Must-see hotels in Papua

  • Cove Eco Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Centrally located from many of Raja Ampat's finest diving spots and land-based excursions, this year-old, intimate private-island resort simply has it all…

  • Raja Ampat Biodiversity

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Two kilometres east of Yenbeser village on Gam, Biodiversity is one of the overall best-value places to stay on the islands. Accommodations include nine…

  • Nut Tonton Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    This newer homestay in the vicinity of Pulau Misool is an absolute dream for the secluded location and setting, with six overwater bungalows backed by…

  • Kri Eco Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Kri Eco is the original Raja Ampat dive lodge. It’s a professional operation with a gorgeous setting; baby black-tip reef sharks are frequently seen…

  • Yenkoranu Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    This well-run beachfront Kri homestay is halfway to being a resort, with a professional dive shop and a superb house reef burgeoning right off the jetty…

  • Favehotel

    Papua

    The fancy hotels in Jayapura are mostly tame when it comes to design. Not the case with Favehotel. Sleek and modern with magenta accents at every turn,…

  • Kamusioh Guesthouse

    Papua

    Down a quaint side street, this bright-yellow, nine-room guesthouse is homely and welcoming, with a garden full of tropical foliage, an elegant dining…

  • Horex Hotel Sentani

    Papua

    Horex Hotel is a business hotel but no worse for that and weary tourists will find it an ideal spot to clean up and spoil themselves. Rooms are large and…

  • Mansinam Beach Hotel

    West Papua

    About 5km southeast of the city centre, this beach hotel offers the best value in town, with affordable third-storey rooms offering views of Mansinam…

  • Swiss-Belhotel Sorong

    Sorong

    Opened in 2014 and setting new standards for Sorong hotels, the Swiss-Belhotel is one of the swankier options in town – though if it were in Jakarta it…

  • Padaido Hotel

    Papua

    A hidden delight with just five immaculate, cheery marine-themed rooms. They’re full of thoughtful touches such as lights you can switch on/off from bed,…

  • Sorido Bay Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Sorido offers top diving standards along with Western-style comforts, such as air-con, camera workstations and hot showers in spacious, well-equipped…

  • Agusta Eco Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Tucked away on a dreamy private island, Agusta excels for its stylish beachfront villas, top-notch Italian restaurant and exceptional hospitality. The…

  • Papua Paradise

    Raja Ampat Islands

    With large, elegant over-water bungalows on a gorgeous, pristine, small island off northern Batanta, and masses of good diving nearby, this resort is…

  • Triton Bay Divers

    West Papua

    Set on Aiduma Island, Triton Bay Divers opened in 2015 and is still the only dive resort in the region. It has just six elegant wooden cottages on a…

  • Kali Lemon Dive Resort

    Papua

    An intimate and castaway-cool beach resort, snugly ensconced between the jungle and the sea just a couple of minutes from the whale shark platforms. There…

  • Raja4Divers

    Raja Ampat Islands

    A classy small resort on an idyllic island beach with a reef out front, Raja4Divers sits off western Gam, giving better access to some superb dives that…

  • Hotel Mangga

    West Papua

    The paint may be peeling and the furniture may hail from decades forgotten, but this old, yellow-walled hotel will suit budget backpackers just fine. The…

  • Papua Explorers Resort

    Raja Ampat Islands

    One of the flashiest and biggest of the dive resorts, Papua Explorers is set in a large, pretty bay and has 15 palatial over-water bungalows. It’s all…

  • Favehotel

    Sorong

    Staying close to the airport isn't a bad idea in Sorong as it's still within easy reach of downtown or the harbour. This six-storey boutique hotel offers…

  • Kordiris Homestay & Diving

    Raja Ampat Islands

    This well-organised homestay, which sits in a secluded, dreamy bay dotted with tiny coral islands, is one of the best on Pulau Gam. Rooms are made of palm…

  • Billy Jaya Hotel

    West Papua

    The older, cheaper rooms (up to 350,000Rp) range from small and dark to large, windowed and acceptable. The newer section is much better, with shiny tiled…

  • Grand Allison Hotel

    Papua

    Quite possibly the fanciest hotel in Papua, the Grand Allison is business slick with international-standard rooms, facilities and unprecedented service. A…

  • Camping in Wasur National Park

    Papua

    Bony Kondahon oversees this small campsite in the northwest part of Wasur National Park. It's got a fire pit, some shaded benches, and one small wooden…

  • Raja Ampat Dive Lodge

    Raja Ampat Islands

    A recommended resort that also runs six liveaboard vessels and a resort in Komodo, all under the umbrella of Grand Komodo (www.grandkomodo.com). The…

  • Waigo Splash Sorong

    Sorong

    In the thick of the action facing the Tembok Berlin waterfront, Waigo offers fair-value, large and bright rooms, which have a few nice touches such as art…

  • Papuan Lorikeet Guesthouse

    West Papua

    Owned and operated by Hans Mandacan, this mountainside retreat offers a couple of lovely hardwood guesthouses on stilts, surrounded by flowers and…

  • Hotel Nusantara

    Papua

    The best deal in Nabire is this charming hotel, though guests in the less expensive rooms go without hot water or sinks. The staff couldn't be more…

  • Hotel Grand View

    Papua

    Grand View is an ageing place with plain but bright, no-frills rooms, half of which peer directly out over the waters of the bay. There's a downstairs…

  • Amabel Hotel

    Papua

    Jayapura's best budget option and often full, the Amabel has neat little rooms with windows and an inexpensive restaurant. It’s up a small, leafy side…

  • Swiss-Belhotel

    Papua

    There’s nothing very Papuan about it, but the Swiss-Bel provides high-quality, European-style comfort in a harbourside location and it has a good open-air…

  • Hotel Yasmin

    Papua

    A quite classy place with well-equipped but small rooms, and a 24-hour restaurant. Some of the cheapest rooms lack windows and are dark, but head up a…

  • Marina Hotel

    Papua

    Best deal in town with acceptable, clean rooms and cold showers. Also rents motorbikes for 50,000Rp per day.

  • Mangkur Kodon Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    Occupying a glorious beach at the western tip of Kri, with shallow waters stretching out to Pulau Mansuar, Mangkur Kodon comprises 10 simple palm-thatch…

  • Harafat Jaya Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    This homestay was the first on the large, remote Pulau Misool (actually it’s on a small offshore island, next to the village of Harapan Jaya). Other…

  • Asana Biak Papua

    Papua

    Almost opposite the airport terminal, this rambling old hotel received a major renovation in 2010 that has brought it bang up to date but still managed to…

  • Mambefor Homestay

    Raja Ampat Islands

    A basic little over-water homestay right on the jetty in Sawinggrai village, with a view of surfacing marine creatures and a short walk to prime red-bird…

  • Intsia Beach Hotel

    Papua

    The best value hotel in Biak isn't anything fancy, but rooms are adequate, beds are decent and included meals are tasty (though the coffee and white bread…

  • Hotel Nirmala

    Papua

    A good option, with amiable staff. The rooms, along a tidy courtyard that catches cool breezes, are well-kept, with good air-con, comfy beds, and spacious…

  • JE Meridien Hotel

    Sorong

    Handily located opposite the airport, the Meridien offers nicely aged, slightly old-fashioned rooms of generous proportions. Rooms come with TV and tea…

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