Features
- Sorong transfers available
- Mangroves
- Quiet hideaway
- Good phone signal
- Coral
- Child discount
- IDR 700,000 to 800,000
- Wayag trips
- Sandy Beach
- Western style toilet
- Remote/isolated
Details
Mnuway Homestay lies on the north coast of Waigeo, about eight kilometres east Kabare.
Four private beach bungalows occupy an eastward facing cove opposite Pulau Boni. A freshwater stream emerges from the wildlife-rich jungle behind the homestay. Low tide reveals a wide, sandy beach.
All bungalows sleep two on mattresses on the floor. Sheets, pillows blanket and mosquito nets are provided. Bungalow verandahs are equipped with table and chair settings.
Meals are served in Mnuway Homestay’s sand-floored dining room. Tea and coffee making supplies and drinking water are always freely available to guests there.
Guests share a 2 room bathroom building. One room has dip mandi (Bucket and ladle) bathing. The other houses a western-style toilet.
Electricity is supplied from generator and is available between sunset and about midnight.
Mnuway Homestay receives a strong 4G signal which supports a data connection if you have the right Telkomsel plan.
The nearest village is about a five minute boat ride away. Only basic supplies can be purchased in village shops. It would be best to bring all the supplies you consider essential with you.
Please do take any inorganic trash you create away with you when you leave, because there is no safe waste management infrastructure in Raja Ampat.
Very little English is spoken at Mnuway Homestay. Do bring a translation app or phrasebook.
Transport / Getting there
By far the quickest, and most comfortable way to get to Mnuway Homestay is to fly from Sorong, via Waisai, to Kabare, and have Mnuway pick you up from there. (Note that Susi Air flights to Waisai/Kabare have a maximum of 15kg baggage allowance!)
If you want to do that, then do not select the Waisai pickup checkbox on Mnuway's booking form.
Instead, contact Mnuway after booking to arrange your Kabare pickup. (Contact details will be provided in your booking confirmation email.)
Longboat transfers between Kabare and Mnuway Homestay cost IDR 500,000 for 1 or 2 people, or IDR 200,000 per person for 3 to 4 people. The trip usually takes about an hour.
You will also need to pay for a taxi transfer from Kabare airstrip to Kabare harbour. Mnuway will arrange this for you, but you will have to pay the taxi driver. The cost is IDR 200,000.
Mnuway also offers transfers to or from Ayau. The cost is IDR 3,000,000 shared by up to four passengers.
Waisai transfers
Waisai transfers are available. Journey length depends on conditions, but usually takes around 4 to 5 hours.
Transfers are by longboat, 4 passengers maximum, and cost IDR 10,000,000 shared by passengers.
It's a long way, and small boat travel in such remote and unpopulated areas is not without risk. Carrying an EPIRB or other satellite-based emergency communication device would be a sensible safety precaution.
To arrange a Waisai pickup, simply select the checkbox on Mnuway's booking form.
Sorong transfers
You would need to be very committed, (and very fit!) to consider the 6 to 7 hour longboat journey between Mnuway Homestay and Sorong.
Sorong transfers are also by longboat, 4 passengers maximum, and cost IDR 12,000,000 shared by passengers.
Honestly, we don't recommend this for anyone except committed adventurers. If you decide to do it, then carrying an EPIRB or other satellite-based emergency communication device would be a sensible safety precaution.
If you want to do it anyway, then do not select the Waisai pickup checkbox on Mnuway's booking form.
Instead, contact Mnuway after booking to arrange your Sorong pickup. (Contact details will be provided in your booking confirmation email.)
Read more about Raja Ampat boat transport prices here.
Public boat from Sorong or Waisai
If you have plenty of time, and want to minimise costs, you might want to consider the fortnightly supply vessel Sabuk Nusantara. See the January 2026 schedule here.
See this Google doc for info about the Sabuk Nusantara. (Thanks Yusril! 🙏)
Activities
Snorkelling
Bring snorkelling gear, because there's lots of great snorkelling around Mnuway and the neighbouring islands.
Trips to nearby local snorkelling sites cost IDR 300,000.
All Mnuway Homestay trips are by longboat. The boat has a maximum capacity of four guests. Trip prices are shared by participants.
