Le Pirate Hotel is an adults-only guesthouse on Jalan Soekarno Hatta, the main road through Labuan Bajo, only a couple of minutes on foot from the port. It offers a simple range of rooms: courtyard rooms with a double bed and garden view, street-view rooms with a queen bed and a harbour outlook, a family room with a queen bed and two twin beds, and bunk rooms that sleep two or four, which are popular with groups of friends and solo travellers sharing costs. Rooms have air conditioning, free bottled water and a shower with toiletries, and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. A restaurant is on site, and the premises are smoke-free. The hotel is not a resort, so do not expect a spa or a large pool, but the staff can help with tours, boat bookings and local advice, and the location is excellent for anyone who wants to be near the boats, the cafes and the harbour views. Plaza Marina is a three-minute walk, and the nearby bars and restaurants on the same stretch of road make evenings easy. It suits budget-conscious adults who care more about position and atmosphere than facilities.
Location and getting around
The port is about a two minute walk, which makes early boat departures simple, and Plaza Marina is around three minutes on foot. Pede Beach is a five minute drive, Batu Cermin Cave about fifteen minutes by car and Waecicu Beach around fifteen minutes. The airport is roughly eleven minutes by car. There is no parking, so plan on taxis or a hired driver, and note that the street can be busy in the morning as boat crews and travellers gather.
What to expect
The rooms are straightforward and clean rather than stylish, and the bunk rooms are the cheapest way to sleep near the port. The restaurant and the cafes within a few minutes on foot cover most meals, including coffee and breakfast before a trip. Because the property is on the main road, ask for a courtyard room if you are a light sleeper.
Check what is included in your rate, because breakfast and other extras may vary. Photos of the building show a rooftop area, but you should confirm facilities such as a pool or a bar when you book, since they may change.
Good to know
The hotel is adults only, so it is not suitable for children. Check-in runs from the afternoon until the evening, with limited late check-in, and check-out is in the morning, earlier than at many hotels, so plan ahead if you have a late boat. Pets are not allowed, and free cancellation is available on some rates.
Book ahead for the dry season, when the harbour area is busiest. For a beach holiday, choose a resort at Waecicu or Pede instead. For a cheap, central base from which to explore Komodo by boat, it is a good-value choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Adults-only guesthouse
- ✓Courtyard and street-view rooms
- ✓Bunk rooms for groups
- ✓Family room
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Free bottled water in rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Good questions
Is Le Pirate Hotel close to the port?+
Yes, the port is about a two minute walk, and Plaza Marina is around three minutes on foot. It suits early boat departures.
Can children stay at Le Pirate Hotel?+
No, it is an adults-only property. Families should look at the resorts at Waecicu or Pede Beach.
Does it have parking?+
No parking is offered. Most guests walk, take taxis or use a hired driver.
