Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge

Unplug & unwind
Indonesia
Everything we do is custom made by real Asia experts...

If you’re going to name your hotel ‘Utopia’, you have to be pretty confident it’s going to deliver.

Simple though it’s facilities may be, we can confidently say that this resort lives up to its hype. Remote in the true sense of the word, Utopia is a world away from the constant tech rush of modern life, in all possible ways. A visit here is a gift to yourself of time away from the internet and all its doom-scrolling pitfalls; time to reconnect with what matters to you, and to connect, perhaps for the first time, with the beautiful landscape of this lesser-visited region of Indonesia.

Though not directly next to the ocean, both surfing and yoga play a large part in the hotel’s activities offering. The island’s top-class surf attracts surfers from around the world, and the resort can help everyone from beginners to experts get out into the waves. Take daily yoga classes to centre your mind, or go all out with a week-long retreat. Snorkel, dive or kayak just offshore, and discover some of the rare joys of living truly off-grid.

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Location & Highlights

On the western tip of Rote Island, to the south-west of Timor, this laid-back, sustainable resort can be reached either by ferry from Kupang, West Timor, or by a short flight.
  • Genuinely remote location
  • Sustainability focused
  • Surfing, snorkelling & diving
  • Adventurous family friendly
a surfboard leaning against a rock wall

Why we love it

“We wanted somewhere that felt really far away from our day-to-day lives, and we absolutely got it. We loved the welcoming, family vibe of the place. It felt remote but nurturing too.”

The whole package

Aerial view of Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco-lodge

Without resorting to too much hyperbole, Utopia really does have it all. Truly remote, inspiring in its commitment to sustainable hospitality, family friendly and welcoming, yet just as tempting for couples – what’s not to love?

Aerial view of Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco-lodge

Worth the journey

Waves in the sea

 

The journey there might take a little longer, but for the chance to fully switch off from the relentless online rush and really connect with something deeper is more than worth it. We love their current commitment to sustainability, and look forward to watching that journey go even further.

Waves in the sea

Family-friendly

Open air bungalow

Having been started by a couple just beginning a family of their own, the resort welcomes children of all ages, and despite its remote location, is very a relaxed and friendly. Ideal for a family holiday with minimal stress and a bit of adventure.

Open air bungalow

What can you do at Utopia Eco Lodge?

Palm trees and white sand

Walk along pristine beaches and through thick inland forests and mangroves. Unwind with daily yoga classes and further your practice with more in-depth yoga tuition. Head out onto the water to snorkel and dive around the nearby coral reef, kayak or take a boat trip on the surface or, of course, enjoy the world-class surf.

Palm trees and white sand
Open air bedroom at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Open air bedroom at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Breakfast at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Breakfast at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Plunge pool at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Plunge pool at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Bungalow terrace at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge
Bungalow at Utopia Surf & Yoga Eco Lodge

A great trip

We had an excellent holiday with an itinerary carefully arranged by Dave to suit our preferences. This is the third time we've travelled with Selective Asia and we will happily do so again in the future. We like the fact that they are a small company, passionate about what they do and committed to responsible travel.

Sarah Wilkie, Sri Lanka

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When a museum sent its exhibits overseas on tour, they learned about this before our departure and steered another to another site. When a hotel that we had booked scheduled a noisy wedding for the period of our occupancy, they were able to identify a fantastic hotel without noise before our arrival. I am not sure that any other tour operator would provide such detail in follow up, even after the tour was booked and paid for.

David Kosh, Vietnam

Brilliant! Selective Asia covered every detail.

Travel, hotels, guides, and excursions all flawlessly executed. Selective Asia listened to our requirements and worked with us to refine a great holiday.

Tim Goodman, Thailand

Holiday of a lifetime

The planning of the holiday and the ongoing support was excellent. The organisation on the ground when we got there was perfect and the local guides were knowledgeable and very personable. We would definitely go with Selective Asia again.

Gillian Baker, Komodo & Borneo

Our trip was outstanding...

We had had several discussions with Andrew before booking the trip and he incorporated all the activities we were interested in, plus recommending other activities that he knew we would be interested in. The whole trip was seamless and managed at a thoroughly professional yet friendly level. I would travel with this company again.

Heather, Japan

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