Katamaran Hotel and Resort Komodo is a five-star beachfront resort on Waecicu Beach with 149 rooms, a marina and a beach club. Rooms are almost all ocean-facing, from ocean deluxe king and twin rooms and premier ocean-view rooms to a signature ocean suite, two-bedroom family suites, royal penthouses and overwater villas with a private pool, offered in sunset-view and harbour-view versions. In the rooms you will find air conditioning, premium bedding, a balcony or patio, a kettle, a television with streaming apps and round-the-clock room service. Water is the theme of the facilities, with an indoor pool, two outdoor pools and a children's pool, cabanas and sun loungers, and a swim-up bar. There are three restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a beach club, plus a spa offering body treatments, deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy, and a gym. Free beach cabanas, kayaking and other water equipment are available to guests, and families can use a children's club for a charge and a playground. Free in-room Wi-Fi and a concierge desk round out the offer. It suits travellers who want a social, well-equipped resort with plenty to do between boat trips.
Location and getting around
The resort is about eight minutes by car from Labuan Bajo airport and two minutes from the Sylvia Hill viewpoint, a convenient pairing for a sunset walk. Waecicu Beach is five minutes away, the port is about ten minutes and Pede Beach roughly sixteen minutes by road. The Batu Cermin Cave is around twenty-four minutes away. Most guests use the hotel or a taxi to reach the port for boat departures, so ask the concierge to arrange transfers and early breakfast boxes for day trips.
What to expect
The overwater villas with a private pool are the most memorable rooms, and the suites suit families that need two bedrooms. The pools and the swim-up bar form the social heart of the resort in the afternoon, and the beach club adds an extra place to spend a day. Kayaks and other water equipment are free to use, which is a good way to explore the bay in the morning when the water is calm.
Breakfast is a buffet for an extra charge unless your rate includes it. Parking costs a small daily fee. The spa is useful after trekking or snorkelling, and the gym is open for those who want to keep up a routine.
Good to know
Check-in begins in the afternoon and extends late, and check-out is at noon. Pets are not allowed. The resort is a good option for couples seeking a romantic setting, for friends travelling together and for families who want a pool and a kids' club.
Book ahead for the dry season, especially for overwater villas, which are limited. If you want to walk to cafes and shops in the evening, choose a hotel nearer the town centre instead. For a lively beach resort with a marina and many facilities, this is among the best-equipped in Labuan Bajo.
Why stay here
- ✓149 rooms, suites and overwater villas
- ✓Indoor pool and two outdoor pools
- ✓Swim-up bar and beach bar
- ✓Three restaurants and a coffee shop
- ✓Spa with massage and aromatherapy
- ✓Marina and beach club
- ✓Free kayaking and water equipment
- ✓Children's club and playground
Good questions
Does Katamaran have overwater villas?+
Yes, it offers overwater villas with a private pool in sunset-view and harbour-view versions. Check availability for your dates when you book.
How far is the resort from the airport and the port?+
It is about eight minutes by car from Labuan Bajo airport and about ten minutes from the port.
Is there a beach club and a spa?+
Yes, there is a beach club on site, and a spa with body treatments, deep-tissue massage and aromatherapy, plus a gym.
