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…
Must-see hotels in Papua
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…
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…
Baliem Valley
This stunning hotel occupies a gorgeous hillside position 21km east of Wamena, with large, rustic-style but comfortable guest cottages in picturesque…
Baliem Valley
On a quiet block just a short walk from the airport, this quaint guesthouse is the best backpacker option in town. There are just six rooms that are…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Baliem Valley
The hotel of choice for most visitors. The more expensive rooms are tasteful, contemporary, brown-and-white affairs in the newer section at the rear. Of…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Baliem Valley
Run by the same owners as the Baliem Pilamo, this newer hotel offers 16 adequate rooms, all with hot water. The attached restaurant serves up some…
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…
Papua
Quite possibly the fanciest hotel in Papua, the Grand Allison is business slick with international-standard rooms, facilities and unprecedented service. A…
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…
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…
West Papua
Owned and operated by Hans Mandacan, this mountainside retreat offers a couple of lovely hardwood guesthouses on stilts, surrounded by flowers and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Baliem Valley
This small family-run place offers 15 spotless, comfortable rooms with hot showers and endless tea and coffee. The back rooms surround a Japanese garden…
Papua
Best deal in town with acceptable, clean rooms and cold showers. Also rents motorbikes for 50,000Rp per day.
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…
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…
