AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach is a large five-star resort on Waecicu Beach, a few kilometres from the centre of Labuan Bajo on the western tip of Flores. It has 205 rooms, mostly ocean-view rooms and deluxe ocean-view rooms of around 517 square feet, plus larger one-bedroom ocean-view suites, with a king bed or two large twin beds and space for a third guest. The resort is built around the water, with two outdoor pools and a children's pool, a private jetty and a coral-planting programme run with a marine biologist. Food and drink are well covered, with three restaurants including HonZEN, KISIK Seafood and Grill and RINCA Restaurant, and four bars and lounges, among them Mesa Bar and Lounge and the UNIQUE Rooftop Bar. A full-service spa has five treatment rooms, there is a gym with a steam room, and families will find a playground and a free kids' club. Activities include boat tours, kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing, and the staff can arrange Komodo National Park day trips and sunset cruises. A daily buffet breakfast is available for a charge, and valet parking is free. It is a polished, resort-style base for travellers who want everything in one place after long days on the water.
Location and getting around
The resort is about eight minutes by car from Labuan Bajo airport, which makes arrival easy, and around ten minutes from the Sylvia Hill viewpoint. The port and the Plaza Marina area are around sixteen minutes away by road, and Pede Beach is about twenty minutes, so you will use taxis, the resort shuttle or a hired driver for evenings in town. Most guests spend the first and last days at the resort and the middle days on a boat in Komodo National Park, so ask the concierge about early departures and packed breakfasts.
What to expect
The pool and beach area is the social centre, and the private jetty is a good place to watch the sun go down over the islands. The marine programme and the water activities suit families and active guests, and the kids' club is free, which is a rare extra at this level. The rooms are generous in size, with a balcony or terrace for most, and the suites are good for families who want separate living space.
Dining is varied, with Japanese, seafood and Indonesian options, so you can eat in for several nights without repeating yourself. The spa is popular after a day of hiking on Padar or Rinca, so book treatments when you arrive.
Good to know
Check-in begins in the afternoon and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the resort if your flight is late. Pets are not allowed and the whole property is smoke-free. The hotel asks for the cardholder to present the card and photo ID at check-in, and cash may not be accepted, so check the payment terms when you book.
Breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it. Rates are at the upper end of the market, so book ahead for the dry season from roughly April to November. For a one-stop resort holiday with a pool, a spa and water activities, this is the largest and most complete choice in the area.
Why stay here
- ✓205 ocean-view rooms and suites
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓Three restaurants and four bars
- ✓Full-service spa with five treatment rooms
- ✓Private jetty and marine conservation programme
- ✓Kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing
- ✓Free kids' club and playground
- ✓Free valet parking
Good questions
How far is AYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach from the airport?+
It is around eight minutes by car from Labuan Bajo airport. The port and town centre are further, at around sixteen minutes by road.
Does the resort have a kids' club?+
Yes, there is a free kids' club and a playground, plus a children's pool. Check the age limits and hours when you book.
Can the resort arrange Komodo boat trips?+
Yes, the staff can help with boat tours, day trips and sunset cruises, and the resort also offers kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing. Book ahead in the dry season.
