Pink Beach, Komodo | Top 100 Bikini Destinations
KOMODO ISLAND, EAST NUSA TENGGARA / INDONESIA
By boat to
Pink Beach.
A boat day from Flores to the pink shore of Pantai Merah.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / EAST NUSA TENGGARA
A beach day
between the hills and the reef.
Pink Beach, or Pantai Merah, is a small bay on Komodo Island where red coral fragments tint the pale sand.
Start in Labuan Bajo on Flores, book your boat and park access in advance, and leave time for the shore. From April through June or September through November, check the marine forecast before choosing a day. Beach-specific water temperatures vary and a reliable local average was unavailable.
ON THE WORLD MAP
Off the western tip of Flores.
Pink Beach, Komodo Island, East Nusa Tenggara
01 / GETTING THERE
Start in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo harbor
Boats leave the Flores waterfront for Komodo National Park.
Photo: Sgroey · CC BY-SA 4.0Get around Labuan Bajo
Walk between stops around the harbor or arrange a taxi for the hills and outlying beaches. Ask your operator which dock it uses. There is no car access or parking at Pink Beach.
On the beach
No published lifeguard schedule was confirmed. Treat the beach as unguarded and follow your crew’s advice about conditions. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
A boat-access beach in a national park. Pack for a shore with few facilities.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
Boat from Flores
From Labuan Bajo allow about 30–45 minutes by speedboat or 1½–2 hours by local boat, depending on conditions. The park charges admission. Indonesia Travel lists IDR 250,000 for international visitors. Ask your operator to itemize park, ranger and boat charges. A separate ranger price was unavailable.
Park tariffs and entry ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
A landing that changes with the tide
Ask whether the boat uses the jetty or a wet landing. Boarding can involve steps, a ladder or shallow water. A step-free route for wheelchairs and strollers was not confirmed.
03 / THE SAND
Pale sand with pink grains
Red coral fragments mixed into pale sand give the shore its pink tint. Water shoes can help near coarse fragments and rocks. Leave sand and coral where you find them.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Bring your own food and water
There is no dependable food or drinking-water service on the sand. Bring both from town or confirm what the boat supplies. Eat aboard if your crew requests it and take your rubbish back.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Bring portable shade
No dependable chair, umbrella or sunbed rentals were confirmed. Bring a hat and portable shade if your crew permits it.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Use facilities aboard
Plan for no public restroom, shower or changing room on the sand. Confirm that your boat has a toilet and bring any personal first-aid supplies you need.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Pink Beach.
At the waterline
Look for the pink tint where small waves wet the sand.
Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.001 / FIRST LANDING
Ask for an early shore stop
An early departure gives the crew more room to adjust the route for weather and the tide.
02 / IN THE WATER
Snorkel with your crew’s guidance
Ask where the current is safe, stay clear of boats and never stand on the reef.
03 / ON THE SAND
Walk the curve of the bay
The wet sand can show the pink tint clearly. Stay with your guide and leave coral fragments in place.
04 / BACK ABOARD
Eat lunch on the boat
Confirm meal and water arrangements before departure. The park prohibits cooking and barbecues on its beaches.
Leave the harbor in the morning and let your crew choose the order of stops according to the sea and tide. If boats are held, spend the day around the Labuan Bajo waterfront and Kampung Ujung.
04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Four shores for another stop.
Padar is south of Pantai Merah. Kanawa, Kelor and the Flores shore lie to the northeast or east.
Long Pink Beach, Padar
A pink-sand cove on Padar’s north coast. Ask which island your operator means when it advertises a pink beach stop.
- Best for
- A second boat landing
- Facilities
- Bring water and confirm facilities with your crew.
- Good to know
- Confirm landing conditions and park access.
Kanawa Island beach
A shore on a small island off Flores, with reef shallows. Access is by boat.
- Best for
- Snorkeling when the sea is calm
- Facilities
- Confirm pier and visitor facilities with the operator.
- Good to know
- Ask about current, access and the return crossing.
Kelor Island beach
A small sandy landing beside a steep hill. Visit by boat.
- Best for
- A short shore stop
- Facilities
- Ask your boat crew about facilities.
- Good to know
- Wear shoes with grip if taking the hill trail.
Distances are straight-line from Pink Beach. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
05 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three ways to explore from Pink Beach.
01 / PADAR ISLAND
Padar’s south viewpoint
Reserve a timed slot for the south viewpoint and take water for the exposed climb. Confirm whether your boat also visits Padar’s separate pink beach.
