Moro Ma Doto

Beautiful Resort in Remote North Eastern Indonesia

Discover the hidden gem of Moro Ma Doto Resort on Pulau Morotai in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings with the Pacific Ocean to the east and lush green hills to the west. This remote region has some of Indonesia’s quietest surf, best fishing, and unreal diving.

Stay in architect-designed private villas nestled in a tropical forest with coconut plantations, ancient mango trees, and limestone caves. The resort overlooks a great fun left-hander, that almost never has anyone out! Moro Ma Doto is the most comfortable spot to surf the quiet waves in Morotai!

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Ocean wave curling in front of a dense green coastline
Black and white view of palm trees along ocean shore
Relaxing poolside daybed set amidst tropical greenery
Stormy dark blue sea with breaking waves and trees
Organized garden plot with flowers and leafy plants
Woman enjoying a floating breakfast in pool by ocean
Red and blue canoes on a tropical sandy beach shore
Man bathing in clear river water surrounded by trees
Yellow and white hawkfish perched on coral formations
Farmer displaying fresh tomatoes harvested from greenhouse
Two surfers lying on surfboards in deep blue ocean
Overhead view of coastal waves breaking near a tropical forest edge
Aerial shot of clear blue waters bordering a tropical coastline
Tropical ocean sunset viewed from a poolside deck
Aerial view of a tropical resort surrounded by dense palm trees
Outdoor pool area with wooden deck and orange umbrellas
Outdoor resort pavilion lounge with thatched roofing
Man celebrating by pool with bonfire at dusk
Relaxing poolside deck with umbrella and beanbags
Outdoor patio with patio umbrellas overlooking ocean
Rustic thatched hut surrounded by lush tropical gardens
Top-down view of tropical forest meeting dark blue ocean
Aerial shot of a seaside resort hidden in tropical forest
Large outdoor dining table inside a tropical pavilion
Outdoor terrace with woven chairs overlooking the sea
Outdoor woven patio dining set on sandy beach area
Rustic open-air hut interior with bamboo thatched roof
Overhead view of coastal waves breaking near a tropical forest edge
Aerial shot of clear blue waters bordering a tropical coastline
Tropical ocean sunset viewed from a poolside deck
Aerial view of a tropical resort surrounded by dense palm trees
Outdoor pool area with wooden deck and orange umbrellas
Outdoor resort pavilion lounge with thatched roofing
Man celebrating by pool with bonfire at dusk
Relaxing poolside deck with umbrella and beanbags
Outdoor patio with patio umbrellas overlooking ocean
Rustic thatched hut surrounded by lush tropical gardens
Top-down view of tropical forest meeting dark blue ocean
Aerial shot of a seaside resort hidden in tropical forest
Large outdoor dining table inside a tropical pavilion
Outdoor terrace with woven chairs overlooking the sea
Outdoor woven patio dining set on sandy beach area
Rustic open-air hut interior with bamboo thatched roof

The Resort

Discover Moro Ma Doto Resort in the breathtaking Maluku Islands, Indonesia. Located on Pulau Morotai, the northernmost of the Spice Islands, this hidden gem offers a peaceful escape from the bustling world. The resort overlooks a beautiful bay, with a great left breaking within sight on the onsite restaurant.

This intimate resort offers comfortable rooms and villas, all with sea views. Each villa is well designed with a lot of space, privacy, and airflow. Explore the waves in the area with the onsite surf team, discover the amazing underwater world or go fishing. This is a perfect resort for those looking to escape the crowds to a beautiful remote paradise.

