Papua Paradise Eco Resort
Dive Resort
Diving experience
Built in a traditional style, the Papua Paradise Eco Resort is a true paradise on a tropical island, surrounded by untouched nature, including beautiful reefs and breathtaking flora & fauna – Mother Nature at its finest.
Surrounded by birdsong and the sound of the sea, this resort is located in the heart of Raja Ampat and offers everything divers, snorkelers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers could wish for to have an unforgettable holiday.
The service and comfort at the resort are top-notch, providing the perfect base for adventure and relaxation amidst nature's untouched beauty.
BUNGALOWS
The resort's overwater bungalows are inspired by local architecture, built from traditional materials, and stand on stilts over the turquoise house reef.
The 26 bungalows in total offer spacious verandas where you can enjoy breathtaking ocean views. They're equipped with all the essential amenities to make your stay pleasant and comfortable.
- Superior Bungalows
The spacious, 70m² Superior Overwater Bungalows offer stunning ocean views, and you can hear the waves gently lapping beneath them.
These traditionally built bungalows are made from strong, sustainable materials, giving you a cozy vibe thanks to natural ventilation and shade. Each bungalow has its own private bathroom and a veranda where you can enjoy watching marine life swim by and breathtaking sunsets in the evening.
- Deluxe Bungalows
The 85m² Deluxe Over-Water Bungalows are not only beautifully designed and elegantly decorated, but they also keep their traditional charm by using natural building materials.
The spacious rooms are airy and can be easily ventilated with custom-made louvers. The front glass doors open up to the generous two-story veranda, letting in lots of natural light so you can enjoy the luxury of breathtaking panoramic views, along with spectacular sunsets and various marine life swimming by.
FACILITIES
- Seaview Restaurant
Just like the bungalows, the Seaview Restaurant offers breathtaking views of the untouched house reef, where you can spot jumping fish and young reef sharks on the surface.
The generous buffet offers a variety of European and Indonesian dishes, and they go all out to spoil guests with top-notch food and service. All available locally grown products like bananas, jackfruit, cassava, water spinach, and other vegetables from nearby villages are used to prepare these delicious treats.
Plus, many types of vegetables & fruits are grown in their own garden. Specialties like homemade yogurt, fresh bread and cakes, and homemade pasta and ravioli are always freshly prepared.
ACTIVITIES
- Spa in Paradise
The only luxury spa in Raja Ampat – the "Spa in Paradise" – is an idyllic retreat surrounded by the sounds of the jungle and the sea. Here you can relax and unwind your body and mind amidst the natural surroundings.
The professional spa therapists will take you on a journey to improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, using traditional Ayurveda and techniques from India and Southeast Asia.
Raja Ampat is home to the world's richest coral reef ecosystem with over 1,300 fish species and 540 coral species, offering a breathtaking underwater world unlike anywhere else on Earth.
As a diver or even a snorkeler, you can experience the fascinating world of manta rays, sharks, and schools of fish in this tailor-made paradise, while exploring the reef slopes with some of the world's largest coral species.
GANGGA DIVERS DIVE CENTER
The Gangga Divers dive center is equipped to the highest standards and offers personalized service from professionally trained dive guides who work according to the best safety and PADI standards.
The maximum diver-to-guide ratio is 4:1 to ensure a safe and high-quality experience.
The dive boats are specially built for diving and equipped with everything you need. This includes oxygen, first-aid kits, fresh towels, hot drinks, snacks & fruit, as well as VHF radio and standard safety equipment.
Sorong – Papua Paradise Eco Resort
The boat departs at 2:00 PM. Occasionally, the boat might leave a bit later (due to flight delays). If you arrive in the morning, guests will be taken to a comfortable hotel lobby where a complimentary breakfast buffet and/or lunch will be provided.
Papua Paradise Eco Resort – Sorong
The boat departs at 7:00 AM. The earliest possible flight departure from Sorong is at 10:30 AM. Guests with a scheduled departure time before 10:30 AM will be taken to Sorong a day in advance.
It's highly recommended to plan your flights to arrive in Sorong no later than 12:00 PM, as guests with a planned arrival after 12:00 PM will need to spend a night in Sorong before being taken to Papua Paradise Resort the next day.
The boat trip from Sorong port takes about 2 hours.
Source: Lotus Hotels – Papua Paradise Eco Resort