Bird and wildlife observation
The jungles of Waigeo teem with birds and other wildlife. Mnuway Homestay can provide guides for jungle walks and bird watching.
Surf Raja Ampat
Yes! It would be a major effort to bring a board there, but if you're really keen, Mnuway is the first homestay on Stay Raja Ampat to offer surfing trips. IDR 500,000 (Shared, 4 pax max... Fewer, probably, if you bring a board.)
Cultural visits
Mnuway means "old village" in the Biak language. The parents of Mnuway's owner used to farm and fish in the old village of Warkori. Warkori's population growth resulted in the establishment of the new village of Boni.
Mnuway Homestay can take you experience life in these, and any of the other local villages that you might like to visit.
You might be interested to visit the historical site of Bombedar, where the arrival of the Christian Gospel in northern Waigeo is commemorated. Bombedar visits cost IDR 500,000 (Shared, 4 pax max)
If you want to explore northern Waigeo's largest settlement of Kabare (or just visit to get supplies unavailable in the smaller villages) the cost is IDR 800,000 (Shared, 4 pax max)
Ayau day trip
Day trips to Ayau are available. The cost is IDR 5,800,000. The trip cost can be shared by up to 4 passengers.
Wayag day trip
Mnuway Homestay can provide day trips to Wayag for IDR 12,000,000 The trip cost can be shared by up to 4 passengers.
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3 Reviews
Our stay at Mnuway Homestay was nothing short of magical and without a doubt one of the highlights of our entire journey.
From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed and cared for, and we immediately understood that this place is something very special.
Being located in such a remote and untouched part of Raja Ampat makes the experience truly unique. Not many tourists make it to this side, which allows you to experience the local culture and the natural environment in a very authentic way. The surroundings are breathtaking, peaceful, and unspoiled, and every day felt like being in a hidden paradise.
The food was outstanding throughout our stay. We were treated to three delicious meals plus a snack every day, all freshly prepared and full of flavor. It was clear how much love and effort went into every meal.
Snorkelling close to the homestay was simply amazing. The coral vibrant, and the marine life abundant. Being able to explore such beautiful reefs felt like a luxury in itself.
Despite being in such a remote location, the comfort level was perfect. Electricity was available daily from 6 am to 6 pm, which was more than enough for charging devices and staying connected, while still preserving the authentic, off-grid feeling that makes this place so special.
The organization and transportation were exceptionally smooth. We flew from Sorong to Kabare with Susi Air, and from there everything was arranged for us. The hosts organized the airport pickup, boat transfers, and all logistics in advance, so we could simply relax and enjoy the journey and the stunning scenery without any stress.
A very special thank you goes to Andy, our tour guide, whose excellent English made communication easy and enjoyable. He was always helpful, professional, and incredibly kind. Andy supported us far beyond what could be expected, even outside our actual stay, and made sure everything worked perfectly. His dedication and warmth truly made a difference and added so much to our experience.
We also combined our stay at Mnuway with a visit to Ayau Homestay, which worked seamlessly. The hosts organized our transfer between the two locations, making the logistics effortless and allowing us to fully focus on enjoying the adventure.
What makes Mnuway Homestay truly exceptional is the rare combination of untouched nature, genuine hospitality, and thoughtful organization. It offers a level of authenticity and tranquility that is becoming increasingly hard to find.
If you are looking for an off-the-beaten-path adventure, meaningful cultural experiences, and some of the most beautiful nature you will ever encounter, this is the place to go. We cannot recommend Mnuway Homestay highly enough. For us, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and an easy 10 out of 10.
Mnuway Homestay was added to Stay Raja Ampat today, and so does not have any reviews yet.
It’s really hard for homestays new to the website – especially for ones so far off the beaten track.
Please do consider giving Mnuway a chance, and then be the first to submit some feedback.
Ema, Frangki and Welbi would love to see you! 😊🙏
Mnuway Homestay was added to Stay Raja Ampat today, and so does not have any reviews yet.
It’s really hard for homestays new to the website – especially for ones so far off the beaten track.
Please do consider giving Mnuway a chance, and then be the first to submit some feedback.
Ema, Frangki and Welbi would love to see you! 😊🙏