Pombero lodge

The location was simply amazing—a secluded spot with a personal home reef full of sea turtles, mantas, and reef sharks. The reef itself looked healthy and attracted a lot of coral fish. If you want, you can rent a boat for snorkeling; on one trip I was lucky to see a large flock of dolphins. The owners serve excellent homemade food three times a day, and otherwise you’re left alone with the sea. The bed had a mosquito net, and in five days I didn’t see a single mosquito. I’d highly recommend it if you’re ready to escape civilization.

Anton·2 months ago

“Paraíso”

The views are incredible, giving you a feeling of solitude with that marvelous reef just for you. There are only two huts, so if you’re lucky enough that the other one is empty, you’ll have the whole beach and facilities to yourself. The snorkeling is great; we saw turtles, black‑pointed sharks, thousands of fish, and coral in very good condition. The room is comfortable, the bed is large with a very good mosquito net, although in truth there are practically no mosquitoes. The sunrises and sunsets are wonderful. The owner rented us a motorcycle. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner can be had at the Lodge with prior notice; the food is abundant and very good. The owner lives in the village and can come in 5 minutes for any need. It’s an unforgettable experience. Recommended for adventurous travelers. The kitchen is very neglected, dirty, with ants in the sugar… The access road to the Lodge is in very bad condition, with slopes and full of potholes. The descent to the Lodge from the road is difficult, steep, and with sharp stones. The bathroom has no sink.

Ainhoa·2 months ago

“Vistas espectaculares”

The cabin, the views, and the surroundings are very cool, worth it to disconnect for a few days! Everything is fine.

Sergio·9 months ago

The location is just unreal, exceptional. Eddi and his wife were attentive to our wishes and did everything to make our stay easier. Nothing.

Patrick·A year ago

A resort unlike any other: isolated a few kilometers from the village, 2 bungalows and 1 dining area halfway up a cliff from which I could see a few turtles (herbarium just below the restaurant terrace), rays, and even a fairly large shark that I couldn’t identify. There isn’t a proper beach, but sandy access to the sea, hidden between two cliffs, making it easy to go snorkeling and return, despite the waves. That’s important because it’s the only activity on site and you’re left to yourself. The snorkeling is good with wildlife that seems not used to human presence. Easy because there are little or no currents when they appear violent offshore, beyond a barrier. No aggressive territorial fauna encountered. A friendly family of owners comes 3 times a day to welcome you, help carry your bags on an improvised staircase that goes down the cliff to the bungalows, and bring you meals. Spending a few days there while doing Wakatobi was a must for me. I say a few days because the comfort is very rudimentary, the owners have trouble maintaining these wooden structures, and I went alone. However, you’ll have a rare experience, alone with preserved nature and a sea protected from human activity, including fishing. The other positives are the electricity all day, the owners’ kindness, and the meals. The owners take your tastes into account. I’m happy I did it and would gladly return, but maybe not alone.

Philippe·A year ago