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It was my first stay at the hotel but not my first visit having previously attended several Rotary functions in 2013 and 2016. I cannot fault the staff, location and cleanliness. My only concern is the WiFi which is not that consistent nor fast (it may well be a Timor Leste idiosyncrasy) but compared to other countries like Cambodia and Vietnam, it can be improved. I would particularly congratulate the hotel for accommodating my request for a table and chairs to enable Rotary interviews to be conducted in my room. This was done professionally and with a minimum of fuss. I will be back in 2017.

This newly rebuild hotel has wonderful stylish rooms (most with balconies toward the pool or garden). Dining in the restaurant is exquisite. Wifi extremely fast. Staff so helpful and smiling all the time. Although the hotel is posh there is plenty of room and smile for children. Seems like the hotel is used by local expats for meetings and lunches. Great atmosphere and location just opposite the sea with a view to Atauro Island.

Good for Americans only, to a point. If Mexican you may be used to this. Do Not Accept Any Hotel Organized Transport by Yellow Taxis. No ATM service, no Eftpost, dodgy internet, [remember to buy a new sim card after arrive, Yes Virginia it is an Indonesian Sim card, soma soma, but it is a 'Timor' Sim card. Reason why your Indo sim or bank card not work? Just don't mention the war, ok ?]. Forget credit cards, Eftpost or Indo ATM cards & Australian Bank cards. Empty the ANZ ATM at airport at first opportunity, your going to need it! And if you don't it Will be emptied after you go, leaving you at mercy of helpful taxi drivers offering you loans. Ignore Yellow, walk past them & use Blue Taxis. Don't expect much & you will not be disappointed. Best advert for pushing on to Bali in over 50 years of travel. Induced poverty breeds corruption. Overpriced & overexploited.Starving tikus feeding on themselves or the unwary traveller. Don't become a Victim. Nice place but I pass now.

I spent three days at Atauro Dive Resort and it's was just perfect. Lovely designed bungalows which were super clean. The place to be to escape far away from traffic, packed restaurants and so on... I felt from the beginning totally satisfied and welcomed. Safi and Volker, the owners of the resorts are super nice and helpful. Regarding diving I've never seen dive sides as you get there... such an awesome experience!! fully recommend and I'll be back asap!!