Kusu Island Resort

Kusu Island Resort

a tropical paradise for divers

Kusu Island Resort is a tropical paradise dedicated to divers, water sports enthusiasts, and nature lovers. A new dive and holiday resort in Halmahera region, right in the heart of the Coral Triangle, and where the reefs surrounding Kusu Island are virtually untouched and bristling with marine life.

Kusu Resort is a secluded dive resort in Indonesia
Scuba diving in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Snorkeling in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Scuba diving in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Scuba diving in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Scuba diving in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Reef shark at the house reef of Kusu Resort
Scuba diving in the house reef of Kusu Resort
Pygmy seahorse at Kusu Resort
Candy crab at Kusu Resort
Candy crab at Kusu Resort
Honeymoom at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Nudibranch on tunicate at Kusu Resort
Kusu Resort is a secluded dive resort in Indonesia
Ocean villa at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Ocean villa at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Ocean villa at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Canoeing at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Bird watching at Kusu Resort, Halmahera, Indonesia
Kusu Resort is a secluded destination in Halmahera, Indonesia
Kusu Island Resort
Kusu Resort offers great scuba diving
Kusu Resort has amazing snorkeling
Kusu Resort’s vivid house reef
Kusu Resort’s healthy house reef
Kusu Resort’s colorful reefs
Kusu Resort’s fish action coral reef
Kusu Resort’s healthy house reef
Kusu Resort: pygmy seahorse
Kusu Resort: candy crab
Kusu Resort: candy crab
Kusu Resort is a great honeymoon destination
Kusu Resort: nudibranch & tunicate
Kusu Island Resort
Kusu Resort’s Ocean Villa
Room of Ocean Villa of Kusu Resort
Bathroom of Ocean Villa of Kusu Resort
Activities at Kusu Resort: canoeing
Activities at Kusu Resort: bird watching
Kusu Island Resort, Halmahera
 
Kusu Island Resort
Kusu Resort offers great scuba diving
Kusu Resort has amazing snorkeling
Kusu Resort’s vivid house reef
Kusu Resort’s healthy house reef
Kusu Resort’s colorful reefs
Kusu Resort’s fish action coral reef
Kusu Resort’s healthy house reef
Kusu Resort: pygmy seahorse
Kusu Resort: candy crab
Kusu Resort: candy crab
Kusu Resort is a great honeymoon destination
Kusu Resort: nudibranch & tunicate
Kusu Island Resort
Kusu Resort’s Ocean Villa
Room of Ocean Villa of Kusu Resort
Bathroom of Ocean Villa of Kusu Resort
Activities at Kusu Resort: canoeing
Activities at Kusu Resort: bird watching
Kusu Island Resort, Halmahera
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1. WHY KUSU ISLAND RESORT

Kusu Island homes a secluded resort that provide guests an amazing and unforgettable holiday experience, through excellent service, and world class diving. Nature lovers can also explore the island rainforest and mangrove to observe butterflies, birds, and monitor lizards.

Nature lovers walking on the beach of Kusu Island Resort

Kusu Island homes a secluded resort that provide guests an amazing and unforgettable holiday experience, through excellent service, and world class diving

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2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

Kusu Island Resort has 8 ocean villas, restaurant, dive center, water sport center, 2 jetty and spa. The spacious 72 square meter villas are built on stilts over the ocean, with open living and cozy sleeping area, bathroom and a very spacious deck with your very own access to the sea. The breathtaking underwater world surrounding Kusu Island is only a few fin kicks away! You can take a dip in and enjoy the magnificent ocean view all in complete privacy.

Ocean Villas of Kusu Resort

Ocean villas amenities: a/c, private bathroom, hot water, 220V power sockets, mini fridge, safety box, Internet 2GB card, biodegradable toiletries, towels, mosquito net

The furniture is made from sustainable materials such as driftwood and our love for detail, each villa is unique. Each villa has a king-sized bed or alternative twin beds, mosquito net, wardrobe, desk, and sitting corner with coffee table. All villas are equipped with air-conditioning, 2 round pin European 220V power sockets, mini fridge, and safety box. The bathroom is equipped with a hot water Balinese style shower, biodegradable body wash, shampoo, conditioner, bath and beach towels. We provide sim cards for personal Internet access at our reception (2GB per week/per room).

