Authentic Homestay Experiences in Raja Ampat

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Our local homestays, managed by indigenous people, supported by ECONUSA and KOBUMI Marine, offer authentic cultural and natural experiences. Located in stunning areas like Pulau Biryei, Kampung Saprokren, and Kampung Sawingrai, these family-run accommodations, established between 2011 and 2024, provide a warm gateway to Raja Ampat.

What Awaits You in the Local Homestays:

Comfortable Stays: Cozy rooms for 4-14 guests, with restaurants and kitchens.
Local Hospitality: Genuine warmth from dedicated local staff, including managers, longboat drivers/guides, chefs, and housekeeping.

Biryei Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Birie Island

A private retreat for those who love nature. Ensuite bathrooms, perfect sunset views, fabulous snorkelling and a jungle full of birdlife.

Kriss Iba Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Birie Island

A Batanta gem. Two beach bungalows with ensuite bathrooms and a dive center, in a richly forested private bay on Pulau Birie’s western shore.

Karangkary Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Yarweser

A remote, off-grid location on Pulau Waiweser, off Batanta’s sheltered northern shore. Rich birdlife, seagrass shallows and vibrant coral.

Kafdarun Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Arefi Timur

Your very own coral island hideaway. A single VIP bungalow with an ensuite bathroom, nestled in the shade of Pulau Birie’s beachside trees.

Dugong Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Yensawai Barat

Mandarin Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Sawingrai

Over-water private bungalows in a sheltered inlet with excellent snorkelling, Birds of Paradise nearby and footpaths to Sawinggrai and Kapisawar villages.

Saudori Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Manyaifun

One of the closest homestays to Wayag. A great house reef, with noctilucent plankton sparkling beneath the bungalows most nights, and a fine sandy beach.

Yenkankanes Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Saprokren

Established in 2012 by Margareta Morin in Saprokren Village, Raja Ampat, offering accommodation and packaged tours for nature, beach, and marine activities

Ellsa Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Yensawai Barat

Three private beach bungalows at Pulau Dayan. The cheapest accommodation available at one of Raja Ampat’s best snorkelling destinations.

Manggara Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Meos Manggara

Private beach bungalows in the heart of West Waigeo’s seldom-seen natural wonders. Share village life, snorkel rich coral reefs, marvel at awesome scenery

Manyaifun Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Manyaifun

Private bungalows between coconut groves and Manyaifun’s sunset-facing bay. Quiet location with West Waigeo’s remote island gems at the door.

Marwes Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Marandanweser

A wild and beautiful location. Three bungalows on a private beach. Rich, healthy reef at the door, and towering rainforest out the back.

Mikael Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Yenpapir

A great value north Waigeo hideaway. Explore seldom-visited local villages and the Ayau atolls from a base on a secluded Pulau Boni beach.

Mnuway Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Pulau Boni

Far away in the seldom-visited reaches of northern Waigeo, excellent snorkelling, coral atolls, and a secret surf spot await the adventurous.

Sampari Paradise Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Yensawai Barat

2 sunrise-facing beach bungalows with ensuite bathrooms. Offline relaxation amid the rich seascapes and bird-filled jungles of Pulau Rambau.

Senja Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Pam

Two private bungalows above Pam Island seagrass meadows. A calm base from which to explore island walking paths and great local snorkelling.

Snonbepur Homestay

Central Raja Ampat - Yensawai Barat

Snonbepur Homestay offers secluded private bungalows on a coral fringed beach at Pulau Dayan in far western Batanta. Truly amazing snorkeling.

Warimpurem Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Saprokren

A coastline full of coral and freshwater springs, Wilson’s and Red Birds of Paradise nearby and some of the best cooking in the islands.

Yenaduak Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Arefi Timur

A single private bungalow on a shady beach with coral all the way to the low water mark. The ultimate snorkeller’s Batanta hideaway.

Yenaiwon Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Arefi Timur

A single bungalow with ensuite bathroom on a tiny arc of private beach at Pulau Arefi. A great hideaway and base for exploring Batanta.

Yenkarom Homestay

North Raja Ampat - Pulau Biryei

A single bungalow with ensuite bathroom on a fabulous Pulau Birie beach. Looking for quiet isolation in Batanta’s natural beauty? This is it.