27 October 2010

A New Cocotinos Tradition in Lombok?



Cocotinos Sekotong :: On 18 Oct 2010, one of our intrepid guests, Mr Michael D. from the USA swam from our resort across the sea to Gili Nanggu, over a distance of 2.5km in 50 minutes. The challenge is now on for any other guest to better his time. Anyone game enough?

ITB Asia 2010 - A Success!

Cocotinos :: The launch of Cocotinos Sekotong at ITB Asia, in Singapore, from 20th to 22nd Oct 2010 was met with great enthusiasm. We would like to say a big " thank you" to all buyers and agents who gave us their support!



12 October 2010

Chinese new Year Dive Escape - Early Bird Special!

Cocotinos Manado :: Book and Deposit before 30 November 2010 and be entitled to special early bird incentives! The check-in dates applicable are on and between 30 Jan 2011 to 5 Feb 2011*.
  • Minimum 5 Nights, 12 Dives Package : 1 Free Night Dive + 1 45min Laleina Spa Massage
  • Minimum 6 Nights, 15 Dives Package : 5% Discount + 1 Free Night Dive + 1 x 45min Laleina Spa Massage
  • Minimum 7 Nights, 18 Dives Package : 5% Discount + 1 Free night Dive + 2 x 45min Laleina Spa Massage
Complimentary Chinese & Manado style BBQ Dinner for all on 3rd February 2011 (1st Day of Chinese New Year).

Applicable for Trip/Twin or King Sharing packages only and a non-refundable (but transferable) deposit of 150USD per person must be made before 30 November 2010* and Full Payment by 31 December 2010. Download our Cocotinos Manado Dive Package details here or email us info.desk@cocotinos-manado.com for more information and a quote!

*Other Standard Terms & Conditions Apply.

10 October 2010

Cocotinos @ TIME 2010 & ITB Asia 2010!

ITB Asia


Cocotinos, Boutique Beach Resorts will be participating in the upcoming travel trade shows starting with T.I.M.E 2010 (Santosa Resort) which will be held in Lombok from 12 to 15 October 2010.


After T.I.M.E 2010, Cocotinos will be at the ITB Asia held in Singapore's Suntec Convention from 20 to 22 October 2010. We look forward to all our appointed buyers and if you are interested to set up a meeting with us, please do not hesitate to contact us by email sales@cocotinos-sekotong.com

01 September 2010

Odyssea Divers Manado Launches New Year Quarter Specials

Diving PackageCocotinos Manado :: New Year Quarter Season Packages
have been launched! Save more than 20% from regular special dive packages when you book for the months of January, February and March*. Terms & Conditions
Apply. Download the packages here and for more information, as always, drop us an email.

31 August 2010

Cocotinos Sekotong, Lombok - We are Open!


Cocotinos Sekotong :: Cocotinos is proud to announce the opening of its flagship boutique beach resort in Sekotong, Lombok.

Set amidst a private, 350-metre white sand beach, crystal clear blue waters and tucked into a south western enclave of rolling hills, Cocotinos Sekotong is the first full-service resort to settle there.

This resort is an evolution from Cocotinos Manado – an eco-friendly retreat based in a cosy and warm setting surrounded by lush greenery and photogenic views of the beach and the islands – built on a grander scale. True to its traditions and high standards, guests familiar with the resort in Manado, North Sulawesi, can expect the same quality service and comfort it is known for. The new 28-room boutique resort boasts more luxurious rooms, an extensive spa, dive centre and a water sports centre.

Best of all, guests can enjoy these luxuries without burning a hole in their pockets. This ‘functionally elegant’ boutique resort may be small by some standards but with personalized yet unobtrusive service, you are assured of a wonderful retreat in paradise. For more information, rates and packages, please visit our website

03 August 2010

Introducing Isabella... Odyssea's latest and first Fibreglass Boat

Cocotinos Manado :: Isabella, our latest and 1st Fibreglass twin 85HP dive boat has been commissioned. This 13m boat which can have a capacity of 12 Divers has been custom built by members of staff of Odyssea Divers and you can be sure that you find the best features of our boats in Isabella plus new features which will be added to our future custom built fibreglass boats.

Odyssea Divers, as always, serving our divers better.

17 June 2010

General Manager of Cocotinos Sekotong


Mr. T.M. Wong, the owner of Cocotinos Boutique Resorts and Odyssea Divers  with his management team welcomed Mr Iwan Sitompul to head Cocotinos' new 28-room boutique beach resort perched upon a 350-meter white sandy beach overlooking the Gili Nanggu and Gili Tangkung in the south-west of Lombok Island with an extensive spa, scuba dive and water sports facilities.

Born in Bangka Island, Iwan began his career in 1974 a cashier at UTA French Airlines Jakarta at early young age. Four years after, Iwan was promoted to District Manager in UTA’s branch office in Balikpapan. Whilst in Balikpapan, he was instrumental in the tourism development of that area while undertaking a successful career in being the advisor to board of directors of 3 oil service companies and later heading the Formalities Department of American’s Bechtel International Balikpapan Oil Refinery Expansion Project and Bontang LNG Refinery Expansion Project, in charge of the formalities of 2,400 foreign employees.

He joined Heritage International Hotel Management and Consultants in Singapore in l987 as Co-owner and Executive Director in charge of sales and strategic marketing where he had been involved in number of consultancies of boutique hotels in Thailand and Malaysia. Iwan’s portfolios include launching and marketing of Puri Kamandalu Resort in Ubud and the Marante Hotel in Toraja to international market; representing Griyawisata Hotels Group (Hotel Tiara Medan, Bali Hotel Respati, Besakih and Puri Dalem, Hotel Bintang Jakarta); representing and marketing Hotel Kartika Plaza Jakarta, Marante Highland Resort Toraja and Kamandalu Resort Bali for Singapore and Malaysian markets.

Iwan has been resident of Bali since 1999 and ever since involved in several unique boutique hotels in Bali and Lombok as sales & marketing executive consultant. He successfully coordinated and spearheaded the promotion and launching of resorts i.e., Champlung Sari, Vila Lumbung, The Payogan, The Viceroy Bali and the pioneer of putting Vila Ombak and Gili Trawangan as Lombok’s high profile boutique hotel and prime destination respectively. Iwan travelled extensively around the world to represent all the hotels under his consultancies in the major worldwide trade exchanges. 

Prior to his latest assignment as General Manager of Cocotinos Sekotong Lombok, he was consultant for South East Asia of K-Hotels head-quartered in Beverly Hills, California, USA and also involved in the development of tourism marketing and branding of Flores.

With his new assignment, Iwan is back in his favourite occupation and his extensive sales contacts and network in local, regional and international market circles will ensure marketing success of Cocotinos, Boutique Beach Resorts. 

Iwan can be contacted directly at his email address iwan[at]cocotinos.com

16 June 2010

Cocotinos Manado :: Smoother Journey


Cocotinos Manado :: After years of enduring bumpy-road approach to our resort, we finally have proper flat roads in Kima Bajo village. Your next visit to our resort will be a much smoother ride when you enter into Kima Bajo village off the main ring-road.

12 June 2010

Cocotinos Manado :: 4 New Waters Edge Villa!




Cocotinos Manado :: 4 new Water's Edge Villa Rooms are ready to welcome guests. The new rooms are located on the south side of the resort and each having its own private sea viewing veranda. With these 4 new villa rooms, Cocotinos Manado now has a total of 22 Rooms, comprising of 12 Duplex Villa Rooms, 8 Water's Edge Villa Rooms and 2 Suites.