Sunset Moyo Bungalows

Quiet island off Sambawa. Perfect for snorkelling and relaxing

Transport from Sambawa was difficult to find. More advertising required. This is not on the hotel though just be warned you will need to organise transport to reach the island.... There is a local ferry.

We really enjoyed our 4-day stay at Sunset Moyo. The accommodation is centrally located in the village and offers beautiful direct access to the sea via the terrace. The terrace itself is wonderfully designed and perfect for relaxing for hours. The sunsets from there were absolutely stunning . For us, it was the best place on Moyo to enjoy the sunset every evening. The entire property is thoughtfully designed with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The many plants and small lights create a charming ambiance both during the day and at night. Our host, Jeff, gave us a very warm welcome and took exceptional care of us throughout our stay. He truly went above and beyond to help us plan our days on Moyo. Beyond that, he was always open for a friendly chat, which made the experience even more personal and enjoyable. We felt completely comfortable and well looked after the entire time. The rooms are lovingly decorated. We stayed in one of the traditional huts, which did not have air conditioning, but thanks to the clever traditional design, it remained pleasantly cool throughout the day. Two fans were also provided. Everything was extremely clean and well maintained, and thoughtful touches such as water, shower gel, and shampoo were included. We truly loved our stay with Jeff at Sunset Moyo and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere with an incredibly caring and dedicated host. Thank you to the entire Sunset Moyo team for everything!

Nothing, really everything was perfect!

The property on Moyo Island has real charm and the location is stunning, but at 2 million IDR per night I expected a lot more. The biggest issue was non-stop construction noise right next to the villa — all day and well into the evening, so you couldn't even enjoy the sunset in peace. For this price point, that's a dealbreaker. A few other things stood out: breakfast wasn't included, which is fine, but when I asked for a basic tea and coffee I was charged 60k IDR for two packets — that felt cheap for a "villa" experience. There were also cobwebs in parts of the villa, giving the impression it hadn't been occupied or properly cleaned in a while. There's no WiFi either — I had to ask the owner to use his phone hotspot just to manage basic things online. I'd also suggest having the AC running before guests arrive and providing a kettle with hot water as a basic amenity. After a 2.5-hour boat ride, walking into a hot room isn't a great welcome. The strangest moment was at checkout — the owner had missed charging me for a drink, then tracked down the owner of my next accommodation to collect payment. A bit awkward. The property itself has potential, but I'd actually recommend Blue EmOcean Eco Dive Resort instead — better maintained, larger rooms, more character, and the AC works properly. Ask for Andrew. Worth revisiting once the construction wraps up, but right now it doesn't deliver on the price.

Construction noise all day/evening long. No wifi Poor AC NO basic amenities, coffee or tea in morning. Limited Menu Nickel and Dime mentality Room was dusty with cobwebs.

Nous avons adoré séjourner chez Jeff qui est très sympathique, nous avons également adoré l’esprit cocon et cabane des logements . Nous retournerons sans hésitation à sun set Moyo

Rien

Authentic local experience with lots of comfort and a lot of style

The cutest room, the view and the service

L’emplacement, la terrasse, la gentillesse et les sourires du personnel et son excellente cuisine.

Jean François se livre à la crémation de ses déchets sur la plage, 2 à 3 fois par jour. Les fumées qui s’en dégagent sont horribles, et atteignent les bungalows. Avant l’appel à la prière, c’est lui-même qui nous réveille en faisant le ménage devant notre bungalow avec une lampe torche…éclairant notre chambre…a 3h du matin !! Ménage qui au passage, n’est pas très efficace car il n’a pas empêché que mon conjoint a failli se planter un clou rouillé de 10 cm dans le pied, à l’entrée de notre bungalow…ce qui aurait pu gâcher la fin de nos vacances. Le matin, si son personnel est absent, il ne vous proposera pas de café, il faut le lui demander, ou attendre son personnel… La nourriture est très bonne, (merci au personnel qui a vraiment su nous régaler) mais les stocks, très faibles. Aucune possibilité de manger des fruits le matin, sauf de la goyave, alors que l’île en regorge, achat de nos propres boissons dans les commerces locaux, que Jean François ne semble pas fréquenter. Mais le plus déroutant est l’attention accordée aux groupes : il se pare de vêtements corrects alors que nous avons le droit à des t-shirts qui laissent apparaître plus de trous que de tissu, les boissons sont prévues…les groupes de passage pour un déjeuner ne manquent de rien, quand vous, clients pour plusieurs nuits, êtes obligés d’aller vous même demander à boire. Le bungalow est tout de même à 70€ la nuit, aucune wi-fi, eau payante, papier toilette, qu’il faut aussi aller réclamer, distribué avec beaucoup beaucoup de parcimonie, une télé qui sert d’ornement, grand besoin d’un bon rafraîchissement : mauvais état du bois, moustiquaire déchirée, un étage donc la fenêtre (sale) ne s’ouvre pas, la brosse des toilettes est posée à même le sol, l’électricité est instable, le téléphone de mon conjoint a grillé lors d’une tentative de chargement. Mais le pire est que Jean François est très critique, voire insultant, vis à vis de son personnel et des habitants de l’île.

Amazing view and interior of the property. Owner was very friendly and the food was really good, and especially the Sunset Moyo drink

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Everything. We had a wonderful time. Great location - it's beautiful and the food was great. So chilled and definitely the best place to stay in our opinion!

The only tricky thing was the water. Our shower was literally a trickle and sometimes not even that.