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Airai Ocean View Lodge
Babeldaob · 4 rooms
A small lodge with four rooms, a short drive from the airport.
Island · No. 3 in Palau
Boutique hotels in Babeldaob
Palau's big green island, with new coastal hotels, waterfalls and traditional meeting houses.
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Where to stay in Babeldaob
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Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa
Babeldaob
A hotel with a pool, listed at lower price points.
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Palau Sunrise Sea View Landison Retreat
Babeldaob
A newer retreat in Melekeok that opened in 2024, with a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Babeldaob is the largest island in Palau, a long, green volcanic island with rolling hills, waterfalls and mangrove-lined bays. The capital, Ngerulmud, sits here, along with the international airport and the Bai ra Irrai, a traditional meeting house decorated with painted story boards. The Ngardmau waterfall, the highest in Micronesia, is a short hike into the rainforest.
Where to stay
Airai Ocean View Lodge is a small property with four rooms, a short drive from the airport. Palau Sunrise Sea View Landison Retreat in Melekeok opened in 2024 and has a spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, about 26 kilometers from the airport. Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa lists a pool and lower prices. Most visitors base themselves in Koror instead.
Good to know
A rental car or tour is needed to get around Babeldaob. Details come from booking-site listings with limited detail, so check each hotel's current status and location. Bring rain gear, as showers are frequent.
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Questions about Babeldaob
How many boutique hotels are there in Babeldaob?
We list 3 boutique hotels in Babeldaob, including Airai Ocean View Lodge, Airai Water Paradise Hotel & Spa and Palau Sunrise Sea View Landison Retreat.
