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Papua Paradise Eco Resort
Arefi (Birie Island), West Papua, Indonesia · Independent · Core Luxury
The eco-resort on uninhabited Birie Island off Batanta in Raja Ampat: 25 over-water bungalows that took their first guests in September 2009 after construction began in 2008. Lotus Group runs the house as a dive base for Dampier Strait classics, with a Gangga Divers PADI 5-star center, kayaks, and birdwatching into Batanta's rainforest. Access is by boat only.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Birie Island
About Papua Paradise Eco Resort
- Uninhabited Birie Island off Batanta, Raja Ampat; boat-only access.
- Construction 2008; first guests September 2009. Over-water bungalows from local materials, verandas with hammocks.
- Gangga Divers PADI 5-star center for Dampier Strait dives; Lotus Group operates.
History
Construction on Birie Island began in 2008; the house welcomed its first guests in September 2009. Lotus Group operates 25 over-water bungalows as a Raja Ampat dive base for Dampier Strait sites, with a PADI 5-star center and rainforest walks on neighboring Batanta.
Experiences
- Scuba Diving — Reef diving via the on-site Gangga Divers centre to PADI standards, with a maximum of 4 divers per dive guide.
- Kayaking — Kayaking offered at the resort.
- Snorkeling — Snorkeling around the reefs.
- Bird Watching around the resort — Bird watching in the area around the resort.
- Wilson's Bird of Paradise (Bird Watching) Trip — Bird watching trip to see Wilson's Bird of Paradise.
- Red Bird of Paradise (Bird Watching) Trip — Bird watching trip to see the Red Bird of Paradise.
Amenities
- Over-water bungalows with private sunset verandas and hammocks
- Gangga Divers PADI 5-star dive center with custom-built boats
- Spa in Paradise offering Ayurvedic and traditional treatments
- Seaview restaurant serving a blend of European and Indonesian cuisine
- Guided nature excursions including birdwatching and Batanta waterfall treks
- Complimentary laundry service and twice-daily housekeeping
- Pool
- Beach
- Water sports
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