“Owner could not care whether or not you stay there”

Nice home reef. Good locations for snorkel.

Amazing settings, good food and very nice staf. The owner also arranged tours transport. This was our best homestay i RA

“Nice stay”

The view, the reef just from the jetty. Amazing sunset and sunrise! it was beautiful

“DO NOT BOOK BLUE SEA”

Nothing

Everything! The location is exceptional, and the host is really nice. The bungalows are pretty intimate and hidden in the mangrove, which makes it really nice. You can see pretty any fish and bigger from the jetty!

excellent staff always willing to help food is good and plentiful lovely setting trips out are managed well

“Worst homestay experience of a 4-month trip across Indonesia.”

The staff working there was nice though (Agus and cooking women).

“Perfe”

All was made to our comfort, the local guide Agus was super nice and have good spot to present. The owner came and say hello to us. Food was really well made, we enjoyed our eating time. The village is closed by and there are some shops for basic food and drink. We loved our experience there!

“If you’re looking for a genuine homestay with local people, this place won’t disappoint.”

Stunning location and an exceptionally friendly host. A beautiful, peaceful spot for snorkeling.

“Most beautiful place”

The family gave us a wonderful stay!! The house reef is truly beautiful, the accommodation is spacious, clean and super comfortable. We were fed really well and they gave us great opportunities for trips to see mantas! Thank you so much for all your help getting us to Fam, we appreciated it so much! We won't ever forget this place.

Bad communication, very limited support.

“Good value for money in Gam”

Really nice place on Gam. The bungalows are spacious and clean with a mosquito net over the main bed (had some holes though). Private bathroom was a great plus! The food was good, although a little more variation would be great. The owner, though a little chaotic, is super friendly and helpful. The staff even got us from our bungalow when a Cuscus appeared because we asked about it earlier. The house reef was nice, at night we even spotted a carpet shark in the water. Thanks for a nice stay!

“What a gratifying and memorable 7-night holiday stay!”

We chose Raja Ampat Blue sea for it’s convenient central location & price. Roughly half to an hour boat-trip (calm sea) to all places of interest. Waisai Ferry, Piaynemo, Fam Islands, The Passage, Mansuar, Friwen, Kri, Pasir Timbul, Manta Ridge, Arborek & others. 5 above-water cottages in amongst mangroves with a lovely jetty where one could serenely watch the sunrise, sunset & night sky. No sandy beach tough. Delightful & peaceful place, apart from the toilet! Well, at least the luxury of having a private internal one! Electricity available from 6pm – 6am. Bedroom has fan & mosquito net. Air-cond unit available but not functioning. Paulus is very knowledgeable & responsible. His wife Endang & the staff are very nice, preparing delicious food 3x a day. Generous indeed, considering only breakfast was stated when booking. Lunch was packed for day-trips. We (parents & 2 girls) opted for private tours for convenience, mindful of the cost (fuel is costly). For this, Paulus enlisted his nephew Yoris who lives in another island. He’s an experienced diver who just obtained his under-water rescue certification. Not that we needed all that for mere snorkelers but his familiarity to beautiful spots certainly made our trips memorable. He swam with us, attentive to the lesser swimmers. The most exhilarating moment was on the way back from Piaynemo, in the middle of no where, Yoris & his cousin, Semi spotted some six manta-rays savouring planktons. Yoris said ‘jump in’! Apprehensively we said ‘we’ll just watch from the boat’. He insisted & said he would look after us. Summoning all the courage, we did & the rays swam literally in front of us, even touching the wing tips. He also managed to find us blacktips, turtle & giant cuttlefish. He plans to build his own homestay. Thanks Yoris for picking us up, accompanying us throughout & all the way back to Sorong. Much appreciate you being our guide (guard).

