Yulia's Bungalow & Restaurant

Ph: +6285270706003, +6285260850400. 14 bungalows. With outside
bathroom: Rp. 50-60.000. With fan, bathroom: Rp. 175-200.000.
Depending on length of stay. No advance booking. Nice layout.
- Iboih Inn & Restaurant
Ph: +62811841570, +628126991659 (Ms. Saliza). Fb:
iboih.inn@gmail.com 16 bungalows. Budget room, fan: Rp.
100.000. With fan, bathroom: Rp. 250.000. With aircon, bathroom:
Rp. 350.000, All rooms except budget: incl. breakfast. Pick up
at Iboih pier if booked in advance. Visa and MasterCard
accepted. Free Wi-Fi. Boat transportation and trips etc.
- O'Ong Restaurant & Bungalows
Ph: +6281360700150. 10 rooms. No Private bathroom: Rp.
40-50.000. With bathroom: Rp. 130.000-150.000, depending on
length of stay.
- Olala Restaurant & Bungalow (Moved further in to new
buildings)
Ph: +6285260607311.
eka_olala@hotmail.co.uk 6 bungalows. With fan, outside
bathroom: Rp. 80-90.000. Big discounts for long stay. Wi-Fi.
- Mama Mia Restaurant & Bungalows
1 bungalow. Rp. 50.000 depending on length of stay.
- Fatimah Bungalows
A couple of new bungalows available.
- Iboih Hill Bungalow
Ph: +6285260904101. 6 bungalows. With fan and outside bathroom:
Rp. 70.000. Ask in the "Rentals and Info" shop.
- The seven bungalows
after the diving school are all individually owned by locals.
Very basic and no private bathroom. If nobody approaches you,
ask for Mr. Nasir.
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Rubiah Tirta Divers
1 bungalow with bathroom and spring bed. Rp. 100-150.000
depending on length of stay.
- Home High (former Arina)
Ph: 082160180620. Their 4 bungalows are falling apart. Only
restaurant now.
- Ayub's
2 rooms and 1 bathroom in one bungalow. Rp. 150.000/room.
Discounts for long stay. Ask for Mr. Ayub at the parking area or
ask in Erick's next door.
- Erick's Green House
Ph: +6282167899876. 5 rooms. Some with attached bathroom and all
with kitchenette. Rp. 60-150.000. Discounts for long stay.
Wi-Fi.
- Fina Bungalow
Ph: +6285262111366. Just before the gate. 6 rooms. With fan,
bathroom: Rp. 150 -200.000. Aircon, bathroom: Rp. 250-300.000.
Price depending on season.
- Cut Agam Guest House & Coffee Shop
First place when coming down to Iboih. Ph: +6281360811780. 4
rooms, fan, outside bathroom: Rp. 150-200.000.
- Pulau Rubiah
Ph: +6285260637810 (Pak Yahya). 5 rooms in 3 bungalows: Rp.
100.000 per room. 1 big 2-room bungalow with bathroom and
kitchen: Rp. 250.000. Restaurant available. Can only be reached
by boat. Ask at the parking lot. If Mr. Yahya picks up: Rp.
100.000 return fare.
- Pele's Ujung Patek Bungalows
At the Petek point 500 meter south of Iboih, turn sharply to the
right when in front of Cut Agam Guesthouse. Ph: +6285260958990 (Adun),
+6285253702209 (Wani),
doktorkalkyl@gmail.com 2 Bungalows. With fan and bathroom:
Rp. 250.000. Remote and tranquil.
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