Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat
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Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat
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Jl. Marinda - Waiwo Raja Ampat Papua, Barat, Papua Bar, 98484 Waisai, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
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Snorkeling
Diving
Private beach area
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Property Description
Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by resort.Should you require transportation to or from the airport, resort is able to organize it prior to your arrival date.Taxi and car hire offerings at the resort simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Raja Ampat. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the resort.Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the resort's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, as the resort's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh.Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones.Each accommodation at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the resort offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction.At Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace.Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, resort offers toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within resort.Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at resort are always available for your satisfaction.No matter your specific dietary needs, rest assured that Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provides an array of halal choices to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of delightful.Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location.Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat.Experience the unique private beach at resort, offering exceptional direct access to the ocean just for you.
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7.5/10
Cleanliness7.5
Amenities7.4
Location7.5
Service7.5
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Surroundings
Airport: Marinda Airport
(2.1 km)
Landmarks: Cottage Water Waigeo
(290m)
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Double Room With Sea View
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
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Garden View Room
2 single beds and 1 king bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Umbrella
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Guest Reviews
7.5/10
26 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.5
- Amenities7.4
- Location7.5
- Service7.5
Average for similar properties in Waisai
Yan-xianyunyehe
April 14, 2023
First of all, the location is very good, there is a large beach exclusive to the hotel, not far from the ferry terminal. In terms of service, first of all, they are very enthusiastic, but except for the manager and the front desk, there are not many people who can speak English, and sometimes misunderstandings occur.
The room is large, but the facilities are average, which does not match the price. The water heater for the bath water is just a small kitchen treasure. After a while, the water becomes cold, and the second person can only take a cold bath, otherwise it will take a long time. Moreover, part of the bath water comes out of the shower, and part of it comes out of the faucet below. The converter is broken, and there is also a problem with the installation of the faucet of the washbasin. If you turn on a small stream of water, it will splash everywhere.
The food in the restaurant is okay, but we are in a room with breakfast. We participated in the resort's bird watching trip and informed the resort to reserve breakfast. When we come back, others will eat the leftovers. Breakfast for three days is not standardized, and the amount varies from day to day. Moreover, Coke and beer are very expensive, more expensive than our liveaboard, which is unreasonable.
The price of the resort is acceptable, but I hope it is worth the money and the equipment is in good condition
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Dirk W
April 15, 2025
This is an excellent base to explore the beautiful dive spots in the area. The accommodation consists of various types of bungalows, all with their own bathroom. We had a bungalow with a sea view (not directly by the sea, but with a nice view) and a charming terrace with chairs, a table, a lounge chair, and a drying rack. Do note that it can be quite humid at night, so everything can feel a bit wetter than before. The room is spacious and equipped with air conditioning. Even when you're away, they keep the air conditioning running, so you return to a cool, dry room after diving. The bungalows are located in the middle of the forest and are either on or very close to (maximum 10 meters away) the beach, which makes the experience even more special. You can also see various animals, such as birds, parrots, a cute cuscus, a large green frog, hermit crabs, little crabs, dragonflies, and more. Due to a misunderstanding, we had the wrong room the first night, without realizing it ourselves. This was because the small side terrace we had also offered a sea view, which matched what we had booked. The manager informed us the next day about the mix-up, apologized, and offered us a complimentary cocktail and a T-shirt. Since I had expensive photographic equipment with me, they offered to move everything for us while we went diving. The manager personally oversaw the transfer of our gear and kept an eye on it. What luxury and service! The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The meals are served buffet-style. The selection isn’t vast, but there’s always soup, dessert, and usually a choice between rice or pasta, chicken, meat, fish, or vegetarian options. At home, you typically only have one choice, so this was a nice change. Since guests can eat at different times, the dishes are not fully loaded but are immediately replenished when empty, ensuring they stay as warm as possible. This was ideal for us, as we need to watch our weight and appreciated having less choice-induced stress. If we return to Raja Ampat, we will definitely stay here for a week again. I will leave a review for the dive school on their profile, but I can already say that they met all of our expectations.
