Komodo Resort

Dive resort · Indonesia · Sebayur Besar, Komodo · Official Website

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7 room types · More than 30 dive sites · house reef

Komodo Resort sits on the private island of Sebayur Besar, right on the boundary of Komodo National Park and about 18 km from Labuan Bajo. The resort occupies a secluded white-sand bay; its 31 bungalows are built from local teak, and nobody but resort guests lives on the island.

The dive centre, Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo, is a PADI 5 Star operation running 13 boats — traditional wooden vessels with VHF, GPS, first aid, emergency oxygen, dry storage for cameras and a sundeck with bean bags. In the water the ratio is no more than four divers per guide.

More than 30 dive sites lie 10 to 60 minutes away. Batu Bolong is a wall under dense coral cover, 5–40 m, for experienced divers. Castle Rock and Crystal Rock are current-swept seamounts with schooling grey reef sharks. At Manta Point mantas gather at a cleaning station in only 8–20 m. Beyond those: Shotgun, Siaba Besar, Tatawa Besar, Mawan, Manta Alley, Pink Beach. The park covers over 1,700 km², has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991 and is one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.

The house reef runs for roughly a kilometre along the shore in front of the resort and is open for snorkelling at any hour. Entry is by the jetty ladder only — guests are asked not to walk in from the beach, to spare the shallow corals. Turtles, reef sharks, pristine hard and soft corals; Discover Scuba Diving happens here too.

Getting there. Fly to Labuan Bajo from Jakarta or Bali, then take the resort’s free shuttle boat — about 1 hour 40 minutes. It leaves Labuan Bajo at 12:45 PM and the resort at 8:30 AM. A private speedboat is available for a fee, but boats may not sail after dark.

For non-divers there is a new free-form pool on the sand between the restaurant and the beach bar, the Sebayur Spa, a fifteen-minute climb to the island’s peak for sunrise and sunset, and trips into the park: dragon trekking with rangers on Komodo and Rinca, the Padar hike, Pink Beach and the flying foxes of Kalong Island.

Seven room categories, from natural-bamboo bungalows set apart from the main resort to the new hilltop Panorama View rooms with a 180° outlook.

No markup

You pay exactly the rate the resort publishes. On top of that, only the actual bank costs of currency conversion and the international transfer — no commission of ours.

We run the deal

Correspondence with the resort, holding the room, the contract, booking confirmation and all paperwork are on our side. There is nothing for you to arrange yourself.

Card payment

We accept payment by card through Stripe and issue an invoice. The transfer to the resort is our job — you do not have to find a way to pay abroad.

Support all the way

We help you choose the room and dates, work out the dive package, answer questions about flights and gear, and stay in touch until you are home.

The exact amount is confirmed when we hold your booking: it includes the resort's rate at the day's exchange rate plus the actual transfer costs. No hidden fees.

About the resort

Country: Indonesia
Location: Sebayur Besar, Komodo
Nearest airport: Labuan Bajo (LBJ) — 18 km, then a 1 h 40 min boat
Transfer: Free scheduled shuttle boat, private speedboat IDR 1,900,000 per boat
House reef: About a kilometre of house reef along the shore, entry by the jetty ladder
Dive sites: More than 30
Dive centre: Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo, PADI 5 Star, 13 boats
Nitrox: Yes, IDR 130,000 per tank
Rooms: 31
Staff: No more than 4 divers per guide
Internet: Free in all rooms and communal areas
Languages: [English Italian Chinese Indonesian]

At the resort

Free-form beachfront pool with a shallow kids' area and loungers

Open-air bamboo restaurant facing the sunset

Beach bar right on the shore

Sebayur Spa

Jetty with direct access to the house reef

Air conditioning in every room

Mosquito nets

In-room safe

Minibar

Laundry (sent to Labuan Bajo, 2–3 days)

Diving

Neptune Scuba Diving Komodo, PADI 5 Star Dive Center

More than 30 sites 10 to 60 minutes away

13 traditional wooden boats with VHF, GPS, oxygen and dry camera storage

Morning two-tank trip at 8:00, back for lunch

Afternoon dive at 14:30, night dives on request

Three-dive trips to distant sites with a lunch box when conditions allow

One guide per four divers

12 L aluminium tanks, DIN or INT; 15 L on request for USD 5

Nitrox IDR 130,000 per tank

Courses from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster

Dive trips need no advance booking — you sign up on site; only PADI courses are scheduled ahead. Dive prices include the boat, a full equipment set (dive computer excluded), the guide, lunch on three-dive trips, snacks and fresh fruit. Diving gloves are not permitted inside Komodo National Park under park rules.

Food

Full board is the resort's standard plan

Breakfast 7:00–9:30, buffet and à la carte

Lunch 12:30–14:00 à la carte

Dinner 19:00–21:00 à la carte

Indonesian, Italian, Thai and international cuisine

Homemade bread and pastries daily, pasta at dinner

Weekly theme nights — cheese, pizza, Indonesian

Bed & breakfast and room only are available on request. Full board is not all-inclusive: drinks, diving, excursions, park fees and the spa are charged separately.

