Sudamala Resort, Komodo

Sudamala Resort, Komodo sits on Pantai Pede, the public beach about 3 km south of the harbour and close to the airport. It is the mainland sister of Sudamala's island resort on Seraya and has around 84 suites and villas, from Kelimutu Deluxe and Inerie Garden suites to Rangko Beachfront suites and one-bedroom Manggarai villas with private pools.

The main pool runs along the seafront under a tall thatched pavilion, and Wae Rebo restaurant takes its design from the traditional cone-roofed houses of Manggarai. Sudajiva Spa has suites with private gardens, and Aqura Dive runs dives and courses from the resort. Cooking classes, cultural excursions and afternoon tea are also on offer. It holds a 4.8 rating on TripAdvisor from almost 900 reviews.

It suits families and couples who want a beach and full resort facilities while staying close to town, and the harbour is ten minutes away by car. Book direct through Sudamala's site or WhatsApp.