Guest User
March 22, 2025
From our arrival via boat where we were met by Peter the manager to our drop off at the ferry 6 days later, we were welcomed to one of the friendliest most efficiently run dive resorts we have ever stayed with. The staff and rooms were excellent. The food was delicious, varied, and plentiful. The dive operation (Dive into Raja Ampat) is well organized with excellent facilities. Once you first get your gear put into your dive box, you will not handle it again as it is loaded on the boat and set up for you each dive day. Concierge diving at its best! The boats are well laid out with plenty of room for relaxing during transit and between the two morning dives. Daily dive sites are varied and selected to include any guest inputs. Plenty of dive guides meant no more than four divers in a group during our time there. The full day trip with three dives further south to manta point was great and successful. We spent a whole dive watching the graceful giants and saw a couple more on a nearby second dive. On one rest day, we rented a scooter from the resort and explored the island. It was a "like new" scooter at a very reasonable price. We made it to the far end of the paved road and back (about 70 km total) going through small villages and a lot of beautiful jungle that often had encroached over about half the paved roadway.
kbdibdrefifspczo
March 4, 2025
Waiwo resort is an excellent land based dive resort on Waigio Island, 2 hours from Sorong, in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. The "resort" is run by a very attentive, friendly family, and the Dive part is run by "Dive into Raja Ampat". They work together seamlessly. The resort is small, something like 34 people max, there were 21 when we were there. Beachfront, with lovely old trees providing shade and habitat for birds and cuscus'. The waterfront bungalows (4 in Feb 2025) are worth every penny, with water lapping at your deck front. (how about a little dip in the sea before bed every night?). But the garden bungalows are all very adequate, steps away from the beach. AC is good, beds and bedding are comfortable. My only complaint is no towel hooks in the bathroom, that tells you how perfect everything is. The food is hearty, with good variety, plenty of protein at every meal (egg station at breakfast), and good local and international food. Do use the resort pick up service from Sorong, they will make your trip seamless, getting you onto the ferry, heaving your luggage all the way. There are other topside things to do: the Blue River, and Birdwatching adventures (which we did). The dive business is concierge diving at its finest. you never lift a tank or regulator. they will wash and hang your wet suit and BCD after every dive trip. We never had more than 6 divers to 2 dive masters. Equipment rental is the VERY REASONABLE $13/dive. Equipment is good. No Nitrox available. We had big tanks so that everyone could do 60 min dives. There are 60 or 70 dives sites available. The boats are comfortable, not fancy, but adequate, with bathrooms and roofs. Fruit, cookies, coffee, tea and water served between dives. They will choose dives suited to the weather, guests ability, and try to get everyone good variety. Can't speak more highly of them.
Guest User
February 7, 2025
We stayed here for two weeks with our family. The accommodations were great. Everything was spotless. The beds, very comfortable and thankfully they had air conditioning! The food was delicious too. The people there were friendly and so so helpful. We had a fantastic stay! I would definitely recommend staying here.
Guest User
January 12, 2025
Truly an amazing place to stay! My friend and I booked the 4-day, 3-night scuba package in a Seaview Macro room at the Waiwo Dive Resort (partnered with the Dive into Raja Ampat scuba shop). Logistics were very smooth. The resort organized pickup and drop-off at the Sorong airport and bought VIP ferry tickets for us for the boat ride from Sorong to Raja Ampat. They also procured the entry permits for the Raja Ampat Marine Park. The food was tasty and varied from day-to-day. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all included, and each meal was balanced with soups, vegetables, proteins, and carbs. There was also an a-la-carte menu with juices, beers, and other drinks which were all priced reasonably. Diving around Waiwo is unmatched -- it's simply the most beautiful place I've ever seen. The Waiwo Dive Resort area is serene; even with the other guests around, it truly feels like you have the beach and ocean to yourself. Sonly, Ricki, Arkhil, and the other divemasters in the Dive into Raja Ampat shop are knowledgable, friendly, and kind. We saw all sorts of sealife, from manta rays to giant turtles to pygmy seahorses. The staff at Waiwo (led by Peter) was phenomenal. From the kitchen to housekeeping, each member of the staff is communicative and genuine. Our beds were made each day and the floors were cleaned, even as we tracked sand into the room after our long days of diving. They referred to us exclusively by name, which made the whole experience feel even more special. Not to mention, our stay was considerably more cost-effective than other options like Meridian or Raja Ampat Dive Lodge. We will 100% be back to stay at Waiwo and dive in Raja Ampat! P.S. As a disclaimer, there's only wifi in the common restaurant area and not in the rooms. However, we were here to dive and it was easy enough to walk to the common area to use the internet!