Accommodations at Kusu Resort, HalmaheraAccommodations at Kusu Resort, Halmahera

Restaurant at Kusu Resort, HalmaheraOcean Villas at Kusu Resort, Halmahera

The restaurant is also built by the sea and has a glass facade that can be fully opened, to enjoy the magnificent sea view from all angles. The cuisine with Indonesian and international specialties invites you to enjoy each meal with all your senses.

The relax area of our restaurant, equipped with comfortable couches and coffee tables is open to you all day. It is the ideal spot to enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, or a cocktail while gazing at the ocean and the little black tip reef sharks swimming by.

Meals are served three times a day. Afternoon tea is served with fresh baked delicacies. Coffee, tea, and fresh fruit are available to our guests any time of the day. For special dietary requirements, get in touch with us ahead and we will do our best to meet your every wish and need.

The dive & water sport center is conveniently located at the end of the jetty with easy access to our magnificent house reef by our speed boat. It features a camera room, personal equipment storage area, in and outdoor relaxing area, a small shop section for souvenirs, 4 fresh water wash basins, cold showers, and toilets.

Dive Center at Kusu Resort, HalmaheraCamera room at Kusu Resort, Halmahera

Dive and water sport centre at Kusu Resort, HalmaheraJetty and speed boat at Kusu Resort, Halmahera

Ask our friendly staff and they will serve you chilled drinks and snacks. When joining our boat trip we provide you with your personal water bottle and towels for the day. A limited amount of snorkeling and diving rental equipment is available. Kindly reserve the required equipment at time of booking.

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

SSI & PADI dive courses are available on request. To ensure our dive instructors are available please inform us at time of booking. Kayaking in local wooden boats will be a experience with a lot of fun. Spa & wellness treatment is available and you can relax and enjoy the treatment in the privacy of your room or on your spacious deck. Other activities like bird or butterfly watching tours, visit to local market including the sights of Labuha and surroundings villages are available on request.

Activities at Kusu Island Resort, Halmahera

Diving at Kusu Resort in HalmaheraBird watching at Kusu Resort in Halmahera

Snorkeling at Kusu Resort in HalmaheraSpa at Kusu Resort in Halmahera

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Valid rates from 01/07/23 to 30/06/24

7 nights packages: double occupancy €1540 – single occupancy €1930

10 nights packages: double occupancy €2140 – single occupancy €2680

14 nights packages: double occupancy €2930 – single occupancy €3670

21 nights packages: double occupancy €4260 – single occupancy €5330

Inclusions

The accommodation packages include: ocean villa accommodation with air conditioner, shower and hot water. Three 3 meals a day of international and Indonesian cuisine. Morning and afternoon fruits and snacks, coffee, or tea and water. Internet with 2 GB Data per 7 nights stay.

Exclusions

The accommodation packages do not included: soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Laundry service. Transfers, and government entry fee 100.000RP -approx. 6.5 EUR, subject to change-.

Kusu Resort in Halmahera Sea

The 72 sqm villas are built on stilts have open living and cozy sleeping area, bathroom and a very spacious deck with your own access to the sea

Secluded location of Kusu Resort in HalmaheraSecluded house reef of Kusu Resort in Halmahera

Transfers

We provide arrival and departure to the resort as following:

If you stay 7, 14 or 21 nights, are Saturday/Saturday or Monday/Monday

If you stay 10 nights, are Saturday/Tuesday or Monday/Thursday

Transfers on scheduled arrival/departure days are charged at EUR 50 per person/per way

For non-scheduled transfers, inquire directly with us -are subject to availability-.

Kusu Island Resort in Halmahera Sea

5. HOW TO GET THERE

Although Kusu Island is in a remote area, it is ease accessible. International flights to Jakarta or Manado connect via Ternate to Labuha where we welcome you. 20 minutes car ride and 40 minutes by our speed boat will bring you to Kusu Island Resort. Once you are here our friendly staff will serve you a welcome drink before guiding you to your villa.

Kusu Island Resort in Moluccas Sea

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Kusu Island is a year-round destination because Kusu our island resort is near to equator. Weather and sea conditions are fairly constant throughout the year with a wet season in the months of November to March.

