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#1 of 1 special resort in Pulau PefLocation
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4.9
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4.7
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4.9
Sleep Quality
4.7
The Raja4Divers resort is under Swiss management and run by an experienced, qualified and motivated team. Construction works started in October 2010, and the beautiful resort has been open to guests since June 2011. The dive resort nestles along a palm fringed, west facing beach, with spectacular sunsets right in front of the bungalows. With a maximum of 18 divers only and its unrivalled service levels, it is one of the most exclusive diving resorts in Raja Ampat.
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Property amenities
Free internet
Wifi
Free breakfast
Beach
Canoeing
Foot massage
Mosquito net
Laundry service
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
Diving
Snorkeling
Massage
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Private beach
Private balcony
Safe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Coffee / tea maker
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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Ocean view
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Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, German and 2 more
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West Papua 98413 Indonesia
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Marinda Airport
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Wow…my expectations were more than met with the entire Raja4divers team. They meet you at the airport, then take you to breakfast prior to boarding the Papuan style boat for the trip to Palau Pef. Beautiful ride thru passages and around the islands. When arriving at Palau Pef, the entire staff is on the dock to welcome you…the staff is simply amazing…happy and caring people. I can’t point out any one person because they all from the bottom up were the best I’ve been around. The bungalows are clean, comfortable, light and certainly airy. No bugs which is a bonus. The food was outstanding every meal. Now for the diving. My dive guide Ronaldo was the best I’ve dove with in years. Since i had my camera with me, he would ask every day what lense i had on and what animals would i like to see. He would then make sure our dive plan fit what i was looking to photograph. The boats are well maintained, and the boat captains are all from around the area so they know the waters like the back of their hands. The dive gear was well maintained. Very impressive, and i say this as a Dive Master from the Virgin Islands. If your looking for the place to go in Raja Ampat…simply book your time at Raja4Divers…they are the best.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Maya Hadorn, Owner at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded Aug 31, 2023
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. All the best and happy diving! Your Raja4Divers team
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My husband and I, along with another couple, anchored our sailboats in the lagoon behind this perfect resort. We were greeted by Maya, the Swiss owner, who welcomed us with literally open arms. As guests of the anchorage, we could have our meals at the resort, scuba dive, snorkel, hike, order groceries, have laundry done and leave our garbage (a very big plus when traveling by sailboat).
The meals, served family style, were delicious and plentiful. There were snacks, drinks and fruit served throughout the day.
We enjoyed 2 dives during our week's stay, which were fabulous. Her dive guides were super and were considerate of the different levels of the divers. We snorkeled twice a day right in front of the resort. The reef was huge, filled with colorful fish and exotic corals, both soft and hard.
During "happy hour" we mingled with the other guests from the resort, and left with new friends.
The staff are so very friendly and attentive. One night they played instruments and sang. Another night we celebrated a guest's birthday and there was singing and dancing!
Raja Ampat is an amazing dive destination and Maya's Raja4divers resort is a perfect place for your dive vacation base. Pef Island, where they are located, is truly paradise.
The meals, served family style, were delicious and plentiful. There were snacks, drinks and fruit served throughout the day.
We enjoyed 2 dives during our week's stay, which were fabulous. Her dive guides were super and were considerate of the different levels of the divers. We snorkeled twice a day right in front of the resort. The reef was huge, filled with colorful fish and exotic corals, both soft and hard.
During "happy hour" we mingled with the other guests from the resort, and left with new friends.
The staff are so very friendly and attentive. One night they played instruments and sang. Another night we celebrated a guest's birthday and there was singing and dancing!
Raja Ampat is an amazing dive destination and Maya's Raja4divers resort is a perfect place for your dive vacation base. Pef Island, where they are located, is truly paradise.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Pulau Pef had been my dream destination for a long time and then after a long journey I finally made it. The welcome on arrival with traditional music and singing was very warm, you immediately feel at home.
The bungalows are very large and clean, built in the traditional style with Mandi and without air conditioning. The Pef team is always friendly, helpful and in a good mood and also mingles with the guests during meals, which I think is very nice. The food is very tasty, you are spoiled with delicacies from morning to evening and the "Züpfe" on Sunday for breakfast even makes you feel at home. Keep it up and take care of this little "spot of paradise", there are hardly any places in the world with such an intact and diverse underwater world, I have never experienced such beautiful dives. I would also like to thank Gayu in particular, he does a great job and you can tell that he dives with passion.
