Islands are located in the Bird's Head of Papua is the beauty of the sea garden store with the most complete and most beautiful biota. Raja Ampat natural charm as if not enough if it enjoyed only a day or two. Usually foreign tourists as well as tourists stay a few days in the archipelago of Raja Ampat Islands to explore the islands that would keep its own charm. Because, to reach the Raja Ampat Islands takes about two hours by fast boat ride from the port of Mina Enterprises, Sorong. Costs to cross from Sorong to Raja Ampat was fairly decent. Thus, your time will be wasted if the alternating-Raja Ampat Sorong without staying in Raja Ampat. To stay in Raja Ampat, there are a number of hotels that you can consider.
Waiwo Dive Resort
Waiwo Dive Resort is located in the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, which is located in one of the biggest islands, Pulau Waigeo. Lodging concept "closer to nature" was made up of 12 ethnic cottages Papua.
Each cottage filled with two to three beds and one bathroom. The walls and floor are made of wood create a calm and peaceful stay. Only, this Inn is not equipped with air conditioning. According to resort officials, Berto Rahawarin, it deliberately did not install the air conditioner to create a natural stay. "The concept of forest Waiwo it down to the sea," he said.
Waiwo Dive Resort like ambiance blends with harmony coast forests. Cottages built there under the trees teduhnya but also close to the beach. If you stay there, you will be pampered with the singing of birds and insects parade music that blends with the waves. There is a restaurant and bar separate from the cottage and it's not far from the beach.
Regarding the stay rate, the manager put different prices for foreign tourists and tourist archipelago. For foreign tourists, the tariff is Rp 550,000 per person per night, while tourist archipelago Rp 450,000 per person per night. As for the children, he added, just pay half price. "Including milk, and three times the snack," said Berto.
In addition to lodging, Waiwo Dive Resort provides guests diving, snorkeling, and feeding the fish at the pier Waiwo. There are two dive package. First, for 1-4 times the price of Rp 550.000 dive with one dive. Second, for 5-8 times the price of Rp 450,000 dives all dives. "The price is already included with diving equipment, guides, diving least twice a day," said Berto.
As for snorkeling, he said, just pay Rp 50,000 a day.
To achieve Waiwo Dive Resort, you can use a car or taxi to travel about 20 minutes from the dock Waisai, capital of Raja Ampat.
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge (RADL)
Raja Ampat Dive Lodge or commonly referred RADL Mansuar located on the island, Raja Ampat Islands. The inn is quite famous in Raja Ampat presents Balinese ethnic nuances in the midst of tropical forests and white sand beaches Raja Ampat. Entering RADL started from a small dock connected to a long wooden bridge leading to the entrance lodge.
From the pier you can enjoy views of the tropical forest-covered island green combined with the crystal clear blue water. All the way from the pier to the entrance of the inn, you will be spoiled with views of the sea Raja Ampat. Coral and colorful fish visible from above sea level. Sand beaches that surround RADL also safe for children's play.
The innkeepers were predominantly American tourists has 27 rooms consisting of 20 bungalows, standard rooms and 7. For bungalows, the tariff is divided into three, namely single U.S. $ 165 per night, double 230 dollars per night, and triple 315 U.S. dollars per night. "It's complete with a meal," said Inya, RADL board.
As for a standard room, charged 190 U.S. dollars per night with double bad, while the single 125 dollars per night. "Children 9-12 years, 40 percent discount, 5-9 years, a 50 percent discount, and babies, free of charge," added Inya.
As each room in RADL equipped with air conditioning and a fan. Each room contains queen bed or twin beds are equipped with mosquito nets that prevent you from mosquito stings. Each room is also equipped with a bathroom, hot water, and toiletries such as soap, shampoo and towels. In addition, no dressers, washtafel, and hair dryers are available in each room.
Like other hotels, each room comes with a wardrobe RADL and safe valuables. Another thing that is special, every room in RADL connected by walkways of wooden planks so your feet will be protected from the sand beach.
According Inya, RADL not only be a place to stay for tourists. Those who do not want to stay can sample RALD through lunch packs for 15 dollars or dinner package at a price of U.S. $ 20 U.S. dollars. Most of the dishes in RADL is processed seafood such as fish, shrimp or lobster.
As the name implies, RADL provide diving and snorkeling facilities for the visitors. "A lot of snorkeling and diving spot around RADL," said Ina.
For snorkeling, you simply pay 9 dollars per day while diving for 35 U.S. dollars per day. "Diving 35 U.S. dollars per day without a dive computer, if the dive computer adds another 15 dollars," said Ina.
To achieve RADL, you can rent speed boats with a capacity of 20 people at a cost of $ 3 million from Waisai, capital of Raja Ampat. The residence also provides a shuttle service to the cost varies depending on the distance and type of kapanya. If you picked up from Waisai, you are charged 80 dollars. While from Sorong, 400 dollars to ship a small engine or 800 dollars with a large engined ships.
Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant
Acrophora Cottage Lodge and Restaurant is located in the Capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, Waigeo Island. Government-built inn is located not far from the beach or the beach Waisai Loving WTC. S
esuai its name, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant terdriri of a number of bungalows papua ethnic. The rent varies from Rp 480,000 to Rp 600,000 per bungalow per night. Accommodation may be an option for those who want a more efficient travel in Raja Ampat.
Each bungalow is divided into four rooms, two bedrooms, one living room and one bathroom. Each bedroom contains one to two beds are equipped with air conditioning. Then the living room has two chairs, one dispenser, one television, mini bar, and a dresser. While bathrooms are not equipped with hot water but still available equipment such as bath towels, soap, toothbrushes, and shampoo. Although more modest than RADL, Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant is quite convenient for diinapi.
Not far from here, there is a typical souvenir shop Waisai, Raja Ampat. The inn also provides gift shop for those who want to spend a typical batik shirt or Papua.
In addition, the location of Acrophora Cottage and Restaurant not far from Pier Waisai, about 5-10 minutes by hire car or taxi.
Homestay in Village Population
In addition to the hotel and cottages, homestays in village residents also can be your choice to stay. There are five villages in Raja Ampat tour provides homestay, including Village and Village Sawinggrai Arborek.
Homestay or lodging in village Sawinggrai village built near the dock, on the sea which is supported by foundations like the wooden pier. There are two homestay consists of a number of rooms, such as living room, and bedroom.
Cost of staying at a homestay tourist villages are quite affordable. Homestay in the village Sawinggrai rent for Rp 500,000 per person per night, inclusive of three meals, and recreation such as bonus fish feeding, snorkeling, and watching the dancing paradise attractions. While in the village homestay Arborek charge Rp 350,000 per person per night is included eating, snorkeling, and exploring the village.
To achieve these two tourist villages, you can hire a speedboat from the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai. For the cost of a fast boat with a capacity of 20 people to Arborek Rp 5-6 million to Sawinggrai while approximately Rp.3 million.
