morotai - spice islands

PT Moro Pulau Indah
Kantor Pusat NPWP: 71.315836.8-943.000
Desa Buho-Buho
Kecamatan Morotai Timur
e-mail : [email protected]
www.moromadoto.com
m o r o t a i - s p ice is la n ds - in do n e s ia
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about
There is daily access to Tobello, a town at
the north end of the neighbouring island of
Halmahera from Jakarta & Bali via Sulawesi.
THAILAND
Bangkok
VIETNAM
From there it is a 1.5 hour speedboat ride
across to the island of Morotai. There are also
scheduled seasonal direct flights from Ternate
to Daruba (35 min), the capital of Morotai.
PHILIPPINES
CAMBODIA
MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
Morotai
Borneo
Singapur
Location…
Moro Ma Doto Resort & Spa is located on
the east coast of Morotai, the most north
eastern of the Spice Islands in the Maluku
Archipelago in Indonesia & is widely
considered as the “hidden paradise of East
Indonesia”.
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master plan
How to get there….
It lies just north of the equator & has
an average temperature of 32 degrees
Celsius. The resort itself is bordered by the
Pacific Ocean to the east and undulating hills
to the west.
Jakarta
From there our pick up service will transfer
guests directly to Moro Ma Doto which is
approximately a 1 hour drive. Charter flights
or helicopter services can also be arranged.
A private helipad is situated at Moro Ma Doto.
Legend
A
Lobby & Reception
A1 Retail
B1 Villa 1
B2 Villa 2
B3 Villa 3
C
Restaurant
D
Boat House
E
Bar
F
Spa
G
Service & Staff Area
H
Security Post
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Gas Station
INDONESIA
Bali
AUSTRALIA
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Things to do…
Morotai comprises of an area of 695 square
miles/1,800 km² rich in natural beauty.
There are stunning waterfalls, pristine
white & black sandy beaches, rain forests
& the ocean is clean & clear.
This abundance of nature is the ideal place
in which to indulge in many outdoor
activities including trekking, mountain
biking, motor cross, sailing or just exploring.
The north coast has constant surf and can
offer solid sized waves and challenging
reef breaks. The surf season starts to be
more consistent in the month of October
and runs through until the end of March.
Winds during this period are light early
morning offshores with slight sea breezes
during the day & again offshore conditions
in the afternoons.
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Wave heights can vary from 2 to 6 feet
(double overhead). The ocean also offers
some amazing dive locations. From ‘muck
dives’ along stretches of mangrove, reef
passes, walls & cliffs to World War II wreck
sites, the selection is enormous.
There are many other diving wrecks around
the island, relics from the 1940’s when
Morotai was used as a WWII base. The
number one dive site on Morotai is found
off Lapas Pante Beach & has depths from
10m up to 60m.
The sheer variety and colour of coral and
marine life here is staggering making
this an excellent place for scuba diving &
snorkelling. During the months of June
to September favourable southerly winds
blow, perfecting conditions for sailing,
windsurfing & kiteboarding.
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Some history on
the Spice Islands…
The Spice Islands were the source of cloves
& nutmeg & were the focus of attention
for traders from 300 B.C. or possibly
earlier. Chinese, Indian and Arab merchants
sought out these riches long before the European powers came to Maluku.
In the early 1500’s Europeans came to the
Moluccas in search of spices as they were
highly valued as food preservatives &
medicines. Such great demand meant that
prices of nutmeg and cloves soared & to
offset this crisis, expeditions were launched
to find the source of these spices and bring
them directly back to Europe.
Christopher Columbus was searching for
the fabled route to the Indies when he
arrived at the Americas in 1492. Not long
after this the Portuguese enforced their
rule on parts of the Moluccan Islands.
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The natives disrupted Portuguese trade
& everyday life in the islands & within a
century they were replaced by the Spanish.
They did not last long either & lost out
to the Dutch who governed the islands
between 1605 and 1945.
The Dutch planted huge plantations as
a means of producing vast quantities of
spices for the European markets & all the
land was under the control of the Dutch
East Indies Company.
By the early 1800’s new plantations of
spices in Africa & India meant that there
was a greater choice of supply available to
the traders. As a consequence, prices fell &
the Dutch were in trouble.
Today, the Spice Islands make up the
Maluku Province of the Republic of
Indonesia.
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A little more history…
From the 15th to the 16th centuries,
Morotai was ruled under the local Islamic
kingdom of Kesultanan Ternate. It was the
centre of a larger region called Moro that
included the island and the coastline of
Halmahera closest to Morotai to the south.
In the mid sixteenth century a Portuguese
Jesuit mission also existed on the island &
was much resented by the Muslim states
of Ternate & Halmahera. They drove the
mission from the island in 1571 as part of a
larger Portuguese retreat in the region.
