Raja Ampat Blue Sea

Location: Kampung sawinggrai- distrik meosmansar, Besir, id

Star Rating: 8.5 Stars

Property Type: Holiday homes

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Express check-in/check-out
• Tour desk
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Grocery deliveries
• Public Bath
• Fruits
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Express check-in
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Pool sun loungers
• Spa tub (surcharge)
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Fishing nearby
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Beach toys
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Double Room with Park View

  Guests will have a special experience as the holiday home provides a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this holiday home also consists of 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The unit features a washing machine, sea views, a terrace and chocolate is provided for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Fireplace
  • Private entrance
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Mosquito net
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smartphone

Guest Reviews

• Antoine (10/5): Reposant et agréable - Très bien placé, très gentils, les cabanes dans la mangrove Les quantités des repas étaient un peu justes.
• Marianne (8/5): Mooi plekje op deze aarde. - Het hele plaatje was goed. Prachtige omgeving , perfecte verzorging. Je werd verwend met fruit en iedere dag kwam er een andere heerlijke snack , gebracht door een schat van een vrouw. En de gids natuurlijk. Fence , druk in de weer om het je naar de zin te maken. Hij heeft ons meegenomen naar prachtige gebieden, stranden en naar de onderwaterwereld. Wij waren heel erg tevreden. We hebben genoten. Dat we weer weg gingen.
• Oliver (3/5): -
• Oliver (3/5): Owner could not care whether or not you stay there - Nice home reef. Good locations for snorkel. Firstly Paulus would not respond to me. Upon arrival in Wasai he said he cannot take me. Said to ask another boat (gave no explanation and did not care) luckily I found a boat to take me. He was not friendly and did not care the entire time. Upon renting snorkel mask it was filled with mould, out of all the masks there was one snorkel that did not leak and one goggles that half fit me. Not even our guide had a snorkel as none worked. The water was non potable. Food upset stomach and often was not properly cooked. Though I empathise the cook was trying her best and was very friendly. I needed to use water purification tablets. Nobody really apologised for anything and even though I was very polite and understanding did not particularly care or make me feel welcome. I couldn’t recommend in good consciousness. Also not enough lifejackets for the boat, engine failed multiple times. I empathise with the workers. The manager was very nice and they are locals but it’s not good enough to justify staying here in my opinion. It’s a shame as generally it seems like they do not care if you are there or not and there are many other homestays that will take care of you. Not considerate, friendly or welcoming. I hate to give bad reviews but I must warn others as I put up with a lot.
• Newton (7/5): -
• Marco (8/5): -
• Manfred (4/5): schlechte Preis-Leistung - Transfer zuverlässig lecker Nachmittag Snack Hüttenwechsel, man hat mir nach einem Tag eine bessere Hütte gegeben wenig Mücken Wasserspender Ventilator es wurde Nichts geklaut keine Einweisung Die Zubereitung des Essens war teilweise mangelhaft. Vom Essen 2x Durchfall Fisch 2x nicht durchgekocht es gab teilweise zu wenig Essen Nur die Hütte am Meer hat guten Mobilfunkempfang und guten Ausblick Ein Gast ist vom Steg gefallen, weil sich gleich 2 Bretter gelöst haben. das Personal ist unfreundlich Schlösser funktionieren nicht viele, nervende Ameisen WC zu tief, kein Sitz in der Matratze spürt man die Federn defekte Lampen, Keine Ersatzlampen defekte Sicherung, Keine Ersatzsicherung übliche Nachteile (war in allen 3 Homestays, die ich besuchte, gleich): Das Essen war nicht gut. Da hat man an den Zutaten gespart. Keine Schlösser Keine Insidertipps über Schnorchelplätze, beste Zeit, Vogelplätze keine Kundenorientierung Geldgierig Keine Sicherheitsstandards bei Elektroinstallation und Konstruktion Keine Hygienestandards Stromerzeugung durch Dieselgeneratoren, also nicht nachhaltig Keine nachhaltige Abwasserbehandlung Kein ausgebildetes Personal keine Zimmerreinigung Personal ist nicht hilfsbereit Keine Kontrolle des Personals, weil der Inhaber nicht anwesend ist
• Vytautas (10/5): - Puikūs svečių namai. Visas personalas, ypač vadybininkas Fance, buvo aukštumoje. Šeimininkas Paulas man organizavo nepakartojamą žvejybą. Ekskursijos puikios, už gerą kainą. Maisto pilnai pakako. Rekomenduoju. Rifas prie svečių namų geras, bet su pakankamai didele srove. Kas prastai plaukioja, gali turėti nepatogumų.
• Anton (10/5): -
• Hans (9/5): - Amazing settings, good food and very nice staf. The owner also arranged tours transport. This was our best homestay i RA
• Raül (8/5): -
• Eva (10/5): -
• dino (8/5): Indimenticabile esperienza - pasti con cibi a km 0 che anche grazie alla simpatia di Ona, aiutano gli ospiti ad un approccio coinvolgente con l'ambiente circostante immerso in una incredibile foresta di mangrovie dove trovano casa pesci di ogni tipo, anche spesso rari da vedere, quali lion fish e walking shark (oltre piccoli varani nei dintorni della homestay). Interessante la passeggiata al vicino villaggetto di Sawinggrai. Lo jetty permette di tuffarsi direttamente in un'acquario indescrivibile. Tra le escursioni proposte imperdibile è il "Manta tour" con stop over interessante a Arborek. Veloci barche affidabili. Qualche "ospite" notturno di troppo e pulizia "basic". Ma considerato l'ambiente naturale incontaminato nel quale i 5 bungalows (grandi con bagno privato!!) distribuiti su palafitte direttamente sopra l'acqua è forse chiedere troppo...
