Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo is a large international-brand hotel in the airport complex, with 199 rooms and the standard comforts of the chain. Standard rooms are around 334 square feet with a king bed or two twin beds, some on the top floor, and executive suites run from roughly 500 to 670 square feet with a separate bedroom. Rooms have air conditioning, a large smart television, a laptop workspace, an in-room safe, a minibar, free bottled water and a hair dryer, and 24-hour room service is available. The hotel has two outdoor pools and a children's pool, a 24-hour gym, a restaurant, a bar and lounge, four meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk. Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are included, and full breakfast is served each morning for a charge. Cribs are free on request, and children are welcome. The location is the main selling point: the airport is only a couple of minutes away, so you can step off a flight and be in your room almost immediately, and the port, where most Komodo boats depart, is a short drive. It is a good fit for business travellers, tour groups and anyone who values predictability.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands in the airport complex, around two minutes from Labuan Bajo airport and about six minutes by car from the port. Waecicu Beach is around twelve minutes away and the Batu Cermin Cave about sixteen minutes. There is no beach at the hotel, so it suits travellers who plan to spend their days on boats or exploring, rather than lounging by the sea. Taxis and hired drivers are easy to arrange at the front desk, and the hotel can help with day trips to Komodo National Park.
What to expect
The rooms are modern, quiet and well equipped, and the executive suites give families extra space. The two pools are the best spot for relaxing after a morning of snorkelling, and the children's pool makes it practical for families. Pool access runs from the morning to early evening. Breakfast is a full buffet that is charged separately, so check whether it is included in your rate, and the restaurant covers the other meals.
Because the hotel is by the airport, you may hear aircraft at times, so ask for a room on the quieter side. A late flight is no problem thanks to the 24-hour front desk.
Good to know
Check-in starts in the afternoon, check-out is at noon and the minimum age to check in is eighteen. Pets are not allowed. A photo ID and a deposit may be needed at check-in, and extra beds carry a charge. The hotel is a sensible option for a night before or after a liveaboard, and for travellers who prefer a major brand and steady service. For a beach setting, choose a Waecicu resort instead. For a comfortable, reliable stay close to flights and boats, it works well.
Why stay here
- ✓199 rooms and executive suites
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Meeting rooms
Good questions
How close is Crowne Plaza Labuan Bajo to the airport?+
It is in the airport complex, around two minutes by car. The port, where most Komodo boats depart, is about six minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there are two outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool hours are limited, so check them when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A full breakfast is served each morning for an additional charge unless your rate includes it. Check when you book.
