Features
- Reef dropoff
- Quiet hideaway
- Good phone signal
- Coral
- Good house reef
- Calm beach
- Sandy Beach
- Western style toilet
- IDR 500,000 to 600,000
- Near village
- In village
- Diving available
Details
Nyandetor Homestay is located in a quiet and beautiful secluded bay on north shore of Pulau Friwen. Three private beach bungalows are available.
All bungalows have verandahs on which two chairs and a small table are provided for each room. Mattresses on the floor are equipped with sheets, pillows, bolsters and mosquito nets. All rooms have power outlets and room light switches.
Guest meals are served in Nyandetor’s over-water dining room. Drinking water, tea and coffee are always available in the dining room.
Guests share a 2 room bathroom building that has western style toilets.
Electricity is provided by generator from sunset until around midnight. A decent 4G signal is available at Nyandetor.
Although Nyandetor’s location is secluded, it’s right next to Friwen village where basic supplies can be purchased. Nyandetor owner Yanse Wawiyai and his family live in Friwen village, so most of the time you’ll have the place to yourself.
Only very basic English is spoken at Nyandetor Homestay, so bringing a phrasebook is a good idea if you don’t speak Bahasa Indonesia. In the unlikely event of communication difficulties you can’t solve, you’ll be able to find an English speaker in the village to help out.
Transport / Getting there
Transport between Waisai and Nyandetor Homestay costs IDR 600,000 each way. A longboat capable of carrying up to 3 people is used and the cost is shared by passengers.
Read more about Raja Ampat boat transport prices here.
Activities
It's all about the ocean at Nyandetor Homestay.
Dolphins cruise the waters beyong the rich house reef every day. The sandy bottom inshore from the house reef is home to an unusual species of colourful scorpionfish that conceals itself in the sand. In the afternoons, frigatebirds often gather above the strait between Friwen and Gam to steal fish from other seabirds and occasionally dive for their own.
Relax on the beach and watch the changing ocean moods between Friwen, Gam and Waigeo, snorkel the coral gardens at the homestay door, or explore the reef that fringes the series of small bays between the homestay and the eastern end of the island.
Great snorkelling with huge schools of juvenile fish can be had at the nearby village jetty and Nyandetor can arrange longboat tours to snorkel the famed Friwen Wall as well as tours further afield to snorkel with Mantas or visit other islands and sights.
Diving
Diving is available in conjunction with Kordiris Homestay.
Snorkelling trips
Nyandetor Homestay provides snorkelling and sightseeing trips on demand. A selection of popular trips are below. Prices are IRD, and trip cost is shared by passengers. (Maximum of 5 passengers)
| SNORKELLING TRIP | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Friwen Wall | 250,000 |
| Batu Lima | 300,000 |
| Sawandarek Jetty | 1,000,000 |
| Pasir Timbul sandbank | 600,000 |
| Arborek | 1,000,000 |
| Kabui Wall | 1,500,000 |
| Piaynemo | 4,000,000 |
| Yenbuba jetty | 700,000 |
| Mioskon | 400,000 |
When you've spent enough time in the water, the land has plenty to offer too.
Explore Friwen village and discover trails through sago and coconut plantations and jungle to island's many bays and viewpoints. Cross to the southern side of the island and watch the sunset light up the limestone cliffs of Friwenbonda (Friwen Wall).
Huge black Palm cockatoos and brightly coloured Eclectus parrots are frequent visitors to Nyandetor Homestay - especially when the big Ketapang (beach almond) tree next to the homestay has fruit. Nyandetor can arrange longboat tours to see Red Birds of Paradise near Yenbeser on Gam, or to any of the other Dampier Strait or Kabui Bay sights you'd like to visit.
Pulau Friwen
See our Friwen Island page for an overview of the island and its attractions.
Nyandetor Homestay Location Map
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151 Reviews
I stayed in 3 homestays in Raja Ampat, and in two ways this was the best: food was great, and snorkeling right off the bungalow was fantastic.
The breakfasts were pretty weak IMHO, but the lunch and dinners were great! They were nicely flavorful and healthy. We often got eggs, fried tofu and/or tempeh, always a veg and white rice.
Unfortunately, like so many Indonesians, our host smokes cigarettes. That’s as much a bummer for him and his health as it is for me.
Nous sommes restés une nuit.
Nous avons apprécié la gentillesse de notre hôte et de sa famille, de cadre splendide, l’observation des couscous, la balade dans le village à qq metres du hometay, la beauté de l’île.
Chambres au confort spartiate mais suffisant, avec ventilateur et moustiquaire dans les 3 bungalows. Le premier bungalow est le mieux équipé avec sommier, chaise longue et hamac. Le second ne comprend que 2 chaises simples et sommier. Le troisième uniquement matelas posé au sol.
La nourriture est bonne et en quantité suffisante, sans poisson toutefois.
Excursion de bonne qualité.
Globalement avis tres positif
The accommodation scenery and marine life on our visit was stunning. The food is tasty although only vegetarian food is offered. The accommodation is basic but adequate and there is a lovely private beach and the home reef is great to snorkel just off the beach. However, I did experienced an unexpected situation when the owner with the boat left the site while we were still snorkelling and went from friwen wall back to friwen island leaving us in the water. While my husband and I are good swimmers the current is strong and this felt unsafe and left me feeling unsettled about my safety. Thankfully, we drifted close to a jetty and remained there until he returned from the island to the dive site. We were reluctant to take further trips with the owner as he did not seem concerned about having left us. I suggest that you have a conversation with the owner about safety issues , the expectation of supervising your excursion and having the boat stay when you are in the water, prior to going out on a trip to snorkel. Or potentially book an independent organisation that might take you on a snorkel trip. Other Homestays we have stayed with either stayed waiting for us in the boat and or had a guide in the water as well as having the boat wait so I don’t think this is normal practice to leave swimmers completely on their own.
The accommodation scenery and marine life on our visit was stunning. The food is tasty although only vegetarian food is offered. The accommodation is basic but adequate and there is a lovely private beach and the home reef is great to snorkel just off the beach. However, I did experienced an unexpected situation when the owner with the boat left the site while we were still snorkelling and went from friwen wall back to friwen island leaving us in the water. While my husband and I are good swimmers the current is strong and this felt unsafe and left me feeling unsettled about my safety. Thankfully, we drifted close to a jetty and remained there until he returned from the island to the dive site. We were reluctant to take further trips with the owner as he did not seem concerned about having left us. I suggest that you have a conversation with the owner about safety issues , the expectation of supervising your excursion and having the boat stay when you are in the water, prior to going out on a trip to snorkel. Or potentially book an independent organisation that might take you on a snorkel trip. Other Homestays we have stayed with either stayed waiting for us in the boat and or had a guide in the water as well as having the boat wait so I don’t think this is normal practice to leave swimmers completely on their own.
Nous avons aimé la tranquillité du lieu, au sein d’une famille authentique, avec une plage qui donne accès au récif même à marée basse. Très beau récif à droite. À gauche les environs de la jetée du village sont intéressants puis plus loin, sur la pointe ouest de l’île, très beau récif aussi. Magnifiques sorties à Friwen wall, Batu Lima et Mioskun. Du poisson à presque chaque repas, nous avons apprécié. Ce n’est pas si fréquent curieusement dans les homestay où nous avons été. Il y a un goûter, des fruits, une bonne cuisine que nous avons aimé.
Proche de Wasai c’est pour nous l’étape idéale pour se reposer en arrivant, et pour se préparer au départ de Raja Ampat.
Ekris est plein d’attention et la communication peut se faire par traducteur.
Merci beaucoup Ekris, à toi et à toute ta famille.
Nous avons aimé la tranquillité du lieu, au sein d’une famille authentique, avec une plage qui donne accès au récif même à marée basse. Très beau récif à droite. À gauche les environs de la jetée du village sont intéressants puis plus loin, sur la pointe ouest de l’île, très beau récif aussi. Magnifiques sorties à Friwen wall, Batu Lima et Mioskun. Du poisson à presque chaque repas, nous avons apprécié. Ce n’est pas si fréquent curieusement dans les homestay où nous avons été. Il y a un goûter, des fruits, une bonne cuisine que nous avons aimé.
Proche de Wasai c’est pour nous l’étape idéale pour se reposer en arrivant, et pour se préparer au départ de Raja Ampat.
Ekris est plein d’attention et la communication peut se faire par traducteur.
Merci beaucoup Ekris, à toi et à toute ta famille.
Great family. My first stop in raja ampat. Very nice. Thé small Island is a great place for snorkelling (turtle school fishes sharks)
I enjoyed to stay 2 nights there
Great family. My first stop in raja ampat. Very nice. Thé small Island is a great place for snorkelling (turtle school fishes sharks)
I enjoyed to stay 2 nights there
We were there for the second time. We got the 4-bedroom bungalow, which was run by Ekri’s brother. We really enjoyed it; the food was very good and varied. The snorkeling was very nice. The village is very small, but there’s still a lot to discover. We would come back a third time.
We were there for the second time. We got the 4-bedroom bungalow, which was run by Ekri’s brother. We really enjoyed it; the food was very good and varied. The snorkeling was very nice. The village is very small, but there’s still a lot to discover. We would come back a third time.
We have been 5 people and 2 stayed before. At beginning Ekris cleaned the beach everyday and a snack was offered. With the arrival of the full group he stopped cleaning and offering snacks. The food was always the same.
Now there are three rooms and it seems that the owner sometimes get overbooked and shift the guests to his brother who has another hut.
The reef is good and we saw some dolphins swimming around. It is also quite. We had the beach for ourselves, so this is great.
Compared to other homestays on the islands this homestay and the transport prices to mansuar are overpriced.
We have been 5 people and 2 stayed before. At beginning Ekris cleaned the beach everyday and a snack was offered. With the arrival of the full group he stopped cleaning and offering snacks. The food was always the same.
Now there are three rooms and it seems that the owner sometimes get overbooked and shift the guests to his brother who has another hut.
The reef is good and we saw some dolphins swimming around. It is also quite. We had the beach for ourselves, so this is great.
Compared to other homestays on the islands this homestay and the transport prices to mansuar are overpriced.
Beautiful homestay ond the beautiful island of Friwen, no sunset at the homestay but sunset spot only 5 minutes walk away. Ekis and his family cooked awesome vegetarian food for us and even prepared great lunchboxes when we went diving with Tarzan dive center. Trash does unfortunately get washed up at the home beach, but they do their best to clean it up and it just shows that we share the responsibility of taking our trash back to Sorong! Snorkelling at Friwen Wall is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Ekis and Family for everything.
Beautiful homestay ond the beautiful island of Friwen, no sunset at the homestay but sunset spot only 5 minutes walk away. Ekis and his family cooked awesome vegetarian food for us and even prepared great lunchboxes when we went diving with Tarzan dive center. Trash does unfortunately get washed up at the home beach, but they do their best to clean it up and it just shows that we share the responsibility of taking our trash back to Sorong! Snorkelling at Friwen Wall is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you Ekis and Family for everything.