High-angle view of surfers floating near a breaking wave
Ocean waves breaking at sunset framed by palm trees
Tropical ocean waves under overcast skies framed by trees
Surfer gliding down the face of a clean turquoise ocean wave
Drone view of an isolated ocean wave breaking into white foam
Surfer dropping into a clean left-hand barrel on a sunny day
Large wave breaking into white foam in open ocean water
Panoramic view of a tropical coastline with white surf in deep blue water
Surfer floating in the ocean in front of a lush forested coast
Top-down shot of a person relaxing in the sea beside a surfboard
Large wave breaking into white foam along a lush tropical coastline
Ocean view with surfers in the water near a green coastline
Scenic view of rolling waves across deep blue ocean waters
Drone view of two people paddling surfboards in deep water
Ocean wave curling near a forested tropical shore
Surfer sitting on board in ocean near lush forested shore
High-angle view of surfers floating near a breaking wave
Ocean waves breaking at sunset framed by palm trees
Tropical ocean waves under overcast skies framed by trees
Surfer gliding down the face of a clean turquoise ocean wave
Drone view of an isolated ocean wave breaking into white foam
Surfer dropping into a clean left-hand barrel on a sunny day
Large wave breaking into white foam in open ocean water
Panoramic view of a tropical coastline with white surf in deep blue water
Surfer floating in the ocean in front of a lush forested coast
Top-down shot of a person relaxing in the sea beside a surfboard
Large wave breaking into white foam along a lush tropical coastline
Ocean view with surfers in the water near a green coastline
Scenic view of rolling waves across deep blue ocean waters
Drone view of two people paddling surfboards in deep water
Ocean wave curling near a forested tropical shore
Surfer sitting on board in ocean near lush forested shore

Waves at Moro Ma Doto

Moro Ma Doto is located on the remote Morotai Island in the Northern Maluku Islands. Located in the North East of Indonesia, the prime surfing months are between November and April. In this period, typhoon swells travel from the northern Pacific, making this a great off-season Indonesia spot to travel to.

During the season, regular mid-sized swells allow for fun waves all along the coastline. The region is largely ignored by the wider surfing world, meaning that uncrowded lineups are the norm here. The resort overlooks 3 lefthanders, breaking on different swells. These are accessible directly from the beach. Further afield there are rights and lefts via boat and over land. The onsite team offers daily surf guiding to the many quality waves in the area!

Infinity pool edge overlooking a calm tropical sea
Orange beanbag chairs on a deck near palm trees
Wooden resort villa with a hanging daybed and bed net
Luxury resort suite with a patterned rug and net drapes
Cozy bedroom seating area with a tropical ocean view
Resort pool and thatched hut surrounded by palms
Open-air resort bathroom with a white bathtub
Open-air luxury lounge with comfortable seating and sea view
Luxury resort villa with private pool under palm trees
Resort room interior with wooden floors and palm views
Wicker chairs at a wooden table in open pavilion
Outdoor shower area with white drapes and a vessel sink
Wooden resort villa surrounded by green tropical plants
Luxury infinity pool facing the ocean amidst palm trees
Open-air resort dining pavilion with ocean view
Luxury hotel suite featuring a wooden canopy bed
Cozy open lounge with cushioned seating and lamps
Resort bathroom vanity with sink and wooden walkway
Wooden resort corridor with life preservers on the wall
Luxury resort bedroom featuring a white canopy bed
Infinity pool edge overlooking a calm tropical sea
Orange beanbag chairs on a deck near palm trees
Wooden resort villa with a hanging daybed and bed net
Luxury resort suite with a patterned rug and net drapes
Cozy bedroom seating area with a tropical ocean view
Resort pool and thatched hut surrounded by palms
Open-air resort bathroom with a white bathtub
Open-air luxury lounge with comfortable seating and sea view
Luxury resort villa with private pool under palm trees
Resort room interior with wooden floors and palm views
Wicker chairs at a wooden table in open pavilion
Outdoor shower area with white drapes and a vessel sink
Wooden resort villa surrounded by green tropical plants
Luxury infinity pool facing the ocean amidst palm trees
Open-air resort dining pavilion with ocean view
Luxury hotel suite featuring a wooden canopy bed
Cozy open lounge with cushioned seating and lamps
Resort bathroom vanity with sink and wooden walkway
Wooden resort corridor with life preservers on the wall
Luxury resort bedroom featuring a white canopy bed

The Villas

Moro Ma Doto is an intimate resort with only 4 villas, 3 luxury suites, and a small boathouse room. The resort also offers some beautifully furnished glamping tents beside the beach!

