Gapang is a charming little Indonesian village right on the beach. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. The villagers are super welcoming and run some great restaurants and bungalows. Lifestyle is simple. There’s no fancy website or online booking – you just arrive on the beach and pick the perfect place to stay. It’s all about keeping things simple and enjoying the moment!
To help you find a good spot near our Freedive Weh school, we’ve picked out some of the best accommodation options in Gapang. They’re all just a stone’s throw away, so you can easily walk to our school and dive right into your training!
Paman’s place
This is a budget-friendly, clean, and comfortable place to stay, perfect for travellers seeking an affordable yet well-kept accommodation.
Room Details:
- Total Rooms: 8
- 2 air-conditioned rooms (becareful, AC is NOT recommended for freediving as it dries your airways and messes with your ears equalization): Rp. 200,000 per night.
- 6 fan-cooled rooms: Rp. 150,000 per night.
Layout:
- Ground Floor: 3 rooms with hammocks outside.
- First Floor: 3 rooms, airy and spacious, without hammocks.
Each room provides a peaceful, welcoming space, ideal for unwinding and enjoying a pleasant stay.
MARLIN RESORT
This beachfront resort offers a range of comfortable facilities, including air-conditioned rooms, hot showers, a refrigerator, and a TV for your convenience. With spacious rooms available, guests can choose from family rooms for extra space or standard rooms for a cosy stay. It’s a good spot to unwind by the sea with all the comforts of home.
Room Details:
- Total Rooms: 8
- Family Air-Conditioned Rooms: 2 (Rp. 540.000,- per night)
- Standard Air-Conditioned Rooms: 6 (Rp. 420.000,- per night)
Layout:
- Ground Floor: 8 rooms
- Outdoor Gazebo by the beach
Zero cafe
This is a budget-friendly, clean, and comfortable place to stay. This accommodation is located on the second floor of Zero Cafe and offers rooms with Air conditioning and fan. These cosy bungalows are just a short walk from the beach.
Chill Out cafe
This is a budget-friendly, clean, and comfortable place to stay. This accommodation offers four rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Two clean and well-maintained toilets and showers are located outside the rooms and are shared among guests. This cosy bungalow is just a short walk from the beach, and it has an on-site café right on site with live music on friday evenings, making it easy to relax and enjoy meals by the sea.
Room Details:
- Total Rooms: 4
- Air-Conditioned Rooms: 1 (Rp. 240,000 per night)
- Fan-Cooled Rooms: 3 (Rp. 180,000 per night)
Layout:
- Ground Floor: 2 rooms
- Second Floor: 2 rooms
- Two Toilets and showers on the ground floor