The Maluku Islands including Morotai
were a single province until 1999 when
they were split into the two provinces of
North Maluku & Maluku. Administratively,
since 2002 the island of Morotai has been
a part of the district administration with
the capital of North Halmahera regency
in Tobelo. Today Morotai’s population is
predominantly Christian.
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During WWII, due to the island’s strategic
location, Morotai was captured by the
Japanese in early 1942. Morotai’s southern
plain was taken by American & Australian
forces under the command of General
Douglas MacArthur in September 1944
during the Battle of Morotai. It was used as
a staging point for the Allied invasion of
the Philippines in early 1945, & of Borneo
in May & June of that year. Interestingly,
Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was
discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974,
as one of the WWII Japanese fighters
who held out subsequent to the Japanese
military’s surrender. A variety of war relics
can still be found in the ocean, caves & in
the bush, war artifacts such as aircraft &
armoured vehicles & other war paraphernalia including Coca-Cola bottles from the
1940s, can still be discovered there.
Culture…
Like all Indonesian islands, Morotai boasts
its fair share of cultural diversity. Dance is
foremost & traditional dances such as the
‘Cakalele’, a typical Moluccan war dance
that is usually displayed to welcome a
visiting dignitary or in traditional
ceremonies are performed regularly.
The ‘Tide tide’, the ‘Denge denge’ and the
“Soya soya“ dance (a Moluccan war dance
of heroism), are performed in traditional
welcoming ceremonies. ‘Hibualamo’ is a
traditional ceremony which marks the
coronation of a new chieftain who is
proudly paraded through the village in
celebration.
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Vision/Philosophy
We are following the dream to create a new
destination resort which is based on the
philosophy not only to integrate the local
community but to formulate a social,
environmental awareness and responsibility.
We encourage the skilled local workforce to join us to build all structures
in a vernacular context and also to
then become the main staff for the
operational
phase. The
traditional
materials to be used e.g. timber, bamboo,
palm fronds for roofing and natural fibers,
are sourced respectfully on the island.
Building sites are carefully chosen to not
only maximize the views but also to ensure
the buildings sit well and gently in the land’s
contours as well as fitting in between the
existing trees. Low impact and sustainability
are two of our maxims.
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The resort currently on 62 ha operates
its own permaculture farm where
organically grown fruit and vegetables
are harvested fresh for our kitchens.
Free-range chicken, eggs and fresh
fish from the local fishermen complete
the desired menu. Fresh produce filled
with vital life energy is the key to our food
philosophy.
Homemade VCO (virgin cold pressed
coconut oil) as the perfect food enhancer
is the essential ingredient in smoothies
and local recipes. This, in combination
with the local herbs and spices, will not only
satisfy every guest but will introduce
new culinary experiences. Our holistic
approach will provide education to conserve
the land and the sea.
The establishment of a ‘foundation’ will
contribute to the local community
and the available funds will support
village projects such as sanitation,
education
and
Christianity
needs.
Guests will be welcome to support
these causes as they please.
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Architecture & Design
Designed by an award winning architect,
Moro Ma Doto Resort & Spa is a combination
of new and vernacular concepts in tropical
design. The celebration lies in the simplicity
of what the land has to offer and in the gentle
approach through its landscape and architecture. Naturally inspired by the topography and
the qualities of the land and sea, the buildings
convince with their true essence. Natural
winding pathways connect the main public
spaces with the entrance...its ‘porte cochere’
and reception down to the villas and spa.
The careful placement of the dwellings and
the spacious setting naturally provide freedom
and privacy. Garden spaces freely intermingle
with the buildings and extend further to the
restaurant, the boathouse and swimming pool
giving the experience of the flow of the land.
Weathered recycled timbers (drift wood) and
carefully selected wood combined with new
natural materials are used to create unique
interiors rich in character.Traditional fish traps
and baskets are handcrafted into lampshades
or used as accessories in the rooms as is woven
‘Pandanus’ fiber used for backings or rugs.
The outer roof layer is constructed from the leaf
of the Sago Palm which is the traditional choice
of material and blends thus perfectly into the
surrounding forests.
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Customised Villa Solutions
Villas may be customised to suit a buyer’s
particular requirements using a combination of modular options, those being
additional inner living areas, pools and
decks.
For example: A two bedroom villa may
incorporate one bedroom with additional
inner living plus a pool and deck, and another
with or without additional living area.
Another villa may incorporate three
bedroom buildings with pools attached
to each if desired. Any combination of
modular features may be appointed to
create the desired and perfect customised
living space.
Please note: Topographical restrictions
may limit the availability of some modular
options depending on the villa site chosen.
The final decision will be at the discretion
of the architect.
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Villa 1
All one bedroom villas are minimum 70m2
(seventy square meters) including the
roofed over porch and are set on a total
personal footprint of 1000m2 of tropical
surrounds.
