It's totally beyond my expectation :) which luckily i don't expect that much. First, during reservation, i emailed Nanni and Dominique very frequent and with super hospitality it always replied very soon :)
Second, cottage is located in strategic area, prefer 4-persons occupancy rather than family cottage, right in front of beach. My room was 8. furnitures and wood used in cottage are good, eventhou it's eco style, i love room arrangement. Also love the way they provide us beach bag and mat, which very very useful.
Third, island hopping. This island is behind ocean, no coral and not much view we can get. But Dominique brought us to Pagang Island which is totally fascinating.
Dont worry about food, eventhou mainly menu is Western, i still get local taste with sambel which is very acceptable.
One advise: right after arrival, inform to Dominique, Nanni, or Marco what's your plan, what you wanna do, and which equipment you'd like to borrow (for snorkel and fin, it's free) so they can prepare it earlier :)

Wonderful place if you want to hang out, do nothing, enjoy the beach and the unspoiled island. Great snorkeling right of the dock, food is superb and the treatment from staff and owners was very friendly. Fridges in the villas is a big plus! The 2 hrs drive from the airport to the dock it can be a bit long with a bumpy and windy roads, but all worth it when you arrive at Paradiso!!!! Perfect place for a family, group of friends gathering...

We have been to Paradiso Village for our Winter Holidays, we were travelling with our 2 kids (5 and 4 years old) and the all experience was absolutely great for all the family!

This is the perfect holiday if you need a break and you want to enjoy nature and sea life!

Hospitality is great....food perfect!

Our 2 kids had so much fun....they met many other kids to play with and they spent all the time in the crystal clear water while we had even the time to read a book and relax!

Bungalows are simple made of sustainable materials. I generally chose hotels with thousands of facilities, but when you find a place like this....with beautiful nature, warm service and delicious food...actually you realize that you don't need it!

Enjoy, then !

(the only thing....don't forget to bring with you some mosquitos repellent)

Having just spent three days at Paradiso Village, I can wholeheartedly vouch for the accuracy of all the glowing reviews!

From the moment you are picked up by Nanni and his boat at the port in Padang, you feel as if you are going somewhere special and out of this world, yes, but also somewhere as comfortable and welcoming as staying at an old friend's home.

The beautiful snorkeling and diving, delicious cuisine, and warm and personal hospitality of the hosts all contribute to the magic of Cubadak. We also enjoyed the company of our fellow guests at the communal meals, which injected a welcome social element to our stay.

And a special shout-out to Dominique and Marco is in order! Dominique handled our many long-distance queries with aplomb, and arranged the most interesting and enjoyable tour of Bukittinggi and the Harau Valley (as it happens, she did the tour herself on her own vacation last month, so the details were air-tight). As for Marco, we thoroughly enjoyed his humorous and good-natured company, and he took my boyfriend on a couple of dives he can't stop raving about.

Our time at Paradiso Village and Bukittinggi/Harau Valley stood out as one of the true highlights of our entire vacation. If you are wondering whether the relatively high price ($130/pp in high season) is worth it, rest assured it will be money well-spent. Just know that once you go, you won't be able to stop thinking about how you can get back there again!