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Sali Bay Resort

Sali Bay Resort

a paradise in the Maluku Islands

Sali Bay Resort is a surprising lodge with an intact lively reef house and an ever-increasing number of dive sites, in the remote Halmahera, Northern Moluccas.

Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera, North Moluccas
House reef at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Wobbegong shark, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Hemiscyllium Halmahera, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Reef scape at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
House reef at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Pygmy seahorse, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Pipefish, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Frogfish, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Reef shark, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Flabellina, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Hypselodoris tryoni, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Saron marmoratus shrimp, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Sea slug, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Scheletron shrimp, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Couple of rare shrimps, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Divers in the reef, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Reef scape at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Diver in the reef, diving at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
House reef at Sali Bay Resort in Halmahera
Sali Bay a secluded dive resort in Indonesia
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
Sali Bay diving: Wobbegong shark
Sali Bay diving: walking shark
Sali Bay Resort’s reef scape
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
Sali Bay diving: pygmy seahorse
Sali Bay diving: pipefish
Sali Bay diving: frogfish
Sali Bay diving: reef shark
Sali Bay diving: flabellina
Sali Bay diving: Hypselodoris tryoni
Sali Bay diving: Saron marmoratus shrimp
Sali Bay diving: sea slug
Sali Bay diving: scheletron shrimp
Sali Bay diving: couple of rare shrimps
Sali Bay diving: divers in the reef
Sali Bay Resort’s reef scape
Sali Bay diving: diver in the reef
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
 
Sali Bay a secluded dive resort in Indonesia
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
Sali Bay diving: Wobbegong shark
Sali Bay diving: walking shark
Sali Bay Resort’s reef scape
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
Sali Bay diving: pygmy seahorse
Sali Bay diving: pipefish
Sali Bay diving: frogfish
Sali Bay diving: reef shark
Sali Bay diving: flabellina
Sali Bay diving: Hypselodoris tryoni
Sali Bay diving: Saron marmoratus shrimp
Sali Bay diving: sea slug
Sali Bay diving: scheletron shrimp
Sali Bay diving: couple of rare shrimps
Sali Bay diving: divers in the reef
Sali Bay Resort’s reef scape
Sali Bay diving: diver in the reef
Sali Bay Resort’s house reef
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1. WHY SALI BAY RESORT

Sali Bay is located in a hidden and secluded bay of the Halmahera Sea, this piece of paradise in the Maluku Islands has been re-created to give shelter to divers and snorkelers who love nature, while maintaining all the distinctive character of its local and rare environment, the island of Sali Kecil.

The Sali Bay Resort is a diving and snorkeling paradise off the beaten track in Southwest Halmahera*; being the only resort in this region you will have the dive sites exclusively for you! The dives sites are reached by diving day trips, and guest who just does snorkeling are welcome on the dive-boat.

Sali Bay Resort House Reef

Sali Bay Resort's house reef hard coralSali Bay Resort's house reef soft coral

Sali Bay Resort's house reef hard coralSali Bay Resort's house reef soft coral

Sali Bay Resort's house reefSali Bay Resort's house reef shark

Stay at the Sali Bay Resort, in the north of the Moluccas, an excellent resort with beautiful diving for both macro and pelagic (there are a lot of black and white tip sharks). The beauty of this area is that there are no other structures in the area of ​​tens of kilometers, so the dives are always “exclusive”. The resort is located on the small island of Sali (hence the name) which is located in the strait between the islands of Bacan and Halmahera, a region still uncovered for the diving in Indonesia. The waters of the strait find the island of Sali in the middle and form currents also quite strong, so good diving on the pelagic (many white fins) and also a lot of macro. The barrier in front of the resort is beautiful, coral reef fish, turtles, small white tip sharks and is ideal for snorkeling.

Sali Bay Resort the perfect compromise between nature respect and comfort. Sali Bay has two accommodation options, the Beachfront Villas, and the cheapest Diver Lodge Front Houses. Indeed, all the accommodations have sea view, give you access to an excellent restaurant, the swimming pool and the spa for beauty treatments, massages, etc. The Salibay has, in addition to the Beach Villas, even the Lodge Houses, smaller homes, which allow you to save money on the stay and discounts for the non-sub.

