Authentic Maluku. Intimate. Raw. Almost sacred.

MANOA – Sanctuary of the Living

Here, everything is real.  Nothing is fabricated.  We don’t sell a stay.  We offer a place.  A rare space. A breath. A presence.

In the heart of the Kei Islands, in Indonesia’s most secret archipelago,  Manoa Boutique Villas & Spa hides between sacred sea and ancient forest.  A place off-map, off-market, off-script.  For free spirits. Seekers of essence.  Those who no longer wish to consume the world, but to honor it.

A place of grounding  Manoa was born from a life choice: to root, to slow down, to respect.  Here, everything speaks with nature:  the healing trees,  the sand that remembers,  the birds that watch.

We live by the island’s rhythms,  in respect of adat customs and local communities.  Every stone, every fiber, every gesture pays homage to what was here long before us.  No concrete. No uniforms. No imported decor.  Everything is handmade. Everything has a story. Everything has a soul.

🌺 A rare luxury: attention  Manoa is fully privatizable for those who want to create differently.  Three villas, eight bedrooms, up to 19 guests.  Each stay is tailor-made, shaped by your deeper intention.  Yoga, retreats, immersion, creation, transmission:  we are here to listen, accompany, and weave.

Here, luxury means life.  A caring team, never intrusive.  A private chef cooking fresh, local, inspired.  An artisanal spa with rooted treatments.  A pool blending into the landscape.  A speed boat to glide across the lagoon.  And Starlink connection for those working remotely… while returning to themselves.

Nestled at the edge of a turquoise lagoon and facing the pristine beach of Ohoidertawun, Villa Tua embodies the rare essence of Southeast Maluku. Far from tourist routes, it is a soulful home infused with Kei tradition and the poetry of nature. Tropical woods, handwoven fibers, and carved objects tell their own stories in every room.

This charming villa accommodates up to 6 guests, offering two double bedrooms, a third versatile room that can serve as a lounge or study, an exceptional indoor veranda where craftsmanship becomes a sensory haven, and a tropical garden framed by the sea and horizon.

ULU Suite – Master Bedroom & Private Bathroom

The master bedroom opens gently onto the veranda. A majestic four-poster bed, carved from dense aged wood, stands like a sacred artifact at the heart of the room. Large wardrobes, raw cotton curtains, ritual driftwood ornaments, and handwoven fiber rugs create a soft, sunlit atmosphere.

The ensuite bathroom is an experience in itself:

A black terrazzo bathtub sits sculpturally on the floor, glowing beneath a woven ceiling. Carved mirrors, river stone basins, and subtle plays of shadow and light turn this into a minimalist sanctuary — intimate, raw, and peaceful. A pause in time, shaped for beauty.

NOA Suite – Wood, Light & Softness

Bathed in natural light and open to the forest, sea, and shimmering turquoise lagoon, the second suite breathes with the breeze. Bamboo ceilings, soft tones, raw cotton curtains, and ikat fabrics form a serene retreat. A small desk facing the trees completes this tranquil cocoon.

Private Bathroom

Organic and mineral, this bathroom brings together polished wood, volcanic stone, and daylight. Water flows like a whisper, and locally-sourced decorations echo the soul of the islands. Sunlight filters through wooden slats, casting graceful patterns across every morning ritual.

TEMAN Room – Tropical Office or Guest Bedroom

Flexible and inspiring, this space is perfect for families or long-term travelers. Two single beds can be used for children or friends. A spacious desk invites writing, creating, or working remotely. Bright wooden walls highlight colorful ikat textiles. Simple furniture and natural materials offer calm, framed by a peaceful view of the garden and sea.

A dining area beneath wicker pendant lights, with a raw teak table — ideal for shared meals or long conversations as the night falls.

⁠A lounge corner with built-in couches and artisanal cushions, which can also sleep two occasional guests.

Indoor Veranda – The Tribal Cocoon

Between home and nature, the indoor veranda is the secret heart of Rumah Tua its unique signature space.

Semi-open and facing the sea, it is bathed in golden light.

Raw wood meets woven fibers, tribal lanterns mix with wall sculptures. Traditional fabrics, driftwood carvings, hanging baskets, and local ceramics create a poetic setting for rest and reflection. Here, you dream, meditate, or share quiet moments with the Banda Sea as your backdrop.

Outdoor – Tropical Garden & Endless Beach

Private beach-garden – Where Earth Embraces the Ocean

Step into the villa’s  garden — a lush haven between white sand and horizon, where the bay curves gently to cradle the land.

Under the dancing shade of coconut palms, a path of natural stone and grass leads to carved log benches and coral rock seats. At the center, a stone table invites barefoot evenings under the stars, soft conversations, or simply listening to the tide.

