Facing the seafront in Bunaken, Sunset Guest House & Bar has a private beach area and a bar. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay.
Lynn
Australia
Helmi and Yoke were wonderful, welcoming hosts who showed great care for their guests. Nothing was too much trouble, dive trip, transfers and oddball requests dealt with efficiently and with grace. The food was simply amazing. Great use of local resources to produce a local cuisine that was second to none on the island. Whilst largely fish or chicken based, every meal was different, and delicious. Fresh tastes, plenty of vegetables, cold beer and warm smiles. We had only booked one night, planning to extend but unfortunately we had to move as our room was already booked. No problems, Helmi and Yoke were only too happy to have us as casual diners, which ended up to be every evening meal for the remaining week we were on the Island.
The rooms are quite spartan, air conditioning is coming, but everything is clean and well presented.
Facing the seafront in Bunaken, 4 Sisters Divers has a private beach area and a shared lounge.
Annique
Netherlands
Herol and his team made us feel so welcome, all staff was friendly and smiling, the place is right on the beach but is kept spotless, the food was really nice (homemade Indonesian dishes, always some veggies, protein and fruit), the diving exceeded our expectations in terms of both the coral and the amount of fish life and we were even lucky to have the boat and guide to ourselves. Definitely recommend!
Located in the famed diving site of Bunaken, Onong Resort offers cosy and homey beachfront accommodation featuring free WiFi access throughout the property.
Located on Bunaken Island along the Pangalisan Beach, Cakalang Resort offers diving and snorkeling opportunities on-site. It has a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk.
aaron
New Zealand
We had a great time at cakalang with Fernando and his wife being extremely accomodating. Debbie the receptionist/cook was amazing and made the best food we have had in Indonesia. Great diving experience with the team here also.
Can’t wait to return some time soon!
Panorama Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bunaken. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.
Paul
United States
Very close to the beach, great staff, almost like being in the jungle
The Village Bunaken features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Bunaken. The accommodation provides a private beach area, as well as a restaurant and a bar.
Andrew
United Kingdom
A gem of a hotel. Comfortable rooms. Great food. Foo was very friendly and helpful. We couldn’t have asked for more. My wife had a dive with Yorry who was very professional. The diving was spectacular. I snorkelled and it was the best snorkelling I’ve had in Indonesia. So many turtles. We’re planning our return.
Situated in Bunaken, Blue Shark Divers Bunaken features air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests staying at this homestay have access to a balcony.
Yutaka
United States
Fantastic 5-night stay with Dion and his family, in almost-beachfront property within main Bunaken village. The rooms are spacious, air-conditioned, with private bathroom and a small sitting area with chair(s) and clothes drying rack, just outside my room, all within access to wifi internet. The beach, which is 25m away, is kept quite clean and a great place to unwind after the dives or before dinner. Three delicious meals are served at set times each day, the menu including rice/noodle, vegetables, and a protein meat/fish dish ... every day slightly different. Great setup to meet the other guests and get to know Dion and his family. I organized 8 dives with Dion's affiliated Blue Shark Diving shop, and each outing was very special. And lastly, Dion himself was very helpful in organizing the next leg of my journey ... he helped book reliable, clean private cars, and tours for my next trajectory to the Togean Islands. In summary, a very memorable stay. Thank you!
Located in Bunaken, EL Homestay Bunaken provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.
Peter
United States
Excellent food, lots of fruit, good variety, different dishes every meal. Fish was very fresh and often accompanied by a photo of the actual fish. Stephen and Missi made us feel like part of the family. Stephen arranged for car and boat transportation from the airport and later to Tangkoko. Also for a snorkeling boat. Very attentive and interested in our welfare.
Located in Bunaken, 3WILL Bunaken Dive Resort is only a short distance from beautiful snorkelling and diving spots. It boasts a diving centre, massage services and a tour desk.
Lynn
New Zealand
Well maintained, great staff, well run dive operation. All the dive gear was in great order, the staff focussed on providing an enjoyable dive with.an appropriate level of safety. The night dives were extraordinary, and the onshore resort very comfortable. There’s a great bar just up the road when you’ve had enough Bintang at the resort that smashes Caparinhas. Really enjoyable range of guests, mostly dive nuts but generally quite harmless. Would be very happy to stay here again.
Island of Bunaken is very accessible on a short boat ride...
Island of Bunaken is very accessible on a short boat ride from Manado harbor. The island itself is very quiet, almost boring if you come looking for lively nightlife or bars & restaurants. The main attraction are the coral reefs, still relatively pristine with its marine life ecosystem ... let's hope that it can continue to stay that way.
Yutaka
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
The island is very beautiful, a place from which to go...
The island is very beautiful, a place from which to go diving and snorkling. There is everything for everyone. Unfortunately, the plastic is at home in a national park! Tourist activity has started to destroy the coral reef in some places. In a few years Bunaken park will be only in name. It is a recommended place for those who practice diving, less a place to relax.
Florin
Romania
10
Scored 10
Dive operation Celebes Divers made me feel very welcome and...
Dive operation Celebes Divers made me feel very welcome and couldn't do enough to assist my diving. At 78 years old and with a scuba career of nearly 50 years, Dive leader Ali and the other dive team members plus the boat crew did all they could to assist me in exiting the water, given my knee problems, by me doffing my equipment in the water, crew members lifting it up onto the deck, so I could climb aboard unencumbered.
Dived an interesting Japanese freighter wreck sunk by the Americans in World War 2 and several reefs chock a block with fish & corals. Well done Celebes Divers staff!
Haines
8.0
Scored 8.0
Airport transfers must be arranged through the resort.