I would like to thank the entire Pef team again for the wonderful and warm-hearted stay, it will remain unforgettable for me, your slogan "Arrive as a Guest, feel like a King, leave as a Friend" is really lived out with you.
If I can arrange it, I would like to visit you again "as a Friend" sometime.
The bungalows are very large and clean, built in the traditional style with Mandi and without air conditioning. The Pef team is always friendly, helpful and in a good mood and also mingles with the guests during meals, which I think is very nice. The food is very tasty, you are spoiled with delicacies from morning to evening and the "Züpfe" on Sunday for breakfast even makes you feel at home. Keep it up and take care of this little "spot of paradise", there are hardly any places in the world with such an intact and diverse underwater world, I have never experienced such beautiful dives. I would also like to thank Gayu in particular, he does a great job and you can tell that he dives with passion.
I would like to thank the entire Pef team again for the wonderful and warm-hearted stay, it will remain unforgettable for me, your slogan "Arrive as a Guest, feel like a King, leave as a Friend" is really lived out with you.
If I can arrange it, I would like to visit you again "as a Friend" sometime.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The bungalows are spacious and furnished with lots of lovely details and everything is clean and well-maintained. The service is top-notch. The kitchen team spoils guests with delicacies from morning to night. Everyone is always friendly and always has a smile on their face. The whole diving crew does a great job, from preparing the equipment, to helping on board with getting everything ready or with a snack and cappuccino after diving, the captain who always drove us safely through rough seas and the guides who not only conjured up the impossible and the tiniest of things, but also always had safety in mind, which was definitely a huge challenge with a bunch of underwater photographers. We just had to dive ourselves ;-)
Thank you to the whole Raja4Divers team for this unforgettable stay. We will definitely be back.
Thank you to the whole Raja4Divers team for this unforgettable stay. We will definitely be back.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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My wife and me have been spending a marvellous 3 weeks holiday in the Raja 4 resort ,3 1/2 hours from Sorong, Papua New Guinea.We highly recommend this wonderful resort. I summarize : A beautiful island with a spectacular lagoon,sounds of birds,a very remarkable intact housereef,many beautiful and a number of outstanding reefs for diving or snorkeling in the vicinity. A very warm hearty welcome by the owner lady Maya and her crew.The management turned out to be very effective and reliable and of a remarkable attentiveness and kindness. Being Swiss management ,you can rely on an outstanding food ,whatever it is. We were surprised,how this is possible in this remote area. The infrastructure is just as we like it. Bungalows built with local materials,spacy ,practical ,cozy ; we felt home. Of course we have booked again ,being convinced ,that it would be difficult to surpass this wonderful place. Wati and Claus from Germany.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Raja_for_Divers, Manager at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded Mar 8, 2020
Thank you very much, Claus. It was a pleasure to have you with us. We are all looking forward to seeing you again next year! Kind regards, your Raja4Divers team
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Having visited many beautiful places on our planet, „Raja 4 Divers“ is overall the best: Stunning location, romantic and spacious bungalows, exquisite local cuisine, untouched nature above and below see level and - most importantly - an allways smiling, friendly and competent team!
We stayed on the island for 14 days: Apart from rice, we were never served the same dish twice. We spent more than 27 hours under water - never a dull moment!
Our special thanks go to the manager Yvonne and our dive guide Silas.
We will be back!
We stayed on the island for 14 days: Apart from rice, we were never served the same dish twice. We spent more than 27 hours under water - never a dull moment!
Our special thanks go to the manager Yvonne and our dive guide Silas.
We will be back!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Maya Hadorn, Inhaber at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded Feb 28, 2024
Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your vacation with us to the fullest. It was so great to have you with us. We wish you all the best and look forward to welcoming you back one day. Sunny regards Your Raja4Divers Team
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My daughter, and I had a great time during our week long visit at the Raja4Divers resort. From the friendly welcome we received at the airport to the farewell by the whole crew, we were really impressed by the extent of care they took to make sure our needs were met. Indeed, we arrived as a guest, felt almost like a king, and left as a friend. The diving, the food, the bungalows, and even the badminton really made our stay there a truly memorable experience. We were sorry to leave only after a week. Next time, we'll definitely try to plan to stay more. Thanks everyone!