Nous sommes restés 6 nuits à Nyandetor homestay.
Nous avons apprécié la situation sur l’ile de Friwen, où nous pouvions nager vers de superbes coraux à proximité immédiate de nos paillotes construites sur pilotis.
Notre hôte Ekris a pu nous emmener vers des spots magnifiques tout au long de la semaine.
Promenades sur l’île sympa notamment au moment des couchers de soleil superbe.
Nous avons moins apprécié la nourriture peu variée durant la semaine. Nous avions imaginé manger plus de poisson.
Même si l’hébergement était propre, les matelas et oreillers auraient mérité un petit nettoyage (odeurs).
Nous sommes restés 6 nuits à Nyandetor homestay.
Nous avons apprécié la situation sur l’ile de Friwen, où nous pouvions nager vers de superbes coraux à proximité immédiate de nos paillotes construites sur pilotis.
Notre hôte Ekris a pu nous emmener vers des spots magnifiques tout au long de la semaine.
Promenades sur l’île sympa notamment au moment des couchers de soleil superbe.
Nous avons moins apprécié la nourriture peu variée durant la semaine. Nous avions imaginé manger plus de poisson.
Même si l’hébergement était propre, les matelas et oreillers auraient mérité un petit nettoyage (odeurs).
We stayed for 6 nights in November and enjoyed every minute. Ekris and Uni are extremely kind and generous. The homestay has easy access to coral beds for snorkelling and a small white sand beach which is used by the homestay and very few others, feels like a private getaway. We were also able to easily arrange visits to Friwen Wall, Sawandarek and Yenbuba jetties, all three are amazing snorkelling/diving spots. Also is near a track for a 10min walk through dense jungle and can walk through mangrives at low tide. Friwen village itself was friendly and fun to stroll through. Look forward to visiting Nyandetor again!
We stayed for 6 nights in November and enjoyed every minute. Ekris and Uni are extremely kind and generous. The homestay has easy access to coral beds for snorkelling and a small white sand beach which is used by the homestay and very few others, feels like a private getaway. We were also able to easily arrange visits to Friwen Wall, Sawandarek and Yenbuba jetties, all three are amazing snorkelling/diving spots. Also is near a track for a 10min walk through dense jungle and can walk through mangrives at low tide. Friwen village itself was friendly and fun to stroll through. Look forward to visiting Nyandetor again!
We stayed 2 nights. Homestay is quiet with a fantastic house reef, and bungalows are basic. Internet works but is slow and intermittent. Food was good and plentiful, however only vegetarian options during our stay. I believe they only rent out 2 of the bungalows. Out of this world snorkelling at Friwen Wall which is a must do (Lobert is lovely and will snorkel with you). We were there during the bigger tides (full moon) which may have brought more debris and rubbish to the homestay than normal, we really felt for Ekris and the family … Ekris speaks good English and helped with organising tours and transport.
We stayed 2 nights. Homestay is quiet with a fantastic house reef, and bungalows are basic. Internet works but is slow and intermittent. Food was good and plentiful, however only vegetarian options during our stay. I believe they only rent out 2 of the bungalows. Out of this world snorkelling at Friwen Wall which is a must do (Lobert is lovely and will snorkel with you). We were there during the bigger tides (full moon) which may have brought more debris and rubbish to the homestay than normal, we really felt for Ekris and the family … Ekris speaks good English and helped with organising tours and transport.
Lovely Homestay on Friwen island. Ekris was very friendly and his English good enough to be able to organise and help with things. Basic bungalows over the water. Food was nice. Actual shower head in the bathroom was really appreciated as don’t always get that in Raja Ampat. Just off the jetty is a little coral reef which is great for snorkeling – but can also organise boats to take you to other good spots nearby like Friwen wall. Not any phone signal here but a short walk into the village you can find some. Cool island you can walk around with a few shops to get basic bits like drinks.
Lovely Homestay on Friwen island. Ekris was very friendly and his English good enough to be able to organise and help with things. Basic bungalows over the water. Food was nice. Actual shower head in the bathroom was really appreciated as don’t always get that in Raja Ampat. Just off the jetty is a little coral reef which is great for snorkeling – but can also organise boats to take you to other good spots nearby like Friwen wall. Not any phone signal here but a short walk into the village you can find some. Cool island you can walk around with a few shops to get basic bits like drinks.
Two beautiful nights and days in this lovely Homestay. The food was plentiful and delicious. The snorkelling at friewen wall was superb- a must do, as is a walk through the friendly village. Thankyou very much
Two beautiful nights and days in this lovely Homestay. The food was plentiful and delicious. The snorkelling at friewen wall was superb- a must do, as is a walk through the friendly village. Thankyou very much
Had two great nights here. As expected, a basic but beautiful and secluded location with small home reef and beach for swimming. Hosts were great and food fresh and healthy. Some great snorkelling trips on offer so make sure you make the most of these. The island and village are highlights and well worth a respectful exploration as well.
Had two great nights here. As expected, a basic but beautiful and secluded location with small home reef and beach for swimming. Hosts were great and food fresh and healthy. Some great snorkelling trips on offer so make sure you make the most of these. The island and village are highlights and well worth a respectful exploration as well.
We stayed here for 3 nights. We were picked up as promised at Wasai and even patiently waited while we sorted out our marine park pass. A meal was waiting for us when we got there. All meals were fresh and delicious and if you wanted to do a trip just ask the night before. The beach here was beautiful – very little garbage and each day swam with hundreds of fish in the morning. The rooms were simple as well as the bathroom. Very good value.
We stayed here for 3 nights. We were picked up as promised at Wasai and even patiently waited while we sorted out our marine park pass. A meal was waiting for us when we got there. All meals were fresh and delicious and if you wanted to do a trip just ask the night before. The beach here was beautiful – very little garbage and each day swam with hundreds of fish in the morning. The rooms were simple as well as the bathroom. Very good value.
We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The huts are basic but we expected that. The food was good and plentiful. The house reef was good.
We enjoyed our 3 night stay here. The huts are basic but we expected that. The food was good and plentiful. The house reef was good.
I stayed 4 nights in Nyandetor homestay.
Bungalows were cude and the toilets outside were always clean.
Food was very good in a very beautiful diningroom.
I did some trips with Robert and it was always great, funny, nice adventure and a lot to laugh.
Thank you so much Robert for fishing with me.
I had a lot of fun. Also the snorkeling was great.
Terimakasih, Robert and your wife (sorry I forgot her name) who was cooking for me.
I enjoyed my stay and can recommand the homestay.
Injonabor kaku
I stayed 4 nights in Nyandetor homestay.
Bungalows were cude and the toilets outside were always clean.
Food was very good in a very beautiful diningroom.
I did some trips with Robert and it was always great, funny, nice adventure and a lot to laugh.
Thank you so much Robert for fishing with me.
I had a lot of fun. Also the snorkeling was great.
Terimakasih, Robert and your wife (sorry I forgot her name) who was cooking for me.
I enjoyed my stay and can recommand the homestay.
Injonabor kaku
It is a siple homestay very basic but reef is great and the trips are worth a visit. A lot to see under and over the sea. good prices
It is a siple homestay very basic but reef is great and the trips are worth a visit. A lot to see under and over the sea. good prices
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Je suis restée deux nuits au Nyandetor et cet homestay sur une petite crique à Friwen est charmant, bien pensé, fonctionnel (il y a des clous ou des rebords pour poser des affaires ce qui n’est souvent pas le cas). La nourriture était bonne et le staff très agréable et “aux petits soins”. J’y étais allée par curiosité pour voir si on pouvait trouver en snorkeling des curiosités et je n’ai pas été déçue. J’aurai pu y rester plus longtemps. A noter qu’il dispose de 3 bungalows, et d’une douche. Séjour en février 2024.
Hello
Je suis restée deux nuits au Nyandetor et cet homestay sur une petite crique à Friwen est charmant, bien pensé, fonctionnel (il y a des clous ou des rebords pour poser des affaires ce qui n’est souvent pas le cas). La nourriture était bonne et le staff très agréable et “aux petits soins”. J’y étais allée par curiosité pour voir si on pouvait trouver en snorkeling des curiosités et je n’ai pas été déçue. J’aurai pu y rester plus longtemps. A noter qu’il dispose de 3 bungalows, et d’une douche. Séjour en février 2024.
We spent 3 nights in Friwen, the homestay is very cute on a quiet beach 2 minutes from the village, and Ike was always very helpful. Thank you very much for having us!
We spent 3 nights in Friwen, the homestay is very cute on a quiet beach 2 minutes from the village, and Ike was always very helpful. Thank you very much for having us!
I very much enjoyed my stay.
First snorkeling , I immediately ran into a Wobbegong shark – then a turtle and then a HUGE school of ~ 15 cm young yellow strip trevally. I feel 100,000 would be an underestimate. Also a very cute mantis shrimp. Turtles and sharks etc. too, of course. Lots of lovely corals to explore all around the island, but I felt some of the best were some 10 minutes away at the Eastern end.
The accommodation was also nice, and the food tasty and plentiful, especially in the first few days, when an old lady cooked for me. I felt well looked after.
Being away from the village it is very quiet and serene, and since the hosts are living in the village, I often had the place to myself, allowing for a bit of skinny dipping in the evening before going to bed, while getting a bit of luminescent plankton to form sparks around me.
My only possible complaint is that my host charged me 1.5 million Rupiah to take me to Mansuar. That seems a bit much given it is one million from Wasai. But perhaps there are reasons (currents) that justify that price?
I very much enjoyed my stay.
First snorkeling , I immediately ran into a Wobbegong shark – then a turtle and then a HUGE school of ~ 15 cm young yellow strip trevally. I feel 100,000 would be an underestimate. Also a very cute mantis shrimp. Turtles and sharks etc. too, of course. Lots of lovely corals to explore all around the island, but I felt some of the best were some 10 minutes away at the Eastern end.
The accommodation was also nice, and the food tasty and plentiful, especially in the first few days, when an old lady cooked for me. I felt well looked after.
Being away from the village it is very quiet and serene, and since the hosts are living in the village, I often had the place to myself, allowing for a bit of skinny dipping in the evening before going to bed, while getting a bit of luminescent plankton to form sparks around me.
My only possible complaint is that my host charged me 1.5 million Rupiah to take me to Mansuar. That seems a bit much given it is one million from Wasai. But perhaps there are reasons (currents) that justify that price?
