[2025 Labuan Bajo Stay] Travel Guide for Sudamala Resort, Seraya, Flores (Updated Jun)

💡 Tips 1) Check our resort/ hotels booked to see if there is any free airport/boat transfers and make arrangements with the hotel prior to checkin. 2) Stay in a Phinisi just because 😏 3) Bring lip gloss, the salt water dries out your lips very fast 4) It’s easy to grab a local taxi through the hotel lobbies and once you got a taxi, can use them for day trips to waterfall/cultural village/local eateries (warungs) 5) ❌ go fish market to eat. Overpriced, touristy, full of bbq smoke and dirty. #beachlife #seascapes #familytravel #labuanbajo #myitinerary #resorts #snorkelingtrips #phinisi #Snorkellabuanbajo

Island HotelsSudamala Resort, Seraya 🚢Transportation The hotel provides free wooden boat transfer between the hotel and Kampung Ujung harbour The wooden boat departs from the main island pier at 11.00 am and 16.30 pm The boat departs from the hotel to the pier at 09.00 am and 14.30 pm We took the 2:30pm flight and went to the souvenir shop next to the airport, just in time for the 5pm✈️ If you miss the two wooden boats, you have to pay extra to take a speedboat. You can share the time with others. The airport to pier transfer is charged, but we did not request the transfer, the hotel actually sent us to the airport without charge 🏊Play The snorkeling resources are great. There are colorful 🪸 and fish in the sea area at the door. I want to soak in the sea every day. I don’t want to go ashore even if I get sunburned. All snorkeling equipment rental is free, and you can borrow a life jacket if you don’t know how to snorkel. I didn’t want to share my glasses with others, so I prepared my own glasses and snorkel. There are also paddle boards and boats for rent. The hotel's diving center can sign up for a day trip or deep diving. It departs at 7:30 in the morning, picks up guests from the main island hotel at 8:00, and returns to the outlying island at 5:00 in the afternoon. The location of the hotel is perfect for watching the sunrise. You can enjoy the beautiful view on the trestle bridge. I saw a lot at night✨ I could even see the shape of the Milky Way and the extremely bright moonlight! The beach is very fine and it is very comfortable to walk barefoot. There are many little kids coming out for a walk. It is really a peaceful time. 🍽️Diet Breakfast is cooked to order and tastes good. It is filling and you can place an order in advance the night before. The prices for lunch and dinner are relatively high, so we went to the hotel next door for a meal. The food tasted good and the price was cheaper, but the tax plus service charge was 21%. In short, don't have too high expectations for dining on the outlying islands.

During this trip to Komodo, we arranged a night at Sudamala's offshore hotel, Seraya, which was my favorite place on this trip. It was really comfortable to lie on the beach chair. The room is a small wooden house on the beach, with a holiday atmosphere. The beach is right outside the door, and the bathroom and toilet are open-air, which is also very special. 😆😆 You can snorkel and row at the hotel entrance 🚣‍♂️, and the snorkeling equipment is provided free of charge by the hotel. There are a lot of small fish in the sea, as well as super large sea urchins, clownfish, and other brightly colored fish in the coral. The water is very clear, and I saw a lionfish 🐠 standing on the shore. The hotel offers free pick-up to the pier, and you can also be dropped off at the airport or other hotels when you leave. There are two free wooden boats to and from the island every day, at 11:00 am and 4:00 pm to the island, and 9:00 am and 2:30 pm to the island. The wooden boat takes 40-50 minutes. There is also a paid speedboat, which is more flexible in time and can be booked by yourself, but the cost is relatively expensive. However, there is not much food on the island. There is only one restaurant on the small island, and it is quite expensive. A portion of fried rice costs about ¥100, so it is recommended to buy some instant noodles or snacks before entering the island. 🍜 The hotel also offers spa and massage appointments, as well as diving and day trip services, but I didn't check it out.