• nezam (9/5): - Viele Aktivitäten möglich: Spaziergang durch das Dorf, zu einem Aussichtspunkt zur Vogelbeobachtung, und natürlich Schnorcheln. Lage inmitten von Mangroven, mega cool! Starke Strömung. Vorsicht!
• Anton (9/5): Schnorcheln und Sonnenuntergang am Steg - Dass man vom Steg aus Fische beobachten konnte und es war super zum schnorcheln. Sehr freundliches Personal. Beim Essen sitzt man mit den anderen Gästen zusammen, finde ich sehr positiv. Matratze etwas unbequem, der Generator ist etwas laut, vor allem wenn der nachts läuft. Aber man will ja auch Strom haben.schnorcheln
• Anton (9/5): -
• Cook58 (7/5): - Bungalow carino , buon snorkeling discrete e varie le escursioni per tutte le tasche. Navetta per organizzare ovunque efficente. Il boss Paulo e figlio disponibili. Colazione pessima , pasti scarsi e per nulla appetitosi , l'ultimo che arriva rischia di mangiare solo il riso , impossibile comunicare con la cuoca parla solo indonesiano.
• Solveig (8/5): -
• Юлияна (9/5): -
• Jiří (10/5): - ❤️❤️
• Jiří (10/5): - ❤️👍
• Arthur (10/5): Traumhaft - Es war ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Die Unterkunft hat eine super Lage mit einem wunderschönen Steg zum Sonnenuntergang gucken. Das Essen was man bekommt ist auch sehr lecker und die Damen die es zubereitet super lieb. Unser Highlight waren die Touren die wir über die Unterkunft gemacht haben. Fence hat uns an unglaubliche Orte gebracht und uns ein wirklich einmaliges Erlebnis geschaffen. Es waren traumhafte 10 Tage ! Danke Fence und Crew ! Nichts
• Javier (10/5): Relax y tranquilidad - Los bungalows amplios, tranquilidad absoluta en los manglares así como se ve en las fotos, corales bonitos y unas excursiones organizadas por Mr Fence espléndidas. El Sr Fence una gran persona que nos ayudó e informó de todo lo que se podía hacer. Si interesa la vida local cerca hay un pequeńo pueblo. La comida excelente con snacks a media tarde. Puestas de sol excelentes
• Anca (7/5): - The bungalows are large and in good condition. Each has two terraces, two rooms and a bathroom. The bathroom is also large, it has a toilet and a shower with good pressure and fresh water. The bed is large and with a good mosquito net. There is a fan in the room and a water dispenser. Electricity from 6pm to 6am. No rats and very few mosquitos. The surrounding mangrove forest keeps the room cool and attracts many birds. The staff is truly exceptional. Fantastic snorkeling and sighseeing trips, not to mention the mantas.. Gam is truly a magnificent island. There is viillage 5min away where you can buy things such as sbacks or beer. And the house reef is very nice, you can snorkel from the jetty with minimal tidal currentd. The boat doesn't have a roof so it's a bit hard on full day trips when the sun is hot. There is mobile coverage only in the bungalows that are closer to the jetty.
• Christine (5/5): Trop rudimentaire - Personnel très serviable et gentil Très basique dans la mangrove sûrement bien pour les petits budgets
• Marylene (5/5): Pas cher c’est vrai .. à la hauteur des prestations - L’emplacement est original.. le personnel est très sympathique Les repas sont bons Petit village proche possibilité d’acheter des bières … Les bungalows sont très sombres et la salle de bain toilette est plus que rudimentaire 🙄 Le coin repas est moche Pas de vue sur mer mais dans la mangrove .. pourquoi pas !! ?
• Davidberbia (9/5): - Bel Home Stay avec ponton qui donne sur un spot de baignade paradisiaque Le petit déjeuner est trop gras. Des oeufs seraient parfait
• Olga (9/5): Tolle Lage, tolles Essen, gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis - Generell mochte ich das Blue Homestay. Es hat ein tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Die Lage ist wunderschön: Ein Steg inmitten der Mongroven mit türkisblauem Wasser, wo man täglich Walking Sharks, Sting Rays uvm beobachten kann. Den Sonnenaufgang sieht man auf der linken, den Sonnenuntergang auf der rechten Seite - einfach herrlich. Man kann den ganzen Tag direkt vor der Haustür schnorcheln und sieht mit Glück Delfine, Schildkröten und sogar Eagle Rays direkt vom Steg. Die Zimmer sind einfach (nach Raja Ampat Standard) aber vollkommen ausreichend, da man darin ohnehin nur schläft und jede Hütte hat ein eigenes Bad. Alles in allem ein tolles Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich das hervorragende Essen. Es war abwechslungsreich, lecker und eine vegetarische Option war immer vorhanden. Vor allem die Köchin des Homestays war so herzlich und hat einen immer mit einem breiten Lächeln begrüßt. Am Nachmittag gab es sogar immer noch einen Snack. Der Manager des Homestays war ebenfalls sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit, konnte recht gut englisch sprechen und hat sogar Gitarre gespielt und mit uns gesungen. Ein großer Vorteil ist weiterhin, dass man in der Unterkunft alles mit Karte bezahlen kann. Der einzige Kritikpunkt: Meine Matratze war ziemlich durchgelegen. Ich bin sas das geht sehr unempfindlich, aber bei meiner Matratze konnte ich das Metall im Rücken spüren. Von anderen Gästen weiß ich, dass ihre Matratzen in Ordnung waren, deswegen ist es wohl kein generelles Problem des Homestays. Weiterhin wäre eine Kooperation mit einem Diving Center in der Umgebung wünschenswert, da das Homestay kein eigenes Dive Center hat.
