Homestays in Merpati

Staff was super helpful. The private beach and the jetty are the best. Just snorkeling at the jetty is top notch. Standard Rooms are quite good and have AC and private bathroom with shower. The boat is one of the best around the island. Big and safe. Starlink wi-fi 24h. The dining room is a very nice place to be and relax. Food variety, quality and quantity was the best we had in Raja Ampat. We didn't dive but did a snorkel tour with them

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Eren's guesthouse located right in front of the beach in Sauwandarek village, offering breathtaking views of the sea and the jetty. The room and the common areas were very clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable. There is a nice toilet inside the room. The food was the best we had in Raja Ampat by far and quantities were always more than enough to satisfy our hungry stomachs after snorkeling. What made our stay truly special was the fact that my father and I were the only tourists in the entire village during our stay (the bliss of low season) giving us a unique and authentic experience. However, the highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the manager, Defi. She was incredibly attentive, always going above and beyond to ensure that we had everything we needed. She is very sweet and her English is perfect. We highly recommend this hidden gem to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat by the sea near a great snorkeling / diving spot.

It was beautifully maintained and so clean. Beds were very comfortable and views from the room were amazing. It honestly is so much nicer than it even looks in photos. The house reef is incredible to snorkel at - clown fish right outside your patio at high tide. Banana fritters delivered to you every afternoon around 4-5. Power (and fan) all night. Bathrooms kept clean and were “comfortable” to use :) they had some great snorkel tours offered - we enjoyed the Mansuar tour (4-5 snorkel stops + sandbar and was a half day) & gam tour (a few snorkel spots, some amazing “passages”, and mangroves… this was a full day tour and we travelled all around gam). The dog (Goldie <3 ) is the sweetest thing - we would leave water out for her and feed her our scrap chicken and fish. She didn’t beg but was so grateful for everything (she had 5 puppies at the time we were there & was still breastfeeding her pups)

Idyllic...what a pleasure. I stayed in the Sunrise cabin overlooking the sea, and the whole time I had to pinch myself. It exceeded my expectations. The reef was dreamy. The staff. The rest of the guests. Silence and peace...you couldn't ask for more. Oh yes...the dive center was very professional. I know I'll be back.

Seahorse Homestay was our first stop in Raja Ampat and we absolutely loved it. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and comfortable, the food was great, and Adin and his family were wonderful. Snorkelling on the house reef is excellent, you don't really need to go anywhere.