An Eco Resort in the Heart of Raja Ampat

We loved our stay at Papua Paradise from start to finish. The staff , especially in the restaurant area and at the dive centre, were very customer-orientated and super helpful. Likewise reception: we needed a few items when we were there and they arranged these purchases through their daily trips to Sorong, so we never waited even 24 hrs for anything. The house reef is very nice, plus you will see dugongs surfacing near the villas – if you are patient …
Very nice dive sites just a few minutes by boat, we would like to mention Upang, an enthusiastic dive leader, who was great at pointing out wildlife.
Not to forget our room; we had a premium villa, it certainly deserved the description as the standard did compare with that experienced at 5 star diving resorts in the Indian Ocean. A place to return to.

Oh my, I don’t even know where to start. This resort was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The location was beyond beautiful, the rooms so comfortable, the food very delicious and varied, and finally the management and staff were incredibly kind and friendly. The snorkelling was the best I’ve ever experienced (although it was sad to see all the ocean plastic floating around and I hope the authorities make a concerted effort to clean up our oceans). A big thank you to Koko and Lia for picking and dropping us, Wahyu the best snorkeling guide, Juan, the best captain, Rio, a friendly face at the bar and finally the lovely Anjeli at the restaurant! We thoroughly recommend this eco resort

This is a truly exceptional place. It is literally where the birds of Paradise come from. The life underwater is extraordinary, soft and hard corals, small and large fish, we swam with a playful dugong and on and on…The accomodation and resort itself are fantastic: perfect barefoot luxury. And a big big shout out to Mie who arranged all our activities: she was fantastic and got my wife and me scuba diving – we literally trusted her with our life. She was awesome. I unreservedly recommend this place.

My husband and I recently stayed at Papua Paradise Eco Resort, and we absolutely fell in love with this little slice of paradise. From the moment we arrived, the warmth and hospitality of the staff made us feel so welcomed and cared for throughout our stay. Everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making our experience special.
We stayed in one of the Premier Bungalows, and it was absolutely stunning – spacious, beautifully designed interiors, a huge deck, and endless ocean views that honestly did not feel real at times. Waking up to the sounds of birds and waves every morning was such a peaceful experience and exactly the kind of disconnect we were hoping for.
One of our favorite parts of the resort was the spa. We opted for a couples massage, and it ended up being one of the most relaxing spa experiences we’ve ever had. Listening to the birds, waves, and surrounding nature while completely unwinding made it feel incredibly immersive and restorative.
The food was also excellent throughout our stay. We especially loved all the traditional Indonesian dishes and appreciated how fresh and flavorful everything was. Every meal felt thoughtfully prepared using fresh local ingredients.
As avid snorkelers, we were blown away by how many activities and excursions were available. We planned something with the dive center almost every day, and there was never a shortage of incredible experiences. Some of our absolute favorites were the hornbill sunset cruise, the Batanta waterfall excursion, and the Fam Islands trip. And of course, don’t miss snorkeling the house reef. It’s absolutely teeming with life – vibrant corals, countless tropical fish, and so much marine biodiversity right at your doorstep.
A special thank you to Andy from the dive center, who helped us plan so many unforgettable adventures, and Ayu from the spa, whose calming energy made our spa experience even more relaxing.
Papua Paradise Eco Resort is such a special place – peaceful, beautiful, adventurous, and deeply connected to nature. We left with so many incredible memories and already hope to return one day. Highly recommend to anyone looking to experience the magic of Raja Ampat.

Really cool/special place. Would not expect fancy, but the staff, food, location are exceptional. The dive center was fantastic. Finished my open water cert at the start of my stay. Instructor could not have been better. And the spa is gorgeous. Hope to be back someday.

First off: Hermanos is an amazing guide for both scuba and nature excursions. He took amazing care of my 10-year old while diving and was on top of everything and very confident.
This resort looks exactly like the photos – it’s gorgeous and relaxing and we felt pampered all the time. Each bungalow sits alone over the water with a 40 ft pier to get there. It opens directly onto the water and overlooks the sunset – ahhh.
The food was very good with lots to choose from at every meal.
The diving was great. My wife would snorkel while we dove, which was easy to do. The three local dives were great. The sunset dive to us was a must and we wish we could do it again. The trip to Fam Island probably wasn’t needed (it’s a longer and more expensive trip). The famous view was nice but the dives weren’t much different from the local options.
The waterfall trip is very memorable but know it’s a much tougher hike than they let on and even a bit dangerous – climbing and bouncing in rocks , trading in mud etc. you must have good hiking sandals for it to work as you also hike right through the stream. But ahh the waterfall swims are magical.
If you have apple devices, the starlink we access is pretty much non existent – we’d get kicked off every one minute.
Know your price will go up while you are there – our 3 days of scuba, excursions and nightly Sri is added up to almost $2k for three days. It all makes sense but it can add up.