I was in Dili for work, but wanted to have the feeling of being on a tropical island, not in a cookie cutter chain hotel. Esplanada was a great choice, as it is funky and has character but is very well run. The restaurant has a great view of the water, and the food was uniformly good. The front desk staff were very helpful to a newcomer who had to get things done.

I stayed here with a school group I was traveling with. The kids love the pool the breakfasts were great and the meals of an evening were fantastic. It was nice to be able to walk out of the doors and be on the beach. Airconditioning was good and the bed really comfortable.
