Reviews of Maratua Dive Center And Lodge
Jalan Utama Maratua, 77381 Maratua Atoll, Indonesia
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Reviewed: September 6, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewIt is 4km from the village which means that you have to rent a motorbike (150'000 per day) to move around when you are not a scuba diver. Snorkelling from the pier is nice, just beware of tidal currents. Views from the restaurant and from the beachside villas in the evening are superb! The manager was very friendly and helpful. He asked about breakfast and I could choose indonesian (I can get toast and jam back home every day) which was very good. Unfortunately 1Megarupiah is above my usual budget and I moved on because I quit scuba diving a few years ago. As a diver I would have stayed longer. Bungalow #10 was quiet and well kept. It has a hot shower which saved my day after a 4 + 1 hr boat ride from Tarakan.
Better suited for divers than only-snorkellers.
Reviewed: March 7, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe food was excellent.
The resort is located on the West side of the island, where the diving sites are not nice, as they are subject to overfishing (most of the population lives either on the west side or inside the lagoon). You see very few fish, plenty of lost fishing lines and even the occasional coral rumble due to past dynamite fishing. While the Maratua Dive Center price list states that Maratua Island and Channel dives cost $100 for 3 dives, the owner is actually unwilling to dive more than once per stay on the East side of the island because of the gas cost (it takes 30mn, to go to the Channel). After our 4th day of dive we realized that the best dive site is the Channel, located on the East side of the island. As the owner was unwilling to allow us to dive it further (we were the only guests at the resort), we relocated to the Sienna Maratua resort, which is located next to this dive site. As a result, we lost 7 nights of our stay, but it was the right decision in retrospect. As a further note, we upgraded to a water villa once we arrived at the resort, because the sea front rooms are located deep into the vegetation and we were worried that opening the windows to lead to getting mosquitoes.
Reviewed: February 14, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewWe were lucky to be the only guests for most of our stay here and were so well looked after! Kadek made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much to ask. Meals were fabulous - thank you Susi! We will definitely be back again some day.
Dear Rachel We are very Happy to have you stayed at our Lodge, Once again thank you very much for you stay, see you again next time, cheers, Kadek
Reviewed: October 18, 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified review-Next to the sea -Communication with the staff is very easy -Really good for scuba diving -The apartments are very clean -Delicious food
Reviewed: October 7, 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: August 18, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewBeatiful place...very good diving ..good MEAL l in the resort ..their find other exscursion and motors ...the staff and the boss very kind...the Island it's wild
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Dear Riccardo Thank you for your visit and stay at our Lodge, it has been very Happy to have you stay at our Lodge. See you again in the near future Cheers from all the Staff and Dive Team
Reviewed: August 15, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewThis place is truly wonderful,very clean, and the staff is incredibly welcoming. The dives are managed by a team of highly skilled individuals who really know what they're doing. They also offer the option to have lunch and dinner on-site. Highly recommended for anyone who loves diving!
Dear Andrea Thank you for your review It was very Happy to have you here at our Lodge Warmest regards from all of our staff Cheers
Reviewed: July 20, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewAmazing place. Thanks Kadek for making this place a gem ❤️
Dear Marie Melanie, Thank you for your visit and stay, dive with us, its an honor for all of US Maratua Dive Center to serve you, see you again, Cheers
Reviewed: July 7, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewVery good manager! Very cook, very delicious!!!
Dear Kachatur, Its an Honor to have you at our Lodge, Thank you for the review, and we will improve to be better and better, your review is important to make our facilities Better, Regards from all of our Staff, Cheers
Reviewed: March 31, 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful position. Lovely staff. Great food. Amazing dives. Friendly cat. Good to explore
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I max, thank you for your reviews, glad to hear that you enjoy your stay at our lodge, even though you have made last minutes booking with us, We all happy to have you at our Lodge, all the staff send warm regard to both of you, and have a safe and enjoy travel back home Cheers, see you again next time at our Lodge Kadek & all Staff Of MDC & L
I max, thank you for your reviews, glad to hear that you enjoy your stay at our lodge, even though you have made last minutes booking with us, We all happy to have you at our Lodge, all the staff send warm regard to both of you, and have a … Show more
Reviewed: September 23, 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewSuper nice view, and the water is so clear, we can dive & snorkeling just in front of our room. And staff are really nice, helped us solve many problems as a new traveler here. Thanks a lot!
Nothing! Just the signal on the island do not working sometimes, but you won’t mind if you were on the amazing island
Reviewed: September 21, 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewThe resort itself is beautiful with the jetty out to a great snorkelling spot. The dinner was great but expensive! Maratua island is an absolute gem! Bed is also comfy!
The staff are friendly but not very helpful. You are neglected if you are not a diver. Best to stay other places as they offer no tours outside of diving. You need to rent a bike to get anywhere. Breakfast was very simple and small. No hot shower. No WiFi, sometimes signal only with Telkomsel.
Reviewed: September 9, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewPosition and staff
The wardrobe in the room was falling apart … the price was too high
Reviewed: August 8, 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewFantastic resort; everything worked; amazing food - best we had in Borneo; excellent dive centre with new equipment, outstanding dive masters (best we had in Indonesia) and excellent dives; flexible, friendly, welcoming team at the resort, making everything easy and possible.
Reviewed: July 23, 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewAmazing location with all rooms seaview. Turtles from my balcony! Quiet. Secluded. Fantastic staff. Outstanding dive offer to neighbouring islands. They know THE best spots. Delicious home cooked food. Just wonderful.
That I had to leave!
Reviewed: February 22, 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewvery friendly staff. excellent location great view
no wifi
Dear Hamish, Thank you for your visit at Maratua Dive Center And Lodge, we wish to meet you again in the near future Cheers from Maratua Dive Center and Lodge Staff
Reviewed: December 1, 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewVery nice seafront locations. Owner is always ready to help.