• Nadine (10/5): Séjour paradisiaque - Situation au bout d’un ponton , des fonds magnifiques, Fanca exceptionnel toujours aux petits soins , super guide.. Repas très copieux. Petit village à côté très sympa Rien
• Francesco (10/5): - Non so da dove iniziare! Prima esperienza in Indonesia e prima esperienza a Raja ampat e come prima meta abbiamo scelto il blue sea guesthouse, mai scelta fu più giusta! Persone meravigliose, di cuore e attente a farti passare la miglior vacanza possibile, sempre presenti e sempre sorridenti. Credetemi se vi dico che sto scrivendo questa recensione con gli occhi lucidi per la malinconia. Ringraziamo con il cuore Fence e il suo staff per averci dato questo splendido biglietto da visita Guesthouse che sorge sopra una foresta di mangrovie e con una barriera corallina davanti al jetty che non ha nulla da invidiare alle mete da snorkeling più famose di Raja ampat, pesci, coralli e anemoni di tutti i tipi! Consiglio di fare più uscite possibili in barca (in stanza avrete la lista delle attività con i vari pacchetti) perché al contrario di come abbiamo visto nelle altre barche (dove gli snorkeler vengono lasciati in acqua), si tufferà in acqua con voi e sarà il primo a chiamarvi nel caso trova qualcosa di particolare! Ci è stato di grandissimo aiuto per fare video sott’acqua mentre io e la mia ragazza nuotavamo vicino a mante e tartarughe 😍 Se passate a Raja ampat vi consiglio vivamente di fare un salto qui Grazie ancora e un saluto dall’Italia! Francesco e Ylenia
• Narjess (8/5): Nice stay - The view, the reef just from the jetty. Amazing sunset and sunrise! it was beautiful The bathroom :) but I guess that's what we should expect with basic homestays.
• Robert (10/5): Je recommande vivement cet Homestay - Très bon emplacement , pas loin du village , très tranquille . Bungalow spacieux avec salle de bains et wc , bien aménagé Très bonne nourriture Rien
• Loes (8/5): Top! - De huisjes waren fijn en ruim, met twee aparte slaapkamers en een badkamer. We hadden hier een super fijne stay! Bij de pier kon je super mooi snorkelen. En Fence, de gids van de homestay was heel aardig en kon goed engels, en kon ons dus veel vertellen!
• philippe (9/5): Homestay agréable et bien situé - L'emplacement au milieu de la mangrove et tout prêt du village de Sawangrai. L'accueil toujours aussi agréable de Paulus et son équipe. Le petit goûter tous les jours à 16h . L'attention apportée à nos différentes demandes. On a aussi apprécié d'avoir l'électricité toute la nuit . Les repas étaient bons mais manquaient de variété. Les bungalows sont spacieux et bien équipés. Le linge de lit et de toilette est propre. Petit bémol, les ressorts du matelas sont fatigués et le matelas aurait besoin d'être changé Dommage Paulo et Paulina , les kuskus ont disparu.
• Natividad (8/5): - El arrecife. Una maravilla, se puede hacer snorkel en un entorno de paraiso y un fondo marino precioso. El lugar es fantástico y muy auténtico. Personal muy amable, buena comida. A destacar la atencion de Fence, que facilitó todo lo que pudo mi estancia en la isla. Desde alli pueden hacerse trips y ofrecen actividades. El tiempo y el mar ha desgastado mucho las cabañas y las maderas del yetty. La primera impresión no es muy buena.
• Jiří (10/5): prostě super, měli jsme v úmyslu, se přesouvat z místa na místo. Nebylo potřeba. Super místo, - Absolutně vše super. Pan vedoucí byl úžasnější a vstřícný.
• Ion (9/5): Trevlig personal, lugnt läge och god mat. - Både frukosten och maten allmänt var utmärkta.
• Tim (1/5): DO NOT BOOK BLUE SEA - Nothing We booked 2 houses (booking.com mentioned that was necessary for 3 people). When we arrived, we got assigned only 1 house for the 3 of us. Then, Blue Sea re-rented our other house to different people and told us we could get half our money back since we paid for 2 houses. It was a SCAM! We did not receive our money back because they refuse to confirm what they did to booking.com. Also, they sell very expensive trips and the only snorkeling equipment they had was full of fungus and broken. :( When arranging trips, everything needed to be asked at Mr Paulus (owner) and he was very inflexible and English was bad. The boat we got picked up with was very dangerous. There where cracks in the front (worst boat of everyone that got picked up). And we had to wait for one hour before it arrived. While the pick up time was clearly confirmed. Also, the food was below the bare minimum (compared to other homestays we stayed on on raja ampat). Breakfast not enough for 3 people and lunch and dinner mediocre with very few proteïne/nutrition. This is by far the WORST place we stayed, and would reccomend anyone to book anywhere else.
• Estela (9/5): - El Homestay soñado! Las cabañas super cómodas y muy grandes! Lo super recomiendo!
• Lorenza (10/5): Un soggiorno indescrivibile. Se tornerò a Raja Ampat, tornerò sicuramente qui. - La posizione era semplicemente magica, esattamente sulla barriera corallina. Le persone sono state meravigliose, mi hanno fatto sentire a casa e si sono messe a disposizione per qualsiasi cosa. Il cibo buonissimo e abbondante. Nulla
• Jean-Louis (5/5): - Le point positif de ce homestay est son emplacement. Il y a plusieurs choses à faire dans les environs. Nous n’avons pas pu louer de kayak directement auprès du homestay, mais nous avons trouvé facilement un autre endroit à proximité pour en louer. Cela nous a permis de faire une très belle balade en kayak, vraiment agréable. Le homestay possède aussi son propre ponton, ce qui permet de faire du snorkeling juste en face et d’observer de nombreux poissons, ce qui est très sympa. En revanche, plusieurs points sont à améliorer. Nous avons séjourné dans de nombreux homestays et c’est ici que les repas étaient les moins satisfaisants, tant en qualité qu’en quantité. Même si les plats étaient servis individuellement à table, les portions étaient vraiment limitées. La propreté pourrait également être améliorée : bien que les ustensiles et les espaces soient lavés, ils ne semblaient pas vraiment propres. De manière générale, le homestay donne l’impression de manquer d’entretien et de soins au fil du temps, ce qui crée une atmosphère un peu négligée. C’est l’un des homestays que nous avons le moins appréciés lors de notre séjour, principalement à cause de ces différents aspects. Avec un peu plus de maintenance et d’attention, l’expérience pourrait être nettement meilleure.
