Sorido Bay Resort sits quietly on Kri Island in Raja Ampat, tucked away in a peaceful bay and surrounded by stunning jungle and reef. From your bungalow veranda, you look out over the lagoon or deep ocean waters, the perfect blend of comfort and wild natural beauty. Here, you get to experience first-class diving and snorkelling, while immersed in the raw charm and tranquillity of Papua’s marine wilderness.
With just a handful of spacious bungalows, Sorido Bay offers a boutique, intimate stay. The resort balances eco-conscious design, using sustainable, locally-built traditional Papuan architecture, with modern comforts, giving guests a genuine taste of Raja Ampat’s beauty without sacrificing comfort.
Accommodations
Sentani Bungalow
The Sentani Bungalow offers a cozy, intimate stay with everything a diver or couple needs for comfort and convenience. Built in traditional Papuan style and set close to the water, it features air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom, a private veranda, and a practical back entrance ideal for drying wetsuits and gear. With an in-room camera workstation and both 110V and 220V outlets, it’s especially suited for underwater photographers.
Kaimana Bungalow
The Kaimana Bungalow is spacious and versatile, making it ideal for families, groups of friends, or two couples traveling together. With a larger floor plan that includes a separate living room, private terrace, AC, and en-suite bathroom, it offers comfort with plenty of breathing room. A built-in camera and gear workstation makes it perfect for divers and photographers, while its serene setting overlooking the lagoon or ocean ensures a relaxing island escape.
Kebar Villa
The Kebar Villa is the resort’s most spacious and premium accommodation, offering exceptional privacy, a wide terrace, and an airy interior designed for comfort. Ideal for couples seeking a luxurious retreat, the villa blends traditional Papuan architecture with enhanced amenities, including AC, an en-suite bathroom, a minibar/fridge, and a dedicated camera and gear area.
Activities
- Scuba Diving: Dive from the resort to legendary sites such as Cape Kri (Sorido Bay’s house reef), known for record-breaking fish biodiversity, plus plenty of other world-class dive sites nearby. Guided by experienced PADI instructors and local dive masters.
- Snorkeling: Explore shallow, colorful reefs accessible directly from the resort. Great for non-divers or as a relaxed alternative between dives.
- Kayaking & Stand-Up Paddle boarding (SUP): Glide over calm lagoon waters or paddle out to nearby sand-bars and scenic spots; equipment is available for in-house guests
- Boat Excursions & Island Hopping: Visit nearby islands, hidden bays, remote reefs, or take part in full-day trips around Raja Ampat for a broader taste of the archipelago’s beauty
- Wildlife & Birdwatching: Raja Ampat’s jungles and reefs host unique birds, marine life, and tropical fauna, a treat for nature lovers even when you’re not underwater.
- Spa & Relaxation: After diving or exploring, guests can unwind with spa treatments or simply relax on the sun deck and enjoy the bay’s calm ambiance.