Sali Bay a secluded resort in Indonesia

Sali Bay Resort is located in a hidden and secluded bay of the Halmahera Sea

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2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

There are 2 different kind of accommodation: the Beachfront Villa -a private villa absolutely beachfront for 2 people- and the Beachfront Divers Lodge -a private double room with beachfront on the Lodge. Each accommodation has en-suite open air bathroom, air conditioning, private balcony, and are absolutely beachfront access.

Sali Bay Resort's beachfront accommodations

Absolutely beachfront accommodations at Sali Bay Resort

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Accommodations

Sali Bay Dive Resort offers 4-star accommodations with access at its private beach, swimming pool, spa and lush gardens. On each guest package is consider full board with 3 meals a day with vegetarian options and free WiFi, unlimited snorkelling. You can contract your diving package after or before your arrival.

The Beachfront Villas

The Beachfront Villa of Sali Bay

  • Private villa, absolutely beachfront. Accommodate 2 guest on double or twin beds
  • Availability: 14

Sali Bay Dive Resort has 14 Beachfront Villas with 66 sqm each one that sit on a palm fringed beach with direct access from your own doorstep.

All the Villas at Sali Bay are absolutely beach front and facing the sea. The private door entrance in the back communicate with the resort facilities.

All the Beachfront Villas have a spacious foyer with closet, minibar and photo table.

The main room of the villa is fitted with air con, ceiling fan, make up table and sofa corner, private bathroom with fresh hot & cold water, toiletries, bath towels, and beach towels. Access to the wide veranda is through the double glass-sliding door.

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The Beachfront Diver Lodge

The Beachfront Lodge of Sali Bay

  • Private room with beach front on the Lodge. Accommodate 2 guest on double or twin beds
  • Availability: 4

The Diver Lodge is located at the end of the bay and has 4 rooms, each one with air con, private bathroom with fresh hot & cold water, toiletries, bath towels, beach towels, and wide veranda directly on the beach.

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Sali Bay Villa/Lodge amenities in a glance
  • Air con
  • Ceiling fan
  • Seating area indoors and outdoors
  • Balcony terrace
  • Beachfront access

The Beachfront Lodge of Sali Bay

  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries
  • Closet
  • In-room safe box
  • Bath towels
  • Beach towels
  • Linens
  • Wake-up service
  • Coffee and tea maker
  • Mini bar
  • Wood parqueted flooring
  • Desk
  • Mosquito net

Facilities

Sali Bay has great facilities of a 4*Hotel. Being on the private island of Sali Kecil, the main features of course is its own palm fringed private beach! And if that was not enough its own house reef!

You will never get boring, with all the activities you can do here: scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming, sunbaths, spa…

Sali Bay other facilities include a restaurant and bar serving international and local cuisine. WiFi internet access is available in the resort.

One swimming pool and relaxing space for spa treatments.

The dive centre, located near the jetty, deserves a special mention, not only is it well equipped with enough basic kit units -tanks, belts, weights-, but it also has modern and new equipment for rental gear.

The camera room is located a few meters from the pier and is dedicated to UW photographers and videographers.

Sali Bay an eco resort in Maluku, Indonesia

Sali Bay is an eco resort that maintains all the distinctive character of its local and rare environment: the island of Sali Kecil

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3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

Excellent diving in a great variety of sceneries walls, drop offs, caves, coral slopes, muck diving; and a huge biodiversity with big fish and critters: large schools of tuna, mackerel, batfish, unicorn fish, fusiliers and reef sharks; macro enthusiasts will sure enjoy extraordinary encounters with mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses, ghost- and other pipefish, rare kinds of shrimps and crabs, nudibranchs, flatworms and gobies; and muck diving lovers will be satisfied too: this is the paradise for Rhinopias and other critters! Of you photographers will fall in love with peculiar blue-ringed octopus and Wobbegong shark and walking shark… I mentioned the sea turtles? And the dolphins? Right in front of Sali Bay (Dive) Resort you’ll have high chances of seeing dolphins, pilot- and other wales!

