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, Waisai, Raja Ampat, West Papua, 98484, Indonesia
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With a stay at Waiwo Dive Resort in Waisai, you'll be 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Port Saonek and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Pasir Timbul Raja Ampat.Show More
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3.6/5Cleanliness: 3.6
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Amenities
Private ParkingFreeLuggage StorageWi-Fi in Public AreasFreeExclusive Beach AreaDivingSnorkelingHikingMassage RoomRestaurantSmoking Area
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Surroundings
Airport: Marinda Airport
(2.1km)
Landmarks: Mamatua Homestay
(2.2km)
Landmarks: Warkesi Forest Park
(2.4km)
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View
2

Deluxe Double or Twin Room with Sea View

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bath
Sea View
Tea Bag
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Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View
1

Romantic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

1 King bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Sea View
Tea Bag
Towel
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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
3

Deluxe Double Room with Sea View

1 Queen bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Sea View
Tea Bag
Towel
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Bungalow with Garden View
11

Bungalow with Garden View

1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Tea Bag
Towel
Garden View
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Guest Reviews(18)

3.6/5
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  • Cleanliness3.6
  • Amenities3.6
  • Location3.6
  • Service3.6
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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Guest User
March 25, 2024
A very nice place to stay for your diving holiday. The diving was fantastic. An abundance of coral and fish. Beautiful colours. And no garbage at the dive sites! The dive crew was excellent. Only 2 or 3 divers per guide (I even got my own guide) and they helped with everything, both the guides and the boat crew. The resort was nice and the food was varied and mostly tasty. Everyone was very friendly and serviceminded. Cleaning very good. The only downside was economic. The alcolholic beverages were overpriced. More expensive than in my homecountry Sweden. The rental equipment and other extras were also to expensive. We wanted to dive with Nitrox but it was not worth the price. USD 8 per dive. There were also som issues regarding payment our last day where some of us was charged too much. But it was solved eventually. Apart from that I would rekommend the resort and the dive center.
Guest User
March 20, 2024
Our 3 day stay was last minute due to a catastrophic fire on our original Liveaboard. We were pleasantly surprised with the resort and dive center. Definitely pay for the VIP airport pick up/ferry boat drop off. Both were busy & chaotic, but the crew had it down to a science - well worth it! The resort was rustic, carved out of the jungle on a small beach. The sounds of the birds and waves from our beach front cottage were amazing. The newer cottages to the right side of the dining pavilion are much nicer. (I’d avoid the garden view cottages.) Food was good (mostly local) plentiful with the soups being my favorite. The dive center had lockers and photo equipment room w/cubbies but we never touched our gear once we set it out. The dive boat was fast, had plenty of room and there was a guide for every 2 people. It’ll be very nice when they finish their dock. I know homestays are less expensive, but I’ve got to have a in-room toilet & hot shower. This was a great value.
Guest User
February 5, 2024
Raja Ampat is a true paradise for diving but I do not recommand this divecenter. The manager does not care about safety. I checked the oxigen tank at the 2 boats. The first thank was empty and on the second boat there was a valve missing. With spring tide they did a current check but the captain dropped us on the wrong spot.. strong downcurrent and inexperienced diveguides. They were very lucky that there were no beginners on the boat. They also offered a packagedeal for additional dives in the beginning of my trip, but before my check-out increased the price and told me the package was no longer available. The only gesture was that I didn't had to pay for the short dive with down current. The staff at divecenter and resort was very friendly and helpfull and had a nice stay at the resort.
Guest User
February 1, 2024
Two week stay at waiwo resort. All the staff were really friendly and polite. We felt really safe and there was a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The bungalows were clean and comfortable, right on the beach surrounded by nature. The food was very good, really nice soup and fresh bread, varied main courses, some dishes were a little spicy but there was always other options and a delicious dessert after every meal. Barbecue two nights and the staff from the resort and dive shop sang songs, that was so nice. The diving was really well organised. We covered a lot of different dive sites over the two weeks. The equipment was in good condition, safety definitely a priority. Always laughter and fun on the boat despite the language barrier, some staff had very good English and everyone made an effort to communicate. There was also a Cuscus that made appearances from time to time creating great excitement even among staff who saw it all the time.
Guest User
May 18, 2023
My husband and I had an absolutely amazing stay here and after staying in several places in Southeast Asia I would highly recommend it. The service, the diving, and the room were incredible. We got married here on the beach, and the owner was incredibly kind, helping us to organize a priest, photographer, and hair/makeup (though I would not recommend paying for hair and makeup as they didn’t do a good job and I ended up washing off the makeup), and then even had the staff build a heart-shaped decoration on the beach for us to stand in front of during the ceremony! The rest of the staff were so friendly and welcoming, we absolutely loved Yolanda. I would also highly recommend the room we had - it was right on the water and very private. It’s absolutely worth the extra money as some of the other rooms don’t have as nice of a view or privacy, so definitely make room in your budget for it. This place is hard to get to, requiring a 2.5 hour ferry (after multiple flights), but you are in a great location to see some of the best dive sites in Raja Ampat, which was very important to us as divers. Definitely see Piaynamo and Melissa’s Garden. We were so happy with the diving experience as we had our own guide and they took care of everything. Definitely do a night dive on the house reef - the house reef is incredible, even for snorkeling! We were very happy with the food too. It wasn’t quite as good as the food we had on our liveaboard in Komodo, but it was definitely still above average, you could eat as much as you needed to feel satisfied, and we really enjoyed trying some Indonesian dishes and I was happy there were plenty of vegetables. I’m a bit picky with food as I’m a dietitian but even I was happy. My only recommendations to the property would be to warn people to come with enough cash for a tip - they didn’t allow us to leave a tip via credit card and the only way for us to get cash was to pay for a taxi into town - and we went there to dive, not take taxis into town, so we just left all of the USD we had. Thank you Waiwo for an incredible time!!
