Places to Stay

Arbiru Beach Resort

Beautiful resort located right on the beach featuring air-conditioned apartments with kitchenettes, open plan living, and 1–2 bedrooms.

Hotel Timor

Relaxed hotel offering a laid-back restaurant, a bar & an outdoor pool, plus breakfast.

Palm Springs Hotel Dili

Located in the business district near embassies, four km from the airport. Features event spaces, fitness studio, pilates room, rooftop bar and on-site restaurants.

Barry's Place

Beachfront eco-resort on Atauro Island with 17 garden bungalows, hammocked verandas, mosquito nets and shared bucket bathrooms; three meals included, strong wifi, deliberately low-impact and not suited to travellers wanting polished facilities.

daTerra Bebonuk hostel

Friendly Dili hostel in Bebonuk with fan and AC dorm options, clean shared bathrooms and farm-to-table meals. Close to Timor Plaza and the beach; mobile signal on site is weak.

Atauro Dive Resort

Beachfront dive resort on Atauro Island with basic ocean-front bungalows (no AC), family-style meals and direct access to the Coral Triangle's house reef. Dive operations are the main draw; facilities are deliberately simple.

Novo Turismo Resort & Spa

Informal hotel offering dining, an outdoor pool & sea views, plus a spa, a gym & a swim-up bar.

Timor Plaza Hotel & Apartments

Mid-range Dili hotel connected directly to Timor Plaza mall and close to the airport. Spacious rooms, helpful English-speaking staff and a rooftop restaurant; many rooms face an internal wall and power outages occur.

Balibo Fort Hotel

A stunning mountain retreat set within the 300-year-old Balibo Fort, featuring a restaurant and Cultural & Heritage Centre.

Golgota Hotel & Resort

Hotel Esplanada

One of the premiere boutique hotels offering panoramic views across the expansive Dili bay area with a beachfront restaurant and swimming pool.

daTerra Baucau Agroecological Farm stay

The most beautiful of all Da Terras so far! It's green with views over rice fields and the sea from the elevated platform and some of the bungalows. There's a good atmosphere because as soon as you enter, you can hear the ladies singing in the kitchen, which brings a bit of pep.

Soy-Lefa Guesthouse

Four rooms with four beds in the highland town of Aileu, a convenient stopover on the route to the mountains.

Compass Atauro Beach Eco-Lodge

Enjoy the island life at this beachfront eco-lodge in Beloi. Snorkelling, diving, and pristine reefs right on your doorstep.

Caz Bar Seaside Villa

One-bedroom air-conditioned bungalow with private bathroom located right next to the beach.

Pousada de Baucau

A charming, flamboyant pink hotel located in the old part of Baucau with air-conditioned bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, and balconies.

DaTerra Vila Verde hostel and restaurant

Chong Ti Hotel

Budget central Dili hotel by the stadium with AC, hot showers, kettles and Starlink wifi; no lift, no breakfast, and occasional water or maintenance quirks.

Beach Garden Hotel

Perfect for families with an onsite restaurant, tour desk, self-service laundry, swimming pool, and fitness centre.

Beachside Hotel & Cafe Dili

Great value western-standard accommodations with both hotel rooms and self-contained studios featuring kitchenettes. Breakfast and daily laundry included.

Projeito Montanha Guesthouse

Couple bed dual-occupancy room at $100 per person per night in a mountain setting. A premium highland retreat.

Lauhata Beach Escape

Ideal beachfront location to escape from Dili on weekdays or weekends. A popular getaway on the Liquica coast.

Hotel The Ramelau

Luxury accommodation with 69 elegantly appointed guest rooms with suites and 9 exquisite residence apartments in the heart of Dili.

Guesthouse Padre Luis

Just a few meters from the beach with stunning views of both the sea and mountains. Two rooms with double beds, daily housekeeping, shared bathroom, and a restaurant.

Sunset Inn By Pro-Ema

Mid-range hotel in Bidau Lecidere, Dili, attached to a well-regarded restaurant and linked to a women's training programme; clean but ageing rooms, free daily laundry, low shower pressure. Ask for the new wing.

Jaco Beach Resort Hotel

Remote coastal lodging near Tutuala, Lautem, a short walk from the fisherman's port for boats to Jaco Island; bungalow-style rooms with dinner included, nothing else around for miles. Access track is rough 4WD terrain.

Palm Beach Hotel

Air-conditioned rooms, swimming pool, sun terrace, the perfect base for exploring Dili and beyond.

Timor Lodge Hotel & Residence

Cabin-type rooms, studio apartments, and villas for short and long-term stays with pool and gym facilities.

Oé-Cusse Amasat Guesthouse

Beachfront guesthouse with restaurant/bar opposite the beach, offering hiking and snorkelling activities.

Estevao's Homestay

Just a 5-minute walk from Beloi beach. Guests can enjoy swimming and snorkelling. Full board $20, half board $15.

Excelsior Resort Hotel

Established Dili hotel near Timor Plaza and the beach with clean rooms, helpful staff and free laundry. Facilities are dated, mobile signal indoors is weak, mosquitoes can be an issue, and breakfast quality varies.

D'city Hotel

Comfortable hotel in Vila Verde, Vera Cruz, in the capital. 15 rooms, from $50 a night.

JL World Hotel

Your ultimate retreat in Cristo Rei near Area Branca Beach, offering beautifully designed rooms, exceptional service, and a serene atmosphere with ASEAN and Continental restaurants, sunset deck, and splash pool.

Sara Guesthouse

Eight rooms, two single, six double. $35 for rooms with toilet and kitchen, $25 for others with bathrooms. All include breakfast.

Manukoko Rek Restaurant & Guesthouses

Great spot for Italian food lovers who want to enjoy fresh pasta and pizza, with comfortable guesthouse rooms in Vila.

Terra Santa Residence

Pousada Tutuala

Historic property located within the stone walls of an old Portuguese fortress atop a coastal headland, a truly unique stay.

Hotel Realistic

comfortable rooms with some odd quircks like no power point near the bed. Lovely pool. Food was average and it was hard to get the attention of staff for service. Limited numbers of beers in their fridge despite having large groups staying. Quiet and comfortable and clean.

Plaza Hotel Executive Wing

This is a hotel that in 2024 began a major remodeling to build a front more in line with a hotel and also a pool. Its staff is very friendly and helpful, and always willing to help.

Discovery Hotel

Palm Malinamoc

New Oriental Hotel

Cheap spacious room. It is clean, has big tv and ac. But don't expect more. No breakfast for you, but don't worry, food store is just 2 minutes walk.

Kati Guest House

Beachfront guesthouse in Com, Lautem, with rooms from around $25 including breakfast; older fan rooms with shared bathroom and newer AC rooms available, cold-water showers, known for fresh grilled fish. Often busy with tour groups heading to Jaco Island.

Plaza Hotel

Budget-friendly option with free Wi-Fi, 24/7 front desk, and on-site restaurant in central Dili.

Time Square

Locally run hotel in Fatuhada, Dom Aleixo, in the capital. 40 rooms, from $35 a night.

Vida Nova

Locally run hotel in Debus, Suai, on Covalima's south coast plain. 31 rooms, from $35 a night.

Hotel California

Hotel Umaliurai

Air conditioning, a restaurant, an attractive swimming pool and garden area in the town of Same.