Mnuway Homestay, located on the secluded north coast of Waigeo, Raja Ampat, offers an authentic adventure experience.
Situated about eight kilometers east of Kabare, it features two private beachfront bungalows facing Boni Island, with a freshwater stream flowing from the nearby wildlife-rich forest.
The homestay provides an excellent base for snorkeling in well-preserved coral reefs and accessing a secret surfing spot. Each bungalow accommodates two guests with floor mattresses, and shared bathroom facilities include a bucket-and-scoop bath and a Western-style toilet. The location has strong 4G signal.
The homestay also offers various tour packages, including marine views, tracking, bird watching, surfing trips, cultural visits, and excursions to distant sites like Wayag.
Rooms
4 x On beach – Private bungalow
A single room bungalow (no ensuite bathroom/toilet) Sleeps max. 2 persons / room.
Rates
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Twin share from IDR 705,884 per person / night including 3 meals daily
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Single occupancy from IDR 941,178 per person / night including 3 meals daily
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Discount for children under 12
Features
- Sorong transfers available
- Quiet hideaway
- Good phone signal
- Child discount
- IDR 700,000 to 800,000
- Western style toilet
- Mangroves
- Sandy Beach
- Coral
- Wayag trips
- Has private bungalows
- Remote/isolated
Details
Mnuway Homestay lies on the north coast of Waigeo, about eight kilometres east Kabare.
Four private beach bungalows occupy an eastward facing cove opposite Pulau Boni. A freshwater stream emerges from the wildlife-rich jungle behind the homestay. Low tide reveals a wide, sandy beach.
All bungalows sleep two on mattresses on the floor. Sheets, pillows blanket and mosquito nets are provided. Bungalow verandahs are equipped with table and chair settings.
Meals are served in Mnuway Homestay’s sand-floored dining room. Tea and coffee making supplies and drinking water are always freely available to guests there.
Guests share a 2 room bathroom building. One room has dip mandi (Bucket and ladle) bathing. The other houses a western-style toilet.
Electricity is supplied from generator and is available between sunset and about midnight.
Mnuway Homestay receives a strong 4G signal which supports a data connection if you have the right Telkomsel plan.
The nearest village is about a five minute boat ride away. Only basic supplies can be purchased in village shops. It would be best to bring all the supplies you consider essential with you.
Please do take any inorganic trash you create away with you when you leave, because there is no safe waste management infrastructure in Raja Ampat.
Very little English is spoken at Mnuway Homestay. Do bring a translation app or phrasebook.
Activities
Snorkelling
Bring snorkelling gear, because there’s lots of great snorkelling around Mnuway and the neighbouring islands.
Trips to nearby local snorkelling sites cost IDR 300,000.
All Mnuway Homestay trips are by longboat. The boat has a maximum capacity of four guests. Trip prices are shared by participants.
Bird and wildlife observation
The jungles of Waigeo teem with birds and other wildlife. Mnuway Homestay can provide guides for jungle walks and bird watching.
Surf Raja Ampat
Yes! It would be a major effort to bring a board there, but if you’re really keen, Mnuway is the first homestay on Stay Raja Ampat to offer surfing trips. IDR 500,000 (Shared, 4 pax max… Fewer, probably, if you bring a board.)
Cultural visits
Mnuway means “old village” in the Biak language. The parents of Mnuway’s owner used to farm and fish in the old village of Warkori. Warkori’s population growth resulted in the establishment of the new village of Boni.
Mnuway Homestay can take you experience life in these, and any of the other local villages that you might like to visit.
You might be interested to visit the historical site of Bombedar, where the arrival of the Christian Gospel in northern Waigeo is commemorated. Bombedar visits cost IDR 500,000 (Shared, 4 pax max)
If you want to explore northern Waigeo’s largest settlement of Kabare (or just visit to get supplies unavailable in the smaller villages) the cost is IDR 800,000 (Shared, 4 pax max)
Ayau day trip
Day trips to Ayau are available. The cost is IDR 5,800,000. The trip cost can be shared by up to 4 passengers.
Wayag day trip
Mnuway Homestay can provide day trips to Wayag for IDR 12,000,000 The trip cost can be shared by up to 4 passengers.