Il tuo soggiorno — Mutiara
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La proprietà — Mutiara
Mutiara is a no-nonsense three-star hotel perched on a hill above Labuan Bajo harbour. The lobby feels like a cool, tiled refuge from the tropical heat, with a small reception desk, a few rattan chairs and a constant breeze through open windows. Rooms are basic but clean, with reliable air-conditioning and hot water — exactly what you need after a day on a dive boat. It suits independent travellers and budget-conscious divers who want a safe, central base without any frills.
Cronache di Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo was a sleepy fishing village until the 1980s when tourism to Komodo National Park began to grow. The town mushroomed along the coast, with concrete hotels and warungs replacing wooden stilt houses. In the 2010s, the government designated it a 'special economic zone' for tourism, sparking a construction boom of resorts and an upgraded airport. Today it's a fast-growing, chaotic frontier town that serves as the main jumping-off point for Komodo dragons and liveaboard trips. Culturally, it remains a melting pot of Flores’s indigenous Manggarai people, Bugis seafarers and a growing expat community running dive shops and guesthouses.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Labuan Bajo →I migliori mesi
April to June and September to November. These months offer the best balance of calm seas, clear skies and manageable crowds – great for diving and island hopping without peak-season pressure.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the absolute peak, driven by European summer holidays, school breaks and the best diving visibility. Hotel prices can double: a basic room at Mutiara might jump from IDR 350k to 700k. The Komodo Dragons Festival (usually August) also spikes demand.
Stagione di spalla
October and November offer mild weather, fewer tourists and lower prices – often 30-40% cheaper than July. Rain is still infrequent, but seas stay calm enough for boat trips.
Meteo e imballaggio
Labuan Bajo has a microclimate with a pronounced dry season (May-October) but sudden afternoon downpours can occur even then. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket and reef-friendly sunscreen – the sun is fierce even when clouds roll in.
Briefing della città — Labuan Bajo
- The new Labuan Bajo airport terminal opened in 2023, handling more direct flights from Bali and Jakarta – expect quicker baggage handling but still long taxi queues.
- Komodo National Park entrance fees increased again in early 2025: now IDR 250k per adult for a day pass; park authorities are piloting a daily visitor cap (1,500 people) to manage overtourism.
- A major road-widening project along the waterfront is ongoing through 2026, causing afternoon traffic jams near the main market – allow extra time for airport transfers.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mutiara, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–4 at the rear of the building (away from Jalan Soekarno Hatta). These upper floors reduce street noise and benefit from afternoon sea breezes.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get direct traffic noise (especially motorbikes and trucks) and lack privacy from passers-by. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service entrance if visible from lobby.
Best views
Rooms on the rear (non-street) side on floors 3–4 offer harbour glimpses and sunset light over the hills. Street-side rooms face a busy main road and shop-fronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are quietest, furthest from street-level activity and with minimal foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Soekarno Hatta is the main drag through Labuan Bajo – constant scooter traffic from 6am to 10pm, plus trucks delivering supplies. Morning call to prayer from nearby mosques carries, so earplugs useful.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the rear side when booking – staff can manually allocate. 2) Check in after 2pm for best chance of a quiet upper floor; early arrivals often get ground floor leftovers.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Mutiara
Free standard WiFi throughout hotel; speed approximately 5 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing. Login via room number and last name
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only
No complimentary newspaper service
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available from 10:00 (free). Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 150,000, after 14:00 full night charge
Free storage at front desk on check-in/out day; long-term storage not offered
No step-free access. Main entrance has three steps; no wheelchair ramps or accessible rooms available
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on first-come, first-served basis. Nearest public parking at Labuan Bajo waterfront (IDR 10,000/hour). No EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Masjis At Taqwa (736 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katedral Roh Kudus, Labuan Bajo (981 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Agung Nurul Falaq Labuan Bajo (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Stella Maris, Labuan Bajo (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Visa — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Apotek Surya Agung — 510 m · ~6 min walk
Denny's Mart — 276 m · ~3 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at official money changers in town; avoid airport or hotel desks for poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels and larger restaurants; cash essential for warungs, markets, and transport.
Tipping not expected but appreciated; leave small change (5-10% at nicer restaurants), round up taxi fares, and give IDR 20,000 for hotel cleaning staff.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A basic kopi tubruk at a local warung costs around IDR 15,000.
A generous nasi campur (rice with sides) from a roadside warung runs about IDR 25,000-35,000.