• Julie (10/5): - Everything! The location is exceptional, and the host is really nice. The bungalows are pretty intimate and hidden in the mangrove, which makes it really nice. You can see pretty any fish and bigger from the jetty! Nothing
• Printz (3/5): À éviter sauf si vous aimez perdre de l’argent - Les bungalows sont sympas et assez grand. Cependant les toits sont en taule du coup ça chauffe beaucoup la journée et la chaleur est gardée la nuit Les activités sont hors de prix comparées aux autres homestay. Il n’y a pas de liste réelle d’activités c’est au bon vouloir du personnel ce qui est organisé et aussi le prix fixé. Les justifications du personnels pour les prix élevés n’ont pas vraiment de sens et ils ne sont pas ouverts à la discussion même quand on leur prouve que c’est excessivement cher. Aussi le personnel est assez malhonnête et fourbe. Ils font les gentils dans la vie de tous les jours mais n’hésite pas dès qu’ils peuvent gratter de l’argent. Par exemple, ils nous ont rajouté des suppléments sortis de nul part pour alourdir la note suite à une activité alors que le prix avait été fixé auparavant. En gros ils nous prennent pour des machines à sous et ont peu de scrupules
• Augustin (8/5): Un super homestay, malgré des activités coûteuses et un propriétaire pas toujours clean - Tout ce qu’on recherche d’un homestay dans un coin reculé ! Les maisons sur pilotis sont simples mais bourrées de charme, et c’est le mix parfait isolément / confort (il y a un pommeau de douche, des toilettes privées dans chaque bungalow et des lits douillets). Et en plus, la nourriture maison est excellente, nous nous sommes régalés tout le séjour. Le snorkeling au bout du quai est absolument incroyable, et le village voisin est très sympa à visiter. Seul bémol, le propriétaire qui pratique des prix exorbitants pour les excursions, et n’est pas toujours très correct dans sa manière de « faire du business » avec ses clients. Nous avons dû à chaque fois bien clarifier ce qui était inclus ou pas dans le prix (notamment l’essence qui est l’excuse universelle pour faire gonfler les prix, alors que le prix du litre à Raja Ampat ne diffère pas énormément avec le reste du pays). C’est vraiment la raison pour laquelle je ne note pas ce homestay 10/10. Nous avons dépensé trop d’énergie à ne pas se faire arnaquer, même si derrière les excursions valent le coup.
• pedro javier (9/5): Fantástico - Lo mejor la ubicación, la comida y la amabilidad del personal. El lugar es realmente precioso, bastante confortable para los medios que tienen. Se ven unos amaneceres de los más bonitos que hemos visto. Sin duda volveríamos otra vez. Precios del transporte, aunque pasa en todo raja Ampat por el tema de precio de la gasolina. Tienes que cuadrar con más gente para que te salga rentable si quieres ir a otras islas.
• John (10/5): - excellent staff always willing to help food is good and plentiful lovely setting trips out are managed well sometimes the currant was strong but no fault off the homestay
• Michael (10/5): Perfect - Es war einfach wahnsinnig schön und auch die Familie hat uns bestens versorgt mit dem oberhaupt paulus und seinen freundlichen Mitarbeiter. nur zum empfehlen .sehr sehr schön danke vielmals .
• concepcion (9/5): Excelente esnorquel, trato y ubicación. Genial - Excelente ubicación sobre el paseo de un muelle. Excelente calidad -precio que incluye la pensión completa. Las comidas y cenas a base de comida casera y pesca del día de muy buena calidad. Un trato acogedor, cercano, servicial y siempre con una sonrisa. Nos han ayudado en todo, guiado y acompañado en excursiones que valen más que su precio. Aconsejamos la salida de esnorquel junto a Piaynemo. Gracias a Costan por hacerlo posible y al propietario Paulus por aconsejarnos. Todo se puede pagar con tarjeta con una comisión. Se trata de un homestay que favorece la relación entre viajeros, siempre dispuestos a compartir. Muy buen ambiente. Las cabañas estaban compuestas de una pequeña terraza de acceso a una sala con una cama y a un balcón trasero. Y, algo que no tienen la mayoría de las cabañas por las que hemos pasado, disponía de una habitación totalmente cerrada. ¿Obvio? No, no es lo habitual, y cuando las islas tienen problemas con las plagas de ratas, os aseguro que lo valorais de manera más que positiva. No es necesario irse lejos para el esnorquel ya que en el propio muelle se ven cientos de corales, peces, una tortuga, peces escorpión e incluso hemos visto un tiburón de punta negra. A 10 minutos a pie tenéis dos pueblitos muy sencillos donde encontraréis kioscos de venta de tabaco, cerveza y bebidas gaseosas, café y golosinas o dulces. Realmente un lugar que recomendar. Nada que señalar. :)
• Ruud (8/5): Prachtige plek en fijne homestay, goede prijzen en leuke huisjes. - Locatie was prachtig, huisjes waren ruim! Het eten was prima, niet fantastisch.
• Rafael (3/5): - Bonne localisation et bonne jetée pour le snorkeling. Pommeau de douche à l’eau douche appréciable. Aucune communication avec l’hôte, attitude presque étrange... À part ça le homestay aurait besoin d’un peu d’entretien et la nourriture est tout le temps la même. En résumé il y a un bon potentiel mais ce n’est clairement pas notre meilleur souvenir de Raja Ampat.