Park entry and reservations ↗02 / KOMODO OR RINCA
Komodo dragons with a ranger
Walk the marked trails at Loh Liang on Komodo or Loh Buaya on Rinca with a ranger. Keep your distance and follow the ranger’s directions.
Park visitor rules ↗03 / THE WATERS OFF FLORES
Manta Point, Kanawa and Kalong
Ask your operator about Manta Point for a crew-led swim if conditions allow, Kanawa for a shore stop and Kalong for flying foxes at dusk. Multi-day phinisi routes can link these stops. Wildlife and landings depend on conditions.
Indonesia Travel’s sailing guide ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Pink Beach and the Komodo coast.
The marker sits on Pantai Merah’s sand. Zoom out for Padar, Rinca and Labuan Bajo.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Across the water.
The beach, islands and Flores harbor are separate stops connected by boat.
Padar Island
The south viewpoint looks over bays on both sides of the ridge.
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0
Komodo Island
See dragons on a designated walk with a ranger.
Photo: Khoirul Amri · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kalong Island
Watch for flying foxes from the boat as the light fades.
Photo: Khoirul Amri · CC BY-SA 4.0
Labuan Bajo
The harbor links the Flores mainland with the islands.
Photo: Isabell Schulz · CC BY-SA 2.006 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
LABUAN BAJO TOWN
Seaesta Komodo Hotel & Hostel
$ Budget · Check the direct booking calendar for dorm rates
Choose a dorm or private room on Flores, with the harbor a short ride away. Pink Beach is a separate boat trip.
Seaesta Komodo Hotel & Hostel official site ↗KOMODO VILLAGE
Homestay Putri Komodo
$ Budget · From IDR 350,000 per room on the village listing
A fan-cooled room with a shared bathroom in the village. Ask your host to arrange the onward boat to Pantai Merah.
Homestay Putri Komodo official site ↗PEDE BEACH
Puri Sari Beach Hotel
$$ Mid-Range · Published rates about IDR 950,000–1,350,000 per night for the listed deluxe rooms
A beach-area base south of central Labuan Bajo. Arrange a ride to the harbor for your boat to Pink Beach.
Puri Sari Beach Hotel official site ↗LABUAN BAJO HILLSIDE
Bayview Gardens Hotel
$$ Mid-Range · From about IDR 1.50–1.90 million per night for listed garden and ocean-view rooms
A hillside stay for travelers who want a view over town. Arrange a downhill ride to your boat meeting point.
Bayview Gardens Hotel official site ↗PRIVATE ISLAND OFF FLORES
Le Pirate Island Komodo
$$$ Upscale · Check the island’s booking calendar for the rate
Beach huts and glamping on an island reached by shuttle boat from Labuan Bajo. Arrange a separate trip to Pink Beach.
Le Pirate Island Komodo official site ↗ABOARD A PHINISI
Catnazse Liveaboard
$$$$ Luxury · About US$430–680 per person for a three-day, two-night shared sailing in 2026
Sleep aboard on a multi-day sailing. Confirm the exact Pantai Merah stop, the port meeting point and what the fare includes.
Catnazse Liveaboard official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Indonesia Travel suggests April–June and September–November for park visits. The marine forecast matters more than the calendar for the crossing. No beach-specific lifeguard schedule was confirmed. Compare with the latest BMKG marine forecast ↗
07 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Seafood at Kampung Ujung
Choose your fish and agree on the price before it goes on the grill.
Photo: Beatrice Juliani Haru · CC BY-SA 4.0What to order
Look for ikan bakar, grilled fish served with rice and sambal, or grilled squid and prawns at the waterfront. Try kopi Flores, coffee grown on the island.
Local habits
Wear a cover-up in Komodo village. Ask before photographing people and agree on the total price when ordering seafood by weight.
A LITTLE INDONESIAN
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Selamat pagi
- Good morning
- Terima kasih
- Thank you
- Berapa harganya?
- How much does it cost?
- Tolong
- Please or help, depending on context
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
KAMPUNG UJUNG
Kampung Ujung Seafood Night Market
$ Budget · Prices vary by stall and by the weight of the catch
Choose fish, squid or shellfish and agree on the total, including preparation, before it goes on the grill. Carry rupiah.
Indonesia Travel’s market listing ↗JALAN SOEKARNO HATTA
La Cucina
$ Budget · About IDR 58,000–90,000 for a Margherita, depending on size
Order pizza or pasta at the Labuan Bajo location. The restaurant also has a separate Ruteng branch.
