Hotel berhampiran Toko Asri, Waisai

Simple, clean and comfortable. We stayed one night before a liveaboard out of the port in Waisai. The host was very nice, despite the language barrier on our part, and the room was comfortable with wifi, hot water, and air conditioning. Tea, water and coffee are available in the lobby, and breakfast was delicious. Would definitely recommend for a safe and inexpensive place to spend a night in Waisai — be sure to arrange transportation before arriving on the ferry, and to account for lunch and dinner plans.

A very good hotel altogether, not far from the ferry and close to everything in Waisai. Great bungalows with anything you need, very comfortable. The host is a very welcoming and kind person. I will definitely stay there again next time I'm in Waisai.

We were there for a week of diving. The place is probably the best on main Wasai island. They have a very good restaurant (a bit expensive compared to places outside). Food costs avg 200k IDR per meal here vs 50-80k IDR in town at places like Pondok. But you’ll also spend on transport so only makes sense to go if you are a small group. They also have the best, fast boats around which saves a lot of time and is comfortable. The staff and hospitality are great. There was an issue with the boat on one of the days and they promptly sent another one. The rooms as many have said are small and gets a bit smelly from the bathroom due to the humidity outside/ wet clothes from diving. Please fix that somehow by adding room fresheners and good ventilation in the bathroom. Coming to diving, it’s THE BEST we’ve ever done! Fantastic dive sites all over Raja Ampat and if you request for certain sites, they’ll plan and take you there too. The dive masters Ronja and Josephine were friendly, helpful and fun. Instructor Pinar was super all the time and Abner was an amazing local guide! Do goto Melissa’s garden, mayhem, citrus with them more than others. The night dive I think could be at a better site or maybe add backwater / flouro dive as options as it would be unique and amazing at sites here. I also suggest a trip to Wayag if you have the time. Amazing place! Last suggestion to management - I heard a few snorkelers complain a bit. Maybe set expectations with them upfront next time on what they can/cannot see and why etc. It’s amazing for divers but snorkelers need to know they won’t have the same Experience as divers.

We had an incredible stay at Vogelkopf Dive Resort in one of the newly built overwater rooms. The modern accommodations were immaculate, and the entire property was beautifully maintained. The boardwalk into the ocean is the longest we’ve seen among its neighbors, looping around over the reef making for delightful strolls. The snorkeling experience there has the perfect blend of sandy bottoms and vibrant coral. Plus, having two docks for speedboat pickups made it so convenient for our snorkeling/diving adventures. Second to the unparalleled diving experience, the food was a highlight of our stay! The authentic Indonesian dishes were home-cooked with love, and the chef welcomed special requests. The hosts were attentive, always checking if we wanted more until we were completely satisfied. Each dinner came with phenomenal homemade cakes, and it was wonderful to know that all the vegetables were grown right on the property. As our time at Vogelkopf came to an end, the owner and staff went above and beyond, personally helping us carry our luggage to the dock and onto the ferry. Their genuine hospitality made our stay truly memorable. We wholeheartedly recommend Vogelkopf Dive Resort for anyone looking for a fantastic getaway!