We stayed here for 3 nights during our late-September trip through Raja Ampat. After visiting three different homestays on 3 different islands, I can say with confidence that if you are looking for a secluded lovely beachfront stay with great snorkeling and a quiet clean island with a super helpful host…this is the place for you. Friwen Island is super laid-back and we were the only visitors on the island for our stay. The Friwen Wall is exceptional snorkeling and also Batu Lima (which our host arranged for us to snorkel whenever we wanted). He also got snorkels and fins for us since we did not have our own. One of the best parts about this homestay was the overwater pier and snorkeling directly off the house reef. That and the food!! Most homestays repeat meals but for three days every single meal was different and delicious. I appreciated that it wasn’t fish for every single meal. They even made us lots of vegetarian friendly dishes and it was such huge portions we were never able to finish it. Overall 10/10 and I definitely recommed a stay here.
We stayed here for 3 nights during our late-September trip through Raja Ampat. After visiting three different homestays on 3 different islands, I can say with confidence that if you are looking for a secluded lovely beachfront stay with great snorkeling and a quiet clean island with a super helpful host…this is the place for you. Friwen Island is super laid-back and we were the only visitors on the island for our stay. The Friwen Wall is exceptional snorkeling and also Batu Lima (which our host arranged for us to snorkel whenever we wanted). He also got snorkels and fins for us since we did not have our own. One of the best parts about this homestay was the overwater pier and snorkeling directly off the house reef. That and the food!! Most homestays repeat meals but for three days every single meal was different and delicious. I appreciated that it wasn’t fish for every single meal. They even made us lots of vegetarian friendly dishes and it was such huge portions we were never able to finish it. Overall 10/10 and I definitely recommed a stay here.
We spent our last two nights in Raja here and it was very clean, with the best cooking of all the homestays in Raja. Martince prepared delicious meals, all non-oily and generous serves accompanied with lots of vegies. She takes a real pride in her dining room, with nice little touches and comforts. The reef to the right of the of dining area (facing out to the ocean) is really beautiful with particularly dense soft corals. Ekris took us to the nearby Friwen Wall and we were really appreciative of the generous time he gave us to explore the whole length of the wall which we snorkeled a few years back and didn’t get the same opportunity with another guide. We enjoyed our stay here very much, there are two little bungalows on the beach under beautiful big shady trees and we had the Homestay and houses reefs to ourselves. Also power is available all night, no generator noise with well lit paths. The cove is lovely too with views across to Gam.
We spent our last two nights in Raja here and it was very clean, with the best cooking of all the homestays in Raja. Martince prepared delicious meals, all non-oily and generous serves accompanied with lots of vegies. She takes a real pride in her dining room, with nice little touches and comforts. The reef to the right of the of dining area (facing out to the ocean) is really beautiful with particularly dense soft corals. Ekris took us to the nearby Friwen Wall and we were really appreciative of the generous time he gave us to explore the whole length of the wall which we snorkeled a few years back and didn’t get the same opportunity with another guide. We enjoyed our stay here very much, there are two little bungalows on the beach under beautiful big shady trees and we had the Homestay and houses reefs to ourselves. Also power is available all night, no generator noise with well lit paths. The cove is lovely too with views across to Gam.
Wir sind zu 4 gereist. Waren sehr zu Frieden, wir haben über Ecki mehrere Touren gemacht. Gastfamilie war sehr herzlich und essen war gut. Haben eine schöne Zeit verbracht.
Wir sind zu 4 gereist. Waren sehr zu Frieden, wir haben über Ecki mehrere Touren gemacht. Gastfamilie war sehr herzlich und essen war gut. Haben eine schöne Zeit verbracht.
Overall a nice stay on Friwen. Ekris is very kind and accommodating, he will take you on his boat to go snorkelling if you wish. We left a shirt behind and he delivered it to our new homestay the next day!
The corals around the place are lovely to snorkel. Friwen wall is amazing, we snorkelled there twice and were blown away. The bungalow is simple but we felt it was adequate for a short stay. The little cove is rather private, at night the family returns home to the village and if the other bungalow is empty, it’s just you and the sea.
Our only complaint is that we would have liked some vegetables with our meals. For 4 days for lunch and dinner we had only eggs or fish and rice or noodles. It may have been a miscommunication on our part as we told Ekris in advance that we do not eat meat but fish and eggs are ok. Not a big deal for a short stay but had we stayed longer, we would have needed some more variety.
Overall a nice stay on Friwen. Ekris is very kind and accommodating, he will take you on his boat to go snorkelling if you wish. We left a shirt behind and he delivered it to our new homestay the next day!
The corals around the place are lovely to snorkel. Friwen wall is amazing, we snorkelled there twice and were blown away. The bungalow is simple but we felt it was adequate for a short stay. The little cove is rather private, at night the family returns home to the village and if the other bungalow is empty, it’s just you and the sea.
Our only complaint is that we would have liked some vegetables with our meals. For 4 days for lunch and dinner we had only eggs or fish and rice or noodles. It may have been a miscommunication on our part as we told Ekris in advance that we do not eat meat but fish and eggs are ok. Not a big deal for a short stay but had we stayed longer, we would have needed some more variety.
We just stayed at Nyandetor 4 days last week. It was the perfect place to arrive in Raja Ampat. Ekris and his family are very nice though as restrained as most papuan families. He speaks english.
The food was always plenty with a lot of veggies and fish, tofu or eggs and there where always fruits on the table.
The bedding and the moskito net are brand new.
Friwen island has a little village with a small shop and electricity is supplied by the local powerhouse so you don’t have a noisy generator running.
There is great snorkeling all around the island, especially to eastern side where you can also find Friwen wall vis-a-vis.
The little private bay is very nice for swimming or hanging around at the beach.
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as perfect so we didn’t do any of the offered tours but they have a really nice boat and we are sure tours will be fun.
Terima kasih banjak :
We just stayed at Nyandetor 4 days last week. It was the perfect place to arrive in Raja Ampat. Ekris and his family are very nice though as restrained as most papuan families. He speaks english.
The food was always plenty with a lot of veggies and fish, tofu or eggs and there where always fruits on the table.
The bedding and the moskito net are brand new.
Friwen island has a little village with a small shop and electricity is supplied by the local powerhouse so you don’t have a noisy generator running.
There is great snorkeling all around the island, especially to eastern side where you can also find Friwen wall vis-a-vis.
The little private bay is very nice for swimming or hanging around at the beach.
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as perfect so we didn’t do any of the offered tours but they have a really nice boat and we are sure tours will be fun.
Terima kasih banjak :
My opinion is very mixed about this Homestay.
The view is very beautiful, the bungalows are clean, the jetty is very nice, there are beautiful corals around (Friwen Wall and Batu Lima are not far), and the food is good. The village of Friwen is very cute and there is a small shop.
However, the currents bring many plastic waste to the Homestay, there is no phone signal, there is no hammock, and Lobert doesnt speak and doesnt understand English. It is therefore very difficult to communicate, even for basic things.
Finally, I do not recommend this homestay for women traveling alone. I didnt feel safe and I leave after 2 days. Too bad.
My opinion is very mixed about this Homestay.
The view is very beautiful, the bungalows are clean, the jetty is very nice, there are beautiful corals around (Friwen Wall and Batu Lima are not far), and the food is good. The village of Friwen is very cute and there is a small shop.
However, the currents bring many plastic waste to the Homestay, there is no phone signal, there is no hammock, and Lobert doesnt speak and doesnt understand English. It is therefore very difficult to communicate, even for basic things.
Finally, I do not recommend this homestay for women traveling alone. I didnt feel safe and I leave after 2 days. Too bad.
Me and my 15-year-old son were fortunate enough to stay 4 nights this August at Nyandetor. First time in RA, as a matter of fact, first time in Indonesia. We enjoyed every single minute of our stay.
Lobert picked us up in Waisai (stayrajaampat staff was very helpful at the harbor) in time. The bungalow was nice, clean, big enough for 2 persons. The bathroom area was also clean, well maintained and never ran out of water.
Food was a little repetitive but always fresh, tasty and plentiful. We always had rice and fish every day for lunch (sometimes served as early as 10.30 am) and dinner, together with different vegetables and a sometimes noodles.
Though Lobert doesn’t live on-site, it was never a problem as he visited a few times a day, and we also know where to find him in case we needed. He was a humble and a little shy, but always helpful, just like every family member we met.
Friwen wall well worth a visit and as it was suggested before, snorkeling here is better in the afternoon due to light conditions. Currents can be strong near the jetty of the Friwen Wall homestay, be careful. Do not snorkel without proper fins.
The house reef was really nice. During our stay the visibility wasn’t very good ( less than 10 meters) due to currents and the rainy weather of the previous week. Since Nyandetor is on the north coast, the south wind typical through June-August, will not bother you. We saw many interesting reef fish, lion fish, a rather big porcupine fish (straight from the jetty), moray eel, octopus, squid, and even a cute little snake eel in knee-deep water. During breakfast (lots of sweet stuff) we saw dolphins jumping out of the water. Fantastic experience.
We walked around the island at low tide and watched lots of birds, including different kingfisher species, green pigeons, Eclectus parrot and also a palm cockatoo (I was particulary happy about this one 🙂 )
There are a few dogs and cats around the homestay but never bothered us, they were quite shy.
We loved this place and we would definitely return!
Stayrajaampat.com: Thank you for this fantastic website! We would have probably never made it to this magnificient corner of the Earth, without the help of this site. Its just perfect. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Csaba & Soma. Doing so makes a world of difference to your hosts 🙂
Thank you too for your kind words about the website: They are a truly meaningful reward for the effort!
All the best, and hopefully you will be back one day.
Me and my 15-year-old son were fortunate enough to stay 4 nights this August at Nyandetor. First time in RA, as a matter of fact, first time in Indonesia. We enjoyed every single minute of our stay.
Lobert picked us up in Waisai (stayrajaampat staff was very helpful at the harbor) in time. The bungalow was nice, clean, big enough for 2 persons. The bathroom area was also clean, well maintained and never ran out of water.
Food was a little repetitive but always fresh, tasty and plentiful. We always had rice and fish every day for lunch (sometimes served as early as 10.30 am) and dinner, together with different vegetables and a sometimes noodles.
Though Lobert doesn’t live on-site, it was never a problem as he visited a few times a day, and we also know where to find him in case we needed. He was a humble and a little shy, but always helpful, just like every family member we met.
Friwen wall well worth a visit and as it was suggested before, snorkeling here is better in the afternoon due to light conditions. Currents can be strong near the jetty of the Friwen Wall homestay, be careful. Do not snorkel without proper fins.
The house reef was really nice. During our stay the visibility wasn’t very good ( less than 10 meters) due to currents and the rainy weather of the previous week. Since Nyandetor is on the north coast, the south wind typical through June-August, will not bother you. We saw many interesting reef fish, lion fish, a rather big porcupine fish (straight from the jetty), moray eel, octopus, squid, and even a cute little snake eel in knee-deep water. During breakfast (lots of sweet stuff) we saw dolphins jumping out of the water. Fantastic experience.
We walked around the island at low tide and watched lots of birds, including different kingfisher species, green pigeons, Eclectus parrot and also a palm cockatoo (I was particulary happy about this one 🙂 )
There are a few dogs and cats around the homestay but never bothered us, they were quite shy.