Actually, we didn’t stay at the homestay because there was a miscommunication with staying guests, which ment there was no room for us when we came… yet the owner arranged a bungalow in a nearby homestay and brought us there, even picked us up later that day to see the cuscusbear that comes around at he’s place often and brought us back again! The next day he brought us to Arborek where he was also helping us out find a homestay and during the boatdrive he stopped for us to see a group of mantas passing by and we could jump in the water to see them:) Thank you Paulus, for handling the situation in a professional way. You feel naturally responsible for your guests and that is worth a lot! Maybe see you another time at your beautiful Home! Linda and Joost

“For underwater lovers, this is really the last paradise - but it's rough”

Who wants to go to raja ampat and see this wonderful last paradise this home stay, with Paulus as a host, delivers! It's perfectly located, so the important dive spots are near (15 min manta point for example). Guests in other home stays talked about food poisoning, no electricity during night (so no fan), and many more uncomfortable stuff, isolated in the mangroves - all this no problem here! If you like the underwater world, you will enjoy your stay. If you come, don't expect a hotel with these reviews you would expect in developed regions, but this doesn't matter. If you come for non water activities, just don't come 😂 Food was delicious about 80% of the times as well, rest was good or OK 😊👍 What made our trip extra special was the super nice staff who really really know the area and will show you the best spots On these islands the local language is not bahasa, but they all seem to speak and read it. We've learned the local "thank you" is "enjó" (like enjoy but with a sharp o at the end)

“Good snorkeling”

Beautiful views, great snorkeling from their own jetty, nice views especially at night when you can easily just sit on the jetty and watch marine life - different colorful fish, coral, walking sharks, lion fish, turtles.. You can ask the owner to organize trips to nearby places - highly suggest going to the Manta point as it's really close by.

“Amazing Papuan-syle Homestay and incredible Tours!”

This is my first 10 experience via Booking, not due to any one factor but the overall experience. This is a wam and caring, well run family all-inclusive Papuan style homestay. Facilites: Very nice beds and linens. Mosquito net a plus! Full bathroom in our unit. Coffee, tea, hot drinking water in your unit available throughout the day. AC was available but we embraced the climate and warmth. Large jug of fresh drinking water in our room. Reef teeming with tropical fish just steps away and ready for snorkeling. Stargazing and storm watching at night amazing from the dock and you must meet Paula the family Couscous! Food: Hostess and cook is excellent. Light breakfast and assorted coffee brought to you daily. Lunch and dinner featured catch or the day, fresh vegetables, rice, potatoes and fresh fruit. Everyday was yummy! Available Tours: this is the best part! Talk to Paulus your host. While you may have a list of "must see" places, listen to what he can offer that will enhance your experience. He really knows his stuff! His knowledge of the area reefs is unmatched in our view. He swims with you, shows you amazing things you'll miss if you follow a list. The family is featured in a 2013 book co-authored by several German marine biologists. The place is centrally located for excursions to Arborek, Frewin Wall, Kri, Gam Bay, Pianeymo, mangroves and so much more We stayed a week and could have stayed longer. This experience was a 10.

Hidden in the mangroves, this homestay is comfortable, has an excellent house reef and is near a local village. A short walk to get extra supplies. However, it is Paulus and his family that makes the Blue Sea the place to stay. The food is excellent and any excursion by long boat is quickly arranged at a fair price. If you ask nicely, Paulus will take you to his special snorkelling spots. They never disappointed. Highly recommended for an affordable Raja Ampat experience.

“Great homestay”

I want to start by saying, if you want a resort style holiday then this is not it. This is a homestay, one of the best in the area, with basic or above basic facilities (toilet without mechanical flushing, shower, bet with net, electricity 6 PM to 6 AM, fan and in the future air conditioner). You get an amazing reef (fish, turtles, occasional octopus and black tips), 20 minutes walk to the village with shops (beer, sodas, cookies and noodles), great exercusions, all very reasonably priced. Food is ok (rice, vegetables and fresh fish). Overall, I definitely recommend it if you want to have a great experience and not pay resort like prices.

“Overall a very nice place to stay for exploring the nearby area.”

Paulus and the staff are amazing! Almost every day Paulus offers small boat trips in the Gam area to some remote places and snorkeling with mantas. The staff is very friendly and is cooking very delicious food including fresh fish and vegetables. From the jetty the is some nice snorkeling along the reef where I saw turtles and small sharks. Cuscus is visiting most evenings for some snacks. The village is also worth a visit and people are very friendly. Overall a very nice place to stay for exploring the nearby area.