Guest User
January 10, 2025
Waiwo Dive Resort on Waigeo Island is a friendly and relaxing spot for divers who prefer not to be on liveaboards. It offers easy access to the famous Raja Ampat dive sites, usually just 20 to 40 minutes away. The attentive dive team handles your gear and prepares you for each dive, with trips starting at 8:30 am for two morning dives and an optional afternoon dive at 2:30 pm. Enjoy delicious buffet or a la carte meals in clean, comfortable rooms. For affordable, high-quality diving, Waiwo Dive Resort is a hidden gem.
Guest User
December 20, 2024
Highly recommend this dive and snorkeling resort. The most exquisite house reef, and breathtaking scenery! The accommodation is comfortable clean and has ac, crisp and clean linen and bedding really well managed and kept. The staff were all friendly kind and professional one can tell they too love it here. The bar and restaurant is also top notch and the service as well as the food world class. Also the best diving of my life the dive crew delivers in all aspects and they are passionate and proud about their beautiful marine life. Absolutely THE place to stay when diving Raja Ampat
Guest User
November 7, 2024
From arriving in Manado to our return to the Manado airport, Waiwo gave us nothing but the best. An incredible singing welcome greeted us at the resort, checkin was easy. The rooms were clean and comfortable- I shared a Sea View Macro, 5m from the sea. The quality, quantity and variety of food was beyond excellent, and the staff were outstanding. Our excursions were handled with efficiency and smiles. The dive centre and staff were top class, and took us to the best dive sites in the area... I can wholeheartedly recommend both divisions to anyone who wants an eco experience a cut above the rest. Thank you all!
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Snorkeling
Diving
Private beach area
Car rentals
Tour and ticket booking service
Cafe
Childcare service
Restaurant
Taxi booking service
Multimedia display system
Smoking area
Conference room
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Private parking
Free
Luggage storage
Secretarial services
Fax/copying service
Private beach area
Restaurant
Conference room
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Transportation
Car rentals
Taxi booking service
Shuttle service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Tour and ticket booking service
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
Safe at front desk
Luggage storage
Food & Drink
Cafe
Room service
Health & Wellness
Water sports equipment
Snorkeling
Diving
Activities
Eco tours
Private beach area
Public Areas
BBQ
Garden
Smoking area
Cleaning Services
Dry cleaning
Laundry service (on-site)
Facilities for Children
Childcare service
Children's meals available
Business Services
Multimedia display system
Conference room
Secretarial services
Fax/copying service
Safety & Security
First aid room
First aid kit
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 06:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds can be added, but cribs cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 5 years old and under | IDR 350,000 (approx. PHP 1,169.74) per person per night |
Children 6 years old and over | IDR 650,000 (approx. PHP 2,172.37) per person per night |
Breakfast
StyleBuffet
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowedFree
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2010
- Renovated: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 20
Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by resort.Should you require transportation to or from the airport, resort is able to organize it prior to your arrival date.Taxi and car hire offerings at the resort simplify arranging your excursions, explorations, and additional activities in Raja Ampat. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the resort.Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the resort's ticket service and tours. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, as the resort's laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh.Room amenities like room service and daily housekeeping contribute to making a perfect selection for your stay. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones.Each accommodation at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In certain rooms, the resort offers linen service and air conditioning for guest convenience and satisfaction.At Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace.Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, resort offers toiletries and towels within a few chosen chambers. Begin your holiday on a high note. At Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat, your mornings are greeted with a delightful, free breakfast. Experience the delight of a fresh morning by savoring excellent coffee at the cafe situated within resort.Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at resort are always available for your satisfaction.No matter your specific dietary needs, rest assured that Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provides an array of halal choices to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of delightful.Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site BBQ facilities provided at this location.Throughout the day, engage in the entertaining activities available at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat.Experience the unique private beach at resort, offering exceptional direct access to the ocean just for you.