Discover the beauty of Maratua at Maratua Seaview Resort, your perfect escape to explore the vibrant marine life and stunning landscapes of this tropical paradise. Situated on the southern coast of Maratua Island, Kalimantan, Indonesia, this newly built dive resort combines the tranquility of nature with modern comforts. Surrounded by lush forests and offering breathtaking views of the Celebes Sea, guests can enjoy a peaceful retreat while being just steps away from unforgettable underwater adventures.
The resort boasts a fully equipped dive center, sun deck, and a restaurant serving delicious local cuisine. Choose from 18 beautifully designed wooden rooms and villas, including Twin Villas, Garden Villas, and Seaview Villas, all featuring air conditioning and ensuite bathrooms. Whether you’re looking to dive into the rich underwater world or relax with stunning sunset views, Maratua Seaview Resort is the ideal destination for an unforgettable getaway.
The Villas
Twin Villas
These semi-detached villas face west, offering prime sunset views and a shared verandah, perfect for larger groups wanting a social setting. A sliding door can partition the verandah if more privacy is needed. After a day of activities, relax on the verandah with a cold drink from the nearby restaurant and enjoy the stunning sunset views.
Garden Villas
Nestled among tropical trees and natural rock formations, the Garden Villas provide a cozy, private retreat, perfect for those who love a quiet, nature-filled setting. Wake up to the sounds of birdcalls and enjoy colorful butterflies right outside your door.
Seaview Villas
Perched on rocks extending over the sea, the Seaview Villas offer stunning ocean views, with some featuring a rooftop deck for a full view of the Celebes horizon. These spacious rooms open to a private verandah, ideal for relaxing or stargazing on clear nights—a perfect spot for unwinding together.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling around Maratua Island
Diving around Maratua Island is a diver’s dream, with numerous dive sites along the atoll that showcase diverse underwater landscapes and rich marine life. From dramatic channels to intricate coral gardens, each site offers a unique experience. Maratua’s dive points include spots with heavy turtle traffic, where green and hawksbill turtles glide peacefully, and havens for macro enthusiasts with hidden treasures like vibrant nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, and scorpionfish.
Highlights include “Big Fish Country,” or the Channel, where divers can encounter huge schools of barracuda and, during strong currents, watch grey reef sharks cruising by, hooking onto the plateau for a front-row seat. Nearby, Kakaban Island’s Jellyfish Lake provides a rare chance to swim with harmless jellyfish, and Sangalaki Island is known for its manta ray encounters. Adventurers might also spot white tip sharks, eagle rays, leopard and thresher sharks, and, on lucky days, whale sharks or even the elusive mola-mola. Maratua’s waters truly offer a dynamic, ever-surprising experience for divers.
