About PapuArts

PapuArts Alter-Native Stay is a traditionally built home stay / dive lodge but with a modern touch. Located in Raja Ampat, West Papua, also named Last Paradise on Earth, a true heaven for Nature Lovers, above as well as below the water. They offer the choice between 3 different Papuan room types. We chose the ocean view room looking out at the four ocean view rooms over the water on the dock. They advertise and offer an eco/sustainable place to stay in the middle of world's biggest marine biodiversity and equatorial jungle.

We were attracted to the PapuArts Alter Native Stay as a transitional venue after a long traveling segment. After resting up, it offered all kind of options around the island of Waigeo and beyond. After getting our energy back we enjoyed snorkeling out to the nearby reef and relaxing in the hammock outside our hut. I set up my Starlink antenna and have access to the internet for communication, research and entertainment.

Our accommodations include a small loft with another bed and sitting area, a private bathroom and a queen size bed with mosquito netting. We are living a more rustic lifestyle of Raja Ampat camping without locking doors, open windows and no air conditioning. We are enjoying three wonderful, home cooked meals a day prepared and served by the lodge staff. The biggest challenges involve mitigating the mosquitoes and humidity, but frankly these are minor issues.

We've made new friends staying at the PapuArts during our visit here. We met Conner from Ireland on the ferry ride over. Rohan and Sarah from Scotland were at the lodge when we arrived. Later we met Elias and Paul, two cousins traveling together from Austria and Christopher AKA Tique from Sweden who arrived on our third day. Two members of the Raja Ampat Rascals are staying here as well, Keely Martin and Suzy Wheat decided to hang out here for a few days too before going to the liveaboard.

In addition to snorkeling around the facility, as a group we have explored the local village and took a day-long trip to the "Blue River" site across the island. Most of the time is spent relaxing as well as sharing stories and experiences with fellow like-minded travelers and scuba divers.

Elias doing a back flip into the "Blue River"

Another beautiful sunset at PapuArts Alter-Native Stay