Papua Paradise Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Arefi, Birie island, Arefi, Selat Sagawin, Kabupaten Raja Ampat, Papua Bar. 98484 | Full-board + unlimited diving from $367++/ppn
Papua Paradise Resort is an excellent dive resort offering 26 over-water bungalows, situated along the pristine shoreline of the uninhabited island of Birie in Raja Ampat. The island itself is teeming with exotic bird life, lush jungle foliage, and a spectacular array of fauna, while the reefs in the surrounding area offer world-class diving.
Papua Paradise Resort is on our list of the 8 Best Raja Ampat Dive Resorts. Check out the full list here...
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 26
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: Ensuite bathrooms, private beach, spa, bird-watching excursions, ensuite camera stations, Nitrox
- WiFi: Yes
- Airport shuttle: Yes, surcharge
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How to Get There
Ideally situated away from the bustle of civilization on the island of Birie. Once guests arrive at Sorong Airport, they can make their way to the marina and take a quick boat ride provided by Papua Paradise to the resort. Boat departure time is 14:00. We strongly advice to schedule flights arriving Sorong no later than 12:00PM. Guest who have a scheduled arrival time after 12:00PM are required to stay overnight in Sorong in order to catch our boat transfer the next day.
Transfers from/to Sorong Airport and vv. by A/C car and by speed boat are available at $200 per adult or $100 per child.
Dive Overview
Its amazing location on a small island creates an awesome diving experience with unique access to Raja Ampat's waters. Papua Paradise Divers hosts 7 boats with small groups of a 4 to 1 diver to guide ratio.
Learn more about scuba diving in Raja Ampat or view Papua Paradise's dive sites.
Want to try liveaboard diving? Check out our list of Liveaboards in Raja Ampat.
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Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Accommodation Overview
The local architecturally inspired water bungalows with essential facilities are built on stilts and made with traditional materials sourced locally. Featuring a total of 26 over-water bungalows (10 Deluxe Rooms & 16 Superior Rooms) with spacious verandas overlooking the turquoise house reef and the Pacific Ocean. Rooms are equipped with:
- Private bathroom with hot & cold fresh water shower
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
- Safe-deposit box
- Pedestal fan
- Mosquito net
- Oceanview desk with emergency light, extra electrical charging socket, and mosquito repellents
- Sunbeds and hammock (Superior room)
- Two-tier open large sunset veranda with daybed (Deluxe room)
- Sundeck with sunbeds (Deluxe room)
- Indoor cozy corner with couches (Deluxe room)
- Refrigerator (Deluxe room)
Superior Rooms
Overlooking the ocean with waves lapping gently underneath are the Superior Over-Water Bungalows. These sturdy, traditionally built bungalows are roomy and quaint, with natural ventilation and shade from the locally sourced, sustainable materials used in constructing these rooms. Every bungalow has a private bathroom as well as a verandah that gives you a fantastic view of marine creatures swimming by and beautiful sunsets in the evenings.
- 70-meter square overwater bungalow with ocean/sunset view
- Solid wood furniture
- Private En-suite bathroom with hot/cold water shower
- Large Sunset veranda sunbeds and hammock
- Queen sized bed with pedestal fan
Deluxe Rooms
These gorgeously designed and elegantly decorated Over-Water bungalows are airy and spacious, at the same time retaining their traditional charm with natural building materials. With custom-made louvers all around, the ventilation of the rooms can be adjusted to your fancy, and the front glass doors leading out to the generous double-tier verandah give the rooms plenty of natural light, providing you with the luxury of an absolutely panoramic view combined with spectacular sunsets and the addition of various marine life passing by.
- 85-meter square overwater bungalow with ocean/sunset view
- Teak wood furniture
- Indoor cozy corner with couches
- 4 poster King sized “King Koil” bed with ceiling fan
- Private Semi-Open En-suite bathroom with hot/cold water shower
- Sundeck with sunbeds
- Two-tier open large sunset veranda with daybed
- Mini-Bar
- Papuan “Asmat” Artwork
- Hairdryer
Resort Facilities
Restaurant & Lounge
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Features
- Gangga Divers Diving center
- Spa in Paradise
- Restaurant
- Welcome drink and face towel on arrival
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
- Evening turn-down
- Purified drinking water
- Internet Access: Free Satellite Wi-Fi in the dive center lounge, adequate for emails and web browsing
- Concierge & ticketing confirmation service
- Free laundry service
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Food & Drinks
Meals are served buffet-style with a wide selection of Indonesian and International dishes as well as fresh tropical fruit.
