By car from Singapore - 3 hours
From Johor Bahru - 2 hours
By car from Kuala Lumpur - 5 hours
By bus & taxi from Singapore - 4 hours
Yes. We've been leaving cars at Tanjong Leman for 32 years and to date we've never had any problems. (Apart from guests forgetting to turn their lights off and finding a flat battery on return. You have been reminded, switch off!) There is a RM8 per day parking fee.
The boat journey takes about 20 minutes
Yes. Life vests, in 7 different sizes from baby to extra, extra large, are provided and must be worn by law.
No, the boat charge is put on your Sea Gypsy bill.
Our check in boat is at 2pm from Tanjong Leman. If you wish to request a 9am pick up there is a surcharge of RM250++ per boat (not passenger) for a non scheduled boat. However your room may not be available until 2pm.
You can request a 5.30pm boat for a surcharge of RM250++ (per boat, not per passenger). However you may have to vacate your room at the regular check out time of 11am. We will not be able to tell you whether or not you can keep the room up till departure until the day before.
No. We supply all linen & towels.
Yes, all rooms are fitted with electrical 3 pin sockets, low voltage items like phones, cameras and laptops are OK but NO HAIRDRYERS! (Don't worry ladies we all go for the natural look at Sea Gypsy.) If you need hot water for baby bottles we prefer to give you a thermos of hot water. We can boil and clean bottles and teats for you. We will also boil and cool water for you to make formula. So no electric kettles please.
No, and we make no apology for not having it. The whole idea of Sea Gypsy is to be by the sea, have the windows open and listen to the waves and the breeze in the palms. We have large overhead fans and 24 hour electricity.
No. On the other hand it's never really that cold as we store it in black tanks that absorb the heat. Most of our guests just put on a swimsuit for breakfast and then head straight for the beach. By the time they're ready to shower for lunch a cool shower is welcome. Note: We have our own well and the water is delicious to drink. If we installed solar panels for hot water so much would be wasted showering we probably wouldn’t have enough to drink from the taps. We prefer to be able to drink the water
Any fresh water whatsoever becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes. No matter where we put the bowl or tap water runs into the sand by the chalet, creating “dimples” in which the smallest amount of water manages never to dry out and this is enough for the larvae. Every chalet has a foot tap in the bathroom and we leave padi brooms in the chalets so that if you do have sand that has dried it can quickly be swept between the floor planks which have conveniently been left a millimeter apart for the purpose.
We have a limited supply of well water. It is absolutely delicious to drink and we feel blessed we can offer water from the taps that is drinkable. Cold water showers are very quick affairs, hot water showers are long. Simple math, if we use the water to shower we wouldn’t have enough to drink. We prefer to drink it.
Not if guests are only there for 2 or 3 nights. For guests staying longer we can do laundry. The charge is RM20 per bag, a bag being the size of an average pillow slip.
The chalets are serviced every day and the linen and bath towels are changed every 3rd day. We have towel rails in the bathrooms and on the verandahs and we ask guests to hang their bath & beach towels up to dry as we try to conserve water.
Yes, but check the distance. We have baby alarms available FOC that do work, just ask for one on check in, so you can relax and enjoy a drink and dinner in peace.
Yes, you can now get 4g on your mobile, celcom and maxis are the best. Reception is constant by our new communications tower.
Yes. We have a fully stocked bar. Plenty of cold beer in the chiller, a comprehensive wine list and delicious cocktails that actually taste of alcohol because we make them all from scratch! Note: We charge corkage for anyone bringing their own alcohol.
There is no day time Kids Club but kid's activities, arts & crafts and fun, like tee shirt painting, sand castle competitions or Slip & Slide are posted on the Activities boards in the restaurant daily. We offer a supervised Kids Club with a difference as it starts at 6pm with Chilren's Tea, to feed appetites made healthy with ots of fresh air. This is followed by an hour of outdoor games we like to call "Let Off Steam" and continues with board games, reading and a movie in our Kids Lounge, finishing at 9.30pm. Parents can enjoy a guilt free cocktail and dinner in our romantic setting!.
For older kids and teenagers our dive base offers Tadpole and Frog certifications in activities such as paddle boarding, tree climbing, archery, kayaking and free diving and more that kids love!
We certainly do. We provide everything from cots to bed guards, baby baths (hot water can be delivered in a bucket from the kitchen) to booster stools to reach the sink, from training toilet seats to hooded baby towels. We also provide high chairs and booster seats in the restaurant. Our staff will make sure you have all you need, including a choice of 2 baby menus and 1 toddler menu for you to order freshly cooked baby food at what ever time of day you require.
We have snorkeling equipment for hire starting at toddler size.
Baby minding is available from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. only. What's the difference between baby sitting and baby minding? The minder will simply come and get you if your children wake so that you can go back to the chalet and deal with it. Children must already be in bed asleep before the minder takes over. The minder goes off duty at 11 p.m. The cost is RM40 per hour. Baby alarms will work between your chalet and the dinning room & bar area.
Absolutely! We always ask when people make a booking if they are vegetarian or allergic to any food. We have a vegetarian menu for guests to choose from. We stock plenty of fresh produce and make all our own recipes from scratch, we do not use pre prepared products. A gluten free diet is easy at Sea Gypsy we offer gluten free pasta and snacks, bake gluten free carrot cake for afternoon tea but we do not stock wheat free bread. If you wish to bring some with you we will happily store them in our kitchen for you. We also stock rice milk, soy milk & almond milk.
Absolutely. Just let us know what the occasion is. We offer a variety of cakes, can order flowers and even fireworks. We're always happy to decorate the bar and restaurant for theme parties or fancy dress is also fun. Our party booking sheet makes organizing so easy, you just tell us the dates and we send you a booking confirmation sheet with exact costs to forward to all your friends and cc us. We do all the rest and liaise with all your invitees, keeping you updated. It’s so easy!
No. This is a non risk area for Malaria. All beds have dipped mosquito nets. 32 years of constantly cleaning the land means we only see mosquitoes at sun up and sun down despite being surrounded by jungle. Although I'd love to advocate herbal repellants for our environment I'm afraid chemical ones really work best. We recommend Off, or it's equivalent.
Oil is the answer to the Sandfly. Repellents, no matter what they may claim, seem to have no effect. Oil stops them completely. The Aussies call it bush remedy and we’ve come up with our own version which we sell in our shop. but you can make your own:
Do not substitute it for your regular sun lotion simply put it on over the top.
Don't forget the mainland jetties are quite often the place where you get attacked and not the actual beach that you are going to. If in doubt put the oil on your feet and ankles before you get there.