WelaBajo

We stumbled on this hotel and got very lucky. The room was clean, spacious and well equipped, and the price was incredibly fair. The location is ideal, with anything you might need in Labuan Bajo right outside the door. It’s a 5-minute walk to the harbor, so no early alarm for a morning boat tour, and there are plenty of cafes, shops, good restaurants and other facilities nearby. The staff were so welcoming and helpful, including the restaurant and rooftop bar team. Both are excellent, and the rooftop has the best sunset view. We can’t recommend it enough! Serena & Stefano

The location near the Harbour was the best part, and the staff were nice. There’s also a rooftop with decent views. But I don’t think it was worth the price. My standard room was a windowless box, and the AC still wasn’t cold when I set it to 16°C. My travel buddy’s deluxe room had construction just outside the window, and there was cheering and loud music at times. Breakfast was a basic made-to-order meal, not the buffet shown in the photos. I couldn’t get on the wifi even with staff typing the password into my phone, and I don’t know why they couldn’t just write it down. I’m not sure where the glowing reviews come from.

I found this hotel by chance on an app during my first solo trip to Bajo, and it turned out to be just what I wanted. It’s right in the heart of town, a short 5-minute walk to the harbor, with plenty of cafes and local food spots close by. The staff were really friendly and helpful, the room was very clean, and the price was fair. There’s no lift, so with large suitcases you’ll have to carry them upstairs yourself or leave them in the lobby. Still, it’s a great little hotel and I’d recommend it to travelers visiting Bajo.

We came for breakfast. The staff were really nice, and both the prices and quality were good.