Airport transfers must be arranged through the resort. Don't even attempt to do this yourself. You have to love swimming, snorkelling and or diving to make the most of your stay. The resort is in the bunaken national park - so the sites are pretty amazing. There is a spa to enjoy after the relaxing dives. Food is great so no need to drag snack along. Not mush to buy - so make sure you have the essentials! Enjoy a fab experience!
Otto
South Africa
10
Scored 10
Loved Bunaken, stayed one week on either side of the island...
Loved Bunaken, stayed one week on either side of the island in full board resorts which was good because both sides are so different. Many good dive boats/teams and great snorkeling from the beach or go out with a dive boat. The small town deserves some time spent there and next time I'd stay in town for a few days as well.
Susan Gay
Australia
10
Scored 10
If you are looking at Bunaken as a holiday destination you...
If you are looking at Bunaken as a holiday destination you are probably already aware of what an amazing place it is for diving or snorkelling, lots of healthy coral and sea life including turtles, rays, small sharks and a never ending variety of fish.
It's quite a quiet location which is perfect if you are looking for peace. Bunaken is a very small island so there isn't a town where you can go partying or anything. you are likely to spend the majority of your time in the resort although you can go and explore a little if you wish.
Well trained diving personnel and generally, a well run very professional operation.
Good diving equipment.
The help I got with ticketing for my next destination.
Excellent location for diving, and snorkeling.
The reef up front.
Pick up from hotel and drop off to airport worked well.
To some extent I was the beneficiary of the recent reopening after Covid and the greater availability of personnel per customer. Still, I would come back to Kuda Laut and Siladen any time. My 8 days here were by far the best of my 23 days in Indonesia.
Such a great experience. The lodge is located very close to the beach where the boat drops you off. The rooms are very comfy and have AC. Be prepared for a bucket shower!
Dion is very friendly and helpful, the diving is very good value and the crew are kind and very good at their jobs.
The best part for us was the food!! All three meals are included and the home cooking is really incredible and delicious, they should.open a restaurant! We miss it already
Overall we highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again
Fantastic value for money and the food was wonderful. Beautiful views from the room and really friendly people. We had a very relaxing time. Be warned there is no hot water in shower (was not an issue for us as there is no winter in Bunaken), no WiFi in room (WiFi in the common area/dining hall was fast and reliable) and no air con (ceiling fan available, but otherwise no solution there, pray for good weather). Bring insect repellent!
An amazing stay, this is heaven on earth in Bunaken! The resort staff was superbly accommodating, making sure everything was done superbly and all our wishes were taken care of. Everyone is superbly kind, the resort is gorgeous, the diving is one of the best I have experienced... I am not doing this review justice in this short summary, because it really was so amazingly unreal. Don't think twice, just book and enjoy!
Great location in the village right next to the public ferry. The food was incredible, as mentioned by many others. You can experience the life of the people of Bunaken, as you are staying with a local family and everything happens on the street and beach around the house. The dive shop next door is also really good. Free water and coffee were also appreciated and the fan in the room an absolute necessity!
We were there for diving and the 3Will staff gave us great experiences over 8 days. The location is great with amazing snorkelling just in front of the property. The place is well run and the staff are great and genuinely have fun doing their job. The Dive Masters are very safe and thoughtful, always looking to make it the best experience possible.
We had a very warm welcome in Four Sisters. The staff is really friendly and made us feel at home. The food was amazing and made with a lot of care.
We were very pleased with our instructor Rizky who made the diving way more fun. Diving in Bunaken was beautiful! We left Four Sisters with warm feelings, would definitely come back!
What a gem! The food is excellent, the room comfortable, the diving incredible and the staff … wow! Everyone from the dive guides and crew to the kitchen and house/grounds keeping staff were very attentive, taking care of the needs of their guests. We can’t say enough about our experience here!
Great experience and exquisite people,
I really felt like I was part of the family and been treated like a king.
Ope and Olga are outstanding hosts, if you want a real authentic Bunaken experience, then it doesn't get any better than this! Highly recommend and will definitely come back
The location was perfect. Pretty comfortable beds, hot water shower & air conditioned. The hosts were very easy going persons and always available. After tasting Sabrina's (owner) food we decided to eat at the hotel itself. She is just a lovely person and a very very good cook.
The location of the resort along the coastline, there are beautiful cabins and pools, there are three lovely dogs, there are friendly staff, there are versatile and warm diving instructors, there is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere,the delicious food~~~
The food was very good. Ferdinand was great, the ferry wasn't running so he was able to find alternative transportation back and forth so we didn't miss out on our time at Bunaken. The reef is right in front of the facility.
I love how welcome Rob and Sylvia made me feel at their resorts. Sven & his team were also a great dive guide, very passionate about diving.
Not to mentioned the lovely meal that’s included with the stay. Scrumptious!!!
I had a great stay at Bunaken Lodge. The room is basic but clean, comfortable and well located. The food was fantastic and Olga and Ope were so friendly and helpful. I wish I’d been able to stay longer.
Expert divers, enjoyed diving with them. You could not ask for a better location. You are located at the new pier. A short walk from the public pier. And the food is GREAT.
Staying with Novita was wonderful! She made the island immediately feel like home. She was welcoming and accommodating, and helped me with everything I needed.
Location is perfect. 20 minutes walk to the village. Corals in front of the hotel are stunning. Hosts are really nice. The cottages are also very comfortable.
Sarah and her team are exceptional, kind, and genuine. The food tastes delicious and fresh. Snorkeling tour was beautiful. The view is the best on the island.
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