• Christine (10/5): - Sehr nette Familie mit der kleinen Claudia :-) Super leckere 'Pisang goreng' gab es zum Frühstück. Ruhige Lage am Dorfrand, direkt am Wasser, mit tollem Steg zum Verweilen und Sunset-Gucken.
• Ferzilet (10/5): - Nous sommes revenus pour la deuxième année de suite, pour voir Paulus et profitez du cadre de Blue Sea ! Toujours parfait, surtout les sorties !
• Tamara (7/5): - Super bungalow ! Communication difficile avec le personnel
• Giulia Laura (10/5): Siamo stati benissimo, una bellissima esperienza, autentica e genuina. Ci siamo sentiti a casa nonostante mancassero le - Autenticità, gentilezza, cucina, disponibilità di tutti
• Gonzalez (9/5): Cómoda, bonita y paradisiaco - Nos encantó la ubicación, la zona de snorkel que tienes en el mismo muelle del alojamiento es preciosa. La cabaña es grande y espaciosa. Las actividades salen económicas ya que está en un lugar bien conectado. Paulus es muy amable y se preocupaba mucho por nosotros y nuestro bienestar en el alojamiento. El staff está muy atento a todo y soy super simpáticos. Tuvimos muy buena experiencia. La comida estaba muy muy buena pero se come mucho pescado.
• Antoine (1/5): Worst homestay experience of a 4-month trip across Indonesia. - The staff working there was nice though (Agus and cooking women). Worst homestay experience of a 4-month trip across Indonesia. We had booked 4 nights and stayed only one, never happened before. Taxi service 25% more expensive than all nearby homestays. After our complain the owner said he found 2 other guests to share the ride with, but this wasn't true. When we arrived to the port we didn't have the choice but to go with them and pay their price as they told the other taxis not to take us (even if we had already arranged to share the taxi with people we met in the boat). The homestay was barely answering the phone and not clear about the answers. But the worst part was that the next day we asked the owner what happened to the 2 people we were supposed to share the taxi with, but after 2 minutes of very chill exchange he suddenly got mad, hit the table and screamed he wouldn't take us on any activity because we complained too much. However without this transport you can't do anything on the island. We left, also because he was scary (he had also screamed and hang the phone to us before). Very fortunately Nyanse homestay received us very well so our vacations weren't ruined. As for Blue Sea, we came back some days later to get reimbursed for the days we didn't stay and he gave us the money.
• audrey (1/5): - Rien si ce n’est la proximité du village et de ses habitants. Nous n’avons pas pu rester plus de 24h sur les 7 nuits prévus. Aucun accueil, les cabanes sont très sales et sombres. Le matelas n’en ai pas un. Le personnel est très froid et ne nous adresse pas la parole.
• Carla (10/5): - Me sentí como en casa, un trato como nunca antes hemos recibido. Muy atentos por hacernos sentir bien en todo momento. La ubicación es excelente! Tiene unos corales super bonitos y está cerca de todo lo importante. Podrían mejorarse las instalaciones con algunos retoques.
• Guillaume Lit. (10/5): Perfe - All was made to our comfort, the local guide Agus was super nice and have good spot to present. The owner came and say hello to us. Food was really well made, we enjoyed our eating time. The village is closed by and there are some shops for basic food and drink. We loved our experience there! All was fine
• Krzysztof (10/5): Gospodarz i obsługa, pomocni w każdej sytuacji, mega życzliwi, doskonała kuchnia, Super wycieczki. -
• Jc (5/5): - Un joli spot de snorkeling. Une salle de bain privative mais vraiment vétuste Des lits vraiment pas confortables, pas de ventilateur dans l'un des logements. Logements mal entretenus par rapport à ce que nous avons vu dans d'autres homestay. Une excursion prévue à 5h du matin pour aller voir les oiseaux paradisiers, mais le bateau n'est arrivé qu'à 6h ! Repas pas terribles
• Vlastislav (8/5): If you’re looking for a genuine homestay with local people, this place won’t disappoint. - Stunning location and an exceptionally friendly host. A beautiful, peaceful spot for snorkeling. It would be great to have more light and a mirror in the bathroom
• Lesley (6/5): Pleasant -
• Anisha (10/5): Most beautiful place - The family gave us a wonderful stay!! The house reef is truly beautiful, the accommodation is spacious, clean and super comfortable. We were fed really well and they gave us great opportunities for trips to see mantas! Thank you so much for all your help getting us to Fam, we appreciated it so much! We won't ever forget this place.
• Nikolas (4/5): Disappointing - Bad communication, very limited support. Communication with staff and owner.
• Melissa (7/5): Not the best of Raja.but not the worst - The house reef was very nice. The bathroom was private. The room was HUGE The owner is very greedy with what he charges for all excursions. And if you are hungry you have to ask for any prepared food sometimes.
• Shirley (8/5): Close to many snorkeling spots, great host and food - This is a great location to get around to many of the main snorkeling spots. The food that was prepared was very tasty. The lunches and dinners especially. The breakfast was simple but still fine. The hut was spacious with 2 balconies to hang out. The reef underneath the huts had a great mixture of sea life which was an added bonus. If you have room in your luggage, bring some gifts for the children in the village. They will love it. Paulus himself is a wealth of knowledge for sightseeing and day trips. Try to line him up for some, the pricing seemed reasonable - as well he took a few guests on the fly to swim with Mantas nearby. Don’t expect luxury, it is basic accommodations. We didn’t mind that because we expected it reading others’ reviews. Cold showers only. Squat toilet. If that matters to you, then don’t book this place.
