The Maulana Hotel / Banda Ocean Divers

A heritage waterfront hotel and in-house Banda dive operation pairing lagoon and Gunung Api views with reefs, walls, sea snakes and seasonal hammerhead potential.

At a glance

Overview

The Maulana Hotel is a colonial-style waterfront property on Banda Neira with lagoon and Gunung Api views, paired with Banda Ocean Divers for local diving.

The hotel offers several garden, balcony, family and villa categories, while the dive team normally schedules two or three dives per day for small groups.

Banda's appeal combines coral reefs, lava formations, walls, sea snakes, maritime history and seasonal exploratory routes for hammerhead encounters.

Highlights

  • Banda reefs and walls, sea snakes, seasonal hammerhead exploration, heritage stays, underwater photography and small groups
Location
Banda Neira, Banda Islands, Maluku, Indonesia
Nitrox
Nitrox is not available; standard dives use air.
Dives per day
Normally two or three guided boat dives per day
Dining
Breakfast and other meal inclusions depend on the selected room package. Dietary needs ...
Languages spoken
English and Indonesian
The resort experience

About The Maulana Hotel / Banda Ocean Divers

Dining and meal plans

Breakfast and other meal inclusions depend on the selected room package.

Dietary needs and group meal arrangements are confirmed before arrival.

Beyond diving

Banda Neira offers forts, spice history, colonial architecture, village visits and volcano views.

Boat excursions, snorkeling and heritage programmes can be combined with the diver itinerary.

Getting there

Hotel transfers from Banda harbour or airport can be arranged locally.

Ambon–Banda flights or ferries are separate and schedule-sensitive; fuel, port and government charges are added where applicable.

Underwater experience

Diving from The Maulana Hotel / Banda Ocean Divers

Dives per day

Normally two or three guided boat dives per day

Dive programme

Banda Ocean Divers operates for approximately ten to fourteen divers with a maximum of four divers per guide.

Local routes include coral reefs, walls, lava formations, fish schools and sea-snake encounters, with seasonal exploratory itineraries for hammerhead potential.

The published standard dive price varies by season and number of dives; equipment, permits, fuel surcharges and transport are confirmed in the quote.

Nitrox

Nitrox is not available; standard dives use air.

House reef

Diving is primarily boat-based. Any shore-diving opportunity is confirmed locally according to conditions and logistics.

Photography facilities

Dedicated camera space, rinse and gear storage are available through the dive operation.

Private guides are available at IDR 250,000 per day, approximately €12.14, subject to confirmation.

Where you will stay

Rooms & rates

The Maulana offers Villa Maulana, Garden Terrace, Balcony Vintage Deluxe, Balcony New Deluxe, Comfort Essential and family categories.

Room rates vary by category, occupancy and season and are confirmed in a live written quotation rather than inferred from the booking engine.

Villa Maulana

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A private colonial-style villa facing the lagoon and Gunung Api, suited to families or guests wanting greater privacy.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Guest seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Garden Terrace

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A garden-level room with a spacious private terrace and panoramic lagoon and Gunung Api views.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Balcony Vintage Deluxe

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A newly upgraded heritage-style Deluxe room with lagoon and Gunung Api views from a shared balcony.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared balcony
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Balcony New Deluxe

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A boutique-style Deluxe room with lagoon and Gunung Api views from a shared balcony.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared balcony
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Comfort Essential

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A practical, comfortable room with the hotel's essential amenities for a restful Banda stay.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Balcony Classic Family Suite

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
Connecting balcony rooms for families, balancing privacy with a shared lagoon and Gunung Api outlook.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathrooms
  • Shared balcony
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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New Family Room

Price on request
Per person or per room as specified in the live quotation
A spacious single-room family layout with three beds and practical facilities for relatives or friends travelling together.
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Towels
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Operator options

Available resort options

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Dives per diving day

Transfer

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Learn while you dive

Courses & Training

Add recreational training or a specialty course to your stay. Select one or more courses here; prerequisites, instructor availability, materials and final prices are confirmed by the resort before quotation.

PADI Advanced Open Water

Request PADI Advanced Open Water during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

PADI Rescue/EFR

Request PADI Rescue/EFR during this stay; prerequisites, training schedule and course inclusions are confirmed before quotation.

Not sure — recommend suitable training

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Your selected course or courses will be included automatically in the availability request. No training is booked or confirmed until the resort accepts the final programme.

Enhance your stay

Optional activities

Add land excursions, snorkeling, wellness and other non-diving experiences to your stay. Schedules, availability and current prices are confirmed for your requested dates.

Culture & Excursion

Banda Neira Heritage & Spice Islands

Banda Neira Heritage & Spice Islands arranged according to conditions, guest experience and the operator's current schedule.
Half day or full day None

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