Welcome to Floating Paradise
Welcome to Floating Paradise, a tranquil guesthouse on the sea in a stunning mangrove bay. As Karimunjawa’s only solar powered guesthouse, we offer a serene, sustainable escape from the everyday. Wake up to nature’s beauty, swim or snorkel in crystal-clear waters, kayak around the bay, or practice yoga on our jetty. Spend your days exploring or simply soaking in the natural surroundings. In the evenings, swim with glowing phosphorescent plankton or stargaze under the tropical sky.
Floating Paradise is more than a place to stay—it’s a gateway to unforgettable experiences. Whether you seek adventure or relaxation, our team is here to craft your perfect stay.
Comfort, exploration, and rejuvenation await in this tropical island paradise. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Bungalows
Three individually unique, handcrafted bamboo bungalows, perched above the water, at the edge of the reef, enabling you to relax in panoramic views of the sea and mangroves. Each room has its own unique charm, and all include a queen bed (or larger), ensuites with a fresh water shower, sink and flushing toilet, and a private balcony with comfy seating.
2 guests 4 x 8 m
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Sunrise Bungalow
Our honeymoon bungalow is our most private room, offering the most expansive sea view and breeze, right on your…
2 guests 4 x 8 m
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Sunset Bungalow
Our soul went into creating Floating’s first bungalow, and we hope you find it as charming as we do.
4 guests 5.5 x 10 m
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Bay View Bungalow
Bayside is our latest creation, if you like watching sunset while you shower, this is the room for you.
Floating Merchandise
Our Floating Paradise t-shirts are made from bamboo cotton, meaning they are not only soft and comfortable, but eco-friendly and have antibacterial properties.
Each design has been handmade by Astrid herself
Rp180,000 per t-shirt (S-XXL)
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Mawaddah
December 18, 2023
Wiiih nyaman banget, real healing menginap disni, mas rama staffnya juga ramah banget, request kita jug dipenuhi. Saat b ☺Lokasinya sangat private , jauh dari kebisingan
Real healing ☹Akses menuju ke lokasi cottage saja, mungkin bisa ditambah penerangan lampu2 , karena kita 2 malam menginap pulang malam aksesnya sangat gelap sekali
Christian
November 26, 2023
Exceptional
Damien
November 6, 2023
Exceptional
Bianka
October 31, 2023
Exceptional ☺ If I could give 1000🌟for this place I would. We spent here five amazing days. Beautiful bungalows with a balcony and view of the ocean where you can relax more than you can imagine. There is also a small chill zone where you can sit on a very comfortable pillow bags 😎 You can use their kayaks for free and go explore the beaches and corals around! Highly recommend it do it. You can also ask Tono (owner or the staff) to rent a scooter with you can go around the Island and explore it's beauty. You can eat here upon request or go to the town for nigh fish market as well. The staff Rama the cat Cora (she is part of the team) and especially Tono is an amazing people. We had a very nice long conversation with him in the late afternoons. Please note this place is for people who like to be on a remote and quiet place away from the people (no shops, no bar, etc.). The town is 15 min away by scooter so take it into consideration when booking this place. Be aware!!!!!!!! The more you stay the more you just do not want to leave... ❤️
Daan
October 28, 2023
Amazing!
Arne
October 24, 2023
Exceptional ☺ Absolutely terrific place. Tono and his team are incredibly friendly and helpful and the accommodation is simply stunning.
Sylvie
February 25, 2024
Meine Tochter und ich haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt im Paradies. Wunderbare Lage, vom Steg gleich ins Wasser und zum Schnorcheln, gutes Essen, sehr nettes Personal, alles piccobello. Astrid und Tono haben alles für uns organisiert: Ausflüge ( Schnorcheltour ein Must: wunderbarste Korallen und Fische), An- und Anfahrt, … . Ein für die Menschen und die Natur auf Karimunjawa stark engagiertes Paar, das uns warmherzig am Inselleben hat teilnehmen lassen. Einen grossen Dank an die beiden. Wir kommen wieder.
Rahel
November 19, 2023
Can it be any better? Perfect in every detail.If you search for a remote place and want to connect with nature this is it.Mas Rama is the best staff making eveything possible. He became a friend after hanging out e.g. at some nights with the guitar.Totally worth it.