Escape to the Sudamala Resort on Flores Island for an intimate getaway! With only 15 thatched cottages, it's the epitome of peace and privacy. 🛌 Dive into the clear waters and be mesmerized by the marine life including the rare lionfish. 🐠 The free boat shuttles to Komodo Island add a touch of adventure without compromising your secluded retreat. 🚤 The staff's genuine care and meticulous service will make your stay unforgettable. 💖 Although dining might be a splurge, the morning spread is a feast for the senses. 🍳 While it's not the prime spot for sunrises or sunsets, and Wi-Fi can be elusive, the private beachfront and aquatic wonders more than make up for it. 🏝️ 📍 Pulau Seraya Kecil, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia #Flores #FloresHotel #FloresTravel

Escape to the serene Sudamala Resort in Flores for a slice of paradise! 🌞 Nestled in thatched cottages with only 15 rooms, this resort promises tranquility and exclusivity. The crystal-clear waters are a snorkeler's dream, teeming with marine life like the elusive lionfish. 🐠 Enjoy the perks of free boat shuttles to Komodo Island, ensuring your secluded stay is still connected. 🚤 Service here is top-notch, with staff making a lasting impression with their warmth and attention to detail. While the resort's dining may be on the pricier side, the breakfast spread is delightful and well worth it. 🍳 Just remember, this isn't the spot for sunrise or sunset chasers, and Wi-Fi can be spotty. But if it's a private slice of beachfront heaven you're after, Sudamala Resort is the place to be! 🏖️ 📍 Pulau Seraya Kecil, Labuan Bajo, Indonesia #Flores #FloresHotel #FloresTravel

Stayed for 3 nights at the Sultan Mara Resort in Silaya, Flores Island, chose the highest specification of the independent thatched cottage, and evaluated it in all aspects. 👍🏻Pros: 1 The hotel is beautiful. It's really quite beautiful, a thatched cottage. There are only 15 rooms in a hotel, very quiet, really few people. 2 Floating is really cool. There is a dedicated area, with safety nets drawn. Provides free small boats to paddle. The water is super clear, and I see many lionfish every day, which I have never seen before. 3 Free pick-up and drop-off. There are two boats to the town (Komodo Island) every day, free. But it's not very convenient, if it's convenient, it might not be secluded... 4 The service is very good. Every waiter left a deep impression on me. 👎🏼Cons: 1 Tossing. Bali Island-Komodo Island-Flores Island, 1.25 hours by plane + 20 minutes by speedboat (or 45 minutes by cargo ship, high probability) 2 Expensive. The restaurant provided by the hotel on the island is very expensive, just order chicken breast, fish, it costs more than 100 RMB. An average of 200+ per meal doesn't eat much, the taste is normal. I recommend going to the neighboring Seraya Sudamara Resort to eat, the price is much cheaper. Breakfast is provided from 7 to 9:30, not bad. 3 It's not a sunrise and sunset viewing hotel. Maybe because of the geographical location. This aspect is really a lot worse. 4 Poor signal. The wifi speed is not good

If there is only one hotel to recommend in Bali, it must be Located on Komodo Island, Sudamala Resort, Seraya, Flores ✅Pros: Detached seaside cottages, good staff service, private sea island, beach, shallow water area, professional and convenient diving shop, beautiful snorkeling, complete coral area and sea trench for appreciation, many marine creatures, the room is just outside the snorkeling shop, you can go snorkeling after changing equipment, you can go directly back to the room to wash and rest and then go to the restaurant to eat after snorkeling ❌Cons: Since the hotel is located on an independent small island, there is only a shuttle boat to and from the hotel island at a fixed time every day, the wifi is very poor, I personally think the restaurant is not very delicious, you can bring some food and drinks to the island. ✍️Because this trip was rushed, I only stayed for one day, but the overall experience was still great. I have thought about flying back to Sudamala countless times after returning to my country. If there is a next time, I will definitely revisit

The island hotel in Sudomala is different from other port hotels. In addition to being particularly quiet and comfortable, the high-quality service and rich and delicious breakfast are unforgettable. The beautiful scenery of nature is amazing and it is a masterpiece of God. I especially recommend everyone to enjoy this wonderful hotel.