We loved this place and we would definitely return!
Stayrajaampat.com: Thank you for this fantastic website! We would have probably never made it to this magnificient corner of the Earth, without the help of this site. Its just perfect. Thank you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review Csaba & Soma. Doing so makes a world of difference to your hosts 🙂
Thank you too for your kind words about the website: They are a truly meaningful reward for the effort!
All the best, and hopefully you will be back one day.
What a spot! Robert and his family run a tight ship. Great food, and very clean homestay. Awesome beach to relax in the shade and a well built jetty to access the endless reef in both directions. Friwen wall is definitely worth visiting!
What a spot! Robert and his family run a tight ship. Great food, and very clean homestay. Awesome beach to relax in the shade and a well built jetty to access the endless reef in both directions. Friwen wall is definitely worth visiting!
A wonderful place! Very simple but comfortable bungalows, always clean bathroom.
Good food and different every day.
Lobert and his family are very kind. They don’t speak English but with Google translate everything to solve. The tours have great prices.
Super recommended !!
A wonderful place! Very simple but comfortable bungalows, always clean bathroom.
Good food and different every day.
Lobert and his family are very kind. They don’t speak English but with Google translate everything to solve. The tours have great prices.
Super recommended !!
this was a great place could even walk the village and around the whole island
Lobert not having English was not a problem we had no issues communicating the friwen wall (in afternoon) is not to be missed great stay thx Lobert
this was a great place could even walk the village and around the whole island
Lobert not having English was not a problem we had no issues communicating the friwen wall (in afternoon) is not to be missed great stay thx Lobert
Very nice little homestay – they usually only rent the two over water bungalows. Really friendly host family.
The bungalows are spacious with all the basics you need. The outside bathroom hut was clean. The food which is offered in a restaurant with a beautiful view to Gam was always ok and there is a small shop (bintang, cookies…) just 30 m away.
The deck at the end of the jetty is a wonderful place to relax in the sun and behind the nice little beach to the left there is good snorkeling to the village jetty and further on.
Robert offers boat trips at fair prices – Batu Lima and Friwen Wall (afternoon!) are really worth a visit.
As they sometimes have their phones off, it’s a good idea to tell them one day in advance which ferry you will be on if you expect a pick up in Waisai.
Very nice little homestay – they usually only rent the two over water bungalows. Really friendly host family.
The bungalows are spacious with all the basics you need. The outside bathroom hut was clean. The food which is offered in a restaurant with a beautiful view to Gam was always ok and there is a small shop (bintang, cookies…) just 30 m away.
The deck at the end of the jetty is a wonderful place to relax in the sun and behind the nice little beach to the left there is good snorkeling to the village jetty and further on.
Robert offers boat trips at fair prices – Batu Lima and Friwen Wall (afternoon!) are really worth a visit.
As they sometimes have their phones off, it’s a good idea to tell them one day in advance which ferry you will be on if you expect a pick up in Waisai.
We stayed at Nyandetor last Christmas for two nights. A lovely place to chill, very quiet with a white powder sand beach. The whole property including beach area and surroundings as well as bathroom and bungalows are kept very clean and tidy. No trash on the beach nor in the sea during our stay. The bathroom and the bungalow we stayed in are functional and very spacious (with a small desk, hangers, hooks and ropes to hang up your clothes) and the dining area has a stunning view over the sea towards Gam island. Mattress was quite good compared to the other homestays we stayed, although not very wide for two people.
The food was delicious and some clementines and bananas were available throughout the day. There is a nice hammock to chill on the beach and a great plus is the great jetty with it’s two wooden sunbeds. Everything worked out smoothly with Lobert and Tina. We definitely recommend this place. Friwen island and it’s village as a whole are a very pleasant place to stay more than just two nights.
…sorry we forgot the stars.
We stayed at Nyandetor last Christmas for two nights. A lovely place to chill, very quiet with a white powder sand beach. The whole property including beach area and surroundings as well as bathroom and bungalows are kept very clean and tidy. No trash on the beach nor in the sea during our stay. The bathroom and the bungalow we stayed in are functional and very spacious (with a small desk, hangers, hooks and ropes to hang up your clothes) and the dining area has a stunning view over the sea towards Gam island. Mattress was quite good compared to the other homestays we stayed, although not very wide for two people.
The food was delicious and some clementines and bananas were available throughout the day. There is a nice hammock to chill on the beach and a great plus is the great jetty with it’s two wooden sunbeds. Everything worked out smoothly with Lobert and Tina. We definitely recommend this place. Friwen island and it’s village as a whole are a very pleasant place to stay more than just two nights.
…sorry we forgot the stars.
I explored several islands of Raja Ampat and I think Friwen is the best island.
A little gem to explore!
If you want to stay in a real homestay Nyandetor is the right place for you. Basic bungalows, clean bathroom.
The coral reef is visible directly from the jetty.
Beautiful white sandy beach shaded. Zero plastic in the sea and on the beach. The view is spectacular.
An oasis of peace and tranquility, with a wonderful silence.
The owner Robert seems a bit grumpy, but in reality he is a very nice and kind person. Always available for guests. He speaks little English but with Google translate communicating is easy. Particularly attentive to the safety of the excursions and guests.
It has a boat with 2 new engines!!
It is possible to do excursions within a short distance, I recommend not to miss the one at Kabui Bay.
There is also the Telkomsel 4g signal. This is the place I have left in my heart!!!
I explored several islands of Raja Ampat and I think Friwen is the best island.
A little gem to explore!
If you want to stay in a real homestay Nyandetor is the right place for you. Basic bungalows, clean bathroom.
The coral reef is visible directly from the jetty.
Beautiful white sandy beach shaded. Zero plastic in the sea and on the beach. The view is spectacular.
An oasis of peace and tranquility, with a wonderful silence.
The owner Robert seems a bit grumpy, but in reality he is a very nice and kind person. Always available for guests. He speaks little English but with Google translate communicating is easy. Particularly attentive to the safety of the excursions and guests.
It has a boat with 2 new engines!!
It is possible to do excursions within a short distance, I recommend not to miss the one at Kabui Bay.
There is also the Telkomsel 4g signal. This is the place I have left in my heart!!!
Nyandetor is a great place to start or end your Raja Ampat adventures. Very close to Waisai which is why I booked it so we didn’t have any panic trying to get to the ferry early morning on our last day.
What we loved about this place was the sheer number of fish under the jetty, it was really incredible. We met a couple who stayed there the previous year and said it wasn’t like that then so maybe we were lucky. Every morning and evening you could sit on the jetty and watch the small cuttlefish coming to hunt the fish.
Robert was happy to take us to 2 great local snorkel spots, including Friwen wall and we also enjoyed snorkelling from the homestay in both directions.
Food was good and the room was ok.
Nyandetor is a great place to start or end your Raja Ampat adventures. Very close to Waisai which is why I booked it so we didn’t have any panic trying to get to the ferry early morning on our last day.
What we loved about this place was the sheer number of fish under the jetty, it was really incredible. We met a couple who stayed there the previous year and said it wasn’t like that then so maybe we were lucky. Every morning and evening you could sit on the jetty and watch the small cuttlefish coming to hunt the fish.
Robert was happy to take us to 2 great local snorkel spots, including Friwen wall and we also enjoyed snorkelling from the homestay in both directions.
Food was good and the room was ok.
Dear fellow traveller
In our 5 weeks in RA visiting more than 10 homestays we realize how difficult it is to choose them upon the comments. We try to give one star for each: beeing welcome by the staff/owners, accomodation/cleanness, food, housereef and trips.
In begin of november we stayed 6 days at Nyandetor
1. star: ROBERT is a polite and shy man. He bought extra torches in waisai and came with us snorkelling in the night, thank you very much.
There is one overwater bungalow what is the best option. The others come with a soft matrace on the floor and bigger holes in the moskitonets. The bathroom was clean.
Most days standard RA tourist food (waterspinach without spices, boiled eggs in ketchup sauce, fried tofu or tempe, rice) was served. We got fresh fisch every second day.
2. star for a nice reef with a lot of healthy soft and hard corals to the right of the peer looking towards gam, especially nice for the night snorkelling (big crabs of any color, decorator crabs, lobsters out of the holes and udang kipas, walking sharks, shrimps, kalamars and sepias).
3. star for trips to Manta point and Mioskon. However we found it a bit sad that we made the 500 meters trip to friwen wall in the morning so the colorfull fans were in the shade. Make sure you go in the afternoon. Its really worth to see it in brighter light.
Hi Mona and Georg, nice to see your review. We stayed together in Nyantedor for 2 days. We appreciate your expert advice. Would be great to read your reviews of the other homestays. Would you care to disclose where else you stayed (apart from Turtle Beach on Kri)? Warm regards, Elke
Dear fellow traveller
In our 5 weeks in RA visiting more than 10 homestays we realize how difficult it is to choose them upon the comments. We try to give one star for each: beeing welcome by the staff/owners, accomodation/cleanness, food, housereef and trips.
In begin of november we stayed 6 days at Nyandetor
1. star: ROBERT is a polite and shy man. He bought extra torches in waisai and came with us snorkelling in the night, thank you very much.
There is one overwater bungalow what is the best option. The others come with a soft matrace on the floor and bigger holes in the moskitonets. The bathroom was clean.
Most days standard RA tourist food (waterspinach without spices, boiled eggs in ketchup sauce, fried tofu or tempe, rice) was served. We got fresh fisch every second day.
2. star for a nice reef with a lot of healthy soft and hard corals to the right of the peer looking towards gam, especially nice for the night snorkelling (big crabs of any color, decorator crabs, lobsters out of the holes and udang kipas, walking sharks, shrimps, kalamars and sepias).
3. star for trips to Manta point and Mioskon. However we found it a bit sad that we made the 500 meters trip to friwen wall in the morning so the colorfull fans were in the shade. Make sure you go in the afternoon. Its really worth to see it in brighter light.
Hi Mona and Georg, nice to see your review. We stayed together in Nyantedor for 2 days. We appreciate your expert advice. Would be great to read your reviews of the other homestays. Would you care to disclose where else you stayed (apart from Turtle Beach on Kri)? Warm regards, Elke
We had a wonderfull stay at Nyandetor homestay!
Owners always smiling and willing to help.
We’ve heard that sometimes there are problems with the food at other homestays, but Nyandetor was fantastic. Fresh fish and vegetables always on-time.
I’m really happy that there are people like this family in Raja Ampat.
Wish you all the best!
We had a wonderfull stay at Nyandetor homestay!
Owners always smiling and willing to help.
We’ve heard that sometimes there are problems with the food at other homestays, but Nyandetor was fantastic. Fresh fish and vegetables always on-time.
I’m really happy that there are people like this family in Raja Ampat.
Wish you all the best!
