Manukoko Rek is a guesthouse and restaurant in Vila Maumeta, a village on Atauro’s south coast, a short walk from the beach. Rooms are thatched huts in a garden of frangipani and mango trees, some with shared bathrooms and some with private ones, with fans and mosquito nets. Breakfast is included.
The kitchen cooks Italian dishes alongside Timorese food, including fresh pasta, gnocchi and pizza. Order lunch and dinner in advance. The guesthouse is next to the Biojoia and Boneca de Ataúro handicraft workshops.
Practical information
- Location: Vila Maumeta, Atauro
- Phone: +670 7748 7301
- Getting there: the ferry and most hotel boats arrive at Beloi, north of Vila; arrange transport with the guesthouse. See Dili to Atauro: ferry, boats and flights.
- Money: bring US dollars in cash.
In 2021 Manukoko Rek was among the winners of the USAID Tourism For All Tourism Champions awards for reinvesting its profits in the community. For more on the island, see Atauro Island.
Sources
- Tourism Timor-Leste listing (checked October 2026)
- Tourism Timor-Leste: Manucoco Rek restaurant