Stay in comfort in the spacious villas, featuring king or twin beds, cozy daybed, air conditioning, and high ceiling fans. Indulge in relaxation on your private canopy swing and soak in the ocean breezes. The open-air bathroom provides a refreshing rain shower and a luxurious freestanding bathtub with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. All villas have access to a shared infinity pool!

On the hill top, are the suite and cabin, both offering comfortable accommodation with an amazing view!

Room Type

All Room type available here:

Hill Top Suite

Hill Top Cabin

Gapoa 1 & 2

Gapoa 3

Gapoa 4

Boathouse Room

Pink smoothie bowl with granola served next to bananas
Gourmet open burger topped with caramelized onions and fries
Small round cake with whipped cream on dark plate
Luxury seaside resort dining room overlooking ocean
Grilled fish fillet topped with teriyaki sauce and garlic
Tropical outdoor patio with patio umbrellas and deck
Four decoratively glazed donuts arranged on a white plate
Toasted flatbread sandwich on a plate with ocean view
Cooked whole red crab served on a banana leaf
Golden fried tempeh slices with spicy soy dip bowl
Open-faced tuna sandwich with avocado on a plate
auteed shrimp with green onions on a blue ceramic plate
Slice of custard pie with cinnamon on a red plate
Long wooden dining table overlooking dusk ocean view
Illuminated open-air resort restaurant at night
Bamboo interior dining area with wall art and table
Fresh white fish nigiri sushi served with dipping sauce
Tropical resort restaurant with woven pendant light fixtures
Latte art in an orange cup held outdoors in nature
Pink smoothie bowl with granola served next to bananas
Gourmet open burger topped with caramelized onions and fries
Small round cake with whipped cream on dark plate
Luxury seaside resort dining room overlooking ocean
Grilled fish fillet topped with teriyaki sauce and garlic
Tropical outdoor patio with patio umbrellas and deck
Four decoratively glazed donuts arranged on a white plate
Toasted flatbread sandwich on a plate with ocean view
Cooked whole red crab served on a banana leaf
Golden fried tempeh slices with spicy soy dip bowl
Open-faced tuna sandwich with avocado on a plate
auteed shrimp with green onions on a blue ceramic plate
Slice of custard pie with cinnamon on a red plate
Long wooden dining table overlooking dusk ocean view
Illuminated open-air resort restaurant at night
Bamboo interior dining area with wall art and table
Fresh white fish nigiri sushi served with dipping sauce
Tropical resort restaurant with woven pendant light fixtures
Latte art in an orange cup held outdoors in nature

The Cuisine

Moro Ma Doto has an onsite restaurant serving local and western food, using ingredients sourced locally and from their onsite garden. Fresh seafood is the order of the day here but all tastes are catered for. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served onsite, and we would recommend the Full Board package, as there are limited restaurants near the resort!

The restaurant overlooks the bay with an infinity pool for travelers to enjoy.

Why We Love Moro Ma Doto

The resort has access to a range of great waves that are some of the quietest in Indonesia.
The diving, snorkeling, and free diving in the area are world-class! Explore the amazing under water world with the onsite team!
The remote location on one of Indonesia’s more untouched islands. A pure island paradise!

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Diver exploring a vibrant coral reef underwater

Experiences

The resort offers a wide range of experiences and activities. From surf lessons, guided surfing, diving, and snorkeling to the island tours, you will always find something exciting to do onsite!

Fisherman smiling with a freshly caught tuna

Fishing

Motoai is famous for its world-class fishing! Bring your own gear or rent from the resort. The onsite team will be able to take you to the best spots, with equipment available to rent (rods).

Sky view from airplane window

Get There

Moro Ma Doto is located 1-hour drive from Pitu Airport. Direct flights run from Ternate Airport a few times a week. Transfers are available from the resort.

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