Papua Paradise Eco Resort, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Arefi, Birie island, Arefi, Selat Sagawin, Kabupaten Raja Ampat, Papua Bar. 98484 | Full-board + unlimited diving from $360++/ppn
Papua Paradise Eco Resort is a unique and remote dive resort with 26 over-water bungalows situated along the pristine shoreline of the uninhabited island of Birie in Raja Ampat. The island is teeming with exotic bird life, lush jungle foliage, and a spectacular array of flora and 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.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 26
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: Ensuite bathrooms, private beach, spa, camera stations, Nitrox
- WiFi: Yes
- Airport shuttle: Yes, surcharge
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How to Get To papua paradise eco resort
Fly into Sorong Airport (SOQ) via domestic flight from one of Indonesia's major cities such as Denpasar (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), or Makassar (UPG). At Sorong airport, you will be met by representatives from the resort and transferred either to a hotel (for early arrivals to relax and enjoy a meal) or directly to the harbor to board Papua Paradise Eco Resort's private speedboat to the island.
Speedboat departure to the resort is at 14:00 so your flights must arrive in Sorong no later than 12:00 PM for a same-day transfer. Visitors arring later than 12:00 PM must stay overnight in Sorong and transfer to Papua Paradise Eco Resort the following day.
Departing flights must leave later than 10:30 AM, as the speedboat transfer departs the resort for Sorong at 07:00 AM.
Please note: Roundtrip transfer fees are not included in packages and cost $223 per adult and $111 per child.
Dive Overview
Papua Paradise Eco Resort boasts unique access to Raja Ampat's spectacular dive sites from its small island in the heart of the Coral Triangle. Dive from the resort on one of the 10 dive boats and enjoy 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.
Bluewater also offers Photo Workshops in Raja Ampat.
papua paradise eco resort Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
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. 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 veranda 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 veranda 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
Premier Rooms
Papua Paradise Eco Resort's Premier Rooms enhance the guest experience with luxurious, eco-friendly accommodations. These new rooms blend modern amenities with natural design elements, showcasing sustainable materials and local craftsmanship. Each Premier Room offers spacious interiors, featuring elegant wooden furnishings, an open layout, and panoramic views of the surrounding seascape.
papua paradise eco Resort Facilities
Restaurant & Lounge
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
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 are available on the island for an additional charge. We recommend you to purchase duty-free and carry with you any wine or spirits of your choice on your holiday.
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
papua paradise eco resort Packages & Rates
DIVING PACKAGES 2024
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 2024.
| 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 | $3,538.00 | $2,998.00 | $2,524.00 | $4,213.00 | $3,454.00 | $2,885.00 |
| 8 Nights | $3,970.00 | $3,378.00 | $2,848.00 | $4,769.00 | $3,908.00 | $3,223.00 |
| 9 Nights | $4,470.00 | $3,809.00 | $3,213.00 | $5,371.00 | $4,408.00 | $3,635.00 |
| 10 Nights | $4,924.00 | $4,165.00 | $3,489.00 | $5,885.00 | $4,814.00 | $4,005.00 |
| 11 Nights | $5,364.00 | $4,515.00 | $3,787.00 | $6,423.00 | $5,222.00 | $4,340.00 |
| 12 Nights | $5,856.00 | $4,931.00 | $4,138.00 | $7,012.00 | $5,706.00 | $4,743.00 |
| 13 Nights | $6,347.00 | $5,350.00 | $4,491.00 | $7,598.00 | $6,188.00 | $5,145.00 |
| 14 Nights | $6,654.00 | $5,603.00 | $4,657.00 | $7,998.00 | $6,513.00 | $5,377.00 |
| 15 Nights | $7,047.00 | $5,914.00 | $4,840.00 | $8,476.00 | $6,891.00 | $5,647.00 |
| 16 Nights | $7,517.00 | $6,315.00 | $5,168.00 | $9,043.00 | $7,356.00 | $6,029.00 |
| 17 Nights | $7,716.00 | $6,438.00 | $5,293.00 | $9,338.00 | $7,541.00 | $6,161.00 |
| 18 Nights | $8,065.00 | $6,756.00 | $5,521.00 | $9,692.00 | $7,893.00 | $6,375.00 |
| 19 Nights | $8,249.00 | $7,025.00 | $5,668.00 | $10,180.00 | $8,230.00 | $6,656.00 |
| 20 Nights | $8,696.00 | $7,183.00 | $5,842.00 | $10,590.00 | $8,477.00 | $6,856.00 |
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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
- 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 9 AM to 12 PM: Stay in a local hotel lobby, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
NON-DIVER PACKAGES 2024
The transfer cost is NOT included in the packages. Valid until 31st October 2024.
