The Arasatu gallery

Arasatu, in salt and light.

Explore Arasatu in photographs: the villas, reef, Samamea and journeys beyond Maratua.

Explore the villas

Aerial view of Samamea and Arasatu's Floating Villas above clear coral-rich water.

The resort

Where forest meets the coral shelf

Arasatu extends from the Maratua shoreline into clear, coral-rich water.

Approaching Arasatu across Maratua's coral shelf.
Evening light settles across the overwater villas.
Floating Villas extending above shallow coral-rich water.
The boardwalk leads towards Samamea at dusk.
Open water and horizon from Arasatu.
Sunset above the boardwalk between the Floating Villas.

The villas

Private rooms, open horizons

Generous interiors, private decks and balconies frame two distinct perspectives on the water.

A Floating Villa bedroom facing the sea.
A private Floating Villa deck above the water.
The Floating Villas seen from a Sea View Villa.
A Sea View Villa bedroom beneath its skylight.
The sea viewed from a Floating Villa deck.
An open-air shower, a feature of both villa types.

The journeys

Outward into the Derawan Sea

Lagoons, islands, caves, reefs, and open water shape each journey beyond the resort.

Kehe Daing Lagoon enclosed by Maratua's forest.
Crossing the clear water of Labuan Cermin.
Blue water and shafts of light inside Halo Tabung Cave.
A manta ray glides above the reef near Sangalaki.
A turtle moves above the reef near Maratua.
Jellyfish at Kakaban.

Wildlife encounters vary naturally, and every route follows the conditions and access available on the day.

Samamea

A table above the reef

Breakfast, lunch and dinner above the water at Samamea.

An intimate table for two beside the sea after sunset.
Samamea's open-air deck above the water.
Island flavours prepared for the table at Samamea.
Breakfast arranged above the water at Samamea.

Guest perspective

What guests remember

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Google: 4.8 From 480+ guest reviews
Four major booking platforms: Above 9/10 Based on 360+ guest reviews across Booking.com, Traveloka, tiket.com and Trip.com.

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