We stayed four nights with Robert, Tina, Yanci and Rio. Very friendly family! Tina cooked delicious food and Robert organized snorkling trips. Note that the family do not speak English. So, bring a phrasebook.
We went on snorkling trips to Friwen Wall, which is a five-minute boat ride from the homestay, and to Arborek (Manta spot) a couple of hours away. Prices were very fair. We also snorkled by the homestay, where there are some corals.
Probably the best thing about this homestay is the jetty. During day, we spent hours sitting on the jetty watching the many fish swimming around the corals. We even saw a big walking shark (karabia in bahasa papua) just under the jetty. During night, we spent hours watching the stars.
Hi, we are going to Nyandetor next week. Do they have snorkels to rent?
Thanks!
We stayed four nights with Robert, Tina, Yanci and Rio. Very friendly family! Tina cooked delicious food and Robert organized snorkling trips. Note that the family do not speak English. So, bring a phrasebook.
We went on snorkling trips to Friwen Wall, which is a five-minute boat ride from the homestay, and to Arborek (Manta spot) a couple of hours away. Prices were very fair. We also snorkled by the homestay, where there are some corals.
Probably the best thing about this homestay is the jetty. During day, we spent hours sitting on the jetty watching the many fish swimming around the corals. We even saw a big walking shark (karabia in bahasa papua) just under the jetty. During night, we spent hours watching the stars.
Hi, we are going to Nyandetor next week. Do they have snorkels to rent?
Thanks!
Very nice homestay. I stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every bit of the time there. Lobert (the owner) and the rest of the family are lovely. Always smiling whenever they see me. And yes, the food was excellent cooked by his mother. Always enough.
Bungalow is good size and comfortable. Good snorkeling in front of homestay. Went to Friwen Wall snorkeling and saw some big puffer fish and nice soft corals. Walk around the village and talk to some villagers. Good way of getting to know more of how they live on this tiny island.
Lobert speaks little English but we didn’t have any problem of understanding each other. So don’t let this put you off. Highly recommend.
Thanks Lobert & family for the hospitality. Looking forward to stay here next time I’m back.
Very nice homestay. I stayed 3 nights and enjoyed every bit of the time there. Lobert (the owner) and the rest of the family are lovely. Always smiling whenever they see me. And yes, the food was excellent cooked by his mother. Always enough.
Bungalow is good size and comfortable. Good snorkeling in front of homestay. Went to Friwen Wall snorkeling and saw some big puffer fish and nice soft corals. Walk around the village and talk to some villagers. Good way of getting to know more of how they live on this tiny island.
Lobert speaks little English but we didn’t have any problem of understanding each other. So don’t let this put you off. Highly recommend.
Thanks Lobert & family for the hospitality. Looking forward to stay here next time I’m back.
Very well organised place, nice house reef, nice hosts. Negotiate prices of boat transfers and trips in advance and exactly what they include so that you don’t get any unpleasant surprises after.
Very well organised place, nice house reef, nice hosts. Negotiate prices of boat transfers and trips in advance and exactly what they include so that you don’t get any unpleasant surprises after.
My friend and I stayed for 4 nights at this homestay. We were touched by how well we were looked after by Lobert, Tina and the rest of this lovely and genuine family.
We paid for the snorkelling to the Friwen wall that I found fabulous, with vibrant- coloured corals and great variety of fish. We also went to the manta point and saw 5 or 6, a memorable experience. Lobert organised our birds of paradise tour in Gam island, we saw red birds of paradise, wild cockatoos, hornbills and a cuscus!.
We loved Tina’s cooking and specially the sweets and cakes. Also delicious fish right out of the sea.
The room was comfortable enough.
What felt more special to me was to be able to snorkel right from the property jetty and to be close enough to the village to be able to interact with the locals and the playful kids.
We loved it. Strongly recommended. A word of caution is that the speak very basic English and a translation device will help you a lot.
My friend and I stayed for 4 nights at this homestay. We were touched by how well we were looked after by Lobert, Tina and the rest of this lovely and genuine family.
We paid for the snorkelling to the Friwen wall that I found fabulous, with vibrant- coloured corals and great variety of fish. We also went to the manta point and saw 5 or 6, a memorable experience. Lobert organised our birds of paradise tour in Gam island, we saw red birds of paradise, wild cockatoos, hornbills and a cuscus!.
We loved Tina’s cooking and specially the sweets and cakes. Also delicious fish right out of the sea.
The room was comfortable enough.
What felt more special to me was to be able to snorkel right from the property jetty and to be close enough to the village to be able to interact with the locals and the playful kids.
We loved it. Strongly recommended. A word of caution is that the speak very basic English and a translation device will help you a lot.
We loved Nyandetor Homestay and this is why. First of all, they were not expecting us. Another homestay forgot our reservation and we were dropped off at Nyandetor to see if they could accommodate. This was fairly late in the evening and they jumped into gear and fixed up an overwater hut for us that was wonderful. The family was exceptionally kind and we stayed there for two nights enjoying the house reef, and an excursion to the nearby Friwen Wall. Food was plentiful and enjoyed in the overwater dining pavilion, and the dip mandi was very clean. It was just a short walk to the village and down the beach to a local seaside market where my husband enjoyed a fresh coconut water. We really appreciated this homestay for the lovely location, the lovely accommodations and mostly, for the lovely family.
My husband and I visited Raja Ampat in February of 2018. We stayed at two homestays while there; Nyandetor and Rawe Rawe (just off the coast of Batanta). We chose Batanta for its remoteness and Nyandetor for its proximity to the Friwen Wall which we had heard was absolutely beautiful. We weren’t disappointed in either case!
Nyandetor is situated on the northern side of Friwen Island. It consists of two overwater guest bungalows, one overwater dining hut and a fourth bungalow behind on the beach with three guest rooms. We were in the overwater bungalow behind the dining area. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. Our bungalow included some clothes lines which were convenient, a table near the electrical outlets and two chairs.
The shared bathroom is actually in its own separate hut behind the three room bungalow. The floor is some variety of crushed coral, not wood or cement. As with most of the homestays in Raja Ampat, there is no shower but buckets of water are kept full for washing.
We had noticed when reading many of the reviews posted on the Stay Raja Ampat website that the food at the homestays was a source of frequent disappointment for travelers and while it is generally very similar fare day to day, we found everything quite tasty! Nyandetor served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bananas were also available at any time. Breakfast typically consisted of some sort of lightly sweetened bread (donuts, cake etc.). Lunch was usually fish, some variety of vegetable and rice or noodles. Dinner was very similar. About mid-way through our stay a guest arrived who was a vegetarian and after his arrival we also frequently had dishes with tofu or tempeh. All in all, the flavors were quite good and the portions very sufficient.
One thing that was somewhat surprising to me was the general lack of fruit at the homestays. There is a market at Waisai where fresh fruit can be purchased. On our next trip to Raja Ampat, we will definitely visit that before leaving Waisai for our homestays.
While fruit is scarce, the island is covered in coconut trees and coconuts are everywhere. If you ask them, the hosts are very willing to cut one open for you. (We liked the overripe ones which they found funny, but they were still very obliging with their machete!)
We noted in our review of Rawe Rawe that rain seemed to always miss the islands on the north side of Batanta and be falling elsewhere. Staying at Nyandetor, we found where that rain was typically falling. Nearly every afternoon, we would have a short rain shower. On only one occasion was it significant and that event seemed very widespread; I’m sure it was pouring buckets on Batanta as well. Apart from the afternoon showers, the weather was perfect. Several Indonesians we had met indicated that February was a great time to visit and we found that to be very true!
While at Nyandetor we took advantage of several of their trips. We visited Friwen Wall twice, Manta Sandy once, Mansuar, Batu Lima, Bat Island and finally we trekked to see the Birds of Paradise at dawn on Gam Island. I’ll add a few notes about each below:
Friwen Wall: Friwen Wall is actually part of the neighboring island. It’s a very quick boat ride to the wall and fairly inexpensive. It is also a “must see”. It’s listed as some of the best soft coral in all of Raja Ampat and while my husband and I did not snorkel broadly enough to judge fairly, several of the other guests had snorkeled extensively on Kri, Arborek and Mansuar as well as at Pianemo. All of the guests agreed that the Friwen Wall was one of, if not the most, beautiful soft coral they’d seen anywhere. We also saw puffer fish, octopus, lobster and a sea snake! Definitely make the time and go!
Manta Sandy: Go! Period. Swim with the mantas. Both my husband and I swam beside mantas for significant stretches and it is one of those life memories we’ll never forget. We went in the morning as recommended by our hosts and went as snorkelers (not as divers). As many of the reviews note, we seemed to have more direct interaction with the mantas than the divers who were below us. One word of caution. There were significant currents at Manta Sandy. Staying in one place overtop the mantas while they were nearer the bottom was real work. If you’re not a strong swimmer, get some practice in before you go.
Mansuar: Our hosts took us home from Manta Sandy by way of Mansuar. They brought some food for the fish and then took us snorkeling off the dock at a village on the south side of the island. It was a fun and unique experience. Fish swarmed us for the food and many of the fish were quite large. Snorkeling out farther we also saw cuttlefish and even schools of barracuda.
Batu Lima: Batu Lima is visible from the dock at Nyandetor. It’s a rock formation at the mouth of the Kabui Bay passage. The coral on and around Batu Lima is exceptional. By contrast to Friwen Wall, it’s largely hard coral and its scale is immense. We snorkeled the passage opening near the rock formation and then asked our host to take us farther west along the southern edge of Gam where one of the other guests had snorkeled the day before. That was where we saw sea turtles! It was amazing! Definitely add Batu Lima to your trip itinerary!
Bat Island: One of the nearby islands is a designated bat sanctuary. Our hosts offered to take us there one afternoon as a “bonus” which we obviously accepted! The island was beautiful but unfortunately, the bats were uncooperative and didn’t show. It’s likely that they were further inland but we hadn’t brought appropriate footwear so we contented ourselves with snorkeling around the island. The coral there has definitely seen damage but there were some of the most enormous schools of fish surrounding that island that we had seen anywhere. Also, the bright blue star fish were ubiquitous! Interestingly, this was the only place in Raja Ampat that I saw the crown of thorns starfish.
Birds of Paradise: The homestay connected us with a family member named David who was our guide and “bird caller”. He picked us up at 5:00 a.m. while it was still dark and we crossed the channel between Friwen and Gam, entering a quiet bay and finally arriving at a small dock. From the dock we started what would be nearly an hour climb. We were provided with walking sticks, but even with the sticks, this trek isn’t a “walk in the woods”. You are in fact climbing to one of the island’s peaks. You will find yourself on the edge of fairly steep drop offs with only (fairly wobbly) bamboo rails to keep you on the trail, you will encounter all sorts of large creepy-crawlies and you’ll do all of this in the dark. And when you reach the top and see the birds of paradise play in the trees at dawn, it will all be 100% worth it! We were able to watch the male try to woo his ladies for nearly an hour. While the birds of paradise showed off their beautiful plumage, we also saw two enormous cockatoos swoop above our head as well as several large parrots – one bright green with shocks of red under the wings and one that was a deep crimson with blue or purples markings. It was stunning! We were definitely tired at the end, but David was an amazing guide and we had purchased binoculars for the trip so we were able to see everything in living color!
