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Reviews of Arbiru Beach Resort

Bebonuk Beach, 0000 Dili, East Timor

Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Cash only, no card. They should consider getting facilities to allow card payment.

    The friendliness and attention given by the staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone there was great and really helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights

    Staff are excellent, they picked me up from the airport and were very friendly. Always attended to any request. Great free breakfast and room service meals.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    7.0
    Specious apartment but not much facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi on and off . First day had to change room due to no wifi. Our second day we never had WiFi through out the day. Same day we had power cuts every 5 minutes. Which made us hate our stay and was about to leave. (Cindy jumped in and assisted providing a data sim.) Bathroom is moldy. Cleaning didn't happened on our 3rd day hence we had to ask water from reception. There were no kitchenette (pots pans... ) had to ask for a glass and tea cups from the reception. 2 days had ran out of toilet paper. No toiletries. Breakfast average and almost same.

    Apartment was spacious. Balcony with the view. Swimming pool. Front of the road and sea. Reception manager Cindy was very welcoming and extremely helpful. She Was the one to hold up the place and customers.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    7.0
    On the whole, we had a very enjoyable holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The location was further from town then we were expecting, so not so easy to get around to explore the city as we'd hoped.

    Staff all very friendly, meals were average for breakfast and at the restaurant (noting it is there off season).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    8.0
    We had a lovely stay, staff very helpful, restaurant had great food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building very dated

    Staff were fantastic

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs up keep inside & outside

    Convince to dive shop

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great friendly staff who helped us with our many questions. I was traveling with a friend and our 3 children and having our own little apartment meant we could all share. The complex is lovely and quiet with a large pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    7.0
    It was alright.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly people working there. The shower is rather soso...price is a bit too much.Then again, Timor Leste is not the cheapest place

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    A great place for families because the rooms are large and the travel advice is excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beach provides a good view but there is a lot of build rubble around and it's not the best place to swim. It does have lovely views and a balcony to overlook the ocean so this makes up for it.

    The staff are so friendly and speak English very well so they can give you advice on where to go and what to do while in Timor Leste. There is a handy restaurant with so many options. This is a great place for families.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing everything was great

    Nice location quiet and clean parking available

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    8.0
    Good spot to explore Dili from
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast ok , good location across the road from the beach , wifi good .nice meals at restaurant.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is not possible to swim in the sea A bit far from the town center Safe was not working

    Large comfortable room Kitchen facilities Nice situated around a pool Good restaurant Close to the beach Close to the airport Pleasant atmosphere

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    Clean, maintained, friendly owner.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast can include more items. It was very basic. There was one incident with my phone and I am still awaiting feedback from the property.

    The room was clean and kept clean during the stay. The property provided transport on request.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay, I feel very welcome and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All great and next visit will stay at Arbiro hotel again

    I enjoyed my stay in Arbiro, the staff were friendly, reliable and willing to accommodate my requests. The hotel driver took me pick me up from several place while in Dili. The restaurant attended to my request in the last minute to cook. The accommodation very comfortable. The location is great, far from the traffic and noises.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    7.0
    great place to stay by the beach - which you wouldn’t swim in - complimentary light breakfast and great pool and staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not many items in the kitchen to use for cooking - jug kept switching on and off, shower curtain fell off as did towel rail and hot plates didn’t light without a lighter

    beautiful pool and comfortable bed

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Arbiru joy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location Food Staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    10
    Good stay in Timor Leste.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi at times does not connect but that’s alright given the fact that you would be staying in a remote location.

    The rooms are spacious and well maintained given the geographical location of Timor. Cindy the owner was extremely nice and welcoming. The food is okayish and they do offer free pickup and drop to the airport. There’s a beach in front of the hotel but i don’t think one can swim there, sunset and sunrise can be enjoyed though. Overall value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    An adventure!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lovely cats

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    5.0
    Expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost for such a poor country was ridiculous. It’s was $85usd or $135ish in Australian dollars. I would pay the same for a room in australia but it would have wifi, eftpos facilities, not look as old as it did and not have cats running around the place including the dining area. There was rubbish already in the bin and left over soap bars still in the soap holder that hadn’t been cleaned up.

    The staff were lovely and the bed was very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were nice and the resort was amazing I highly recommend stay in there if you’re planning to visit East timor👍👍

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    10
    I’ll stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a big apartment, the bed was very comfortable and the staff were super friendly

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    10
    Super find, great facilities and lovely staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were all super helpful and very friendly, the apartment was larger than expected, with a lovely balcony. Pool facilities were great and hidden away at the back of the complex. Breakfast was a good selection and the whole family enjoyed it. Wifi was great, best so far out of where we have stayed here. Also tv great reception with Aussie channels too.. best tv we’re come across too. Thanks Jose!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Amazing stay, I loved it here. Wonderful staff, great pool and I would recommend it here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower rail curtain fell down (just a minor inconvenience)

    Pick-up and drop off at airport was great. Spacious room. Breakfast included. Laundry included. Big swimming pool. Good wi-fi internet. Good air conditioning. Television included. Bottle water included. Friendly, helpful staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2022

    1.0
    gross and over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cockroaches, breakfast too basic, staff are unhelpful, dirty, bad location

    airport transfer

    Stayed in November 2022

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