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Room Tip: Try to stay more than a week. Definitely worth the experience!
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Response from Maya Hadorn, Owner at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded May 6, 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It was nice to have you both on the Island. We hope to see you again someday! Your Raja4Divers Team
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Simply, paradise! This place is magnificent.
The people, the island, the diving sites, the food, the rooms, everything was amazing.
We loved the ethos of the management, the friendliness of everyone working for Raja4Divers, the attention to detail of the accommodation, the materials used and the best sambal in Indonesia :)
It is really a paradise and totally worths the long trip to get there.
Perfect for nature lovers, people who appreciate genuine hospitality, who understand that true luxury is beauty around you ,time to appreciate it...and simplicity...
We have already booked our next visit to Pef Island. We are totally hooked!
The people, the island, the diving sites, the food, the rooms, everything was amazing.
We loved the ethos of the management, the friendliness of everyone working for Raja4Divers, the attention to detail of the accommodation, the materials used and the best sambal in Indonesia :)
It is really a paradise and totally worths the long trip to get there.
Perfect for nature lovers, people who appreciate genuine hospitality, who understand that true luxury is beauty around you ,time to appreciate it...and simplicity...
We have already booked our next visit to Pef Island. We are totally hooked!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: 2 weeks is the minimum.
Try to stop somewhere for a day or two before you reach destination so...
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Response from Maya Hadorn, Owner at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded Nov 9, 2023
Thank you Maria for the wonderful review! We are very pleased that you enjoyed your time on Pulau Pef. We are already looking forward to welcoming you back to the island soon. Best regards Your Raja4Divers Team
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The whole team makes a lot of effort to fulfill all of the guests' wishes. The facility is very clean and the bungalows are very large and traditionally furnished.
The food was also varied and very tasty.
The diving was unique. We saw great and rare species of fish. The diving center and the team are TOP. We will be back.
The food was also varied and very tasty.
The diving was unique. We saw great and rare species of fish. The diving center and the team are TOP. We will be back.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Maya and her team at Pef are extraordinary and the resort is lovely! My partner and I spent 3 nights anchored outside the resort and we had Christmas there. The food was amazing and the view beautiful. The owner and her staff are excellent. The bar offers good cold drinks including wine (hard to come by in Indonesia!). We would highly recommend this resort, which also has a great house reef for diving and snorkeling.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Maya Hadorn, Owner at Raja4Divers Resort
Responded Feb 21, 2023
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, dear Donna. It was so lovely to have you both with us over Christmas. We hope to see you again one day! Your Raja4Divers Team
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I just wrote a review of this resort -- and I am only a snorkeler. Yes, they definitely cater to snorkelers and free divers Most of the spots that the dive boats go are close to snorkeling spots and they will accommodate dropping you off in special places along with a guide if that is your personal choice. While I was there they were also happy to let us snorkel at the decompression spots, giving us snorkelers even more time in the water than the divers had.
The snorkeling on the house reef and back lagoon will also keep you entertained for hours, both day and night!
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Yes, we have fans in our bungalows, but no AC.
The bungalows are huge and open and in the mornings you can hear the sound of the birds.
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Il y a des francophones parmi les membres du staff. Sur Pulau Pef, on parle anglais, allemand et français.
"2 weeks is the minimum. Try to stop somewhere for a day or two before you reach destination so you are used to time difference."Read full review
"-Plan transit times in Jakarta long enough (>2 hours) as the airport can be a bit chaotic. -Stay al least 2 weeks oder more!"Read full review
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Frequently Asked Questions about Raja4Divers Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Raja4Divers Resort?
Nearby attractions include Raja Ampat Islands (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Raja4Divers Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Raja4Divers Resort?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is Raja4Divers Resort located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.07 miles away from the center of Pulau Pef.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Raja4Divers Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Indonesian.
Does Raja4Divers Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.