Giant clam shells, stone altars, and lush tropical plants create a living tableau — intimate, raw, and almost sacred.

Villa Tua is the elegance of the essential, rooted in untouched land.

Here, in the Southeast Moluccan’s — far from the beaten path — each sunrise is an offering, and each night a quiet promise of peace. 

Perched at the very top of Villa Manoa, the Roa Room offers a breathtaking panoramic view over lush tropical nature and the turquoise sea. Entirely built from noble woods and bathed in natural light, this romantic suite combines tropical charm with timeless elegance.

Inspired by the sail of a boat, the central double bed feels like a ship gently anchored between sky and earth. Large woven windows let the breeze and the songs of the forest flow through, while the cozy sitting area invites quiet contemplation.

The private bathroom features a handcrafted wooden bathtub, offering moments of pure serenity in deep harmony with the elements.

A poetic hideaway for lovers, honeymooners, or inspired travelers seeking beauty and stillness.

This isn’t Bali.

This is Kei – softer, quieter, rarer.

Timur means East in Indonesian.

And here, at the very edge of the villa, Timur is where Manoa meets the morning.

Every dawn, the sun slips in uninvited.

It spills gold across the sheets, climbs the cotton curtains, and plays on the mosaic floor.

The room wakes before you do – gently, slowly, like the tide finding its rhythm.

It’s more than a room.

It’s a whisper, a breath, a little world of its own.

A place for those who like to rise with the light.

For those who write, or dream, or simply watch.

A nest of wood and woven textures, open to wind, light, and silence.

Found objects, mismatched furniture, orchids hanging like spells.

It doesn’t follow a style – it tells a story.

At Manoa, we don’t do perfection.

We offer presence.

The Timur Suite is one of our most secret sanctuaries.

Cradled by the East wind, held in the palm of morning.

East of Eden, heart of Manoa.

Come greet the sun.

Tucked beneath swaying palms, the SARA Suite radiates a free-spirited, sunlit charm. Its earthen-toned walls, carved wood details, and ochre highlights pay tribute to the rich craftsmanship of the Moluccas. A large arched window opens onto the coastal garden, inviting in the soft morning light and salty breeze. Woven wooden furniture, hand-spun textiles, and vibrant accents evoke a warm, refined tropical bohemia.

Its private ensuite bathroom is a true celebration of artisanal beauty. Paved with handcrafted tiles in kaleidoscopic indigo and off-white patterns, this space is designed to delight the senses. A volcanic stone basin, graceful arched benches, ornate mirror frames, and a spacious walk-in shower together narrate a story of earth and water, comfort and elegance. The semi-transparent roof bathes the room in natural light, echoing the spirit of a raw yet poetic tropical spa.

Upstairs in Villa Maayun, 

A cocoon suspended in wood, light, and silence.

The Maayun Room – named after the Kei word for to love – welcomes you like an embrace. Soft daylight pours in through flowing white curtains, brushing the pale wooden walls with warmth. The bamboo ceiling, handwoven in the island tradition, forms a delicate shelter above the bed.

Every element here speaks of care: the lace-like mirror, the woven rattan table, the simple, elegant chairs. On the wall, a carved face watches gently. Presence. Memory.

To sleep in Maayun is to rest within a quiet tenderness. A space for walking barefoot, for slowing down, for being fully present.

Private Bathroom – Nuhu

A forest-facing sanctuary on the ground floor

Tucked away on the ground floor, Nuhu’s private bathroom is a handcrafted retreat rooted in natural beauty. Behind a rustic wooden door lies a hand-sculpted cement sink, resting on a counter lined with elegant geometric tiles that reflect the simplicity of island living.

White lime-plastered walls, studded with emerald glass inlays, cast a gentle, filtered light across the space. Through the windows opening onto the forest, lush greenery frames the scene in tranquil stillness.

A walk-in pebble shower with a built-in bench completes this oasis—designed for slow rituals, deep breaths, and grounding presence. Raw, refined, and in tune with the land.

Sleeps: 3 people – 1 double bed + 1 single bed (on the second floor)

Tucked upstairs in a traditional wooden house, Nuhu glows with natural warmth and Kei Island soul. Intricately carved wooden walls filter the daylight like lace, while cotton curtains flutter gently with the ocean breeze.

Two beds await: a large double bed, draped in a golden ikat woven with ancestral patterns, and a cozy single bed perfect for a solo traveler or dreaming child.Open the windows to a view of the turquoise sea and lush garden, where birds sing and palm leaves whisper. A space to breathe, dream, and reconnect with nature's rhythm.