• Lisa (8/5): Good value for money in Gam - Really nice place on Gam. The bungalows are spacious and clean with a mosquito net over the main bed (had some holes though). Private bathroom was a great plus! The food was good, although a little more variation would be great. The owner, though a little chaotic, is super friendly and helpful. The staff even got us from our bungalow when a Cuscus appeared because we asked about it earlier. The house reef was nice, at night we even spotted a carpet shark in the water. Thanks for a nice stay! Personal preference: For the three nights we stayed here, we only got fish, no chicken like in other homestays. Breakfast was very limited and not to our taste. The main reason for only 8/10 is that they only have one boat, which makes it really difficult to plan trips as soon as for example one guest needs to go to Waisai. That’s why we only did one trip on our way back to Waisai, but from the price list we felt the trips were a little more expensive than elsewhere. Communication was a little difficult, but they try their best! Snorkeling was a little difficult after 10 am due to low tide and really strong currents.
• Mark (10/5): What a gratifying and memorable 7-night holiday stay! - We chose Raja Ampat Blue sea for it’s convenient central location & price. Roughly half to an hour boat-trip (calm sea) to all places of interest. Waisai Ferry, Piaynemo, Fam Islands, The Passage, Mansuar, Friwen, Kri, Pasir Timbul, Manta Ridge, Arborek & others. 5 above-water cottages in amongst mangroves with a lovely jetty where one could serenely watch the sunrise, sunset & night sky. No sandy beach tough. Delightful & peaceful place, apart from the toilet! Well, at least the luxury of having a private internal one! Electricity available from 6pm – 6am. Bedroom has fan & mosquito net. Air-cond unit available but not functioning. Paulus is very knowledgeable & responsible. His wife Endang & the staff are very nice, preparing delicious food 3x a day. Generous indeed, considering only breakfast was stated when booking. Lunch was packed for day-trips. We (parents & 2 girls) opted for private tours for convenience, mindful of the cost (fuel is costly). For this, Paulus enlisted his nephew Yoris who lives in another island. He’s an experienced diver who just obtained his under-water rescue certification. Not that we needed all that for mere snorkelers but his familiarity to beautiful spots certainly made our trips memorable. He swam with us, attentive to the lesser swimmers. The most exhilarating moment was on the way back from Piaynemo, in the middle of no where, Yoris & his cousin, Semi spotted some six manta-rays savouring planktons. Yoris said ‘jump in’! Apprehensively we said ‘we’ll just watch from the boat’. He insisted & said he would look after us. Summoning all the courage, we did & the rays swam literally in front of us, even touching the wing tips. He also managed to find us blacktips, turtle & giant cuttlefish. He plans to build his own homestay. Thanks Yoris for picking us up, accompanying us throughout & all the way back to Sorong. Much appreciate you being our guide (guard). The main item that needs attention is the toilet. Suggested to Paulus that although many improvements are needed, the immediate actions that will help greatly are the cleanliness and maintaining it that way. He said he’ll do that. The toilet bowl is low, without seat and manual hand flushing, but surprisingly there is a hand-held bidet wash which is most convenient as we didn’t want to throw the toilet papers in, fearing it might clog the pipe. Only shower/wash water go directly down to the sea. We were most conscious of not using too much detergent. Somehow after the first two days, we embraced and adapted well to all these comfort ‘shortcomings’. To be able to still have all these 'conveniences' in such remoteness (considering & appreciating the logistic effort to provide such), we satisfactorily give the homestay a 10 rating!
• Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Linda (9/5): Superb - Actually, we didn’t stay at the homestay because there was a miscommunication with staying guests, which ment there was no room for us when we came… yet the owner arranged a bungalow in a nearby homestay and brought us there, even picked us up later that day to see the cuscusbear that comes around at he’s place often and brought us back again! The next day he brought us to Arborek where he was also helping us out find a homestay and during the boatdrive he stopped for us to see a group of mantas passing by and we could jump in the water to see them:) Thank you Paulus, for handling the situation in a professional way. You feel naturally responsible for your guests and that is worth a lot! Maybe see you another time at your beautiful Home! Linda and Joost
• Iwen (9/5): For underwater lovers, this is really the last paradise - but it's rough - Who wants to go to raja ampat and see this wonderful last paradise this home stay, with Paulus as a host, delivers! It's perfectly located, so the important dive spots are near (15 min manta point for example). Guests in other home stays talked about food poisoning, no electricity during night (so no fan), and many more uncomfortable stuff, isolated in the mangroves - all this no problem here! If you like the underwater world, you will enjoy your stay. If you come, don't expect a hotel with these reviews you would expect in developed regions, but this doesn't matter. If you come for non water activities, just don't come 😂 Food was delicious about 80% of the times as well, rest was good or OK 😊👍 What made our trip extra special was the super nice staff who really really know the area and will show you the best spots On these islands the local language is not bahasa, but they all seem to speak and read it. We've learned the local "thank you" is "enjó" (like enjoy but with a sharp o at the end) There are only 2 things to improve: Bathroom is really dirty, and I mean really dirty! It should be cleaned some time, it looks like it wasn't cleaned in years. The communication sometimes is a little hard because of the language barrier - translate app and other guests will help. Go directly to the restaurant area where you will get more info. In the end all worked fine and we had at least one trip every day. Trust the process, go with the flow 😊
• Marita (6/5): Good snorkeling - Beautiful views, great snorkeling from their own jetty, nice views especially at night when you can easily just sit on the jetty and watch marine life - different colorful fish, coral, walking sharks, lion fish, turtles.. You can ask the owner to organize trips to nearby places - highly suggest going to the Manta point as it's really close by. The houses could use a bit of an upgrade or simply a thorough clean as with all humid places, mold sets in pretty quickly. They do keep common areas clean, but houses do need a good scrub, especially the bathrooms. An aircon installed on the wall but sadly does not work. Communication can be tricky at times and you will have to make sure to confirm times, prices etc more than once to be sure everything's set.
