Puri Sari Beach Hotel sits on Jalan Pantai Pede, right by the sea in Labuan Bajo. Rooms include deluxe and superior doubles that sleep up to three and a two-bedroom villa of about 1,500 square feet that sleeps four, all with garden views, air conditioning, balconies and separate sitting areas. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 from 121 reviews, with staff and service at 9.6 and cleanliness at 9.2.
Location and getting around
The airport is about a 10-minute drive and the port about 14 minutes by car. The location scores lower with guests, at 7.6, so expect to use taxis or a hired driver to reach the center. The hotel can arrange an airport shuttle for a fee.
Facilities
There is an outdoor pool and a children pool with loungers and umbrellas, open from morning until early evening, plus a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a bar, a cafe, a terrace and a garden. Free parking, a 24-hour front desk and beach towels are included. Cribs are free, and rollaway beds are available for a fee.
Who it suits
Families who value space and a pool, and travelers who prefer a friendly, established hotel to a modern resort. The two-bedroom villa is good for groups. The rooms and buildings are older than the newest resorts, so expect character over polish.
Planning tips
Because the location score is lower than the service score, treat the hotel as a quiet base and plan on taxis for dinner. The pool hours are fixed during the day, so plan any late swims around them. Request a room close to the garden and pool if you have young children, and ask about cribs and extra beds when you book.
The staff are highly rated, and many guests say they are helpful with tours, transfers and early breakfasts for boat departures. The villa is a good value for a group of four who want two bedrooms and a little more space than two separate rooms.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront location
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Two-bedroom villa
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Beach towels
Good questions
Does Puri Sari have family rooms?+
Rooms sleep up to three, and a two-bedroom villa sleeps four. Cribs are free.
How far is the airport?+
About a 10-minute drive. A shuttle is available for a fee.
Is it close to restaurants?+
Not within walking distance of the center, so plan on taxis, though the hotel has its own restaurant.
