Must-see hotels in Labuan Bajo

  • Villa Domanik

    Labuan Bajo

    Villa Domanik is bliss. On a hilltop outside Bajo, it has manicured gardens and a view of the Flores Sea from the pool. The three bungalows have outdoor…

  • Angel Island Resort

    Labuan Bajo

    Set on its own 15-hectare island linked to Labuan Bajo by private boat, this resort offers delightful garden-ensconced cottages behind one of three white…

  • Ciao Hostel

    Labuan Bajo

    Labuan Bajo's best hostel has spacious ocean-view dorms with four to 12 beds – the latter in the popular, open-air room with panoramic vistas and mosquito…

  • Scuba Junkie Komodo Beach Resort

    Labuan Bajo

    A world-away from the bustle, this fantastic dive resort is on an isolated bay about an hour south of Bajo by boat. Rinca Island is nearby as are oodles…

  • One Tree Hill

    Labuan Bajo

    This 56-bed hostel from Tree Top should really provide transfers into town, but it's a must-visit for anyone with wheels. With both sunset and sunrise…

  • Le Pirate Boatel

    Labuan Bajo

    Halfway between staying in town and on a liveaboard, the charming, 10-room Boatel from Le Pirate is permanently docked a 10-minute, free boat shuttle from…

  • Bayview Gardens Hotel

    Labuan Bajo

    Each of these 16 rooms tucked into the hillside – but still close to town – has a harbour view, best enjoyed during a balcony breakfast. Harbor Master…

  • Puri Sari Hotel

    Labuan Bajo

    A two-storey, ranch-style hotel owned by an Indonesian-Japanese couple. There's a shady garden, beachside pool, friendly management and worthy buffet…

  • Dragon Dive Komodo

    Labuan Bajo

    The drawcard at this hostel is the pool, flanked by a colourful ocean mural and shaded by a giant mango tree. Private rooms and dorms (mixed and female)…

  • The Palm

    Labuan Bajo

    Peppered with quote decals ('Always remember, karma comes back') and adored for its pool and friendly staff, this five-room, 29-bed dorm nails the balance…

  • Green Hill Bed Station

    Labuan Bajo

    This central, 30-bed hostel from Green Hill Boutique Hotel is perfect for travellers who want a hostel set-up without the rowdy crowd. Immaculate and…

  • Palulu Garden Homestay

    Labuan Bajo

    Long-time local guide Kornelis Gega runs this four-room family homestay above the town centre. The basic, ramshackle dorm has six beds (two people can…

  • Escape Bajo

    Labuan Bajo

    This swish, minimalist spot delivers on its tagline: brew (the trendy coffee shop opens 6am to 10pm), bite (there's a small menu of Indonesian and Western…

  • Villa Seirama Alam

    Labuan Bajo

    Where you'd live if you called Bajo home. Made up of a two-storey, three-bedroom house; newer two-bedroom house and small pondok (guesthouse), all light…

  • La Boheme Bajo

    Labuan Bajo

    Laid-back beach vibes abound at this large hostel, where free banana pancakes are available 24 hours. There's a restaurant (11am to 11pm; mains 35,000Rp…

  • Green Hill Boutique Hotel

    Labuan Bajo

    The view of town and sunset over the bay lifts these understated rooms. Set back from the main-street hubbub in the centre of town, entry to the 13 rooms…

  • Bagus Bagus

    Labuan Bajo

    Accessed from the walkway that leads to Paradise Bar, these basic but spacious tiled rooms have wooden beds, mosquito nets, high woven-bamboo ceilings,…

  • Golo Hilltop

    Labuan Bajo

    The pool makes this 10-room nest even sweeter. Expect simple, super-clean concrete bungalows in a hilltop garden setting with magnificent views of Teluk…