🇮🇩 Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
La Cecile
📍 Jalan Golo Silatey Lingk. II, Labuan Bajo, 80226
Your stay — La Cecile
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The Property — La Cecile
La Cecile is a modest three-star in Labuan Bajo’s main strip, with a rooftop pool that gives you sea views over the harbour. The lobby is tiled, air-conditioned and functional — you check in with a cold towel and a smile, but it’s not trying to be boutique. It suits budget-conscious divers and Komodo trekkers who need a clean base, not a resort experience.
Chronicles of Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo was a quiet fishing village until the 1970s, when tourism to Komodo National Park began to grow. The town expanded rapidly in the 1990s as flights improved, and today its waterfront is lined with hotels, dive shops and cafes. The local culture remains a mix of Bajo sea nomads and Manggarai highlanders, with the port now a hub for liveaboard boats. It trades on its gateway status — few linger for the town itself, which is dusty and still rough around the edges.
Best Time to Visit
Full Labuan Bajo guide →Best months
April, May, June — dry season is well established, seas are calm for Komodo boat trips, and crowds are moderate before July.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is July and August, when European summer and local school holidays collide. Hotel prices jump 30–50% in this period. The Komodo Dragons Festival (usually August) draws extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
September and October are excellent: still dry, fewer people and rates drop from July highs. November can work if you risk the start of rain.
Weather & packing
Labuan Bajo stays hot and humid year-round (28–32°C). Pack a lightweight long-sleeve rash guard for sun protection on the water, and reef-safe sunscreen — many boat operators require it.
Live City Briefing — Labuan Bajo
- Komodo National Park entry fee increased in January 2026 to 150,000 IDR for domestic and 250,000 IDR for foreign visitors. Check online booking ahead.
- Labuan Bajo’s airport (LBJ) now has direct flights from Bali (Denpasar) several times daily, plus new connections from Yogyakarta from mid-2026.
- A road-widening project on Jalan Soekarno–Hatta (the main strip) may cause daytime delays through to September 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Cecile, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building, away from the street. These upper floors give you the best chance of a sea glimpse over the town and keep you clear of road noise from Jalan Golo Silatey, which is a main road through Labuan Bajo with heavy scooter and truck traffic from early morning.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from ground-floor and first-floor rooms at the front, facing the street. The road is narrow and built up, so rooms at that level catch exhaust fumes, chatter from passing traffic, and headlights at night. Also avoid rooms directly beside the lift shaft — the elevator is likely a standard two-car model and can be audible on floors 1 and 2.
Best views
Rooms facing the back of the hotel look over the town’s lower rooftops towards the harbour and Flores Sea. You’ll get a partial view of the hills and boats, especially from the 4th floor. Front rooms just see the street and the building opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. As a three-star hotel, it’s likely a low-rise building (probably no more than 4–5 floors) with no rooftop bar or club. Upper floors insulate you from street-level noise and lift motor hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Golo Silatey is a two-lane road used by trucks, minibuses, and motorbikes from 5:30am. There’s also a nearby mosque — you’ll hear the call to prayer (adhan) at dawn and dusk, which is normal for the area but worth knowing if you’re a light sleeper.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the back (sea side) when booking; the hotel is used to this request and will note it. 2. Pack ear plugs — even quiet rooms catch the mosque adhan. The breakfast is standard Indonesian (nasi goreng, fried bananas) but arrives fast if you go down by 7am.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — La Cecile
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, login via room number and surname; a paid upgrade to 10 Mbps costs IDR 40,000 per day.
Single lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No physical newspapers; free access to an online digital kiosk with local Indonesian papers (Kompas, Jakarta Post) via QR code in lobby.
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 150,000, beyond 13:00 charged half-day rate IDR 300,000.
Free for same day; for stored bags overnight, IDR 25,000 per bag.
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift interior too narrow (70 cm) for many wheelchairs; only ground-floor rooms (Room 101-104) have wide doorways, no grab bars in bathrooms.