| 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 | $1,274.00 | $1,021.00 | $816.00 | $1,562.00 | $1,216.00 | $970.00 |
| 4 Nights | $1,667.00 | $1,342.00 | $1,071.00 | $2,052.00 | $1,603.00 | $1,276.00 |
| 5 Nights | $2,016.00 | $1,621.00 | $1,282.00 | $2,500.00 | $1,947.00 | $1,541.00 |
| 6 Nights | $2,402.00 | $1,933.00 | $1,526.00 | $2,981.00 | $2,327.00 | $1,838.00 |
| 7 Nights | $2,718.00 | $2,177.00 | $1,703.00 | $3,392.00 | $2,634.00 | $2,064.00 |
| 8 Nights | $3,013.00 | $2,420.00 | $1,890.00 | $3,812.00 | $2,950.00 | $2,265.00 |
| 9 Nights | $3,377.00 | $2,715.00 | $2,120.00 | $4,277.00 | $3,314.00 | $2,542.00 |
| 10 Nights | $3,693.00 | $2,935.00 | $2,259.00 | $4,655.00 | $3,584.00 | $2,775.00 |
| 11 Nights | $3,997.00 | $4,138.00 | $2,420.00 | $5,056.00 | $3,855.00 | $2,973.00 |
| 12 Nights | $4,353.00 | $3,427.00 | $2,635.00 | $5,508.00 | $4,202.00 | $3,239.00 |
| 13 Nights | $4,707.00 | $3,720.00 | $2,850.00 | $5,958.00 | $4,548.00 | $3,505.00 |
| 14 Nights | $4,927.00 | $3,875.00 | $2,930.00 | $6,270.00 | $4,786.00 | $3,649.00 |
| 15 Nights | $5,185.00 | $4,053.00 | $2,978.00 | $6,615.00 | $5,030.00 | $3,786.00 |
| 16 Nights | $5,523.00 | $4,321.00 | $3,174.00 | $7,050.00 | $5,362.00 | $4,035.00 |
| 17 Nights | $5,631.00 | $4,353.00 | $3,208.00 | $7,252.00 | $5,456.00 | $4,076.00 |
| 18 Nights | $5,850.00 | $4,540.00 | $3,306.00 | $7,476.00 | $5,677.00 | $4,160.00 |
| 19 Nights | $5,903.00 | $4,679.00 | $3,322.00 | $7,834.00 | $5,884.00 | $4,310.00 |
| 20 Nights | $6,219.00 | $4,707.00 | $3,366.00 | $8,114.00 | $6,001.00 | $4,380.00 |
Inclusion
- 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 9 AM to 12 PM: Stay in a local hotel lobby, use of the WiFi, breakfast and/or lunch included.
RAJA AMPAT & MANADO COMBO PACKAGES 2024
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, 2024.
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 | $3,663.00 | $2,990.00 | $2,504.00 | $4,342.00 | $3,669.00 | $3,183.00 |
Deluxe Overwater + Deluxe Minahasa | $4,252.00 | $3,413.00 | $2,853.00 | $4,931.00 | $4,092.00 | $3,532.00 |
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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papua paradise eco resort Dive Information
Dive Overview
- Dive at Papua Paradise Eco Resort to explore some of the most renowned coral reefs on the planet. The Raja Ampat 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 here. 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.
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For another great coral diving destination, check out diving in Fiji.
papua paradise eco resort Dive Center Information
Dive Boats
Dive Center Overview
Gangga Divers, the dive center at Papua Paradise Eco Resort, operates according to the best safety and PADI standards, with personalized service and professionally-trained dive guides. Enjoy the maximum diver to guide ratio of 4 divers to 1 dive guide as you explore the underwater world of Raja Ampat. With multiple dive boats and some of the best dive sites in the world nearby, you can make the most of your dive holiday at Papua Paradise Eco Resort.
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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