Guest User
September 26, 2023
Plenty of pillows to do pillow fights with ! Clean and spacious room. Go for the fullboard option. You won’t go hungry ! Diving or snorkeling is a must ! Do the birdwatching or the blue river. It is amazing. Pianemo trip is a must for that iconic picture of a lifetime
Guest User
September 25, 2023
Raja Ampat is not a destination for a luxurious resort holiday - you go to the expense and effort for diving in and around the Dampier straights. Some key considerations for choosing this resort 1. the two large dive boats they have appear to be the best/fastest dive boats in the area - so travel in comfort/space, and save time, especially on longer trips and when the seas get rough (which they did). 2. They offer Nitrox - the other place we looked at didn't offer this which is important for a week diving every day. 3. You get access to all the amazing dive sites in the area (Cape Kri, Blue Magic etc) and get to/from the further away ones quicker thanks to the fast boats, without being on a liveaboard....which suits some parties e.g. with a non-diver. From that perspective the resort/experience gets 2 stars - the house reef was mostly too murky to snorkel due to rain and wind....maybe a lot better in dry season. The visibility was poor at quite a few dive sites as well - making those dives average and the snorkelling v.poor. Some of the sites with shallow reefs, so in theory good for snorkelling were effected by rough seas/strong currents - not ideal even for an experienced snorkeller. Sawandarek was the only really good snorkelling in a whole week (was a great dive as well). There was very little else to do at the resort other than diving - the Piaynemo day trip was good, although snorkelling poor, the Mata day trip was poor - no Mantas and a very dull site for diving and snorkelling otherwise. Two land based trip are available - blue river, which was brown river all week due to heavy rain, and a bird of paradise trip which was supposed to be great if you are happy to get up in the middle of the night. Accomdation is ok - not luxurious but comfortable enough. A lovely view out across the beach and ocean. The main issue we had was being in beachfront villas, when the tide came in at night it was extremely noisy with the waves crashing in front of the villa, sometimes with wind and rain as well, making it very hard to sleep even with earplugs and a spare pillow over head. Food - breakfast buffet was limited in choice - fresh fruit was amazing. Adding some nice cerial (e.g. muesli/Granola), yogurt, fresh pastries would have helped. Lunch and dinner was a bit variable - on the last day of our weeks stay, both meals were amazing - all guests 100% happy, up to that point some dishes were hit and miss - flavours were always good, but red meat dishes tended to be mostly bones or fat/grissle and very little meat. Mixing up the starters a bit would be good too - soup twice a day is a bit odd. Drinks choice was limited and prices were a little expensive by Indonesian standards e.g. local beer over 2x cost in Bali. The resort did seem to be listening to guest feedback. Having a bbq would have been nice to mix things up a bit....apparently only happens when more guests are there. Service - all the local staff were great - resort and diving. Diving - Sonly
Guest User
August 16, 2023
Very nice stay when in Raja Ampat. Staff is incredibly nice and friendly, rooms are very beautiful on the beach and clean, food is really good. We stayed 4 days and everything was great, with a very relaxing atmosphere. Definitely recommend!

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 12:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:00

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this hotel.
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
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.

Breakfast
StyleBuffet
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

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Health Protected

Cleanliness
  • 3.6/5
Health & safety measures
  • Thermometers available
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Opened: 2010
  • Renovated: 2016
  • Number of Rooms: 18
With a stay at Waiwo Dive Resort in Waisai, you'll be 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Port Saonek and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Pasir Timbul Raja Ampat.

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

At Waiwo Dive Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Guests may use a ferry terminal shuttle for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Services & Amenities

Exclusive Beach Area
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat?

Prices at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat?

The closest airport is Marinda Airport. It is 2.08km from the hotel and approximately a 5minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat?

The check-in time is after 14:00 and the check-out time is before 12:00.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provide airport transfer services?

No, the Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat doesn't provide airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat have?

Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat has the following amenities and services: Pets allowed, Parking, Luggage Storage.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat have a swimming pool?

No, Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat doesn't have a pool.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat have fitness amenities?

No, Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat have non-smoking rooms?

Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provide breakfast?

Yes, Waiwo Dive Resort Raja Ampat provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportMarinda Airport
Distance to Airport2.08KM
Average Price FromUSD138
Hotel Star Rating2