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Sunset Guest House & Bar, hotel in Bunaken

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.

Awesome stay! The family who runs the guesthouse were so warm hearting. Every meal was fresh and delicious. You can feel that they run the guesthouse with passion. Highly recommended.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
62 reviews
Price from£19.74per night
4 Sisters Divers, hotel in Bunaken

Facing the seafront in Bunaken, 4 Sisters Divers has a private beach area and a shared lounge.

Very convenient location, good dive guides and comfortable bed. Most importantly the food is absolutely amazing! The best we've had in any homestay in Indonesia. Always fresh, plentiful and delicious. They catered to our dietary preferences, too.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
93 reviews
Price from£22.21per night
Cakalang Resort, hotel in Bunaken

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.

Very good position, the reef just in front of the residence is really incredible, you'll see lots of turtles doing snorkeling The dive center is really fantastic, very prepared dive instructors, Merpy is the best! The food is so much good, lots of different recipes. Ferdinand is very kind and helpful.
8.1
Scored 8.1
Very good
Rated very good
7 reviews
Price from£29.62per night
Panorama Backpackers, hotel in Bunaken

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.

Very close to the beach, great staff, almost like being in the jungle
8.7
Scored 8.7
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
150 reviews
Price from£34.06per night
The Village Bunaken, hotel in Bunaken

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.

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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
132 reviews
Price from£93.84per night
Novita Homestay, hotel in Bunaken

Novita Homestay is a 3-star property situated in Bunaken, facing the sea. The property has sea and mountain views.

You eat so good there
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
54 reviews
Price from£24.68per night
Blue Shark Divers Bunaken, hotel in Bunaken

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.

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!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
16 reviews
Price from£32.08per night
EL Homestay Bunaken, hotel in Bunaken

Located in Bunaken, EL Homestay Bunaken provides accommodation with seating area. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking.

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.
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
11 reviews
Price from£17.52per night
3WILL Bunaken Dive Resort, hotel in Bunaken

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.

I’m fully satisfied staying with this dive centre. To be honest, at the first day just for checking I visited another centre near and was shocked in a bad way. So now I have no regrets that have dived with this professional team because I may compare with others. Especially if you plan to rent equipment - I may recommend 3WILL Bunaken. Food was tasty. Bungalow was clean. Lots of areas for spending free time (if you have powers after busy diving day). Also in one step nice home spot for snorkelling and diving. Thank you guys for a great finish of my vacation. I will be glad to come back
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
238 reviews
Price from£68.12per night
Kuda Laut Boutique Dive Resort, hotel in Bunaken

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and a private beach area, Kuda Laut Boutique Dive Resort is set in Siladen Island in the Bunaken Islands, North Sulawesi Region. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

They upgraded us to a sea view bungalow which was spacious and comfortable. The adjoining bathroom was open to the sky for the shower (the rest had a roof 🙂) It’s a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Indonesia-very quiet at this time of year (end of February) The staff were all very friendly and helpful
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
91 reviews
Price from£196.51per night
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What guests said about Bunaken:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    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.
    Mark
    United Kingdom