Soft drinks and local beer is available on the island against a charge. We recommend you to purchase duty-free and carry with you any wine or spirits of your choice on your holiday.
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Activities
- Kayaking
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Bird Watching around the resort
- Wilson’s Bird of Paradise (Bird Watching) Trip
- Non-diving and snorkeling excursions: Village Tour, Mangrove, and Hornbill cruises
- Red Bird of Paradise (Bird Watching) Trip
- “Passage & Mushroom Islands Excursion”: A full day trip to Hidden Bay, The Passage, and Mushroom Islands
- “Fam Islands Excursion”: A full day trip that includes 2/3 spots for snorkeling or diving plus a walk up to Fam islands viewpoint
Packages & Rates
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Rates
DIVING PACKAGES 2023
Each guest visiting the area of Raja Ampat National Park is subject to pay an Entrance Fee. At the present date, the amount is Rp. 1.000.000 per person. Room taxes are included. The transfer cost is NOT included in the packages.
Valid until 31st October 2023.
Package (Full Board) | SUPERIOR OVER-WATER BUNGALOW | DELUXE OVER-WATER BUNGALOW | ||||
| Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | |
| 7 Nights | $3,339.00 | $2,829.00 | $2,382.00 | $4,129.00 | $3,380.00 | $2,816.00 |
| 8 Nights | $3,749.00 | $3,188.00 | $2,687.00 | $4,674.00 | $3,823.00 | $3,145.00 |
| 9 Nights | $4,221.00 | $3,597.00 | $3,034.00 | $5,263.00 | $4,310.00 | $3,547.00 |
| 10 Nights | $4,649.00 | $3,933.00 | $3,295.00 | $5,767.00 | $4,707.00 | $3,905.00 |
| 11 Nights | $5,065.00 | $4,262.00 | $3,576.00 | $6,292.00 | $5,105.00 | $4,232.00 |
| 12 Nights | $5,530.00 | $4,656.00 | $3,909.00 | $6,868.00 | $5,576.00 | $4,625.00 |
| 13 Nights | $5,994.00 | $5,052.00 | $4,240.00 | $7,443.00 | $6,047.00 | $5,016.00 |
| 14 Nights | $6,284.00 | $5,291.00 | $4,398.00 | $7,834.00 | $6,364.00 | $5,242.00 |
| 15 Nights | $6,653.00 | $5,585.00 | $4,569.00 | $8,301.00 | $6,733.00 | $5,503.00 |
| 16 Nights | $7,098.00 | $5,963.00 | $4,880.00 | $8,856.00 | $7,187.00 | $5,874.00 |
| 17 Nights | $7,286.00 | $6,079.00 | $4,997.00 | $9,142.00 | $7,366.00 | $6,001.00 |
| 18 Nights | $7,615.00 | $6,379.00 | $5,213.00 | $9,487.00 | $7,708.00 | $6,207.00 |
| 19 Nights | $7,788.00 | $6,633.00 | $5,352.00 | $9,964.00 | $8,036.00 | $6,477.00 |
| 20 Nights | $8,210.00 | $6,783.00 | $5,516.00 | $10,364.00 | $8,274.00 | $6,670.00 |
Extra Night (per person) | $279.00 | $211.00 | $151.00 | $381.00 | $282.00 | $206.00 |
Inclusions
- Meet & Greet at Sorong Airport/Harbor and transfer to the Harbor and vv.;
- Accommodation with en suite bathroom with hot/cold shower
- Full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner)
- Welcome Drink & Face Towel upon arrival
- Local Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea & Drinking Water
- Snacks plus homemade afternoon cookies/cakes/sweets
- WiFi in the Lounge area
- Laundry Service
- Diving: maximum 4 scheduled boat dives per day (excluding arrival and departure day)
- Scuba tanks, weight belts, guide, beach towel, water & fruits, hot tea
- NOTE: NITROX Free of Charge for Nitrox certified divers
Sorong Arrival
- From 6 to 9 AM: Free “Day-use” room at hotel in Sorong, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
- From 10 AM to 12 PM: Stay in a local hotel lobby, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
NON-DIVER PACKAGES 2023
The transfer cost is NOT included in the packages. Valid until 31st October 2023.