In addition to the treks above, we also snorkeled the house reef several times. The house reef is quite nice. Parts have seem some boat damage but overall, it’s an excellent snorkel. We were told by some of the other guests who had snorkeled around the entire island that immediately to the right of the pier and around the edge of the island (if facing Gam), there were pristine reefs but unfortunately we didn’t have opportunity to confirm. As an aside, while we were at Nyandetor, we encountered large numbers of small jellyfish. Some did sting. Others seemed not to. None of the stings lasted long or required medication. Reading other reviews, it seems that the jellyfish are swept from place to place in Raja Ampat throughout the season. While they were a little obnoxious, they did not in any way impede our ability to enjoy the beautiful marine life! (Note: I recommend rash guards below for sun but this is another great reason to stay fully covered!)
Nyandetor is directly connected by a small path with the village at the center of Friwen Island. The people are extremely friendly and we walked frequently from Nyandetor, through the village, to the beaches on the far side of the island facing Friwen several times. The sunsets on that side of the island are stunning!
Overall, the experience at Nyandetor was exceptional! The hosts are accommodating and eager to please. The location is excellent as it offers easy access to several “experiences” you don’t want to miss! In addition, while not as remote as Batanta, it was really special to be so near the village and having the other guests to share the experiences (as well as the cost) helped keep our entire trip more budget-friendly. We can definitely recommend Nyandetor without reservation!
A few things to note about Nyandetor and Raja Ampat in general:
1). Respect the sun. My husband and I had gotten rather burned during a trip to Belize and so thought we were being very careful. Unfortunately, the equatorial sun was more than our substantial (and reef friendly) sunscreen could handle. Many blogs recommend rash guards and they were right! In the end, since we both only had rash guards for our upper body, we had to try to convert other clothing into sun-shields. (Note: Yoga pants work really well as a rash guard alternative). Learn from us and make sure to bring full sleeve and ankle length rash guards as well as wide brimmed hats.
2). Neither of the homestays we visited provided towels. We had noted that fact in other reviews so we brought microfiber towels which we were also able to use as blankets on the plane. If you want towels, bring you own!
3). Bartering is a way of life in Papua. In preparing for the trip we noticed that the Stay Raja Ampat website had quite a few traveler reviews indicating that the prices charged onsite seemed to vary from what was listed online. We also found that to be the case. It was also clear that Western guests from cultures where bartering is not common often felt the price discrepancy was the hosts trying to “rip them off” since typically they didn’t discover the difference until check-out. Making sure that all parties have agreed upon prices up front is key. Language barriers can make that more challenging but, as the Stay Raja Ampat website suggests, a phrase book can make an enormous difference. If you feel a price is too steep, say so. Since Nyandetor was our second homestay, we were starting to acclimate to bartering by the time we arrived and were easily able to negotiate prices upfront that were both considerably lower than what was initially quoted and also provided the hosts with a nice profit margin. To summarize: ask for the cost up front if it’s not pre-disclosed. If you feel it’s high or more than you budgeted, be polite and let them know. Our experience indicates they expect a little bartering and don’t take a little push back personally so long as it’s done with courtesy and a smile.
4). The Stay Raja Ampat website indicates little English is spoken at Nyandetor and that is accurate. That said, between my very broken Indonesian, their English and our phrasebook we were able to communicate fairly well. So please, don’t let the language barrier stop you! Just bring a phrase book!
5). While preparing for our trip we read many reviews and blogs that referenced the currents in Raja Ampat. While we were fortunate enough not to encounter any situations where we felt in danger, it was very clear that your best resource and the best way to stay safe is to take the advice of the locals. One of the guests who stayed with us was a very good swimmer and decided to swim the channel between Friwen and Gam. The following morning a second guest, also a life-long swimmer, decided to follow his example. That morning the currents were far stronger and it was clear that making it to the other side was going to be much more difficult! In the end, the hosts jumped in the boat and picked the guest up as they were clearly very concerned. So be respectful of nature. Ask questions and follow your hosts’ advice.
My husband and I visited Raja Ampat in February of 2018. We stayed at two homestays while there; Nyandetor and Rawe Rawe (just off the coast of Batanta). We chose Batanta for its remoteness and Nyandetor for its proximity to the Friwen Wall which we had heard was absolutely beautiful. We weren’t disappointed in either case!
Nyandetor is situated on the northern side of Friwen Island. It consists of two overwater guest bungalows, one overwater dining hut and a fourth bungalow behind on the beach with three guest rooms. We were in the overwater bungalow behind the dining area. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. Our bungalow included some clothes lines which were convenient, a table near the electrical outlets and two chairs.
The shared bathroom is actually in its own separate hut behind the three room bungalow. The floor is some variety of crushed coral, not wood or cement. As with most of the homestays in Raja Ampat, there is no shower but buckets of water are kept full for washing.
We had noticed when reading many of the reviews posted on the Stay Raja Ampat website that the food at the homestays was a source of frequent disappointment for travelers and while it is generally very similar fare day to day, we found everything quite tasty! Nyandetor served breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bananas were also available at any time. Breakfast typically consisted of some sort of lightly sweetened bread (donuts, cake etc.). Lunch was usually fish, some variety of vegetable and rice or noodles. Dinner was very similar. About mid-way through our stay a guest arrived who was a vegetarian and after his arrival we also frequently had dishes with tofu or tempeh. All in all, the flavors were quite good and the portions very sufficient.
One thing that was somewhat surprising to me was the general lack of fruit at the homestays. There is a market at Waisai where fresh fruit can be purchased. On our next trip to Raja Ampat, we will definitely visit that before leaving Waisai for our homestays.
While fruit is scarce, the island is covered in coconut trees and coconuts are everywhere. If you ask them, the hosts are very willing to cut one open for you. (We liked the overripe ones which they found funny, but they were still very obliging with their machete!)
We noted in our review of Rawe Rawe that rain seemed to always miss the islands on the north side of Batanta and be falling elsewhere. Staying at Nyandetor, we found where that rain was typically falling. Nearly every afternoon, we would have a short rain shower. On only one occasion was it significant and that event seemed very widespread; I’m sure it was pouring buckets on Batanta as well. Apart from the afternoon showers, the weather was perfect. Several Indonesians we had met indicated that February was a great time to visit and we found that to be very true!
While at Nyandetor we took advantage of several of their trips. We visited Friwen Wall twice, Manta Sandy once, Mansuar, Batu Lima, Bat Island and finally we trekked to see the Birds of Paradise at dawn on Gam Island. I’ll add a few notes about each below:
Friwen Wall: Friwen Wall is actually part of the neighboring island. It’s a very quick boat ride to the wall and fairly inexpensive. It is also a “must see”. It’s listed as some of the best soft coral in all of Raja Ampat and while my husband and I did not snorkel broadly enough to judge fairly, several of the other guests had snorkeled extensively on Kri, Arborek and Mansuar as well as at Pianemo. All of the guests agreed that the Friwen Wall was one of, if not the most, beautiful soft coral they’d seen anywhere. We also saw puffer fish, octopus, lobster and a sea snake! Definitely make the time and go!
Manta Sandy: Go! Period. Swim with the mantas. Both my husband and I swam beside mantas for significant stretches and it is one of those life memories we’ll never forget. We went in the morning as recommended by our hosts and went as snorkelers (not as divers). As many of the reviews note, we seemed to have more direct interaction with the mantas than the divers who were below us. One word of caution. There were significant currents at Manta Sandy. Staying in one place overtop the mantas while they were nearer the bottom was real work. If you’re not a strong swimmer, get some practice in before you go.
Mansuar: Our hosts took us home from Manta Sandy by way of Mansuar. They brought some food for the fish and then took us snorkeling off the dock at a village on the south side of the island. It was a fun and unique experience. Fish swarmed us for the food and many of the fish were quite large. Snorkeling out farther we also saw cuttlefish and even schools of barracuda.
Batu Lima: Batu Lima is visible from the dock at Nyandetor. It’s a rock formation at the mouth of the Kabui Bay passage. The coral on and around Batu Lima is exceptional. By contrast to Friwen Wall, it’s largely hard coral and its scale is immense. We snorkeled the passage opening near the rock formation and then asked our host to take us farther west along the southern edge of Gam where one of the other guests had snorkeled the day before. That was where we saw sea turtles! It was amazing! Definitely add Batu Lima to your trip itinerary!
Bat Island: One of the nearby islands is a designated bat sanctuary. Our hosts offered to take us there one afternoon as a “bonus” which we obviously accepted! The island was beautiful but unfortunately, the bats were uncooperative and didn’t show. It’s likely that they were further inland but we hadn’t brought appropriate footwear so we contented ourselves with snorkeling around the island. The coral there has definitely seen damage but there were some of the most enormous schools of fish surrounding that island that we had seen anywhere. Also, the bright blue star fish were ubiquitous! Interestingly, this was the only place in Raja Ampat that I saw the crown of thorns starfish.
Birds of Paradise: The homestay connected us with a family member named David who was our guide and “bird caller”. He picked us up at 5:00 a.m. while it was still dark and we crossed the channel between Friwen and Gam, entering a quiet bay and finally arriving at a small dock. From the dock we started what would be nearly an hour climb. We were provided with walking sticks, but even with the sticks, this trek isn’t a “walk in the woods”. You are in fact climbing to one of the island’s peaks. You will find yourself on the edge of fairly steep drop offs with only (fairly wobbly) bamboo rails to keep you on the trail, you will encounter all sorts of large creepy-crawlies and you’ll do all of this in the dark. And when you reach the top and see the birds of paradise play in the trees at dawn, it will all be 100% worth it! We were able to watch the male try to woo his ladies for nearly an hour. While the birds of paradise showed off their beautiful plumage, we also saw two enormous cockatoos swoop above our head as well as several large parrots – one bright green with shocks of red under the wings and one that was a deep crimson with blue or purples markings. It was stunning! We were definitely tired at the end, but David was an amazing guide and we had purchased binoculars for the trip so we were able to see everything in living color!
In addition to the treks above, we also snorkeled the house reef several times. The house reef is quite nice. Parts have seem some boat damage but overall, it’s an excellent snorkel. We were told by some of the other guests who had snorkeled around the entire island that immediately to the right of the pier and around the edge of the island (if facing Gam), there were pristine reefs but unfortunately we didn’t have opportunity to confirm. As an aside, while we were at Nyandetor, we encountered large numbers of small jellyfish. Some did sting. Others seemed not to. None of the stings lasted long or required medication. Reading other reviews, it seems that the jellyfish are swept from place to place in Raja Ampat throughout the season. While they were a little obnoxious, they did not in any way impede our ability to enjoy the beautiful marine life! (Note: I recommend rash guards below for sun but this is another great reason to stay fully covered!)
