Madre Carmelita’s is a guesthouse run by a community of Catholic nuns at Morai, Vaviquinia, in Maubara, about an hour’s drive west of Dili. It sits on a hill overlooking the sea, a 5-minute walk down to the beach and a 5-minute drive from Maubara Fort. It is quiet and often used for retreats and meetings.
Rooms and prices
There are 6 VIP rooms with air conditioning and private bathrooms, and 26 general rooms with fans and shared facilities. Rates published by the official tourism site, per night:
| Room | With all meals | Room only |
|---|---|---|
| VIP | US$60 | US$30 |
| General | US$40 | US$15 |
Meals can also be bought separately (breakfast US$5, lunch or dinner US$10, snacks US$5). There are two meeting rooms: the large room costs US$350 a day, or US$500 with decoration, and the small room US$150 a day.
Practical information
- Location: Morai, Vaviquinia, Maubara, Liquiçá
- Phone / WhatsApp: +670 7561 5546
See also Liquiçá.
Sources
- Tourism Timor-Leste listing (checked October 2026)