Menjaga Bay

We had the amazing opportunity to discover this wonderful hotel during our visit on the Flores Island last week. Although the hotel was in their “soft opening phase”, everything was perfect. The entirety of the staff was there for us, to meet all of our needs and make sure our trip remained memorable, special thank to Astrid. The road accessing the premises was a little perilous but contributed to the “adventurous nature” side and the goal to tranquility. The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, they all had a beautiful terrace (on stilts for us) where the sunset made them justice. The restaurant offers amazing dishes and the welcoming atmosphere was warm and very friendly but remained discreet and professional, warm thank to Budi and all his colleagues. The hotel does not have a beach but the swimming pool facility was incredible. We were able to go for excursions everyday to visit villages, waterfalls, islands etc. We would like to give credit and thank Taufik for everything he made us discover. The diving and snorkeling sites and experiences were highly over our expectations and extremely beautiful. As you may understand, we highly recommend to stay a few days in this dreamy hotel…

Oh what a lovely place! 🩷 So quiet and blissful, and also good value for money considering I had my own private villa with a pool! The hotel grounds are beautiful and very well kept, the staff are all so warm, welcoming and friendly. (As I was travelling alone) They also offer a shuttle boat to take you to the property & back to the harbour.

The concept of the resort if nice, you arrive by walking alongside the water villas then the restaurant and main pool, and then nested in the hills, the other villas. The resort is very secluded and feels exclusive away from the masses. We were actually very glad to have taken the mountain pool villa: 1) you have a pool to swim in at night 2) the views were equally amazing if not slightly better with the colorful gardens below overlooking the bay. No shade to the overwater villas, but the crystal blue waters are very dependent on sunshine and the tides, and I would have felt very uneasy jumping off into the water when I can't see what's down below ha-ha. Definitely geared towards a romantic/relaxing setting with a lot of attention to detail (for example the jellyfish lights, villa rooftops, the way rice is served in a tower with food). Transfer from the airports by van and their boat to the resort was very well organized and stress free. The staff were always ready to help and friendly and checking in frequently on how to enhance your stay.

I recently enjoyed a fantastic 3 day, 2 night stay at Menjaga Resort Labuan Bajo. Choosing one of their premier water chalets, I was immediately struck by the incredible service and attention to detail that made this a truly memorable experience. Day 1: From the moment we arrived at the harbor, we were treated like royalty. The staff were absolutely amazing, starting with the warm welcome we received from, who helped us with our luggage and made sure we were comfortable. The boat ride to the resort was scenic and relaxing, thanks to our skilled and friendly boat driver. We were greeted with refreshing welcome drinks and a comprehensive tour of the resort, which was stunning. Check-in at the sunset harbor was a breeze, and we were escorted directly to our beautiful water chalet. The room itself was spacious, spotless, and had everything we could possibly need. We quickly changed into our swimwear and took advantage of the complimentary canoes and paddle boards to explore a nearby island. The snorkeling was incredible – vibrant corals and an abundance of fish! Day 2: The resort had seamlessly arranged our Komodo Island excursion. They coordinated with the tour agent to ensure a smooth pick-up at the Komodo Island marine park entrance. We had a phenomenal day hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and encountering the incredible wildlife – Komodo dragons and manta rays! It was an unforgettable experience. Upon our return to the resort, we were treated to a delicious dinner at the Menjaga Bah restaurant. Every dish was a delight, from the appetizers to the main courses and even the ice cream! Day 3: We savored our final day at the resort, starting with a fantastic breakfast buffet that offered a tempting selection of international and local cuisine. I spent a relaxing afternoon swimming in the exquisite pool. What made this stay truly exceptional was the staff.

We boarded the hotel boat and cut across the bay at sunset to arrive in the dark. The first thing we saw on arrival was a cute hut at the end of the pier and lots of people lounging on bean bags drinking and listening to gentle music. The hut was actually the substantial Sunset Bar that opens just in time for guests to cosy up on the pier to watch the spectacle. We joined in the next night and watched the sun disappear as a huge red ball behind the siloette of the islands. Our studio apartment had a private pool that overlooked the grounds and had a view of the Bay and distant islands as well. A genius landscape architect at work here!! The meals were delicious and the menu changed every day. The breakfast was a reason to get up. None of this would have been as enjoyable if it were not for the helpfulness and warmth of the staff. They were all brilliant.