Package (Full Board) | SUPERIOR OVER-WATER BUNGALOW | DELUXE OVER-WATER BUNGALOW | ||||
| Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | |
| 3 Nights | $1,203.00 | $964.00 | $771.00 | $1,545.00 | $1,203.00 | $960.00 |
| 4 Nights | $1,574.00 | $1,267.00 | $1,011.00 | $2,029.00 | $1,585.00 | $1,263.00 |
| 5 Nights | $1,904.00 | $1,530.00 | $1,210.00 | $2,472.00 | $1,926.00 | $1,525.00 |
| 6 Nights | $2,268.00 | $1,826.00 | $1,441.00 | $2,949.00 | $2,301.00 | $1,818.00 |
| 7 Nights | $2,566.00 | $2,055.00 | $1,608.00 | $3,355.00 | $2,605.00 | $2,042.00 |
| 8 Nights | $2,845.00 | $2,286.00 | $1,784.00 | $3,770.00 | $2,919.00 | $2,241.00 |
| 9 Nights | $3,188.00 | $2,564.00 | $2,001.00 | $4,231.00 | $3,278.00 | $2,515.00 |
| 10 Nights | $3,487.00 | $2,771.00 | $2,132.00 | $4,605.00 | $3,545.00 | $2,744.00 |
| 11 Nights | $3,774.00 | $2,972.00 | $2,286.00 | $5,001.00 | $3,814.00 | $2,941.00 |
| 12 Nights | $4,110.00 | $3,236.00 | $2,488.00 | $5,448.00 | $4,156.00 | $3,204.00 |
| 13 Nights | $4,445.00 | $3,503.00 | $2,690.00 | $5,893.00 | $4,498.00 | $3,467.00 |
| 14 Nights | $4,652.00 | $3,659.00 | $2,767.00 | $6,202.00 | $4,733.00 | $3,610.00 |
| 15 Nights | $4,895.00 | $3,827.00 | $2,812.00 | $6,543.00 | $4,976.00 | $3,745.00 |
| 16 Nights | $5,215.00 | $4,080.00 | $2,997.00 | $6,973.00 | $5,304.00 | $3,992.00 |
| 17 Nights | $5,317.00 | $4,110.00 | $3,028.00 | $7,173.00 | $5,397.00 | $4,032.00 |
| 18 Nights | $5,523.00 | $4,287.00 | $3,121.00 | $7,395.00 | $5,616.00 | $4,115.00 |
| 19 Nights | $5,573.00 | $4,418.00 | $3,137.00 | $7,749.00 | $5,821.00 | $4,262.00 |
| 20 Nights | $5,872.00 | $4,445.00 | $3,178.00 | $8,026.00 | $5,936.00 | $4,332.00 |
Extra Night (per person) | $279.00 | $211.00 | $151.00 | $381.00 | $282.00 | $206.00 |
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INCLUSIONS
- Meet & Greet at Sorong Airport/Harbor and transfer to the Harbor and vv.;
- Accommodation with en suite bathroom with hot/cold shower
- Full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner)
- Welcome Drink & Face Towel upon arrival
- Local Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea & Drinking Water
- Snacks plus homemade afternoon cookies/cakes/sweets
- WiFi in the Lounge area
- Laundry Service
SORONG ARRIVAL
- From 6 to 9 AM: Free “Day-use” room at hotel in Sorong, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
- From 10 AM to 12 PM: Stay in a local hotel lobby, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
RAJA AMPAT & MANADO COMBO PACKAGES 2023
Diving to Bunaken or Lembeh is subject to an additional surcharge of $ 45.00 per person/per time/per destination. Bunaken Marine National Park is subject to an entry fee of Rp. 150,000 per person/per day. Valid until October 31, 2023.
| Package | NON DIVER 5 Nights + 5 Nights (Per Person) | DIVER 5 Nights + 5 Nights (Per Person) 6 dives + 6 dives | ||||
| Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | Single Room | Double Room per person | Triple Room per person | |
| Superior Overwater + Superior Minahasa | $3,288.00 | $2,750.00 | $2,321.33 | $3,954.00 | $3,451.00 | $3,034.00 |
| Deluxe Overwater + Deluxe Minahasa | $3,958.00 | $3,241.00 | $2,724.33 | $4,624.00 | $3,942.00 | $3,437.00 |
Inclusions
- Meet & Greet at Sorong and Manado Airport
- Car transfer to Sorong Harbor and Manado Harbor and vv.