• Thomas (10/5): Exceptional - Hidden in the mangroves, this homestay is comfortable, has an excellent house reef and is near a local village. A short walk to get extra supplies. However, it is Paulus and his family that makes the Blue Sea the place to stay. The food is excellent and any excursion by long boat is quickly arranged at a fair price. If you ask nicely, Paulus will take you to his special snorkelling spots. They never disappointed. Highly recommended for an affordable Raja Ampat experience.
• Dan (10/5): Great homestay - I want to start by saying, if you want a resort style holiday then this is not it. This is a homestay, one of the best in the area, with basic or above basic facilities (toilet without mechanical flushing, shower, bet with net, electricity 6 PM to 6 AM, fan and in the future air conditioner). You get an amazing reef (fish, turtles, occasional octopus and black tips), 20 minutes walk to the village with shops (beer, sodas, cookies and noodles), great exercusions, all very reasonably priced. Food is ok (rice, vegetables and fresh fish). Overall, I definitely recommend it if you want to have a great experience and not pay resort like prices. Nothing
• Johannes (10/5): Overall a very nice place to stay for exploring the nearby area. - Paulus and the staff are amazing! Almost every day Paulus offers small boat trips in the Gam area to some remote places and snorkeling with mantas. The staff is very friendly and is cooking very delicious food including fresh fish and vegetables. From the jetty the is some nice snorkeling along the reef where I saw turtles and small sharks. Cuscus is visiting most evenings for some snacks. The village is also worth a visit and people are very friendly. Overall a very nice place to stay for exploring the nearby area.
• Marzena (8/5): Correct, beautiful reef. - Nice place, nice bungaloows in mangroow trees next to the private jetty. Very beautiful reef. Sweet snacks in the afternoon. Correct food. Sunbed on the terrasse and on the jetty. The owner, ignorant and not friendly. Never wanted to say a final price for boat, and changed the prices. Once he didn't appear with the boat for a trip. Even a " sorry". The staff without one word in English. Not very clean, especially the bathroom.. No real breakfast but some snacks in the plastic box.
• Maja (8/5): Great stay in a quiet area - The bed was very comfortable and it was great having a fan in the room. We slept really well. The size of the hut is also very big and we liked the other bed, which we used as a day bed. The sun lounger with mattress outside was also nice to have and we used it often. We loved visiting the villages close by (there are a number of small shops and the last two in the last village sell beer and orange diluting juice) The reef was also nice, although on some days the current was too strong at certain times during the day. The owner is also very friendly and helpful and at new year he bought fireworks for everyone and beer, which was such a lovely gesture. We ended up celebrating at the pier, which was really special watching the fireworks on all the different islands Sometimes there was not enough food for all the people there and we had to ration certain food items to make sure everyone got something. The portions at breakfast were also very little. The room we stayed in was also very dark, specially the bathroom for which I needed to use a torch during the day.
• Samuel (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jens (7/5): Good -
• Tomas (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing place, the family is very helpful and very hospitable, bungalows are clean and the most important toilet is inside. The food was great, tours are interesting ( house reef is breathtaking) because the owner Paulus seems to have a very good understanding of the underwater world, about him and his family is written in a book written by German biologists. We felt like at home and were sad to leave this unique place. Thanks to the owner and his wonderful family for a amazing time in this paradise. Cuscus Paula comes almost every day to say hello and get a banana absolutely nothing
• Lars (10/5): Great stay at Blue Sea - The Homestay was amazing. The Owner, Paulus, and his Family made us feel at home from the start. The food was great and diverse. Paulus organized daytrips to go snorkeling and see many different sites. The house reef was great for snorkeling and just breathtaking. Paulus even organized the drop off the the next homestay for us. The Bathroom was okay but maybe needs some maintenance. The Toilet is ok, but there is no toilet seat cover and the water from the shower didnt drain good. But these are just small things apart from which we cant mention anything here.
• Katarina (10/5): Exceptional - Everything, good trip great family and very helpful Nothing
• Annie (9/5): Superb - The house reefs were fantastic! Great snorkling day and night! Surrounded by mangroves- this is a place for nature lover. The resident couscous- Paula is too cute. You can walk to the village for a little exploration. Paulus is an amazing host and guide. His family runs the place and are hospitable. He has two boats and can help manage guests day tour very well plus he took great underwater pictures during trips and shares with guests (free of cost!) The place is ideal for people who are keen to relax and appreciates privacy or smaller groups. Paulus welcomed my feedback and opportunities to improve very well so I look forward to see his new in-house manager soon (so there's someone coordinating pick ups and welcoming the guests when he is not around) Also during the day the bathrooms are a little dark so he intends to add some "windows" soon. For me everything else was perfect 👌
• Mauricio (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect. The communication, food, location. Underwater right there is amazing. The best is the staff and Paulus. I'll be back and I'll bring you an Argentina shirt. Nothing.
• Judith (8/5): Best snorkeling trips - Great snorkeling tours offered by Paulus- so much extra benefit snorkeling with someone who knows the area, reefs, and currents and is passionate about snorkeling- as everyone says- nudibranchs in particular. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable - the ensuites are a bonus- and the food is great. The afternoon snacks another bonus. Paula the cuscus was also fun. The house reef was also good. If you can, do a night trip to see the bioluminescence in Gam Bay- the night sky is amazing.
• Wilmar (10/5): Exceptional - Paulus and his team did an amazing job to make the stay perfect. Nice trips, good food and Paula the redident cuscus!
