About Us

The Nakaela Lodge is located on the tranquil northwestern shores of Pulau Seram, the largest of the central Maluku Islands. Surrounded by jungle and well removed from traffic and society, our resort allows you to sit back, relax, and be at one with nature - both above and below the water.

Situated within the Coral Triangle (also known as the 'Amazon of the Seas'), which encompasses the greatest known diversity of coral reef fish in the world, we offer a natural wonderland of biodiversity for extensive diving and snorkelling activities right at our very doorstep.

Traditional
All our buildings are built the traditional way by local builders with local materials embedded in a green surrounding. We just added a bit of comfort for our guests
Energy Independent
Nakaela Lodge is fully energy independent. As we have no connection to the grid we rely on our independent, Made in Germany, solar system to power 100% of our resort.
Primordial
Many places around our resort are still unknown and untouched. From secluded places in the surrounding jungle to untouched reefs where no one ever dived before.

Our Resort

You can choose from our four spacious bungalows, each with its own balcony on the beach and a semi-covered outdoor bathroom. Due to the open construction and the building materials used (native wood with palm frond roof), the bungalows do not require air-conditioners, while the sea breeze and mosquito net canopy beds ensure a cool and relaxed night's sleep to the sound of the waves lapping at the shore.

Watch the sun rise in the morning and set in the evening from the comfort of your own balcony, where you can also relax between dives, read a book, or simply sit back and enjoy the lush green surroundings and the ocean view. Our extensive garden offers further opportunities to retreat and relax.

Our kitchen is open from early in the morning until well into the night to offer you traditional indonesian specialities and a variety of international dishes, served to you by our cheerful friendly staff. Water, coffee and tea are complimentary and are available all day. Ocean view, freshly squeezed juices, coconuts straight from the tree, soft drinks and cold beer are just a view things that will ensure you have an enjoyable stay with us.

Please note: Our resort is closed from mid-December to mid-January.

Diving

Off the beaten track, we are the only resort here that offers relaxed diving in small groups with or without a guide. Directly in front of our resort is an extensive and varied house reef with intact coral formations, huge sponges and schools of fish, as well as an incredible variety of macro life. There are many other interesting dive sites in the area which we can take you to by boat on request. The dive sites in the area are divided into three zones.

  • Zone 1 - House-Reef
  • Zone 2 - Coral Garden
  • Zone 3 - Critters Paradise
  • Prices

Directly in front of our resort is our extensive and varied house reef with intact coral formations, huge sponges and various schools of fish as well as an incredible variety of macro life.

Our house reef is easily accessible from the beach at all times and stretches over a length of about 1 kilometer. Here, reefs, plateaus and sandy areas alternate with coral blocks.

Here you can be prepared for surprises, as dolphins, turtles and mobulas are frequently spotted.

Boat trips are included in the price.

A short distance from our resort are extensive coral reefs at shallow depths. Here you can find everything that belongs to a coral reef.

As this area has not been fully explored, it is ideal for me to go on a discovery trip. This zone can be reached by boat within a short time.

Depending on the weather and rainfall inland, occasional restrictions can be expected due to the nearby estuary.

The petrol surcharge per boat (4 to 6 divers) here is 150,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approx. 10 €).

Muck diving is the order of the day here. The rocky, gravelly and partly clayey substrate is home to an incredible number of small and tiny sea creatures. The variety of critters here leaves nothing to be desired.

Diving here requires time and suitable camera equipment.

The petrol surcharge per boat (4 to 6 divers) here is 250,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approx. 16 €).

Our packages include a certain number of dives. The following prices only apply to additional dives.

  • Price per additional single dive: IDR 600.000
  • Price for 10 additional dives: IDR 580.000 per dive
  • Price for 20 additional dives: IDR 560.000 per dive
  • Surcharge per night dive: IDR 100.000

That's what our guests say

Great little resort managed by great people. A jewel. Stunning beaches and fascinating dive spots. Thanks for a wonderful holiday. I will be back soon.
Lester
Visiting Nakaela Lodge was a very special experience for me. The staff went out of their way to make us feel at home and the surroundings - both below and above water - were breathtaking - almost like being on a deserted island! Well worth the trip!!
Nell

Our Rates

We offer different packages as well as single nights. All prices are per person based on double occupancy and include full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, + unlimited coffee, tea and water) and unlimited diving at our house reef (including tank and lead). Single room prices and individual offers on request.

3 Nights

IDR 8,890,000
€ 472
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Full board included

5 Nights

IDR 14,145,000
€ 750
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Full board included

7 Nights

IDR 19,340,000
€ 1,026
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Full board included

14 Nights

IDR 36,500,000
€ 1,935
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Full board included

21 Nights

IDR 53,500,000
€ 2,836
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Full board included

Stay only

IDR 1,350,000 per night
€ 72
    • Harbour transfer included
    • Unlimited diving included
    • Breakfast included
According to Indonesian laws, we are required to indicate all our prices in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah). The Euro prices are converted on the actual currency rate. All prices are valid until 31 December 2025.
2 Dives/DayUnlimited DivesNon-Divers
3 NightsIDR 7,138,000 (€379)IDR 8,890,000 (€472)IDR 3,640,000 (€193)
5 NightsIDR 11,230,000 (€596)IDR 14,145,000 (€750)IDR 5,400,000 (€287)
7 NightsIDR 15,280,000 (€810)IDR 19,340,000 (€1,026)IDR 7,160,000 (€380)
14 NightsIDR 28,900,000 (€1,532)IDR 36,500,000 (€1,935)IDR 13,320,000 (€706)
21 NightsIDR 42,600,000 (€2,258)IDR 53,500,000 (€2,836)IDR 19,480,000 (€1,033)
• Full board with single accommodation: IDR 350,000 (€19, lunch and dinner, per person)
• One-way harbour transfer: IDR 1,200,000 (€64, car, max. 4 persons)

Our Partners

Our partner diving base on Kei Island approximately 600km southwest of Seram.
Our travel partner in Sweden.

Contact Us

To get in touch with us simply use the form below. We will answer any message as soon as possible but related to our remote location and possible connection problems this can take some time.


Your journey will take you to Pattimura airport in Ambon. From there you can take the ferry to the main island Pulau Seram and then continue with our air-conditioned minibus.