B&Bs in Saonek

Great location with ocean view from the terrace. Pedro (and his family) is a friendly host and try to do everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Breakfast and diner are included. Simple but good. It´s a bit far from the city but we liked to be between the local people who are so friendly as well. On the terrace you have books about Raja Ampat and even binoculars so you can watch the birds. Ask Pedro to rent a motorbike and explore this island as well before you go to one of the other island for your (probably) dive or snorkel experiences. This island is more than just a transfer stop for one day.

The host are fantastic. The room is big and clean!

Very very generous and tasty breakfast. By far the best of any homestay breakfasts we had in Raja Ampat. Very ambitious.

It's enough of what I needed. Friendly people, 2 separate rooms with one a bed, one a couch. Close to the local market. Perfect stay for 2 people. Don't expect too much luxury but price matches

The hosts were very accomodating and friendly.

The rooms are big, but very outdated. Showering is rather difficult because there is no showerhead and bucket bathing is not easy either because there is nothing to scoop the water from. It's okay for one night, but if you are looking for sth a bit more comfortable after having spent some time in bungalows, I wouldn't recommend this place. The staff is really friendly and helpful though!

Perfect location, a good stay, very nice wooden houses. Rio is a perfect bridge between the owner family and your needs, wants, questions. He will help you the best he can to make your stay there unforgetable.

The homestay is really nice! It’s by the beach and you have lots of corals just in front. The food is excellent :) The family is very welcoming and nice I highly recommend :)

Property We had stayed 7 nights. The guest house was very comfortable with beautiful landscaped walking paths. Andy, the man behind the design and build of the property, sets high standards for the building of the property and his team, with the result that this is a rare gem of a place. The showers have good water pressure and there are flush toilets! Each room also has its own dedicated toilet and shower so there’s no need to share with the other guests, which can be helpful when we need to rush for early morning excursions. Electricity is avail all day long due to the use of solar power and there were hardly any flies or mosquitoes which was great as it meant we could lounge around without the use of mosquito nets (though those were provided). We saw mantas 3 times on excursions to Manta Ridge and the highlight was a full day trip to the Fam Islands (eg Piaynemo, Melissa’s Garden and and Rufas Island) where the sights were breathtaking. The house reef was also great with schools of fish, turtles, sea snakes, moral eels…We swam to the neighboring jetty where we saw a number of black-tipped sharks and saw cuttlefishes at another neighbouring jetty so lots to explore around the area. Also wanted to make special mention of Meg, the resident dog who very responsibly accompanied us whenever we go for longer walks to other parts of the island and she also warns off potential intruders! Food Every meal was delicious (especially lunch and dinner) with lots of veggies and fruits. Hot water with tea and coffee is always available and cold beer can be purchased! Crew Esni is the life of the party and very experienced in reading the currents and finding mantas! She makes sure everyone is well-taken care of during excursions. Jody who helps with the excursions was also amazing, accompanying us on the short hikes to see the sights and taking the initiative to help us climb over the tougher spots.

The shower, the fan is the room, the team, the nice dog 🥰