Vogelkopf Resort

We recently stayed at Vogelcopf resort for 5 days in one of their over water villas. The location among the mangroves and house reef were amazing with large amounts of fish and corels to snorkel through. Villas are very clean with ACs with very comfortable beds and a patio area to sit and watch sunsets and fish swimming by. The large jetty allows you to walk around and look at the fish and coral as well as a number of deck chairs to sit and relax to enjoy a sundowner while watching the sunset. The food has a limited menu but this is not a bad thing as everything is cooked fresh daily and was absolutly delicious espicially the grilled fish. Set dining times at the large dining area invites discussion and meeting other travellers and sharing stories which we really enjoyed. Breakfast and lunch packs were prepared for our excursions which were very tasy and plentifull. Our visit would not of been as memorable without the staff who work at the resort. Siska and Amei deserve a special mention for looking after us so well.. Overall a fantastic location and a amazing one week in Vogelcopf resort and Raja Ampat.

Very nice place. Very very very nice staff. Very very very very good food. Free bottled water and good hygene. Good air conditining in the room and good,stable WiFi signal. We stayed only for one day and didn't dive, but only in the pier you have more biodiversity than in the whole Mediterranean Sea. Amazing location. Thanks specially to Melisa.

Great spot with your own private coral garden. Baby sharks, turtles, stingrays, coral and fish right on your doorstep. If you are lucky enough and the tides are right you may even spot a dugong. Clean rooms with private bathrooms and a/c. All inclusive of meals. They are simple and basic but really tasty and made with love. Granted the variety may be a bit lacking but that will come with time. We had 5 days and were sad to leave. The staff and owners made it a joy to stay.

My cottage is right on the water having the sunset view. One morning I saw signs of the manatee passing by. Wake up call comes from the sounds of many birds chirping because at the back of my cottage is a mangrove forest. If you want just to stay in the resort, snorkeling activity is just within the facility. The resort has its own pier or jetty where guests could be picked up by various tour operators thus avoiding bumpy land trips. The food gives guests the opportunity to taste local favorites while at the same time the resort is conscious of international preferences. The music around the common friendly lounge is relaxing. There is always staff helpful to make one's stay comfortable.

Nous avions choisi Vogelkopf en nous basant sur les commentaires *********** , tous dithyrambiques sur la disponibilité de Brazel, le propriétaire, l’exceptionnelle qualité des repas, les attraits d’un hôtel ouvert il y a seulement 4 mois…. Nous avons cru rêver… car nous avons bien cauchemardé. Certes l’hôtel est neuf mais semble déjà attaqué par l’âge. Aucun entretien nulle part, jardin à l’abandon… ce qui s’explique par un staff méritant de paraître au Guiness Book du j’menfoutisme. Les repas sont une arnaque totale. Sous couvert d’une pension complète, nous avons eu droit matin midi et soir à des assiettes pitoyables (soupes en forme d’eau chaude, cinq haricots verts, du tempeh ou du soja baignant dans l’huile ou réchauffés de la veille, des morceaux de pastèque conservés au frigo d’un repas à l’autre… tout était du même accabit… le dynamisme du «chef» expliquant bien des choses…). En réalité nous avons aussi compris que le propriétaire, Brazel, décide des menus et opte pour les produits les moins chers, servis à répétition…. À 120 euros la nuit!!!! Nous aurions pu nous plaindre auprès de lui mais, le lendemain de notre arrivée, nous avons appris qu’il était parti pour 2 semaines à Jakarta!!! Laissant son redoutable staff faire ce qu’il fait le mieux: jouer de la guitare et dormir dans les chambres non occupées. A ce rythme nous ne donnons pas cher de l’avenir de ce resort. Le pire est à venir! Dommage… au milieu de ce marasme, une pensée toutefois pour Adya, la seule du staff à s’être montrée soucieuse de notre sort. Ses qualités nous font espérer qu’elle puisse les utiliser ailleurs. Bref vous l’aurez compris : FUYEZ! Nou