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Bunaken

  • From £19.74 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews
    Very good experience at Sunset Guest House ! We arrived by public boat to Bunaken and the guest house it situated just a few meters from the arrival point. The tenants are very welcoming and can propose you tours to go snorkeling or dolphin watching. What surprised me the most was the food which was the best we had in Indonesia, and we’ve been here for 2 months. I cannot recommend this guest house enough. We spent 4 nights in total here and it was a bliss.
    Titouan
    France
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 76 reviews
    Super friendly staff. The owners are great. There is a very friendly vibe. The food is delicious, homemade and shared with the other guests. The view from the room is incredible. The restaurant/ lounge area is super comfortable. Great dives and snorkel opportunities with equipment can be arranged on site. Diving instructors are amazing. You can even snorkel from the beach. Motorbike rentals can be arranged.
    CLAIRE
    Singapore
  • From £93.84 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    The room has been well maintained, you can see the owner really take care of this place. bed is comfortable, bathroom is very clean. I love they decorated my bathroom with flowers and plante, and there were so many orchids opening during my great stay. Food was excellent! after long travel in Sulawesi, their food saved my stomach. nothing to complain about after visit the rest of the island.
    Aurora
    Belgium
  • From £196.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    Really lovely resort grounds with both pool and beach access. We stayed in a family cottage that was really well laid out and super comfortable. Meals had a good selection of both Indonesian and western options. Staff was great throughout the stay. Our daughter had her birthday while we were there and they made her feel really special with a custom cake, live band singing happy birthday, etc.
    Karen
    United States
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 35 reviews
    The food was uniformly excellent with great variety and careful preparation. The managers and staff were outstanding. Diving was spectacular and the guides highly skilled. The most meaningful aspect was the attention given by the managers, Ana and Miguel and Daniel and Melania, to myself as a solo traveler. They made me feel most welcome and like a part of the team. Unforgettable.
    Guy
    United States
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 35 reviews
    The local staff are really helpful and hospitable. They contacted and found a lab in Manado for PCR test that can issue out the test result within 24 hours, which really saved my time and cost. Thanks to the staff's company along to the lab, I complete the PCR test smoothly. It could be hard to even fill in the test registration form in Indonesian without their help in translation.
    Brian Shao
    China
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 48 reviews
    We had a wonderful week at bobocha siladen. All rooms are very tastefully furnished, very clean and comfortable. The whole team is very courteous and you feel very welcome. The food is incredibly good, fresh and varied. Overall the best hotel in North Sulawesi we have visited. Again many thanks to Sarah and the team for everything it was more then beautiful.
    rico
    Switzerland
  • From £22.21 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 93 reviews
    We booked for 6 nights and extended our stay for 9 nights as it was so good we just couldn't leave. Nona cooks the most delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location is fantastic, right on the beach, see the sunrise but get the afternoon shade. They can organise all your diving or snorkeling trips, rent motorbike to see more of the island etc.
    Merryn
    Australia
  • From £22.21 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 93 reviews
    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!
    Connor
    Netherlands
  • From £19.74 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 62 reviews
    We really loved this guesthouse. It is the best value for money in the island by far. Well located near Blue Shark, cheapest diving center, the rooms are comfortable, best for we are in Indonesia and great quantity, and the host are just amazing. We strongly recommend this guesthouse. 🙏 thanks for everything
    Borja
    Spain
  • From £93.84 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 132 reviews
    Food is acceptable just a tab bit salty. The villa provided food for lunch and dinner at additional cost. The boss lady went out of her way to help us check opening time for clinic as my baby had a fever during our stay and also to port our lost luggage over to the next hotel.. Nice massage experience=)
    Zhang
    Singapore
  • From £68.12 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 238 reviews
    They upgraded my stay to the best bungalow they had on the beach for free. Thanks. I really loved the beach. At Bunaken, you first have the coral reef, then the lagoon, then the mangrove, then the beach. So the nature setting is quite exceptional unless you don't like Mangrove of course.
    baudouin
    Belgium
  • From £46.89 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews
    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.
    Anita
    France
  • From £145.98 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 38 reviews
    Amazing resort and view People are so nice, you feel directly the good vibes Professional dive center, snorkeling are amazing in front the hotel, I swan during 20min with a turtle, I saw rays, shar ks, murene, and a lot of fish... So exciting
    Faouzy
    Thailand
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews
    Guests are spoiled here - loved the personal, friendly attention. Staff, food, facilities, diving, location... - 5-star service/resort. Their attention to detail is impeccable, setting a high standard of excellence
    Lisa
    United States
  • From £24.68 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 54 reviews
    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.
    Gracie
    United States
  • From £34.06 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    Great place with private beach in front. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend staying here when going to Bunaken, best place!
    Tymen
    Netherlands
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 38 reviews
    Wonderful staff, family dining style with great meals, and proximity to fantastic snorkeling and diving in front of the resort.
    Heather
    Canada
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 16 reviews
    it’s Scuba diving Center. the owner is well Experienced Instructor. good price and high quality for dives the food is nice.
    Zhongming
    China
  • From £196.51 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    Beautiful location and nice hotel. A lot of attention for the environment and sustainability.
    Martien
    Belgium