Sandwiched between Papua and Sulawesi, Indonesia’s Maluku Islands, or Molucca Islands or Spice islands as they are also known, have been a draw to visitors for centuries. But not always for the same reasons. Where once the region was plundered by Europeans armed with ships and muskets for the spices that were literally worth their weight in gold, now the Molucca Islands are sought out by travelers from around the globe, equipped with scuba tanks, snorkel, and hiking boots, seeking a hidden Asian holiday paradise. Because many of the more than 600 Spice Islands are often inaccessible, they remain relatively untouched by tourism meaning the best Spice Island Hotel and Resorts are set on a backdrop of jungle-covered volcanic slopes, and bordered by pristine coral reefs, and soft, white sandy beaches.
Choosing a Maluku dive resort is the best way to guarantee an unforgettable experience exploring one of the final frontiers of dive exploration remaining in Asia. Many of the Spice Island resorts will also provide access to the extraordinary marine environment which has thus far avoided the seemingly ceaseless expansion of the modern world. Staff at the best Spice Island Hotel & Resorts or the team at Secret Retreats will be able to curate a dive itinerary to suit every level of underwater ability whether through a trusted dive center or luxury liveaboard and the chance to dive, swim or snorkel with colorful schools of fish, large groupers, languorous turtles, sea snakes and hammerhead sharks to name but a few awaits you in the Moluccas Islands. There is also plenty to see above the waves for those staying at a Spice Island Beach Hotel including exploring the countless islands and forest-coated volcanoes. Manusela National Park and Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park are a paradise for birdwatchers as well as for hikers looking to explore and enjoy the unspoilt nature of the Malaku Islands with their hidden caves and refreshing waterfalls on pristine forest trails. Those seeking slightly less taking pursuits should ask the friendly staff at their Spice Island Beach Hotel about a day trip to Sulamadaha Beach with its black sand, crystal clear ocean, and colorful reefs.
Choosing a Maluku dive resort is the best way to guarantee an unforgettable experience exploring one of the final frontiers of dive exploration remaining in Asia. Many of the Spice Island resorts will also provide access to the extraordinary marine environment which has thus far avoided the seemingly ceaseless expansion of the modern world. Staff at the best Spice Island Hotel & Resorts or the team at Secret Retreats will be able to curate a dive itinerary to suit every level of underwater ability whether through a trusted dive center or luxury liveaboard and the chance to dive, swim or snorkel with colorful schools of fish, large groupers, languorous turtles, sea snakes and hammerhead sharks to name but a few awaits you in the Moluccas Islands. There is also plenty to see above the waves for those staying at a Spice Island Beach Hotel including exploring the countless islands and forest-coated volcanoes. Manusela National Park and Aketajawe-Lolobata National Park are a paradise for birdwatchers as well as for hikers looking to explore and enjoy the unspoilt nature of the Malaku Islands with their hidden caves and refreshing waterfalls on pristine forest trails. Those seeking slightly less taking pursuits should ask the friendly staff at their Spice Island Beach Hotel about a day trip to Sulamadaha Beach with its black sand, crystal clear ocean, and colorful reefs.
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An impressive combination of secluded sophistication in idyllic natural surroundings and a haven for underwater enthusiasts, the Metita Beach and Dive Resort is a Spice Island Hotel and Resort which has something for every kind of Spice Island explorer. A sustainable eco-resort with a commitment to the surrounding environment both above and below the waves, this Spice Island resort has been created on a tiny island on the southern tip of the larger island of Morotai. Guests of the Metita Beach and Dive Resort have the island to themselves which is fronted by 100m of shallow coral reef that drops off into the deep, as such it is ideal for both snorkeling and scuba diving. Set in blissful isolation, this Maluku dive resort offers a host of luxurious creature comforts including world-class cuisine and a spa in which to relax and luxuriate.As with many of the Spice Island Beach Hotels, the proximity to the ocean means the resort’s kitchen can add a varied seafood selection to its meat and vegetarian options. The chef has been able to create a largely organic menu by creating a kitchen garden as well as supplementing the established papaya, banana, and mango plantations with melon, avocado, and pineapple. But it is the sea, and what is beneath it, that draws people to this exceptional Maluku dive resort. With access to some 40 dive sites, guests can enjoy the best places to explore from the stunning coral of Dodola Island to the majestic mantas of GaloGalo and everything in between, divers are spoilt for choice here. Day trips to Halmahera can also be organized for muck diving and the underwater volcano at Tobelo. Metita Beach and Dive Resort has all the latest diving equipment for hire including nitrox fills, torches, and dive computers, so no need to pack your own, and a comprehensive range of certified PADI dive courses is available to guests from absolute beginners to divemaster. And as a bonus, the waters off Morotai deliver consistent and quality waves that attract both local and international surfers to these world class waves, so you can catch some waves between dives too.