Sali Bay Resort's diving operations in Halmahera, Indonesia

Sali Bay Dive Resort has excellent diving in a great variety of sceneries walls, drop offs, caves, coral slopes, muck diving

*As you surely know, Halmahera is the largest island of Moluccas or Maluku and is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle, its proximity to Raja Ampat had made of Halmahera a new and very hot destination for diving in Indonesia. Yes, Halmahera! It’s now the place where in each new scientific trips new specimens are discovered -as the Hemiscyllium Halmahera, new specie of Bamboo Walking Shark (Hemiscylliidae), cousin of the Hemiscyllium Galei from Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua- or where in each new survey trips world record fish counts are beaten… Yes, apparently even more than Raja Ampat’s.

4. RESORT PACKAGES

Pricing

Year 2023-2024

Sali Bay Dive Resort rates on 2023-2024 are in Euro, but booking with Cruising Indonesia you can pay in your preferred currency: USD, GPB, CHF, JPY, etc.

Eco accommodations at Sali Bay Resort

Beachfront Divers Lodge

€240 – on private room in Divers Lodge, price per night, for 2 guests. More than 10 nights: €168

Beachfront Villa

€320 – on private Villa, price per night, for 2 guests. More than 10 nights: €300

Single Occupancy

Single occupancy is €168 in lodge and €224 in villa. More than 10 nights in villa €210

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Full Board: breakfast, lunch & dinner
  • Tea, coffee & water
  • Tanks, weight belt, weights
  • Boat dives as per booked itinerary
  • Unlimited self-guided shore snorkeling
  • Governmental taxes of 10%

Exclusions

  • Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • International and domestic airfare
  • Transportation to/from the Resort
  • Excess baggage fees & Visas
  • Dive gear rental & Dive course fees
  • Medical insurance
  • Staff gratuities

Private bathroom on Sali Bay Resort

Would you like to have an all-inclusive package budget, tailor-made for you, to diving or snorkeling in Sali Bay? Please, contact us.

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Payment Terms

The balance of the total fare (100%) is required at least 30 days prior to guest arrival.

Be aware that only cash payments are accepted for local extras.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing. The refund or cancellation charges that will be payable depending on the amount of notice you give us, as per the below:

  • 30 days – 15 days = 30% cancellation charge
  • 15 – 5 days = 50% cancellation charge
  • 5 – 0 days = 100% of total fare

Any refunds outside of these terms will be subject to a claim on your Insurance Company and we are happy to write you a letter, which you can give to your insurer as proof of your loss, though we cannot be held accountable if your claim is rejected for whatever reason.

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5. HOW TO GET THERE

Sali Bay Dive Resort sits on the lush island of Sali Kecil, a tiny and exclusive private island located in front of the Southwest coast of Halmahera in the Northern Moluccas.

Labuha Airport (Airport code LAH) caters 1 hour 45 minutes flights from Manado (MDC), easily reached by Singapore Airlines. Other way to get Labuha is from Jakarta (Airport code CGK) via Ternate (Airport code TTE). Once in Labuha Airport a short ride in car and boat (30+30 minutes) separates you from paradise.

We are happy to help our guests in arranging local car/boat transfers. We can help you get to the resort and into your vacation as quick as possible. And of course we can organize your flight itinerary with the best Indonesian market price!

Depending on the connection, it may be necessary to plan an overnight stay in Manado or Ternate. We offer our clients a complimentary night in transit and airport transfers at your arrival in Indonesia. If you wish, we can take care of your entire domestic and international flight itinerary. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Halmahera.

6. BEST DIVING SEASON

Summertime in North Hemisphere is a great season for diving at Sali Bay, the resort is located in a protected bay and is 12 months open. The weather and ocean conditions are mostly the same around the year, some more rain is to expect from November to March.

Sali Bay a secluded resort in Maluku, Indonesia

Sali Bay Dive Resort sits on the lush island of Sali Kecil

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Metita Resort

Metita Resort

secret diving paradise

Metita is the last island on the southern tip of Morotai in northern Halmahera, which in July 2022 went from being an uninhabited island to becoming the home of Metita Beach & Dive Resort. Our island resort is about 900 per 450 meters and can be walked around it perimeter in about 45 minutes. A fantastic fringing reef offers excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities right on your doorstep. The most popular dive site, Blacktip Point, is located about 500m away on the north coast of the island.