Wessel
October 22, 2023
My stay at Floating Paradise is one I will never forget. Back to nature in its full essence, combined with the most friendly staff (better known as Rama). The accomodation is uniquely located above the water with both bay view and sea view. Tono is an inspiring host, who values nature and environment over profit. He took me snorkeling with the family, which felt very familiar. He always responded very fast if I had a question. My stay wouldn’t have been the same without Rama. He arranged breakfast, lunch and dinner. He even took me to the barbershop when I asked him. We sang and made music together, surrounded by pure nature. This stay to me was very inspiring and it got me in a mood of total relaxation. I felt at ease and at home. I couldn’t have chosen a better place to spend my time on the beautiful island Karimunjawa. Thank you so much and please continue to give attention to the essence: human beings are privileged to be in nature. Protect and cherish. Woles over and out 🙂
Kathrin
October 10, 2023
Im Floating Paradise landet man wortwörtlich im Paradies. Einfach nur ein magischer Ort mit wunderbaren Personen!Die wunderschönen nachhaltigen Bungalows liegen etwas außerhalb, weshalb man sich einen Roller leihen sollte, wenn man in die Stadt will. Unserer Meinung nach ist das aber nicht nötig. Am besten genießt man seinen Aufenthalt in vollen Zügen vor Ort. Wer es aktiver mag, kommt definitiv auf seine Kosten: Kajakfahren, Wandern uvm. - unser Highlight war aber der private Schnorchelausflug und das Freilassen der Babyschildkröten ins Meer. Alles war super schnell und unkompliziert von Tono organisiert. Ebenfalls ein Muss: Nachts am Steg liegen und den Sternenhimmel oder das leuchtende Plankton bestaunen!Die Verpflegung war top und den ganzen Tag wird man von dem tollen Rama umsorgt 🙂 In diesen unfassbar schönen Ort, in den Tono sein ganzes Herzblut steckt, und das tolle Floating Paradise-Team kann man sich einfach nur verlieben!Danke für diese perfekten Tage mit Euch 🙂
Evelyn Lassi
August 30, 2023
Perfect place to spend your time in Karimunjawa if you enjoy calmness, beautiful nature and minimalism. The views are absolutely amazing, and the bungalows are simple and beautiful.Tono was a very helpful host and helped us organize different activities, such as a snorkeling trip and a hiking trip. He also made our journeys to and from the island really smooth with organizing a shuttle from Semarang to Jepara, and the boat from Jepara to Karimunjawa. Floating Paradise also offers scooter rental, kayaking, and snorkels. Just note, that this is not a place for everyone - if you are seeking a more luxurious place, don't stay at Floating Paradise. If you love to calm down with amazing views and a minimalist, beautiful bungalow, then this is the perfect place to stay!
Martina
July 30, 2023
We had a greating experience at floating paradise, the place is unique.You can be in contact with the nature 24h.Consider that hot water is not availble (almost everywhere in the island), but this is the price to pay to stay in this wonderful place.Restaurant is not available, but staff can cook something nice for you.There are kayak to reach Bobby beach that is really good, for other places/beaches/village consider to have a car/motorbike.Staff can organize motorbike rental or pick-up and also some other experiences on the island.Tono and all his staff are really friendly and you can feel like at home.
Margriet
July 13, 2023
We absolutely loved this gem by Tono and Astrid. You can feel a lot of love and dedication has been put into this home on water. The bamboo house is cosy, beautiful and serene. We were lucky to be there on our own for a few nights, no other guests, but of course it is nice to meet likeminded travellers. You can dive straight in the sea from the pier (the Java sea is very undeep everywhere) so we swam everyday. We saw the glowing plankton on Bobi Beach, close to Floating Paradise. No airconditioning but a fan on the ceiling and that was perfectly fine. We slept without mosquito net, there is an anti mosquito spiral to burn to keep them away. Tono is extremely responsive and friendly: he also arranged our boat tickets, transport to Floating Paradise and a great snorkeling trip plus scooters. Rama is there at Floating Paradise to help if you need anything, and also he is a friendly soul. It was a true paradise! Much recommended if you are up for peace, simplicity and stunning nature!
Paula Martina
July 1, 2023
Here you can fully relax. Tono and his assistant Rama have been very kind during all our stay. Would reccomend if you want to stay a day or two away from the main center
Michael
March 22, 2023
We were there for 2 nights and would have liked to stay longer. The location was perfect, super quiet, unique experience directly on the water and you are all by yourself. Tono was super nice, very familiar atmosphere. We got lots of tips for the island and also a great offer for a private snorkelling tour with Ryan (he was very funny 😄) We can only recommend the tour, there were only 2 of us, Ryan and the captain in the middle of the ocean and on another island. Snorkelling was great! There is also super tasty fresh dinner brought if needed! Breakfast was also great. The time there was really brilliant, we enjoyed every second and would recommend this unique location to anyone. Thank you for everything. Greetz Seifana and Michael 🙂 🏝️❤️
Hannah
November 12, 2022
There isn’t a more idyllic and peaceful location than this. The view is breathtaking, the house is super sustainable and has a great design. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay as magic and carefree as possible. I wish I could stay there forever.