TABARI DIVE LODGE

The diving, the food, the island, the attention to detail, the bungalows, the other guests, the fish. Everything!

Lovely hosts, especially Brigitte will do her best to make everyone feel comfortable. After a day or two, it feels like family (and if you're lucky enough to have good-hearted, like-minded travelers staying at Tabari, it's amazing). Meals three times a day (main dish, bread, sometims salad, dessert) you can go eat later than time food is served. You'll definitely not be hungry. We were served lunch also on day of arrival and chek out Food was always delicious (more European cuisine). You can ask for vegetarian meals. Instant coffee, tea, water available all day for free. I think beer 80.000 and drinks 100.000 R., Acceptable, considering the hotel has to buy at marginally lower prices on Waigo, and that you find higher prices elsewhere in Indonesia. House reef is in excellent condition, colorful fish, even turtles, and coral abound. You ca dpend your day snorkeling and not get bored. Diving and trips can be arranged. Trips are a little pricy, but the one to Pianemo is absolutely worth it. There were 7 huts, if I remember correctly. The huts are basic (be aware that the walls do not reach the ceiling and there are no glass windows), but they are fresh and clean. There's a mosquito net in good condition around the bed. Our hut, contrary to those of others, did not have a bathroom door, but we didn't mind. Few mosquitoes. Bring anti-repellent tablets and spirals (nights no electricity) and it's fine. No bugs seen! Electricity is not 24 hours, but it's sufficient for the life you lead on the island. When lights go out at latest 11 pm, it's beautiful to sit on the veranda in the darkness, observing the endless stars while listening to the waves lapping or crashing against the hut stilts.

.ore of a tip than a dislike. Storage space is absent, there's only one board to put things on. Some hooks would be useful.

Literally immersed in nature on this small island ideally located from the dive spots. The perfect balance between simplicity and comfort and with excellent food. cooking. The sense of welcome and sharing of Brigitte and Jeff, two passionate people.

Wish we have stayed longer ! It was not the manta season.