A simple mie goreng or nasi goreng at a basic eatery costs roughly IDR 30,000-40,000.
The main strip along Jalan Soekarno Hatta and the night market area by the port have numerous stalls selling sate, grilled fish, and snacks for IDR 10,000-30,000.
Local minimarkets like Indomaret or Alfamart are common along this road for basics.
Small clothing stalls at the Labuan Bajo market have cheap T-shirts and sarongs; no big high-street chains.
Minibus (bemo) along Jalan Soekarno Hatta costs about IDR 7,000-10,000 per ride; from the airport, a shared shuttle (if available) is cheapest, around IDR 30,000 per person.
Eat at warungs away from the waterfront for lower prices; book boat tours in groups to split costs; bargain at the market but keep it friendly.
Buono da sapere — Labuan Bajo
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17992.31 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
Labuan BajoWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Labuan Bajo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mutiara
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Visa — 107 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Surya Agung — 510 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Komodo Airport (LBJ) → Hotel New Bajo
💡 Ignore the touts outside arrivals; walk 50m left to the official blue taxi counter—fixed price, no haggling. Pay cash small notes.
Hotel New Bajo → Pelni Harbour / City Centre
💡 Gojek is more reliable here than Grab. For short hops, go for the motorbike option (ojek) to skip traffic.
Terminal Batu Cermin (east side of town) → Hotel New Bajo (along Jalan Wae Kesambi)
💡 No fixed stops—wave it down. Avoid peak sun as they're unairconditioned. Best for moving between local warungs, not luggage-friendly.
Hotel New Bajo (pick-up from airport or drop-off to dock) → Komodo Airport / Pelni Harbour
💡 Ask reception for their own car—it's often cheaper than the airport taxi. Tip the driver 20,000 IDR if he helps with bags.
Informazioni su Labuan Bajo
Wikipedia ↗
Labuan Bajo (Indonesian pronunciation: [laˌbuan ˈbad͡ʒo]) is a fishing town located at the western end of the large island of Flores in the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It is in Komodo District. It is the capital of the West Manggarai Regency, one of the eight regencies on Flores Island...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Mutiara?
Request a room on floors 3–4 at the rear of the building (away from Jalan Soekarno Hatta). These upper floors reduce street noise and benefit from afternoon sea breezes.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mutiara?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street. They get direct traffic noise (especially motorbikes and trucks) and lack privacy from passers-by. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft or service entrance if visible from lobby.
Is Mutiara noisy?
Jalan Soekarno Hatta is the main drag through Labuan Bajo – constant scooter traffic from 6am to 10pm, plus trucks delivering supplies. Morning call to prayer from nearby mosques carries, so earplugs useful.
Which rooms have the best views at Mutiara?
Rooms on the rear (non-street) side on floors 3–4 offer harbour glimpses and sunset light over the hills. Street-side rooms face a busy main road and shop-fronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Mutiara?
1) Request a room on the rear side when booking – staff can manually allocate. 2) Check in after 2pm for best chance of a quiet upper floor; early arrivals often get ground floor leftovers.
What time is check-in at Mutiara?
Check-in at Mutiara is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mutiara have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi throughout hotel; speed approximately 5 Mbps, sufficient for email and browsing. Login via room number and last name
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mutiara?
IDR 10,000 per person per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Mutiara?
A generous nasi campur (rice with sides) from a roadside warung runs about IDR 25,000-35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mutiara?
Minibus (bemo) along Jalan Soekarno Hatta costs about IDR 7,000-10,000 per ride; from the airport, a shared shuttle (if available) is cheapest, around IDR 30,000 per person.
When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
April to June and September to November. These months offer the best balance of calm seas, clear skies and manageable crowds – great for diving and island hopping without peak-season pressure.
Principali attrazioni a Labuan Bajo
💡 Arrive before 7am for the auction. Try the pisang goreng (fried banana) from the stall near the entrance — it's about 5,000 IDR.
💡 The English labels are patchy — ask the caretaker for a short tour. He's usually happy to show you the highlights. Donation suggested (around 10,000 IDR).
💡 The best spot is near the stone jetty — locals gather there to chat as the sun goes down. Grab a young coconut for 10,000 IDR.
💡 Go at 5:30am to watch the fishing boats head out. Bring water and wear proper shoes — the gravel is loose.
💡 Bring a head torch — the cave is pitch black in parts. The cool interior is a welcome break from the heat.