Indonesia villas, apartments & self-catering

Best time to go

The main tourist season is during the dry season months (July & August) and this is when prices will be at their highest. Lower rates can be found April to June and during September, when prices can be a much as 30–50% lower; the other advantage of the low season are fewer crowds, and clearer and more tranquil oceans for watersports such as diving, snorkeling and surfing.

Weather and climate
Bridging the Equator, the Indonesian climate is tropical, so hot and humid all year round. Days during the wet/monsoon season (October to March) are punctuated by periods of heavy rainfall, but these tend to last no more than a couple of hours at a time. For more details of current weather conditions see here».

Do you need a visa?
If you're visiting for less than 30 days you may not need a visa, but it's always best to check with your own country's overseas travel information services to check, for the UK that will be in visa info here». Ensure you have two blank pages in your passport and that it's valid for six months beyond your arrival date.

Villas in Indonesia
Indonesian villas can vary from a basic hut in the grounds of a hotel, to all-singing, all-dancing luxury properties employing teams of staff. These days most stand-alone villas come with pools and gardens, and many will have staff provided (which may include a cook, housekeeper, gardener and babysitter). You'll also find other standard features like air-conditioning, kitchen, stereo system, satellite TV, 24-hour reception and security. Many will also include airport transfer and some provide services such as a laundry service, grocery shopping, restaurant delivery service, car hire and in-house catering.

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