Location of Metita Resort in Indonesia
House reef of Metita Resort in Halmahera, Indonesia
House reef of Metita Resort in Morotai, Indonesia
Blacktip dive point at Metita Resort
Diving with sharks at Metita Resort
Wreck diving at Metita Resort
Wreck diving at Metita Resort
Anemone shrimp diving at Metita Resort
Harlequin crab diving at Metita Resort
Orangutan crab diving at Metita Resort
Sweetlips and diver at Metita Resort
Clownfish and diver at Metita Resort
Hemiscyllium Halmahera at Metita Dive Resort
Cymbacephalus beauforti at Metita Dive Resort
Solenostomus paradoxus at Metita Dive Resort
Porcelain frogfish at Metita Dive Resort
White frogfish at Metita Dive Resort
Reef diving & wide-angle photography at Metita Dive Resort
Reef diving & wide-angle photography at Metita Dive Resort
Reef diving & wide-angle photography at Metita Dive Resort
Metita Resort in Morotai, Indonesia
Metita Resort’s house reef
Metita Resort’s house reef
Metita Resort’s blacktip dive point
Metita Resort: shark diving
Metita Resort: wreck diving
Metita Resort: wreck diving
Metita Resort: anemone shrimp
Metita Resort: harlequin crab
Metita Resort: orangutan crab
Metita Resort: sweetlips and diver
Metita Resort: clownfish and diver
Metita Resort: Halmahera walking shark
Metita Resort: Crocodile fish
Metita Resort: Hornet ghost pipefish
Metita Resort: Porcelain frogfish
Metita Resort: White frogfish
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
 
Metita Resort in Morotai, Indonesia
Metita Resort’s house reef
Metita Resort’s house reef
Metita Resort’s blacktip dive point
Metita Resort: shark diving
Metita Resort: wreck diving
Metita Resort: wreck diving
Metita Resort: anemone shrimp
Metita Resort: harlequin crab
Metita Resort: orangutan crab
Metita Resort: sweetlips and diver
Metita Resort: clownfish and diver
Metita Resort: Halmahera walking shark
Metita Resort: Crocodile fish
Metita Resort: Hornet ghost pipefish
Metita Resort: Porcelain frogfish
Metita Resort: White frogfish
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
Metita Resort: reef diving & wide-angle photography
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1. WHY METITA BEACH & DIVE RESORT

Metita is a secret diving paradise far from mass tourism, in order to preserve its originality and uniqueness in the long term, all efforts have been put from the beginning to create a resort that focuses on high standards of quality, service and sustainability. All guests, whether they are scuba divers, snorkelers, surfers or beach lovers, should be able to take home unique memories as a souvenir of this remote paradise.

Metita Resort is a secluded dive resort in Indonesia

Metita Resort is a secluded resort that offers its guests a secret diving paradise

2. ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES

The construction of the Metita Beach & Dive Resort have been divide into 3 phases: in the first phase, two hectares of our land and have generously distributed the main building with restaurant, bar, office and kitchen wing, the in-house dive center and compressor house, the spa, accommodation for the employees, the supply building and currently six unique bungalows. In the second phase, more bungalows are planned and also an event pavilion for workshops, yoga and cinema evenings as well as a pizzeria and BBQ pavilion. In the third phase, further bungalows can follow.

The complete layout of the resort, which is located on the south-west side of Metita, faces west, so that our guests can enjoy the sunset not only from the pool or the beach, but also from their own bungalow terrace. The individual cottages are built at a reasonable distance from each other and ensure privacy for all guests.

Metita Resort offers comfortable bungalows in close proximity to the beach and a view of paradise. Our guests can choose from 1 Family Cottage with 103m2, 4 Double Beach Cottages with 58m2 or 1 Twin Beach Cottage with 58m2.

Bungalows & Cottages

Metita Beach & Dive Resort has 3 categories of bungalow: Double Beach Bungalow, Twin Beach Bungalow and the Family Garden Cottage.

