PT Moro Pulau Indah Kantor Pusat NPWP: 71.315836.8 · PDF filemorotai - spice islands - indonesia PT Moro Pulau Indah Kantor Pusat NPWP: 71.315836.8-943.000 Desa Buho-Buho Kecamatan

morotai - spice islands - indonesia

PT Moro Pulau IndahKantor Pusat NPWP: 71.315836.8-943.000

Desa Buho-BuhoKecamatan Morotai Timur

e-mail : [email protected]

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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”. 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.

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LegendA Lobby & ReceptionA1 RetailB1 Villa 1B2 Villa 2B3 Villa 3C RestaurantD Boat HouseE BarF SpaG Service & Staff AreaH Security PostI Gas Station

How to get there….There is daily access to Tobello, a town at the north end of the neighbouring island of Halmahera from Jakarta & Bali via Sulawesi. 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. 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.

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master plan

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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 explo-ring.

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.

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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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 Eu-ropean 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.

Some history on the Spice Islands…

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.

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 parapher-nalia 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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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 work-force 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.

Vision/Philosophy 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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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 architec-ture. 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.

Architecture & Design

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Villas may be customised to suit a buyer’s particular requirements using a combi-nation 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.

Customised Villa Solutions

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Villa 1All 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 daybed- like 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 11 bedroom & deck

Villa 11 bedroom & optional pool

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Villa 1optional living

Villa 1optional living & optional pool

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All two bedroom villas total 230 m2 (two- hundred-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 well- appointed en-suite bathrooms with bath tub, hand shower, vanity unit and toilet and feature a luxurious outdoor shower.

Villa 2

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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 day-bed-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.

Villa 2

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Villa 22 bedrooms, living & deck + optional pool

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All three bedroom villas total 300 m2 (three- hundred 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.

Villa 3

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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.

Villa 3

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Villa 33 bedrooms & living

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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 PointOpen 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.

Restaurants

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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.

The Boathouse & Bar

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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 post- treatment refreshment.

Moro Ma Spa

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Spa treatments include facials & simple personal care such as manicures & pedi-cures. 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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Moro Ma Spa

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