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Misool Eco Resort

No 1 Bukit Baru | Komplex Pertamina, Raja Ampat 98415, Indonesia
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

Couple one of the top diving spots in the world with a beautiful resort carefully placed into the natural beauty of Misool Island then pour in gracious and professional staff, great food and great camaraderie, shake and pour over ice.....it doesn't get much better than this! Actually, we didn't do much drinking because we made 17 dives in one week... More

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Morris,Illinois
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

....and you will have no regrets! The experience was exactly as advertised on their webpage and as reviewed here and other places. The diving in the "no take" zone was spectacular.....I'd describe it as a museum as to how things were before we(humans) mucked it all up. Sharks were common, soft corals amazing, sea fans enormous, and the Mantas huge!... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear Greenday61, it sounds like you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed having you here! Thanks for your very kind and thorough review. Comparing diving in our No-Take Zone to a museum is a wonderful compliment. We hope that all our hard work is paying off, and it looks like it is. I'm glad to hear both you... More

Seattle, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Not sure what more can be added after all of the glowing reviews below. Misool is truly a special place. I'd been dreaming of traveling there after reading the NYT article a while back, the only thing causing me pause was that my wife and I weren't divers. Avid snorkelers, yes, and absoloute lovers of the ocean, but for medical... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Dear andyprchrd, you are absolutely right - you *have* contributed to something very valuable to the conservation of the world's richest reefs. Without likeminded folks like yourself to come and appreciate the incredible marine biodiversity around Misool Eco Resort, all of our efforts would be useless. I'm glad you also appreciated the warm hospitality of our staff. They do a... More

Denver, Colorado
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

In early March, I visited Misool Eco Resort for 7 nights along with my daughter's family. I learned of the resort from a rave review in the New York Times travel section and subsequently read multiple glowing reports on this web site. We planned our trip the previous October and all of us looked forward to it for 5 long... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear TWH2, thanks very much for your feedback. It was wonderful hosting you and your family, and I am extremely pleased to read that your high expectations were met. I'm glad that Calvin and the rest of our dive team looked after you well. You are correct that we don't get many novice divers, but we are very happy to... More

Bainbridge Island, Washington
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

We live on our sailboat and traveled through Raja Ampat for about a month. We did not stay at Misool Eco, but patronized the restaurant, met the staff, and enjoyed several days at one of their moorings while diving in the area. Our travels gave us the opportunity to visit several resorts in the region, and we believe it does... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear Nomadicmama, I'm sure that during your five years sailing through Southeast Asia and the tropical Pacific you've seen some incredible reefs, and I'm delighted to hear you rank ours among the best. Our No-Take Zone is working! And thanks as well for your kind words about our resort. We loved having you and your family moored up in our... More

Boulder, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

I recently spent seven days at Misool Eco Resort with a group of 22 divers from Ocean First Divers in Boulder, Colorado. After a solid two days of plane rides and a five hour boat ride from Sorong, our weary band of travelers were greeted on the resort's pristine beach with cold, eucalyptus-soaked towels, and fresh fruit juices. This was... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Chad K, thank you for your lovely review. It was wonderful having you and the Ocean First Divers group here. It was a shame it was only for 7 days - not nearly long enough! I'm very happy to read that you appreciated the service. We are blessed with wonderfully hospitable and friendly staff. They take great pride in... More

Australia
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84 reviews 84 reviews
71 hotel reviews
Reviews in 75 cities Reviews in 75 cities
268 helpful votes 268 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

If you love snorkelling and diving in pristine waters then this is your place. It is a beautiful resort. I was really impressed by the attention to detail. Highly recommended. Accommodation, food, staff, facilities - all first class.

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
27 March 2013

Dear RTWTripping, thanks very much for your review. I'm happy that you appreciated the attention to detail - Misool Eco Resort is indeed a labour of love, and I'm glad it shows through. Come back soon! -Marit More

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Never have I travelled so far and for so long and yet been completely delighted with the destination. My experiences at the Misool Eco Resort in the Raja Ampat Region of Indonesia mitigated the arduous nature of the adventurous journey to get there. MER is not a typical tourist destination. You will not find hoards of fellow tourists, crowded museums,... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear F Laird E, I am delighted to read that your stay with us helped you to overcome nearly 7 decades of fearing sharks and the underwater world! Those are truly inspiring words. And thank you for all your kind feedback. You are quite right that "MER is not a typical tourist destination," and I'm glad that you braved the... More

Beijing
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Many appreciations have with good reasons already been given to Misool Eco Resort. Everything worked perfectly from the pickup in Sorong airport, the transfer to Misool, the stay at Misool and the transfer back with overnight stay in Sorong. From the first moment it felt more like staying with family than at a resort, the feeling were emphasized by a... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear Jacob_Kristin, thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you here with us, and indeed you fit right into our big Misool family! I am glad that our passion and devotion shone through, and that you appreciated the pristine state of the reefs we're protecting. I hope you do come back again to see... More

Bangkok, Thailand
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Admittedly a long journey - but as everyone has said - it was soooo worth it. The speed boat ride was much better than expected - our whole boat slept most of the way. This place is magic!!! Both underwater and over. Pristine, mind boggling diving, creative and delicious food, fantastic accommodation (waves tickling your bungalow as you sleep), talented... More

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marit-miners, Owner at Misool Eco Resort, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear Vavenzi, thank you for your feedback - I loved your description of "waves tickling your bungalow as you sleep!" You are right that a place like ours attracts adventurous spirits, and I'm glad that you enjoyed the company of the other guests. It was a great trip! I am very happy to know that our project has inspired you,... More

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Also Known As:
Misool Eco Hotel Raja Ampat
Misool Eco Hotel
Address: No 1 Bukit Baru | Komplex Pertamina, Raja Ampat 98415, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > West Papua > Raja Ampat
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Ranked #2 of 5 Speciality lodging in Raja Ampat
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Misool Eco Resort is an exclusive dive resort and conservation center located in the southern part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Our private resort island is nestled deep in a vast archipelago of uninhabited islands, in the heart of marine biodiversity. Our island and our scuba dive sites are surrounded by our very own 1220 sq km No-Take Zone. ... more   less 

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