The Family Garden Cottage is 103 sqm. One bedroom with double king size bed and air conditioning. A second bedroom with two twin beds and fan. Open-air bathrooms with freshwater rainfall showers and separated wc. Furnished with desk, lounge, minibar, music station, walk-in closet. 28 sqm terrace with seating and hammock.

Family cottages at Metita Resort, IndonesiaFamily cottages at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Family cottages at Metita Resort, IndonesiaFamily cottages at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Our double and twin bungalows are located directly along the beach and are available in two versions, either with a terrace facing the front of the beach or with a terrace on the side and uninterrupted views of the sea from the bedroom. The Double Beach Cottage and Twin Beach Cottage offers the following amenities: 57-58 sqm total size. Bedroom with double king-size bed or two twin beds. Air conditioning. Open-air bathrooms with freshwater rainfall showers and separated wc. Furnished with desk, lounge, minibar, music station, walk-in closet. 14-15 sqm terrace with seating and hammock.

Double bungalow at Metita Resort, IndonesiaDouble bungalow at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Twin bungalow at Metita Resort, IndonesiaTwin bungalow at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Restaurant

Our culinary offer leaves nothing to be desired. Lunch and dinner are freshly prepared daily as a three-course menu, whereby guests can choose in advance from a menu according to their individual wishes and needs. Breakfast is served as an extensive buffet – with homemade bread, fruits from our own garden, smoothies and fruit bowls, among others. Through our in-house kitchen garden and the cooperation with local, sustainable fishermen and farmers, our culinary offer is largely organic in order to meet the high standards of our guests and to ensure their well-being. There is also a spacious lounge and pool area with a bar, sofas and pool table outside of meals. Thus, the resort is also suitable for unique friends and family celebrations, weddings, honeymoon, etc. where we are happy to support our guests with an individual travel design.

Resort facilities of Metita Resort in Indonesia

Facilities at Metita Resort, IndonesiaFacilities at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Dive Center & Camera Room

Located on the main building is our 100 sqm in-house dive center, with a spacious 40 sqm drying room that offers individual compartments for each diver, a fan and the open wooden structure of the walls guarantee good ventilation. There is a separate room for our brand new rental equipment from Mares. Besides ABCs, wetsuits, BCDs and regulators, dive computers and lamps that can also be rented here. To keep everything in good shape, there is our own small workshop where our equipment is professionally maintained. Here is also the compressor house. As a treat for the photographers and videographers among us, we have set up an air-conditioned camera room that offers individual camera stations with bright lamps, multiple sockets for charging and a tray for storing small parts. A specially installed diving cylinder can be used to dry housings and lamps. The dives are done from our 3 speedboats equipped with 2×100 Hp engines, toilet and freshwater shower.

Spa & Wellness

Our private spa is located in the wooded part of the resort, where the pretty gazebo playfully winds around a fish pond with a stream, which accompanies the massages with a pleasant splash. Our trained masseurs only use high-quality natural products.

3. RESORT ACTIVITIES

The small natural jewel of Metita Island offers the best starting point for a paradisiacal beach holiday under palm trees: diverse dive sites with big fish, macro and wrecks, a seemingly endless house reef, lonely line-ups for surfers on the waves of Morotai, which are considered an insider tip. And due to the fact we are surrounded by pristine nature and biodiversity with rainforests, waterfalls, volcanoes and numerous tropical animal species, wildlife excursions are a must.

Scuba Diving & UW Photography

The North Moluccas, especially Halmahera, is the absolute insider tip among many divers. The Morotai region is one of the world’s most species-rich underwater landscapes for the microworld and large fish in the midst of colorful coral gardens. Only a little over a dozen dive sites are known and new ones are added regularly. Our guests are welcome to go on a journey of discovery with our experienced dive and boat crew and explore untouched underwater worlds. We invite our guests to share with us the privilege of exploring new dive sites and then giving the place its own name.

Just off Metita is one of the area’s most popular dive sites with an extended family of blacktip reef sharks. The Second World War left a considerable number of wrecks in the area, from jeeps to airplanes to cargo ships. As a further special feature, Halmahera homes its own endemic walking shark, Hemiscyllium Halmahera, a small shark specie discovered in 2013, whose specialty is to walk on the pectoral fins. In addition, the entire region is known for its macro diversity and is therefore particularly popular with underwater photographers.

