TABARI DIVE LODGE

The food, views, and amazingly kind people make Tabari a must stay location.

Be prepared for cold showers in brackish water. Everything is always a little bit damp and sticky.

Beautiful island with a very friendly host. Brigitte takes good care of everything. Good food, clean bungalow

On low tide it is difficult to get to the housereef and/or to get to your transfer boat

I deeply admire Brigitte, the founder and manager of Tabari Lodge. After spending a month in Raja Ampat, I realized how challenging it is to run such an exceptional lodge in this remote region. Raja Ampat is remote, truly remote. nothing ever works as planned so what you find in Tabari Lodge is outstanding. In Tabari Lodge, It's not about luxury but dedication and effort, which Brigitte and her team excel at. We stayed for a week and loved the stunning views, beautiful atmosphere, and the thoughtful design of the rooms, the wonderful bar and the restaurant. We enjoyed quiet moments doing yoga on the jetty, snorkeling around the island, and diving with the wonderful team. Evenings filled with music, guitar, and dance made our stay unforgettable. It's truly a beautiful piece of paradise.

The property is located on a beautiful secluded island, but otherwise, the property itself is very poorly maintained. The living conditions were unacceptable. The only other positive aspect is the staff - Yollanda and her staff were as helpful as they can be despite everything.

We booked for 8 nights but only stayed for 4 nights before deciding we had to leave. Several key problems : 1) bed bugs! - the bed and linens were moist and clearly never changed for some time. They all had bed bugs and our group had over 20-30 bites just after our short stay. 2) the hut / room were unbearably hot despite leaving the door wide open. Fans were available but given the lack of electricity to charge them, they were basically useless. On rainy nights, the ceiling also dripped water. It was better to just sleep outside. 3) electricity - understandable that power is not on 24/7 on these islands. However during our stay, the power was only available sporadically at best. And while it was available, our sockets caught fire (more than once!). 4) meals - food provided were limited to small portions of few vegetables and some meat only

Outstanding Place for nature lovers with an amazing housereef and excellent Management resp. staff - we will come back!

We totally loved our stay at Tabari. The location is extraordinary on a remote island, and the attention to detail is clear as soon as you arrive on the jetty. Brigitte and Jeff are the most fantastic hosts, making sure all the guests feel at home. Their team is really lovely, attentive and have good positive energy. The bungalows are really well maintained, and so are all the facilities. The food is fantastic, there are delicious French crêpes or omelettes in the morning, fresh fruits on the table at all times, local fresh fish every day, freshly home baked cakes for dessert… Brigitte is always here to ask everyone if they need anything and it has been a joy and a privilege getting to know them as well as all the other guests. I had a severe ear infection and Brigitte went the extra mile organising my medication to be picked and delivered from Sorong when it wasn’t available anywhere else around Waisai. The excursions are also really well organised. We spend months doing research looking for this kind of owner-run place, and we were so happy to discover this gem :) we feel so lucky that we were able to stay here given this place is usually fully booked well in advance. Thank you Brigitte and Jeff and all the team at Tabari!

Brigitte and the staff are amazing, they do the best to make the guest happy. Food is excellent and the diving guys are professionals and funny. Merpati island is small with a good variety of corals and fish, including baby sharks around the jetty. The bungalow is spacious and cozy, just on the beach.

The lack of hot water to make the shower really bothers after some days.

We just spent 7 days at Tabari Dive Lodge and definitely recommend this accommodation. Many thanks to Brigitte for making us feel so welcome, so at home. The atmosphere was lovely! We stayed in the 'family' bungalow and it was very comfortable. Nights can be hot (no AC but a small fan is provided). All the meals were delicious, handmade, and portions were very generous (breakfast is made of eggs + fresh crepes + fruits). The divemaster and his team were very friendly, patient, and organized. The diving equipment is in great condition. It takes only an hour from Wasai with the private boat. All dives were very unique, and we loved the excursions Brigitte organized for us to Le Passage and Piaynemo.

Everything! The island, the bungalows, the food and most of all the people!