Nyandetor is directly connected by a small path with the village at the center of Friwen Island. The people are extremely friendly and we walked frequently from Nyandetor, through the village, to the beaches on the far side of the island facing Friwen several times. The sunsets on that side of the island are stunning!
Overall, the experience at Nyandetor was exceptional! The hosts are accommodating and eager to please. The location is excellent as it offers easy access to several “experiences” you don’t want to miss! In addition, while not as remote as Batanta, it was really special to be so near the village and having the other guests to share the experiences (as well as the cost) helped keep our entire trip more budget-friendly. We can definitely recommend Nyandetor without reservation!
A few things to note about Nyandetor and Raja Ampat in general:
1). Respect the sun. My husband and I had gotten rather burned during a trip to Belize and so thought we were being very careful. Unfortunately, the equatorial sun was more than our substantial (and reef friendly) sunscreen could handle. Many blogs recommend rash guards and they were right! In the end, since we both only had rash guards for our upper body, we had to try to convert other clothing into sun-shields. (Note: Yoga pants work really well as a rash guard alternative). Learn from us and make sure to bring full sleeve and ankle length rash guards as well as wide brimmed hats.
2). Neither of the homestays we visited provided towels. We had noted that fact in other reviews so we brought microfiber towels which we were also able to use as blankets on the plane. If you want towels, bring you own!
3). Bartering is a way of life in Papua. In preparing for the trip we noticed that the Stay Raja Ampat website had quite a few traveler reviews indicating that the prices charged onsite seemed to vary from what was listed online. We also found that to be the case. It was also clear that Western guests from cultures where bartering is not common often felt the price discrepancy was the hosts trying to “rip them off” since typically they didn’t discover the difference until check-out. Making sure that all parties have agreed upon prices up front is key. Language barriers can make that more challenging but, as the Stay Raja Ampat website suggests, a phrase book can make an enormous difference. If you feel a price is too steep, say so. Since Nyandetor was our second homestay, we were starting to acclimate to bartering by the time we arrived and were easily able to negotiate prices upfront that were both considerably lower than what was initially quoted and also provided the hosts with a nice profit margin. To summarize: ask for the cost up front if it’s not pre-disclosed. If you feel it’s high or more than you budgeted, be polite and let them know. Our experience indicates they expect a little bartering and don’t take a little push back personally so long as it’s done with courtesy and a smile.
4). The Stay Raja Ampat website indicates little English is spoken at Nyandetor and that is accurate. That said, between my very broken Indonesian, their English and our phrasebook we were able to communicate fairly well. So please, don’t let the language barrier stop you! Just bring a phrase book!
5). While preparing for our trip we read many reviews and blogs that referenced the currents in Raja Ampat. While we were fortunate enough not to encounter any situations where we felt in danger, it was very clear that your best resource and the best way to stay safe is to take the advice of the locals. One of the guests who stayed with us was a very good swimmer and decided to swim the channel between Friwen and Gam. The following morning a second guest, also a life-long swimmer, decided to follow his example. That morning the currents were far stronger and it was clear that making it to the other side was going to be much more difficult! In the end, the hosts jumped in the boat and picked the guest up as they were clearly very concerned. So be respectful of nature. Ask questions and follow your hosts’ advice.
Nous avons passé 3 jours au Nyandetor Homestay du 12 au 15 février 2018. La famille était tout à fait accueillante (même si la dame qui fait la cuisine ne parle que papou, pas indonésien!). Tout était propre et les repas abondants. Nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis isolés car il y avait pas mal de clients. Le snorkelling juste devant le homestay est très intéressant. Le site est tout près de Friwen Wall que nous voulions revoir tellement c’est magnifique. Nous sommes aussi allés à Batu Lima qui est très beau aussi. Nous avions un accompagnateur qui venait snorkeler avec nous à chaque sortie et cela change tout car, grâce à son oeil exercé, nous avons vu plein de choses que nous n’aurions pas forcément remarquées, en particulier un assez gros wobbegong que nous n’avons revu nulle part ailleurs.
Nous avons passé 3 jours au Nyandetor Homestay du 12 au 15 février 2018. La famille était tout à fait accueillante (même si la dame qui fait la cuisine ne parle que papou, pas indonésien!). Tout était propre et les repas abondants. Nous ne nous sommes pas du tout sentis isolés car il y avait pas mal de clients. Le snorkelling juste devant le homestay est très intéressant. Le site est tout près de Friwen Wall que nous voulions revoir tellement c’est magnifique. Nous sommes aussi allés à Batu Lima qui est très beau aussi. Nous avions un accompagnateur qui venait snorkeler avec nous à chaque sortie et cela change tout car, grâce à son oeil exercé, nous avons vu plein de choses que nous n’aurions pas forcément remarquées, en particulier un assez gros wobbegong que nous n’avons revu nulle part ailleurs.
Quiet and relaxing place right next to local community. Feels like your granny village house. Located at nice beach with small coral garden. No diving, just snorkeling. No internet connection. Food little bit limited, but very tasty and cooked with great care and love.
We can recommend this place for couples who don’t bored together and for person who want be alone.
Quiet and relaxing place right next to local community. Feels like your granny village house. Located at nice beach with small coral garden. No diving, just snorkeling. No internet connection. Food little bit limited, but very tasty and cooked with great care and love.
We can recommend this place for couples who don’t bored together and for person who want be alone.
Incredible location on a beautiful island. We saw dolphins as the description had it. Just peering off the pier we saw a school of cuttlefish! Wish we could have stayed here more.
The food served was very tasty – food is hard to source on the islands, so you have to expect variation in what you are served but the family always tried their best and we were always satiated (and quite often dazzled). Would love to be back.
Incredible location on a beautiful island. We saw dolphins as the description had it. Just peering off the pier we saw a school of cuttlefish! Wish we could have stayed here more.
The food served was very tasty – food is hard to source on the islands, so you have to expect variation in what you are served but the family always tried their best and we were always satiated (and quite often dazzled). Would love to be back.
Ich war hier 3 Tage und es war sehr gut.Das
Hausriff und die Friwen wall sind einfach klasse.
Der einzige Wermutstropfen ist das einige Preise erhöht wurden
Ich war hier 3 Tage und es war sehr gut.Das
Hausriff und die Friwen wall sind einfach klasse.
Der einzige Wermutstropfen ist das einige Preise erhöht wurden
Friwen was lovely and the snorkelling spectacular. However the hosts were not ready for me. Food was very limited and I left early. They did not seem interested ?
Friwen was lovely and the snorkelling spectacular. However the hosts were not ready for me. Food was very limited and I left early. They did not seem interested ?
3 days for the begining of our stay in this archipelago, 3 days very amazing, because all here it is new and…breathtaking!!!
Lobert and is family are attentive and Lobert is a great guide. With him we approched dolphins, we snorkelled in incredible places, he brought us to desert beach and show us particular lagoon. It was marvellous.
Don’t change !!
Thank you very much Lobert and his mum!!!
Friwen is a beautifull little island
3 days for the begining of our stay in this archipelago, 3 days very amazing, because all here it is new and…breathtaking!!!
Lobert and is family are attentive and Lobert is a great guide. With him we approched dolphins, we snorkelled in incredible places, he brought us to desert beach and show us particular lagoon. It was marvellous.
Don’t change !!
Thank you very much Lobert and his mum!!!
Friwen is a beautifull little island
Special thanks to Lobert for the 3-day stay : Climbed the coconut tree when I suggested fresh coconot juice could be nice, took me with him (no charge) to go spearfishing our dinner, took us (the 4-people french family and me) to various snorkelling places and beach nearby. Don’t think that snorkelling is limited to Friwen wall. Eastern end of Friwen, and the coast across the strait offer quite good snorkelling spots nearby where Lobert is at home (he snorkels with you, which is something I really appreciate.)
2 small critics : as we were 5 guests, the food (especially fish) was sometimes a bit too little. (the next day, Lobert spearfished more), and the 3-room bungalow would benefit from a little upgrade
Special thanks to Lobert for the 3-day stay : Climbed the coconut tree when I suggested fresh coconot juice could be nice, took me with him (no charge) to go spearfishing our dinner, took us (the 4-people french family and me) to various snorkelling places and beach nearby. Don’t think that snorkelling is limited to Friwen wall. Eastern end of Friwen, and the coast across the strait offer quite good snorkelling spots nearby where Lobert is at home (he snorkels with you, which is something I really appreciate.)
2 small critics : as we were 5 guests, the food (especially fish) was sometimes a bit too little. (the next day, Lobert spearfished more), and the 3-room bungalow would benefit from a little upgrade
We (couple) stayed 4 nights in nyandetor.
We really appreciated the family hosting of Tina, Lobert. Homestay close to the village is a very quiet place and is valuable to stay. We did 3 snorkellings with lobert , friwen wall (really nice coral), mioskon (first half is really fantastic, the second half is not interesting, enjoy time on the first half, stay it). Lobert is a nice person.
Warning point
Lobert ask sometimes an add-on for benzine. Normally price list includes benzine , no ??
I recommend this homestay
Guy & Martine
Hi Guy –
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and nice to hear you enjoyed Nyandetor. 🙂 You are correct – the prices we have posted above should include fuel. It has been a long time since they were provided to us though – it could be that Nyandetor have since raised them and haven’t passed that information along. We’ll do our best to check!
Price list in nyandetor homestay (it is real positive they have it) is exactly the same published in stayrajaampat. I guess it is just non official addon..
We (couple) stayed 4 nights in nyandetor.
We really appreciated the family hosting of Tina, Lobert. Homestay close to the village is a very quiet place and is valuable to stay. We did 3 snorkellings with lobert , friwen wall (really nice coral), mioskon (first half is really fantastic, the second half is not interesting, enjoy time on the first half, stay it). Lobert is a nice person.
Warning point
Lobert ask sometimes an add-on for benzine. Normally price list includes benzine , no ??
I recommend this homestay
Guy & Martine
Hi Guy –
Thanks for taking the time to write a review and nice to hear you enjoyed Nyandetor. 🙂 You are correct – the prices we have posted above should include fuel. It has been a long time since they were provided to us though – it could be that Nyandetor have since raised them and haven’t passed that information along. We’ll do our best to check!
Price list in nyandetor homestay (it is real positive they have it) is exactly the same published in stayrajaampat. I guess it is just non official addon..
Very nice place near the village. Beautiful reef for snorkeling, especially Friwen Wall. Host family – Tina, Marta, Lobert, Rio and Neles – very friendly and helpful.
Thank you Tina for festive Easter together with you.
