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Floating Escapes

Swap hotel corridors for wooden walkways, and elevator views for endless turquoise seas. While the Maldives often dominates the overwater luxury game, Indonesia offers a stunning, less-trodden alternative, where natural beauty, eco-conscious design, and five-star comfort collide. From remote eco-resorts to private island sanctuaries, these unforgettable stays float above crystal waters and deliver unforgettable views, reef adventures, and barefoot elegance. Whether you're chasing romance or serenity, these overwater escapes are worth the journey.

Private island, pure serenity

Tucked away in the remote Karimunjawa Islands, Kura Kura Resort offers the perfect blend of barefoot luxury and untouched natural beauty. Located on its own private island, this boutique retreat feels delightfully remote—perfect for honeymooners and solitude seekers . Its overwater bungalows are designed for panoramic views, offering front-row seats to blazing sunsets and swaying palms. When you’re not lounging on your deck, you can kayak through mangroves, snorkel vibrant reefs, or relax in a private villa with an infinity pool. Equal parts exclusive and down-to-earth, Kura Kura balances island charm with understated luxury.

The ‘Maldives’ of indonesia

Set against dramatic cliffs and calm turquoise seas, Ora Beach Eco Resort on Seram Island delivers postcard perfection. Built with local materials and warm rustic tones, its overwater bungalows provide instant access to coral gardens bursting with marine life. Whether you’re diving with technicolor fish or simply soaking in the view, the pace here is blissfully slow. Without Wi-Fi or distractions, you’re encouraged to reconnect with nature, your partner, and yourself. Pure, simple, and soul-refreshing.

Luxury meets marine conservation

Welcome to Misool Eco Resort, a trailblazer in sustainable tourism. Set within a protected marine reserve in Raja Ampat, this private island resort combines luxury with a powerful mission: preserving one of Earth’s richest marine ecosystems. Each overwater villa is crafted from reclaimed wood and built to merge with nature. Solar energy powers your stay, while diving excursions reveal jaw-dropping biodiversity. Every booking here helps fund conservation efforts, making your tropical escape a meaningful one.

Adventure at the edge of the map

Far off the tourist trail, Maratua Paradise Resort sits at the edge of Indonesia’s Derawan archipelago. Wooden villas stretch into calm, aquamarine waters—where manta rays glide beneath your feet and stars light up the night sky. Dive sites nearby boast some of Borneo’s best underwater adventures, and just a short trip away is Kakaban Lake, home to a magical jellyfish bloom you can swim through. With its relaxed atmosphere and world-class diving, Maratua is both a tranquil escape and bucket-list adventure. Choose your path – or take both.

Love Island

If romance had a shape, it would look like Pulo Cinta, which literally means Island of Love. Aerial views reveal this heart-shaped sandbar in the waters of Gorontalo, where solar-powered villas float in a perfect circle over a clear lagoon. No roads, no crowds. Just you, your partner, and the rhythm of the waves. Indulge in candlelit dinners, early morning swims, and coral snorkeling just steps from your villa. Pulo Cinta is a love letter to nature’s wonders, and the human connections you can deepen on vacation.

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