All villas have air conditioning, ceiling fan,
refrigerator/mini bar, tea/coffee-making
facilities, electronic safe, hairdryer and
private roofed over porch… some have
extended wooden decks. They also have
well-appointed en-suite bathrooms with
bath tub, hand shower, vanity unit and
toilet and feature luxurious overhead
outdoor showers.
The porches are fitted with daybedlike swings. The villas are furnished with
canopied beds with netting drapes and
have either one king-size mattress (2m x
2m) or twin mattresses (1m x 2m) set apart.
The daybed offers a third. A writing desk,
built-in wardrobe and cozy chair completes
the room. There is a maximum of 3 guests
per room. Several beachfront units and
elevated villas are available to choose from.
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Villa 1
1 bedroom & deck
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Villa 1
1 bedroom & optional pool
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Villa 1
optional living
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Villa 1
optional living & optional pool
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Villa 2
All two bedroom villas total 230 m2 (twohundred-thirty square meters) and include
roofed over porches. They comprise of a 90 m2
living pavilion and two separate bedroom
buildings, each 70 m2, connected by a timber
deck and are set on a total personal footprint
of 1500 m2 of tropical surrounds.
All villas have air conditioning, ceiling fan,
refrigerator/mini bar, tea/coffee-making
facilities, hairdryer, electronic safe and
private roofed over porches… some have
extended wooden decks. They have wellappointed en-suite bathrooms with bath
tub, hand shower, vanity unit and toilet and
feature a luxurious outdoor shower.
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Villa 2
The living area incorporates a bar/servery
with dining table to one side and a lounge
setting to the other and is fitted with ceiling
fans. The bedroom porches are fitted with daybed-like swings. Each bedroom is furnished
with canopied beds with netting drapes and
are fitted with either a king-size mattress (2m
x 2m) or twin mattresses (1m x 2m) set apart.
The daybed offers a third. A writing desk,
built-in wardrobe and cozy chair completes
the room. There is a maximum of 3 guests per
room. Beachfront units and several elevated
villas are available to choose from.
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Villa 2
2 bedrooms, living & deck + optional pool
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Villa 3
All three bedroom villas total 300 m2 (threehundred square meters) including roofed
over porches. They comprise of a 90 m2
living pavilion and 3 separate bedroom
buildings, each of 70 m2, connected by timber
decks and set on a total personal footprint of
2000 m2 of tropical surrounds.
All villas have air conditioning, ceiling fan,
refrigerator/mini bar, tea/coffee-making
facilities, electronic safe, hairdryer and
private roofed over porch… some have
extended wooden decks. The bedrooms
have well-appointed en-suite bathrooms
with bath tub, hand shower, vanity unit and
toilet and feature a luxurious overhead
outdoor shower.
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Villa 3
The living area has a bar/servery with dining
table to one side and a lounge setting to
the other and is fitted with ceiling fans. The
bedroom porches are fitted with daybed-like
swings. Each bedroom is furnished with
canopied beds with netting drapes and are
either fitted with a king-size mattress (2m x
2m) or twin mattresses (1m x 2m) set apart.
The daybed offers a third. A writing desk,
built-in wardrobe and cozy chair completes
the room. There is a maximum of 3 guests
per room.
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Villa 3
3 bedrooms & living
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Restaurants
Moro Ma Doto offers several dining and
cuisine alternatives. Choose the style to
suit the mood – from bountiful buffet
breakfasts to candlelit dinners that create
special and memorable moments.
Moro Point
Open all day, Moro Point offers a buffet
style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local and
international dishes are prepared from our
own fresh organically grown produce.
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The Boathouse & Bar
Open early mornings to accommodate
our early birds and dawn patrol surfers,
The Boathouse offers amazing smoothies,
canapés, pizzas and a fresh seafood BBQ
from mid-morning till afternoon. The bar
services the billiards, the large pool deck
and garden area.
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Moro Ma Spa
From the arrival lounge, walkways wind
through lush foliage to private treatment
pavilions. The Spa comprises of bathtubs,
outdoor showers & toilet facilities. From the
simplest massage to an extended sensory
journey, our skilled & caring therapists will
be ready to pamper your body & soul with
one of our many beautiful treatments.
Complete with daybeds & overlooking the
valley, palm grove & the sea, it is the perfect
setting for relaxing & enjoying a posttreatment refreshment.
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Moro Ma Spa
Spa treatments include facials & simple
personal care such as manicures & pedicures. There are a variety of body scrubs
& wraps available for that well-deserved
pampering. A cliff-side deck situated above
the energetic waters of the Pacific Ocean is
the ideal location for the ultimate reflexology
recharge.
A relaxing bathing experience or treatment
can also be enjoyed in the privacy of a
guest’s own villa, with a selection of
three luxurious alternatives prepared by a
personal assistant. These treatments cover
the sensations of relaxation, revitalization
and refreshment.
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