Established in 1994, Kri Eco was the first dive resort to open in Raja Ampat and has been beautifully maintained and renovated to keep to its high standard.

Kri Eco Resort is a simple, informal, but comfortable dive resort set in a pristine natural environment. This is a choice for people who like the back-to-nature experience - peaceful location, natural surroundings and tropical island beauty. It sits on the edge of mountainous Kri Island, and is shaded by palm trees that run along a long fine white sand beach.

The resort is built from natural local materials by local craftsmen and has a low environmental impact. It is designed to naturally blend in with the unspoiled tropical surroundings.

The 13 beautiful guest rooms of a traditional Papuan design, the restaurant and lounge areas are built on stilts over the water to maximise the relaxing sound of the the sea. The rooms are a few steps from natural undisturbed jungle where the song of  beautiful tropical birds can be heard from dawn to dusk. It gives the resort a truly close to nature feel and naturally relaxing feel.

PAPUAN (located along the overwater walkway) and SUPERIOR PAPUAN (located along the beach, perched above the water) cottages are designed with shared ‘mandi’ type bathrooms with western toilet & hot mandis after a night dive (an Indonesian mandi is operated by pouring water over yourself).

DELUXE cottages are with ensuite private bathroom with warm water (western standards), and spacious private sundeck

Waking to the song of tropical birds is a wonderful way to start the day and after a days amazing diving or snorkelling,  the end of the day is illustrated with a spectacular sunset.

For those wishing to relax in solitude the resort is small and spacious enough to enjoy personal space in one of the few remaining places on Earth that is still sparsely populated.

From the rooms, lounges and restaurant many aquatic creatures can be observed without needed to step into the water. The shallow water around the resort is a nursery for many different of species, including Juvenile Blacktip reef sharks which can been seen cruising up and down the waters edge.

The restaurant serves delicious Indonesian inspired food in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. There are many opportunities to meet interesting people and swap stories or aquatic discoveries from the day at the communal style tables. The food also includes a variety of local vegetables and fruits so vegetarian comfortably eat without special preparations. Drinking water, coffee and tea are provided free of charge, as are snacks for longer excursions on the boats. Fresh fruit juices, soft drinks and beer are available for an extra charge. 

General Info

• Name : Kri Eco Resort
• Destination : Indonesia
• Location : Raja Ampat Islands of West Papua Province. Fly to Sorong via Manado or Makassar, boat from there. One and a half hours by boat from Sorong
• Seasons : Year round
• Capacity : 28 (max. no. guests)
• Free Wifi available in guest rooms and lounge areas (Fair usage policy applies)
• Free laundry service
• Nitrox: Free 32%
• Own dive center and equipment
• Retal equipment available

Room Facilities

• Electric fan (24/7) 
• Western style bed and mattress
• Mosquito nets
• 24h electricity
• Fresh drinking water
• Soap, tissues and fresh towels
• Camera table with several sockets

Safety

• Fire warning system : N/A
• Fire extinguishers : Yes
• Fire escapes : N/A

2015 Kri Eco Resort Rates - Only applicable for stay taking place in 2015

2016 Kri Eco Resort Rates

Day of arrival & departure transfers between Sorong & Kri: 7, 14 or 21 nights: Sunday/Sunday; 10 or 17 nights: Thursday/Sunday or Sunday/Wednesday

Prices include accommodation based on double/twin sharing in chosen category, meals, snacks, coffee, water, tea, wifi, registration (Surat Jalan), access to a computer for photo editing, laundry service.

Prices do not include the Raja Ampat Marine Park Entry Permit of IDR500,000.00, valid for one year. Fee of €17 for Saturday "Red Bird of Paradise" excursion to donate to guide/village. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages

Extras:transfer fee (between Sorong airport & Kri Eco Resort) per person per journey = €75 (for 2015) & €85 (for 2016) for stay less than 7 nights.

Others: Non-scheduled transfer boat charter from Sorong is €550 per way (for 2015) and €600 (for 2016) (this cost can be shared amongst guests on boat). Fast public Ferry to Waisai and pick up from Waisai harbour is €95 (for 2015) and €110 (for 2016) per person per way (ferry does not operate on Indonesian Public holidays, please check)

Returning guests: 1st time returnee receives 15% off, 2nd or more time receives 20% off.

Snorkel packages: by boat, guided, within 10km around the resort.

*House reef snorkelling is free of charge, unguided