Arrived via Jakarta at Padang airport. Pickup worked flawless and fast. After approx. 2 hours car-transfer (where we felt always safe), we reached the little harbour. Marco picked us up to ship us the 15 minutes to the island. It was relaxing from the first moment onwards! After settling down in our nice hut (direct opposite to a small beach... More

i don't know where to start, from beginning till the end everything was perfect. we stayed 5 days, you can swim,you can snorkel where ever you want,you can hike,you can use kayaks. they arrange snorkelling trips to near islands, they arrange picnics, best hosts i have ever met. food was perfect, we ate all together like a big family dinner.

As a travelling diver I stumbled across this place when last minute changes of plan meant I would be travelling with my 66 year old mother who does not dive so I was looking for somewhere that met my remote island needs and her comfort needs. I needed to be reassured that she would have something to do while I... More

This was our first trip to Cubadak Island and it won't be our last! From the moment we stepped onto the speedboat in the fishing village, after out 2 hr roadtrip, which was an eyeopener! from the little orange buses, to the bigger buses and the hundreds of bikes coming at you from all directions, we immediately went into to... More

At first my stay was booked as 3 days, coinsidently Paradiso caught my fathers eye online and so I was forced to stay a week. Ufffff it was so hard to spend another 3 days in good company, with beautiful food, relaxing in the sunshine! Dominique organises everything for your stay with ease and grace and together with Marco they... More

Our third visit to wonderful Paradiso. We stayed for 6 days and wish it were for more. Dominique and Marco are great hosts and make you feel really welcome and part of this lovely and unique experience. Without repeating our previous reports the food was excellent especially the delicious fish and lobster fresh from the sea. They have decided not... More

This place is a total understatement in every aspect from the hospitality of Marco and Dominique to the geographical location it beggers belief. After spending 2 days in total relaxation consuming fantastic food with congenial company I did not want to leave.............so I am returning one day and another and another and another and another.......... The drive down whilst being... More

It was the perfect spot for us – a break from daily routines – three and half weeks on a wonderful island. If you are looking for some thrilling and head-banging nightlife you'd be wrong. This is a place that allows you to calm down and let the waves and the time flow. The people who are running the place... More

This place is definitely worth a visit and you soul will thank you for it. After being picked up at the airport there is an hour and a half drive to endure to get you to this tiny fishing town where you board a ferry for a 10 minute journey to paradise. The road is not great, but this travel... More