Hotels with Parking in Jef Tsiep

This was, without a doubt, our favorite homestay in Raja Ampat. A stunning white sand beach with a vibrant, healthy reef just steps from our bungalow, perfect for snorkeling every single day. The bungalow was spacious and airy, with a large bed and one of the most comfortable mattresses we’ve had on our trip (complete with a topper!). The food was excellent — varied, plentiful, and delicious. We’re really going to miss the afternoon snacks! (Huge thanks to the lovely cook!) We also really appreciated the boat used for transfers and excursions: shaded, powerful, and ideal for reaching amazing spots like Wayag and Aljui Bay quickly and safely. Even during snorkels in strong currents, we always felt safe, someone was always in the water with us, guiding the way and pointing out the most beautiful parts of the reef with great care and attention. Ferdinand, our host, was truly outstanding, warm, helpful, on time, and incredibly professional (which really makes a difference in this part of the world). He gave us great tips for the rest of our trip near Waisai, and when no other guides were available, he personally took us to see the bird of paradise. We even had a lovely breakfast with him at the traditional Waisai market — such a special window into local life. Jou Suba isn’t just a beautiful place, it’s a genuine, heartfelt experience. Every detail is taken care of, and you feel it. Highly recommended.

We stayed 4 nights at Or Mandira Homestay, and it was probably our favorite stop on our entire Raja Ampat trip. Though there are four bungalows, we were the only guests staying so it was incredibly quiet and peaceful. You can't beat the location. It sits on a thin strip of Piaynemo Island so you have access to both coasts though the resort itself faces west. It's only a 15-20 minute (very affordable) boat trip away from all the best snorkeling spots (Rufas, Napolean, Fam Wall, Melissa's Garden) as well as the Piaynemo viewpoint. There were always 2 or 3 guys from the resort with us on all of our excursions and were never far from us in the boat. No network connection, but there is wifi when the electricity is on in the evenings (and sometimes in the afternoon). Basic, clean bungalows with a hammock. Simple home cooked meals for lunch and dinner, pastries for breakfast and snacks. Overall, our stay was excellent!