Beyond diving

Snorkelling on the house reef at any time

Guided snorkelling boat trips to two spots

Beachfront pool with a shallow kids' area

Sebayur Spa — Balinese, Swedish and aromatherapy massage, a diver's massage, reflexology, body scrubs, facials

A fifteen-minute climb to the island's peak for sunrise and sunset

Beach bar with cocktails and free WiFi

Dragon trekking on Komodo or Rinca with rangers

The Padar hike and Pink Beach

Flying foxes at Kalong Island at sunset

Island hopping to Kanawa and Kelor

Park excursions run both as open trips and as private charters; prices are quoted at the front office. Drones are allowed on Sebayur with prior notice to the front office and are banned inside the national park by the park authorities.

Rooms

Room

View: 180° ocean panorama

Beds: Double or twin, up to 4 with extra beds

Five new hilltop rooms opened in 2026. A 180° view over the ocean and under five minutes on foot from the restaurant.

Air conditioning Private terrace Safe Minibar Writing desk

Room

View: Ocean view from the second floor

Beds: Double, sofa converts to an extra 90×200 bed

Second floor: 40 m² of living space plus an 18 m² balcony, with an exclusive private sunbathing area.

Air conditioning and pedestal fan 18 m² balcony Private sunbathing area Safe Minibar European and international sockets with USB

Room

View: Beachfront

Beds: Double or twin

Ground floor right on the shore, with private sun loungers and umbrellas on the sand in front of the room.

Air conditioning and pedestal fan Direct beach access Private sun loungers and umbrellas Safe Minibar European and international sockets with USB

Bungalow

View: Ocean

Beds: King size

A bungalow with glass doors opening onto a private terrace facing the ocean.

Air conditioning and ceiling fan Private terrace Safe Minibar Type C sockets

Bungalow

View: Garden and ocean

Beds: Two bedrooms, one en-suite

A family bungalow with two bedrooms, one of them with its own bathroom.

Air conditioning Two bedrooms Private terrace Safe Minibar

Bungalow

View: Sunset

Beds: Double

A two-unit bungalow of natural bamboo, set apart from the main resort facilities and facing the sunset.

Natural bamboo Air conditioning Private terrace Safe Minibar

Suite

View: Ocean view from the second floor

Beds: Double

The second floor of the main building, next to the restaurant, bar, spa and dive centre. A large table for working and dining in.

Air conditioning Private balcony Large dining and work table Safe Minibar

Rates

Diving and snorkelling

	Price
Two morning dives	IDR 2,500,000
Three dives	IDR 2,900,000
One afternoon dive	IDR 1,225,000
Night dive	IDR 1,700,000
House reef with a guide	IDR 350,000
Snorkelling, two spots sharing the dive boat	IDR 2,200,000
Nitrox, per tank	IDR 130,000
Private guide, per day	IDR 2,000,000
Private boat charter, per day	IDR 21,000,000

Dive centre prices in Indonesian rupiah, per person. Dive prices include the boat, a full equipment set excluding the computer, a guide at four divers to one, lunch on three-dive trips, snacks and fresh fruit.

Rental

	Price
Dive computer, per day	IDR 245,000
Torch	IDR 80,000
GoPro, per day	IDR 655,000
15 L tank, on request	USD 5

National park fees

	Weekdays	Sundays and holidays
Park entry, international visitors	IDR 175,000	IDR 250,000
Park entry, local visitors	IDR 40,000	IDR 50,000
Retribution fee for divers	IDR 100,000	IDR 100,000
Retribution fee for snorkelers	IDR 50,000	IDR 50,000
Komodo or Rinca trekking entrance	about IDR 200,000	about IDR 200,000

Per person per day, bought at the resort and settled at check-out. Children under 5 pay no park tickets. Entry to Komodo and Rinca is paid at the ranger station.

Rates and availability can change. Message us — we will confirm current dates and prices.

When to go

Best time: Dry season, manta migration from November to March
Water temperature: 24–28 °C
Air temperature: 28–32 °C, averaging 30 °C
Visibility: 10–30 m, best in May

The resort dates its dry season two ways: March to December in the FAQ, April to November on the diving conditions page. The wet season runs December to March. Mantas arrive from November to March. Deep sites can be colder, and both temperature and visibility shift with depth and season: around 28 °C and 10–15 m in January, 28 °C and 20–30 m in May, 25 °C and 15–25 m in August, 26 °C and 20–25 m in October.

Getting there

Fly to Labuan Bajo (LBJ): Garuda, Batik and Citilink from Jakarta, Garuda, Wings, Nam Air and AirAsia from Bali. You are met at the airport and driven to the harbour.

From there it is the resort’s shuttle boat, about 1 hour 40 minutes. It leaves Labuan Bajo at 12:45 PM and the resort at 8:30 AM, and it is included in the room rate. A private speedboat costs IDR 1,900,000 per boat for up to three people. Boats may not sail at night: the last departure from Labuan Bajo is 5 PM, so it is best to land before noon.

Check-in is at 2:00 PM, check-out at 10:00 AM. The resort recommends a stay of at least 4–5 nights. The nearest decompression chamber is at Siloam Hospital in Labuan Bajo, about 30 minutes by speedboat plus 10 minutes by car.