Eco Tree O'Tel

Eco Tree O'Tel stands directly on the waterfront of Labuan Bajo harbour, about two minutes' walk from the port and a short stroll from Plaza Marina. It has 20 rooms, from compact singles to doubles with balconies facing the bay and the islands, all with air conditioning, hot water, TV, tea and coffee and free WiFi.

The two-storey restaurant serves local and Mediterranean dishes, and the rooftop bar is a popular place for a sunset drink. There is also a small day spa for massages after a long boat day. On Trip.com it scores around 8.7 from over 150 reviews, with recent comments praising the port view, central location and food; a few note that towels are given on request.

Choose it if you want a harbour view without paying resort prices, and to be able to walk to the boats and restaurants. Rooms facing the road side are cheaper but lose the view. Book through the hotel website or by WhatsApp.