Snorkeling

Snorkeling fans will get their money’s worth directly on our house reef. The reef plateau stretches about 100m out into the sea in front of the Metita Resort and offers beautiful coral gardens and a colorful drop-off in the shallower area, where large fish such as reef sharks and turtles are not uncommon. Snorkelers are welcome to take a seat on the dive boats at any time, as long as the dive sites offer good snorkeling opportunities. Otherwise, on request, our dive boats are also available for a private snorkeling tour or you can go together in search of every small and large seagrass meadow with its inhabitants, the dugongs, an encounter that is hardly granted to any diver, as the leisurely giants usually stay in shallower waters.

Diving with sharks at Metita Resort, IndonesiaWreck dive at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Reef diving and wide angle at Metita Resort, IndonesiaDiving with mantas at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Walking shark at Metita Resort, IndonesiaNudibranchs at Metita Resort, Indonesia

Surfing

In the winter months, around November to March, Morotai offers some hidden excellent surfing opportunities with empty line-ups. The better known ones are in the north and north-east of the island, but the best wave, an ultimate insider tip, is only about 45 minutes by boat from Metita. Since we are in the fortunate position of being the first European-run resort in South Morotai, there is currently little material to fall back on. Therefore, we are allowed to explore Morotai and its landscapes together with our guests and discover unknown places on our tours in search of the perfect wave.

Sea & Land Excursions

Due to its location only ten minutes by boat from the main island of Morotai, special experiences open up for non-diving guests. High mountains inland, intersected by fascinating waterfalls and caves in the middle of a pristine jungle with colorful birds of paradise, such as the extraordinary hornbill with its huge yellow beak, whose females lock themselves in a hollow of a tree during breeding and can only be fed by their male through a hole, invite you to excursions. Day trips to various sights of the region such as the numerous volcanoes, such as the Dukon, near Tobelo and caves, as Popoguo on Morotai, are organized and accompanied by our team.

Sea and land at Metita Resort, IndonesiaIsland hopping at Metita Resort, Indonesia

4. RESORT PACKAGES

These are just a few examples of accommodation packages. Contact us and we will provide you a personalized trip package.

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Accommodation & Diving Packages

Beach Bungalow on double occupancy: 7 nights packages / 10 dives: high season €2536 – low season €2312

Beach Bungalow on single occupancy: 7 nights packages / 10 dives: high season €1638 – low season €1481

Family Cottages – 1 room – 2 person: 7 nights packages / 10 dives: high season €2256 – low season €2088

Family Cottages – 2 rooms – 4 people: 7 nights packages / 10 dives: high season €3896 – low season €3700

Inclusions

The accommodation packages include: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, afternoon tea/coffee), service and taxes. Transfers to Daruba and/or Pitu Airport Morotai between 6am and 7pm. From 7pm till 6am no transfers are possible except for emergency. WiFi in the whole resort area and 24h electricity (powered by solar panels). Boat diving trips include guide, tanks, weights and catering.

Exclusions

The accommodation packages do not include: Soft drinks, fruit juices, and alcoholic beverages. Rental Gear. Diving instruction or courses. Snorkeling trips. Surfing trips. Land and boat excursions. Gratuities.

5. HOW TO GET THERE

There are two ways to get to Metita Beach & Dive Resort, from your home airport with a stopover, usually in Singapore, to Manado and on to the destination airport Pitu on Morotai. The connection from Manado to Morotai includes a 25-minute stopover in Ternate on some flights. Also from your home airport with a stopover, in Jakarta or Bali, to Ternate and on to the destination airport Pitu on Morotai. Depending on the connection, it may be necessary to plan an overnight stay in Manado or Ternate. We offer our clients a complimentary night in transit and airport transfers at your arrival in Indonesia. If you wish, we can take care of your entire domestic and international flight itinerary. Follow the link practical information: how to get to Halmahera.

On Arrival into Pitu Airport, we pick up our guests by car and take them to the pier in Juanga in southern Morotais in about a 15-minute drive. With our boat it is another 10 minutes to the island of Metita and the Metita Beach & Dive Resort in the southwest of the island

6. BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

Metita resort high season runs from June 1st to September 30, and the low season runs from October 1st till May 31.

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