Hotels near Domine Eduard Osok Airport - SOQ, Sorong

The people were very friendly. I took a 7km walk to explore. Pagoda has lovely views. Not too much else to explore except life. One bonus I walked into a soccer match with all the village. It was a true highlight.

Sorong served as a stopover before our liveaboard dive trip to Raja Ampat. The journey to Sorong was quite lengthy - two flights from Manila, so I chose to rest before diving. We attempted to explore the island by visiting the Pagoda and the local market for a cultural experience, but there wasn't much to see beyond the islands themselves. Overall, Sorong seems more like a transit point than a destination in its own right.

Not a great place to visit. City is very impoverished and really is only as a point for embarking on cruises or boats to the islands of Raja Ampat. The islands and reefs of Raja Ampat are spectacular.

Sorong is the entry point to exploring Raja Ampat. Unfortunately its town does not match the beauty or cleanliness of what the region has to offer. It is a poor town with limited facilities and attractions. Not a place to stay for a long time.