Misool Eco Resort In Papua

Located in a paradisiacal remote corner of the planet, Misool Eco Resort is a small and private dive resort in the southern part of Raja Ampat islands, Indonesia. Nestled deep in a vast archipelago of uninhabited islands, you will find powder-white beaches, stunning clear lagoons, abundant reefs to dive just in the heart of marine biodiversity. Half a day's journey from the nearest village, the resort is closed during in July, August and September due to weather conditions.

The island and major dive sites are proudly surrounded by the owners 1220 sq km No-Take Zone. Misool Eco Resort is strongly committed to a policy of environmental responsibility, the construction and operation of the resort is engineered to minimize environmental impact.

Divers of all kind will be happy to see the big stuff as giant Mantas, mobula rays, immense schools of surgeons, swirling Barracuda, wobbegang sharks – and the macro like ghost pipefish, blue-ringed octopus, frogfish, pygmy seahorse, mandarin fish and more. Non-divers will appreciate to lounge in a hammock, enjoy the tropical breezes, and watch the hornbills flying overhead while the color of the water change over the course of a day.

The cottages are built to European standards of comfort and safety, with indigenous natural materials. All the furniture and fittings (including wardrobes, shelving, tables, beds, doors, doorhandles...) were hand-crafted on site from recycled wood by a team of resident Javanese artisans and their local apprentices.

8 luxurious Tabisasu water cottages (North Bay) -

• Total area about 80 square meters
• 4.5 meter x 9 meter shaded veranda
• Nteps from private veranda down into the North Lagoon
• Hammock built into your veranda
• House Reef just a few fin-kicks away
• Air-conditioning, plus insulated and plastered walls
• Fan
• Natural stone flooring
• Natural traditional alang-alang grass roof
• In-room electronic safe
• Mosquito net
• Accordion-style glass doors at front for an unobstructed view of the North Bay from your bed
• 2 meter x 4 meter Balinese-style half-covered bathroom
• hot water shower
• Western-style flush toilet

Water cottage amenities -

• Private veranda (glorious equatorial views)
• Double bed
• Massive veranda and outdoor day bed
• Balinese-style en suite bathroom.
• Few steps from the Dive Centre and restaurant

3 Villas - Villa Kalanme (South Beach) -

• Total area about 120 square meters
• 4.5 meter x 9 meter shaded veranda
• Private air-conditioned bedroom + separate fan-cooled living room
• Outdoor living area with built-in day bed
• Natural stone flooring
• Natural traditional alang-alang grass roof
• Refrigerator
• Kettle, coffee and tea
• In-room electronic safe
• Mosquito net
• Accordion-style glass doors at front for an unobstructed view towards the tiny islands on the Eastern horizon.
• 2 meter x 4 meter Balinese-style bathroom with an open-air shower
• Hot water shower
• Western-style flush toilet

Villa amenities -

• Views over the deep water swimming hole
• En suite bathroom
• Built into the rocky hillside
• Long white beach (just few steps from your veranda)
• Faces east and enjoys glorious sunrise views
• This 2-room villa is conveniently located near the dive centre, built on the outer edge of the North Lagoon.

• Restaurant and bar
• Spa / massage, body and beauty treatments / freshly created each morning with local organic products
• Water dispenser
• Computer
• Wifi internet connection for a small fee / Skype is available.
• DVD player
• Fish ID books
• Laundry service
• A private beach
• Baby cots
• Baby sitting

Remember, this private island is a sophisticated and very comfortable resort but it is not the type of place you should expect a swimming pool or 5 star luxury facilities.

• Snorkeling
• Visiting a jellyfish lake
• Exploration to view ancient rock paintings
• Kayaking tours
• Lagoon tours
• River excursions
• Bird-watching
• Visiting a local village
   

Due to an agreement with the local village, the owners secured the rights to 400+ sq km of sea surrounding the dive centre. Raja Ampat is now a marine park, using a tag system for visiting divers.

Located at the heart of the Coral Triangle, Raja Ampat is home to the world's richest reefs and dive sites:

• Over 700 species of mollusks and 1,397 species of fish in an area the size of two football fields.
• Scientists discovered more than six times as many coral species as live in the entire Caribbean Sea.

When to go -

This is a year-round destination - excluding the months of closure (July to September) but:

October – November / schools of bait fish, which attract bigger fish and Mobula rays
May – June / the south winds bring more sharks

Weather -

Temperatures around 26-28 degrees Celsius (78-82 degrees Fahrenheit)

Dive sites -

• Coral covered walls
• Reef flats
• Caves and swim troughs
• Gentle sea mounts
• Placid lagoons
• Current-raked pinnacles.
• Visibility is generally 25+ meters
• Over 60 dive sites within a one-hour boat ride of our dive resort

They offer you 20 world-class dive sites within a 10 minute ride from the resort. Including some of the more famous dive sites like Fiabacet, Boo, Magic Mountain, Yilliet, and Gorgonian Passage.

Dive centre facilities -

The dive centre has been designed to meet the needs of professional videographers, photographers and recreational divers.

• Located in the North Bay, built on stilts over the water
• Spacious and airy
• Dedicated wet and dry areas
• Wet room / 52.5 sq meters / furnished with plenty of camera tables and work stations.
• Each cottage is assigned its own kit storage area in the Dive Centre
• Computer stations
• Comfortable lounge chairs
• Monitor for viewing the day’s images
• Sunny veranda / 120 sq meters, perfect for drying out between dives and enjoying the topside views
• Conservation centre

• Beach-front restaurant / North Bay / overlooking a lagoon / under the trees
• The restaurant's terrace / ideal place to enjoy a sunset drink
• Hilton and Sheraton-trained chef has created the menu

Meals served -

• Indonesian and other Asian fusion style dishes.
• International delicacies
• Organic fare from local sources
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Snacks and drinks are available throughout the day.
• Different dietary needs and restrictions can be catered for with advance notice.
• Pork is not served / respect of the Muslim hosts

Nightlife - Can be non-existent, you won't be going out partying.
 

We recommend our special offer: 3800£ per person / 12 nights