Irena and Piotr
Very nice place near the village. Beautiful reef for snorkeling, especially Friwen Wall. Host family – Tina, Marta, Lobert, Rio and Neles – very friendly and helpful.
Thank you Tina for festive Easter together with you.
Irena and Piotr
Stayed here end of ’16.
Family are typically friendly, helpful, local hosts. Whales, friwen 10 mins away, good food, excellent snorkeling. All good. Loved it. Wanna go back. Can’t. Too many other bloody spots. Then again…..
Stayed here end of ’16.
Family are typically friendly, helpful, local hosts. Whales, friwen 10 mins away, good food, excellent snorkeling. All good. Loved it. Wanna go back. Can’t. Too many other bloody spots. Then again…..
We began our 4 weeks R4-Trip with a 5 days stay at Nyandetor Homestay. Nyandetor is close to the village on Friwen and located at its own private beach. One bungalow and the dinning area are located over water on the jetty of the homestay. From the jetty you can see many fish and corals day and night. It’s a nice place to sit and relax.
We really loved our stay with our very friendly hosts. Although we speak as much bahasa indonesia as our hosts speak english (almost none) we were served very good vegan food in a nice variety.
The bungalows, bathroom and dining area is clean and looked after and even the beach was raked clean, when necessary.
We really loved our stay there and rate it as one of our bests there.
nevertheless, we still have some small suggestions for improvement:
– we were nudged to do some extra activities a little too often (we did two).
– For an extra trip to waisai, we had to pay twice the price of the pickup, although it is the same trip for the boat (we did not complain tho, due to communication difficulties).
We began our 4 weeks R4-Trip with a 5 days stay at Nyandetor Homestay. Nyandetor is close to the village on Friwen and located at its own private beach. One bungalow and the dinning area are located over water on the jetty of the homestay. From the jetty you can see many fish and corals day and night. It’s a nice place to sit and relax.
We really loved our stay with our very friendly hosts. Although we speak as much bahasa indonesia as our hosts speak english (almost none) we were served very good vegan food in a nice variety.
The bungalows, bathroom and dining area is clean and looked after and even the beach was raked clean, when necessary.
We really loved our stay there and rate it as one of our bests there.
nevertheless, we still have some small suggestions for improvement:
– we were nudged to do some extra activities a little too often (we did two).
– For an extra trip to waisai, we had to pay twice the price of the pickup, although it is the same trip for the boat (we did not complain tho, due to communication difficulties).
We stayed two nights and were well looked after. We loved the view from the restaurant looking out across the strait and watching dolphins cruise by the jetty. Nyandetor is well placed for snorkelling Firewan Wall. Thank you Robert and Ibu Tina for your kindness and hospitality.
We stayed two nights and were well looked after. We loved the view from the restaurant looking out across the strait and watching dolphins cruise by the jetty. Nyandetor is well placed for snorkelling Firewan Wall. Thank you Robert and Ibu Tina for your kindness and hospitality.
Nice helpful owners, good food, comfy little beach. Enjoyed very much everyday snorkeling trips to friwen wall. Recommended
hi natalia
How did you do to make contact with them.
I sent several SMS but no reply
thanks
Hi renaud
If you want to make a booking, the website booking form is the best way to make contact, especially as almost no English is spoken at Nyandetor. Homestays almost always respond quickly to booking requests made via the form. (Also – almost no homestays have the ability to respond to international SMS messages or call international numbers.)
thanks for reply
so can I booking without paiment ?
You can. (Although that will probably change in the future.) Full info about how it works is here.
I try to book but when I select my date it’s write the check out date must be after check in date so my dates are ok 12/17 to 12/22 .
I don’t understand please could you help me ?
You should be able to simply click or tap in the date field to bring up a calendar, then just select the date you want.
If that doesn’t work for you, then enter the full date manually, in the format yyyy-mm-dd. So 2016-12-17 and 2016-12-22
thanks for your help but it doesn’t work
Um – check your email. I can see a successful booking request from you. An acknowledgement email was sent by the system an hour ago.
Nice helpful owners, good food, comfy little beach. Enjoyed very much everyday snorkeling trips to friwen wall. Recommended
hi natalia
How did you do to make contact with them.
I sent several SMS but no reply
thanks
Hi renaud
If you want to make a booking, the website booking form is the best way to make contact, especially as almost no English is spoken at Nyandetor. Homestays almost always respond quickly to booking requests made via the form. (Also – almost no homestays have the ability to respond to international SMS messages or call international numbers.)
thanks for reply
so can I booking without paiment ?
You can. (Although that will probably change in the future.) Full info about how it works is here.
I try to book but when I select my date it’s write the check out date must be after check in date so my dates are ok 12/17 to 12/22 .
I don’t understand please could you help me ?
You should be able to simply click or tap in the date field to bring up a calendar, then just select the date you want.
If that doesn’t work for you, then enter the full date manually, in the format yyyy-mm-dd. So 2016-12-17 and 2016-12-22
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It’s a very nice place to spend a couple of days/nights.
Friendly village, Toko around the corner sells ‘Bintang’…
Snorkeling at nearby Friwen wall was excellent.
Very helpful family.
It’s a very nice place to spend a couple of days/nights.
Friendly village, Toko around the corner sells ‘Bintang’…
Snorkeling at nearby Friwen wall was excellent.
Very helpful family.
We stayed in Nyandetor only 3 days, but would have liked to stay much longer. The place is really romantic, perfect for the start and – like for us – the end of a R4 trip. The beach invites you just to relax, the village is very nice and friedly, a good toko is just around the palmtree-corner. Great snorkeling too, don´t miss friwen-wall and the surrounding area (mioskon is more for fish than coral, ask Otto about the dugongs in the morning around his little island near the wall)!! The family, Yance, the ibu, the kid´s and – for the tours – Otto, are warmhearted hosts. The place is very clean and wellkept, ibu cooks very good, often two kinds of veggis (terong/kangkung/pepaya). When we were there we had no problem whith mosquitos or sandflies at all, and the dogs were not too bad… Highly recommended – we also miss Rio!! Thanks for all!
Silvia, Natalia, Vincent and Chris
Hi Chris,
I am a scared of dogs when they are barking / jumping at you – can you give any more information on this at Friwen? Were they being territorial and barking at you if you walked through to the village?
And did the dogs also come down to the homestay much?
Any further insight would be welcome, as we went to Arborek last year and there was a very territorial angry dog by the jetty which made it completely off-putting to snorkel from it (best part of Arborek!)… It was also uncomfortable in the homestay at night as there were a few dogs hanging around the homestay and (with the door not being secure), we felt a bit nervous at night as well.
Thank you in advance for any advice,
Emily
We stayed in Nyandetor only 3 days, but would have liked to stay much longer. The place is really romantic, perfect for the start and – like for us – the end of a R4 trip. The beach invites you just to relax, the village is very nice and friedly, a good toko is just around the palmtree-corner. Great snorkeling too, don´t miss friwen-wall and the surrounding area (mioskon is more for fish than coral, ask Otto about the dugongs in the morning around his little island near the wall)!! The family, Yance, the ibu, the kid´s and – for the tours – Otto, are warmhearted hosts. The place is very clean and wellkept, ibu cooks very good, often two kinds of veggis (terong/kangkung/pepaya). When we were there we had no problem whith mosquitos or sandflies at all, and the dogs were not too bad… Highly recommended – we also miss Rio!! Thanks for all!
Silvia, Natalia, Vincent and Chris
Hi Chris,
I am a scared of dogs when they are barking / jumping at you – can you give any more information on this at Friwen? Were they being territorial and barking at you if you walked through to the village?
And did the dogs also come down to the homestay much?
Any further insight would be welcome, as we went to Arborek last year and there was a very territorial angry dog by the jetty which made it completely off-putting to snorkel from it (best part of Arborek!)… It was also uncomfortable in the homestay at night as there were a few dogs hanging around the homestay and (with the door not being secure), we felt a bit nervous at night as well.
Thank you in advance for any advice,
Emily
thanks so much otto and family. beautiful place, pristine and marvellous marine life! fantastic hospitality & food. we’ve had a great time at nyandetor. especially our regular trips to the unbelievable friwen wall – macrolife heaven…. highly recommended! bernd, fabio, martin and marco
thanks so much otto and family. beautiful place, pristine and marvellous marine life! fantastic hospitality & food. we’ve had a great time at nyandetor. especially our regular trips to the unbelievable friwen wall – macrolife heaven…. highly recommended! bernd, fabio, martin and marco
we stay in raja ampat the second time and have visited about 6 homestays.
the family does not speak any english, but they organice a ” translater ” in the village if neccecary. they take care for your belongings. nice hosts.
the homestay was made with more care and love than others. very clean toilet and shower. lovely and clean dining room with view over the water.
a nice short jetty to stay, as well as a small lovely beach.
we saw wales and dolfins, as well as hunting tunas nearly every day.
the food was very good. fish sometines the small ones, but with a good taste.
not perfect: there seemed to be a little bit more moskitos and sandflies then on other homestays. some more dogs, even from the village. therefore also sometimes loud at night.
never the less: highly recommended.
Hi there, could you let me know if the dogs seemed unfriendly? We stayed at other places in RA before – some dogs being sleepy and friendly were fine, but others where the villages had dogs that were very territorial and barked at you – made us scared to go to local villages because of the dogs….. Any advice on the situation here would be very appreciated. Best, Emily
we stay in raja ampat the second time and have visited about 6 homestays.
the family does not speak any english, but they organice a ” translater ” in the village if neccecary. they take care for your belongings. nice hosts.
the homestay was made with more care and love than others. very clean toilet and shower. lovely and clean dining room with view over the water.
a nice short jetty to stay, as well as a small lovely beach.
we saw wales and dolfins, as well as hunting tunas nearly every day.
the food was very good. fish sometines the small ones, but with a good taste.
not perfect: there seemed to be a little bit more moskitos and sandflies then on other homestays. some more dogs, even from the village. therefore also sometimes loud at night.
never the less: highly recommended.
Hi there, could you let me know if the dogs seemed unfriendly? We stayed at other places in RA before – some dogs being sleepy and friendly were fine, but others where the villages had dogs that were very territorial and barked at you – made us scared to go to local villages because of the dogs….. Any advice on the situation here would be very appreciated. Best, Emily
Memorable Nyandetor!
Staying for the whole week with Teddy, great snorkeling spot, diving paradise, and upfront sandy beach truly an amazing experience for us. Overall we love to stay in Nyandetor, Pak Yance and family are very welcome host and i already missed Rio their youngest son that accompanying us along the stay. The food is great, fresh from the sea.
Will coming back for sure!
Memorable Nyandetor!
Staying for the whole week with Teddy, great snorkeling spot, diving paradise, and upfront sandy beach truly an amazing experience for us. Overall we love to stay in Nyandetor, Pak Yance and family are very welcome host and i already missed Rio their youngest son that accompanying us along the stay. The food is great, fresh from the sea.
Will coming back for sure!