A Wakatobi Villa provides guests with an extra degree of privacy and spaciousness, along with magnificent ocean views, amazing snorkeling and diving experiences, and additional personalized services.

Wakatobi is an idyllic small-island resort set in the pristine waters of central Indonesia’s Banda Sea. It is known as one of the world’s premier diving and snorkeling destinations and consistently earns five-star guest reviews for personal hospitality, ambiance, and fine dining. And when guests select a Wakatobi Villa package, vivid coral reefs, white-sand beaches, and cerulean waters come with an extra serving of luxury and bespoke services.

Wakatobi Villas are located at the north end of the Resort. Photo by Didi Lotze

The Wakatobi villa experience begins well before guests arrive at the resort. On arrival at Bali’s international airport, guests are greeted by a Wakatobi representative who assists with details of entry, transfer, and layovers, including hotels, Bali tours, and additional services for guests planning an extended stay in Bali before or after visiting Wakatobi.

For many Wakatobi guests a Bali stopover that includes visits to temples, rice fields, and beaches adds to their overall vacation experience. Wakatobi’s Bali tour guide can make it happen. Photo by Walt Stearns

On the morning of travel to the resort, Villa guests relax at the airport’s Revolver Cafe and enjoy a complimentary breakfast before boarding a guest flight to Wakatobi’s private airfield. On arrival, they are once again greeted by an attentive concierge team and escorted to the resort and their Villa.

Ocean-view decks are just steps from the pristine waters of the Wakatobi House Reef and face west to take in stunning sunsets over the ocean. Photo by Didi Lotze

The Villas are Wakatobi’s premier class of accommodation. These Iconic Indonesian-style one and two-bedroom oceanfront residences are cloistered among native foliage at the quiet northern end of the resort property. This setting ensures privacy while keeping guests within easy walking distance of all resort amenities. Ocean-view decks are just steps from the pristine waters of the Wakatobi House Reef and face west to take in stunning sunsets over the ocean.

A Villa Resort Experience Manager can arrange for meals to be enjoyed at the Villa. All you have to do is ask. Photo by Wakatobi Resort

Villa guests can opt for catered in-room dining or visit the resort’s acclaimed restaurant. This beachside landmark serves a wide range of international and Indonesian favorites, and the culinary team accommodates bespoke menu requests and special dietary requirements. “Their chefs really know what they are doing,” says guest Julian Ritchey. “Everything was cooked and presented perfectly. The food was delicious, and you couldn’t ask for a better selection or variety.”

Cloistered on the north side of the resort, Wakatobi Villas provide guests with an extra degree of privacy and spaciousness, along with magnificent ocean views and additional personalized services. Photo by Wakatobi Resort

In keeping with the resort’s commitment to a community-based business model, the Villas showcase the talents of local artisans and regional handicrafts. The structures were created from sustainable materials and combine traditional influences with modern amenities.

Villas feature upscale touches such as sculpted stonework, and rich hardwoods, along with inviting indoor/outdoor spaces such as outdoor spa showers and an ocean-view spa tub. Photo by Wakatobi Resort

Upscale touches include sculpted stonework, rich hardwoods, and inviting indoor/outdoor spaces such as outdoor spa showers, an ocean-view soak tub, and private pools surrounded by expansive decks. “The view as you walk through the front gate is absolutely stunning,” says guest Gina Leisten. “We admired it daily and the deck offered both shade and sun. Of course, the pool was a wonderful respite for relaxation after diving and snorkeling.”

Villa guests are assigned a personal steward, or Resort Experience Manager, who is always on call to assist with any needs and arrangements. Photo by Didi Lotze

The resort’s ratio of 5 staff per 1 guest ensures guests receive the highest level of individual attention. And to deliver the ultimate in comfort and relaxation, Wakatobi Villa guests are provided with the additional services of a personal steward. Known as Private Resort Experience Managers, these hospitality professionals are always on call to arrange anything from in-room massages to private beachfront dinners, day trips to a nearby island, nature and birding hikes, and cultural tours to local villages. Wakatobi’s premier Villa package adds even more perks such as daily spa treatments and the daily use of a private boat.

A daily spa treatment, at your Villa or at the Wakatobi Spa, is included in the premier Villa-Plus package. Photo by Wakatobi Resort

Wakatobi guests enjoy exclusive access to a collection of Indonesia’s most spectacular and protected coral reefs. Sitting right in front of the resort is the House Reef, which has been named “The World’s Best Shore Dive.” Accessible day or night, this vast area of seagrass meadows and coral formations delights divers and snorkelers alike. Wakatobi’s private marine preserve takes in more than 40 additional sites that have enjoyed proactive protection for more than 25 years and remain in pristine condition.

Wakatobi Villa guests are also provided with a private dive or snorkeling guide, which is an especially attractive service for those looking to develop or enhance their time in or under the water in a safe and supportive environment. These skilled guides are the cornerstone of the resort’s private diving and snorkeling program, and their goal is to provide the ultimate in-water experiences. Soon after checking into a villa, guests have a chance to get to know their private snorkel/dive experience manager. Guides accompany villa guests on every dive or snorkeling excursion to provide an appropriate level of guidance and assistance when needed.

A private boat is a one-of-a-kind experience. An assigned private guide works out a custom itinerary and guests can choose the timing and locations of their dive/snorkel experiences. Guests often choose to revisit their favorite sites several times. Photo by Glen Cowans

Guides are also accomplished underwater naturalists who are adept at finding and pointing out the many rare and intriguing forms of marine life found within the resort’s private marine preserve. Wakatobi is located in the heart of the world’s most bio-diverse marine ecosystem, and snorkelers and divers can view more than 700 species of coral and thousands of varieties of marine life, including rare finds such as pygmy seahorses.

Wakatobi Villa guests also enjoy private boat service, which provides the ultimate in personal attention and scheduling freedom. Couples celebrating special events such as a honeymoon or anniversary find a private boat is the perfect way to share a memorable day of diving, snorkeling, and relaxing on the water. Throughout the cruise, the crew provides all of the extra touches that Wakatobi is so well known for such as lunch at sea or a picnic on a deserted island.

“That’s what Wakatobi does so well. They make your stay so perfect that you don’t lift a finger.”

Villa guests can also engage the resort staff to create special moments ashore.  “We enjoyed a private meal on the beach for our anniversary,” says Dave Snape. “We had a designated waiter who stood in the dark under the trees waiting to serve us whenever we needed food or wine. That felt a bit unusual because I’d never experienced that kind of five-star service before. That’s what Wakatobi does so well. They make your stay so perfect that you don’t lift a finger.”

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