- Boat Transfer from Sorong Harbor to Papua Paradise Eco Reosrt and vv.
- Boat Transfer from Manado Harbor to Gangga Island Resort & Spa and vv.
- Five nights at Papua Paradise Eco Resort + Five nights at Gangga Island Resort & Spa
- Full Board basis (breakfast, lunch AND dinner) at Papua Paradise Eco Resort
- and Gangga Island Resort & Spa
- Welcome Drink upon arrival at the Resorts
- Afternoon Tea/Coffee & Cakes
- One-time “Traditional Massage” x 1 hour (at Gangga Island Resort & Spa only)
- For Diver Package: Six Boat Dives at Papua Paradise Eco Resort and Six Boat Dives at Gangga Island Resort & Spa with our “Gangga Divers Diving Center” 5 Star PADI Resort (including: scuba tanks, weight belts, beach towel, water & fruits, hot tea, Nitrox for Nitrox certified divers)
Important Notes
A minimum stay of 3 NIGHTS is required and all rates are:
- Expressed in USD
- Inclusive of 21% Service & Taxes
- Per Person, in the indicated room.
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Dive Information
Dive Overview
- The reefs of Raja Ampat have long been feted and extolled. The region is known to be one of the most biodiverse in the world, and at least 75 percent of all coral species in existence can be found in Raja Ampat.
The marine life is equally spectacular, and the range of creatures from schooling manta rays, to minute, recently discovered pipefish and seahorse species, is astonishing.
Schools of fish in the thousands writhe over coral reef slopes that offer sightings of turtles, eels, cuttlefish, and sharks, including the famous wobbegongs; and after diving the various sites in the heart of Raja Ampat, a visitors conclusion is invariable – this truly is a magnificent epicenter of marine biodiversity.
Raja Ampat is on our list of the Best Scuba Diving in the World. Check out the full list here...
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Dive Center Information
Dive Boats
Papua Paradise Eco Resort Dive Center Overview
The professional diving facility operates according to best safety and PADI standards, with personalized service and professionally trained dive guides. With this standard, the maximum diver to guide ratio is 4 divers to 1 dive guide, guiding you through the underwater world of Raja Ampat.
Dive Center Features
- Library with a choice of marine books, plus flora and fauna books.
- Classroom for PADI courses equipped with TV
- Male & Female Toilets
- Equipment crates, washtubs and drying facilities for dive equipment
- Locked storage room for dive equipment
- New or well-maintained rental equipment by Aqualung and Apeks
- 12 and 15 Liters Aluminum Tanks; Valves and adaptors INT and DIN
- Nitrox (~32%) is available free of charge for Nitrox-certified divers
- 4 Well-maintained and well-aerated Coltri Compressors for safe air fills
- 1 NITROX membrane system and 1 continuous Gas Blending station
- Air-conditioned camera room with workstations
Boat Facilities & Services
All boats are designed and built for safe and comfortable diving
- 1 Fiberglass boat with sundeck and toilet which can accommodate 8 to 12 divers, powered by 3 silent, 4 stroke 200 HP engines
- 2 Fiberglass boat which can accommodate 6 to 8 divers, powered by 2 silent, 4 stroke 200 HP engines
- 1 Fiberglass boat which can accommodate 6 to 8 divers, powered by 2 silent, 4 stroke 150 HP engines
- 4 Fiberglass boats which can accommodate 1 to 5 divers, each powered by two 2 silent, 4 stroke 50 HP engines
- 2 Fiberglass boats which can accommodate 1 to 5 divers, each powered by two 2strokes 40HP engines Safety equipment such as VHF marine radios, GPS, life jackets, first aid kit, DAN First-aid Oxygen kits
- Towels on board
- Drinking water
- Hot water, tea and coffee
- Fruit
- Homemade snacks
- Spare diving equipment
- Binoculars (on request)
- Camera crate / Fresh water for rinsing camera (on request)
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 220 V
- Time zone: UTC+9
- Languages: Indonesian & English
- Accept Credit Cards?: Yes, VISA and MASTERCARD. Please note that a 3% bank surcharge will be added to the original spend.
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