Labuan Bajo, IndonesiaWae Rana
Plataran Komodo Resort & Spa
Beachfront joglo enclave
Wae Rana Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Renovated
2016
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
PlataranBeachfront joglo enclave
Handcrafted timber pavilions line a secluded Flores beach, oriented toward boat trips through the surrounding archipelago.
What it’s good at
Notable
Handcrafted Javanese joglo and limasan pavilions built with certified teak and ironwood.
Notable
Private phinisi schooners depart directly from the jetty for Komodo dragon expeditions.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Waecicu Beach is perfectly picturesque, and its oceanfront villas look out over the islands that rise dramatically out of the waters of the Flores Sea.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Waecicu Beach sits twenty minutes from Labuan Bajo, with national park islands visible across the Flores Sea.
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The rooms
Standalone villas feature regional woven textiles and Javanese antiques, with bathrooms that open onto private outdoor terrazzo tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater swimming pool stretches along the beachfront, looking out past umbrella-shaded loungers toward traditional wooden boats.
The spa
Treatment suites open toward coastal greenery, and open-air beachfront massages draw on local herbs and Indonesian botanical scrubs.
The gym
Cardio machines sit inside a glass pavilion built around living tree trunks right at the water's edge.
At the table
Open-air dining terraces serve Indonesian seafood by the water, and sundowners are poured on an overwater rocky deck.
How it began
Indonesian attorney Yozua Makes and his wife Dewi developed the property, transplanting centuries-old Javanese timber building traditions to Flores.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.