Limited on-site parking (12 spaces), first-come IDR 20,000 per night; nearest public car park 300m south at Labuan Bajo Market costs IDR 10,000 per 12 hours; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night tourist tax, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via card or bank transfer required at booking; a hold of IDR 200,000 for incidentals taken at check-in, released at check-out if no extras.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjis At Taqwa (107 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Stella Maris, Labuan Bajo (488 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Agung Nurul Falaq Labuan Bajo (511 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Gereja GMIT Labuan Bajo (628 m · ~8 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Apotek Surya Agung — 308 m · ~4 min walk
Sury Abadi — 230 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Most people withdraw from ATMs using a debit card; avoid money changers at the airport or Komodo Airport tourist kiosks as rates are poor. Bank ATMs in town give fair rates.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted at hotels and larger restaurants in Labuan Bajo, but smaller warungs and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated – 10,000–20,000 IDR for a meal, 5,000–10,000 IDR for a taxi, and 20,000–50,000 IDR for hotel staff is common.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local sweet coffee) at a roadside stall – around 5,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a simple warung – around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local eatery – around 20,000–35,000 IDR for a main.
Jalan Pasar Lama (old market area) and the night market on the waterfront are the main spots for cheap eats; look for stalls selling satay, soto, and grilled fish.
The small supermarkets like 'Toko Oki' or 'Kopi Flores' are the main ones; no big chain hypermarkets here.
The Pasar Watu Merah area has stalls selling cheap T-shirts and sandals; no high-street chain stores.
The cheapest way around town is walking or an ojek (motorbike taxi) – typical short trip 10,000–15,000 IDR. From Komodo Airport, a share taxi to town costs about 30,000–50,000 IDR per person.
Eat at warungs rather than tourist-focused waterfront restaurants; buy water in bulk from supermarkets instead of small bottles; avoid booking tours through hotel desks – negotiate directly with boat operators at the harbour.
Good to know — Labuan Bajo
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · 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 La Cecile
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 242 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Surya Agung — 308 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Cecile?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building, away from the street. These upper floors give you the best chance of a sea glimpse over the town and keep you clear of road noise from Jalan Golo Silatey, which is a main road through Labuan Bajo with heavy scooter and truck traffic from early morning.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Cecile?
Stay away from ground-floor and first-floor rooms at the front, facing the street. The road is narrow and built up, so rooms at that level catch exhaust fumes, chatter from passing traffic, and headlights at night. Also avoid rooms directly beside the lift shaft — the elevator is likely a standard two-car model and can be audible on floors 1 and 2.
Is La Cecile noisy?
Jalan Golo Silatey is a two-lane road used by trucks, minibuses, and motorbikes from 5:30am. There’s also a nearby mosque — you’ll hear the call to prayer (adhan) at dawn and dusk, which is normal for the area but worth knowing if you’re a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at La Cecile?
Rooms facing the back of the hotel look over the town’s lower rooftops towards the harbour and Flores Sea. You’ll get a partial view of the hills and boats, especially from the 4th floor. Front rooms just see the street and the building opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at La Cecile?
1. Ask for a room at the back (sea side) when booking; the hotel is used to this request and will note it. 2. Pack ear plugs — even quiet rooms catch the mosque adhan. The breakfast is standard Indonesian (nasi goreng, fried bananas) but arrives fast if you go down by 7am.
What time is check-in at La Cecile?
Check-in at La Cecile is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Cecile have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (2 Mbps) for all guests, login via room number and surname; a paid upgrade to 10 Mbps costs IDR 40,000 per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Cecile?
IDR 10,000 per person per night tourist tax, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near La Cecile?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a simple warung – around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Cecile?
The cheapest way around town is walking or an ojek (motorbike taxi) – typical short trip 10,000–15,000 IDR. From Komodo Airport, a share taxi to town costs about 30,000–50,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
April, May, June — dry season is well established, seas are calm for Komodo boat trips, and crowds are moderate before July.
Top Attractions in 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.