• Fanny (10/5): Amazing and lovely home stay! The best of Gam island! - Everything! The place is lovely, the staff is very careful (a special thanks to Paulus) and so nice! Food is really good, different every day and perfect in quantity! You can snorkel directly from the jetty and it’s lovely, but the excursion they offer are also amazing as they perfectly know the islands, the currents and everything you should know! The Sawanggrai village is very nice to visit and people are very kind! You can see coucous and puppies directly at the home stay! Go for it ! Nothing :)
• Kim (10/5): Amazing Papuan-syle Homestay and incredible Tours! - This is my first 10 experience via Booking, not due to any one factor but the overall experience. This is a wam and caring, well run family all-inclusive Papuan style homestay. Facilites: Very nice beds and linens. Mosquito net a plus! Full bathroom in our unit. Coffee, tea, hot drinking water in your unit available throughout the day. AC was available but we embraced the climate and warmth. Large jug of fresh drinking water in our room. Reef teeming with tropical fish just steps away and ready for snorkeling. Stargazing and storm watching at night amazing from the dock and you must meet Paula the family Couscous! Food: Hostess and cook is excellent. Light breakfast and assorted coffee brought to you daily. Lunch and dinner featured catch or the day, fresh vegetables, rice, potatoes and fresh fruit. Everyday was yummy! Available Tours: this is the best part! Talk to Paulus your host. While you may have a list of "must see" places, listen to what he can offer that will enhance your experience. He really knows his stuff! His knowledge of the area reefs is unmatched in our view. He swims with you, shows you amazing things you'll miss if you follow a list. The family is featured in a 2013 book co-authored by several German marine biologists. The place is centrally located for excursions to Arborek, Frewin Wall, Kri, Gam Bay, Pianeymo, mangroves and so much more We stayed a week and could have stayed longer. This experience was a 10.
• Valentina (10/5): A glimpse into Papua‘s soul - Raja Ampat Blue Sea was such a unique and authentic experience for us. Paulus and his family were incredibly kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. The bungalows are simple but come with a private bathroom, which was a nice bonus. The food was delicious and plentiful, with vegetarian options available on request. We eagerly looked forward to every meal. You’ll also get an afternoon snack with coffee. Snorkeling from the jetty was always accessible, regardless of the tide, and it was one of the best snorkeling experiences we’ve had. The coral and fish were stunning. While the current can sometimes be strong, you can still stay near the jetty and see plenty of marine life. The nearby village is just a short walk away, where you can buy cold drinks. Beyond the village, in the forest, you can go birdwatching with a local guide and spot the Bird of Paradise. Paulus, the owner of Raja Ampat Blue Sea, is an exceptional and skilled guide. He’s a macro guide and a big fan of nudibranchs, introducing us to the most incredible snorkeling spots that we would have never found on our own. We didn’t know we were nudibranch fans until we met Paulus, but now we’re hooked! The warmth of Paulus and his family made the stay even more special. The kids might show you to your room—even though they don’t speak much English, you’ll figure things out. At times, you might not know exactly what’s going on, but if you're seeking an authentic Papuan experience, this is the place. It’s not your average homestay—it might feel a bit rustic, but it’s full of heart and gives you a real glimpse into Papua’s soul. We only wish we could return. Everything’s great
• Alejandra (10/5): Affordable experience in paradise - I loved the place! That reef that you see in the picture has the most amazing corals and sea life. It's perfect for snorkeling or just swimming. Paulus is a wonderful host, very proud of the beauty of the islands where he lives, and he will take you on an amazing trip to enjoy this paradise. He's very into nudibranches and little ocean creatures. He has few books about the ocean life in the dining room to enjoy. Regarding the bungalows, they are comfortable, with their own bathroom and a table to prepare your morning tea or coffee. They will bring you the rest of your breakfast. Lunch and dinner are really good! The atmosphere amongst the people who stay in the bungalows is nice and friendly. We all shared great times together, even though we met for one or 2 days. And the highlight of the accommodation is Paula, the cure cuscus who loves bananas. I'm so happy about choose this place to stay. I'll be happy to come back in the future!
• Grzegorz (10/5): Exceptional - A very nice stay, I highly recommend it.
• Oliver (10/5): Exceptional - i felt like being part of the family. as paulus, the owner, was major if the village for 5 years, he is known by everyone and it seems, that everyone likes him. you can book tours with him, but just keep in mind, that they will be on a small boat. i enjoyed it, since i fully trusted paulus, even when higher waves hit the boat. i've heard horror stories from other homestays, so there was no point for me to visit any of them. the reef is as beautiful as it looks on the drone shots and you get breakfast, lunch, a snack in the afternoon and dinner. no rats, no spiders, no trash. just some geckos, so i didn't even need the installed mosquito net around the bed. just be sure to buy anything you need in advance, since there is limited to no supply in the village. there will be a visitor every day, that wants some fresh bananas; she is called paula and is a cuscus. paulus also has a huge knowledge of the area's nature and can tell you when and where to find different kinds of birds. be sure to check out the book about the fish in raja ampat, for which paulus shot many photos. you will feel like being part of their family in this homestay. 🙏
• Aw (10/5): Friendly staff, great price, fantastic coral. Simply Amazing. - The hosts Paulus (Pablo) and his wife are so friendly. We even changed our flights back so we would stay here longer. The name is now Raja Ampat Blue Sea. Food is amazing. One of the only homestays in Raja Ampat we know of that has a private bathroom. Also has power for much longer than other places. The reef is also incredible. We saw two walking sharks, two boxfish and a cuttlefish the first time we explored. Paulus also organised snorkeling gear for us. They also have a cuscus that regularly visits us, something that we didn't see at any of the other homestays. The village is also walking distance if you need to get anything. The tours that they organised were amazing. The price was also way less than we paid at some of the other homestays. Cell signal with Telkomsel was also very good. Everything was simply amazing!
• Marinemaz (10/5): Super séjour - We loved our stay at Blue sea, Paulus is a super nice host and a great snorkeling guide who knows by heart the islands and its secrets. Thanks to him, we could see Manta and dolphins from the boat and a lot of things in the water (nudibranches, sea horse, sharks, etc.) The accommodation was one of the best we had in Raja ampat (you can see walking sharks passing below and cuscus in the trees) and the meals were very good. We will return one day for sure. C'était parfait

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