La Cucina official site ↗LABUAN BAJO SOUTH COAST
Merah Jambu Restaurant
$$ Mid-Range · A current per-person band was unavailable
The restaurant at 69 Resort is an option for a meal away from the harbor. Ask the resort about walk-in availability.
Merah Jambu Restaurant official site ↗WAECICU
Atlantis Beach Club
$ Mid-Range · Mains about IDR 150,000–350,000
The beach club at Plataran Komodo, on the Waecicu shore north of town. Book a sunset table before your boat day.
Plataran Komodo official site ↗GORON TALO
MadeInItaly
$$$ Upscale · A current per-person band was unavailable
Order handmade pasta or wood-fired pizza. Check the restaurant’s booking page for a dinner table.
MadeInItaly official links ↗WAECICU BEACH
KISIK Seafood & Grill
$$$$ Luxury · Seafood prices vary by cut, weight and market availability
Book a table at AYANA for grilled seafood. Ask which fish is available and how it is priced before ordering.
KISIK Seafood & Grill official site ↗08 / LABUAN BAJO AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Seaesta Rooftop
A rooftop stop for an early supper or sunset overlooking town. Seaesta ↗
UNIQUE Rooftop Bar
Head to AYANA’s roof for a view across the bay at dusk. AYANA dining ↗
Loccal Collection
Watch the light change over Flores from the hotel terrace. Ask ahead about entry for outside guests. Loccal dining ↗
Stay in Labuan Bajo if you want to go out after returning from the islands. Arrange a ride back to beach or hillside hotels.
09 / SHOPPING
Bring back a piece of Flores craft.
LABUAN BAJO · CENTRAL TOURISM DISTRICT
Dian Pelangi Souvenir
Browse Flores and NTT woven textiles, beaded accessories and hand-carved gifts at the shop listed by Indonesia’s tourism ministry.
Hours Hours are not published in the official listing; check before visiting.
Dian Pelangi official tourism listing ↗LABUAN BAJO · YOHANES SAHADUN CORRIDOR
Kompiang Lejong
Pick up sesame-topped kompiang, a Manggarai bread, and ask which fillings travel well.
Hours 7 a.m.–9:30 p.m., as published by the bakery; confirm holiday opening.
Kompiang Lejong shop information ↗NGGORANG · WATU LANGKAS
Rumah Tenun Baku Peduli
Plan a mainland visit to learn about regional weaving and ask about textiles available through the community center.
Hours Arrange a visit in advance; current fixed retail hours are not published by the operator.
Baku Peduli operator information ↗Keep coral, shells and wildlife products out of your shopping bag; if buying kompiang for an international flight, choose permitted ingredients and declare food when required.
10 / LABUAN BAJO & KOMODO EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Festival Golo Koe
In August, the Catholic celebration in Labuan Bajo brings together religious processions, Manggarai culture and food stalls. Check the organizer for the next program.
Festival Golo Koe official site ↗Komodo Culture Festival
Past fall programs in Komodo village included a market, music and dance. Ask the village whether another edition is scheduled before planning your trip.
Komodo village festival listing ↗Currency / Indonesian rupiah
Indonesia uses the rupiah (IDR, Rp). Withdraw cash in Labuan Bajo before boarding. Ask operators and hotels what they accept.
Bank Indonesia ↗11 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for a boat day.
THE BOAT-DAY KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Komodo Pinto bikini with a quick-drying cover-up, a brimmed hat and water shoes.
On the boat and trails
Bring shoes with grip for boarding and for the viewpoint climb. Carry your dry layer and phone in a dry bag.
In town
Cover shoulders and legs in Komodo village and carry a light layer for the ride back to town.
12 / BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Fly to Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo on Flores, then take a road transfer to your boat meeting point.
Is it good for swimming?
Only when your crew confirms the currents, weather and boat traffic allow it. Stay in the area they indicate and keep off the reef.
Is the beach step-free?
A step-free route was not confirmed. Ask about boarding, the jetty and whether a wet landing is required.
Which Pink Beach should I ask for?
Ask for Pantai Merah on Komodo Island. Operators may also call a stop on Padar Pink Beach. They are different beaches, and Lombok is on another island.
Can I buy food or use a restroom on the beach?
Bring food and drinking water. Plan to use a toilet on your boat and confirm facilities before booking.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Warm browns and brushstrokes.
A scoop-neck top with brown blotches pairs with high-waisted bottoms patterned in tan and brown.
Explore the Komodo Pinto bikini ↗
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