Beach Hotels in Bunaken

The staff are extremely accommodating and helpful. They try very hard to give you a top knotch experience. The dive masters, cooks, and reception check in with you multiple times a day to ensure you have everything you need. The dive spots were great and the care was fabulous. Their resort is tucked away on quiet Bunaken island.

Friendly, superb location, clean, value for money, great food.

Resort: We had a lovely stay at Bunaken overall, the facilities are great, the rooms were large, clean and had great A/C with excellent Wi-Fi. The resort is on the beach, and you can access great snorkelling sites from the sand (as long as it is high-tide) and the swimming pool is perfect for relaxing after a morning of diving and watching the stunning horizon. The staff were friendly and keen to help. The food was excellent for one of us, who enjoys eating fish, chicken, noodles and rice for breakfast. The other one would have preferred a greater selection of fresh food – more fruit options would be nice. Diving: We had a lovely time diving with PS Bunaken, all the equipment is brand new (some of it had never been used!) and they were very flexible, allowing us to dive an hour after arriving at the resort. Our DM, Ransley, found us an average of 4 turtles and 4 nudibranchs per dive, and paced the dives well. He also helped take some amazing pictures and videos for us. The diving overall was incredible, some of the best we’ve seen anywhere, and the coral and sea-life was overwhelming at times. The crew were excellent with sorting out all the equipment, they always had our equipment ready to go and would change all our tanks for us. It made diving very easy. Timothy was always very smiley and welcoming which was nice.

I am a repeat guest. I visited this place two years ago, and I had wish to come back to this place. After two years passed, they still kept the maintenance well and keep the places very clean. It is impressive to have nice hot shower and good wifi in this small island. I have tried different dive resorts in Indonesia but this dive resort is absolutely the best quality. It is easy access to Bunaken National Marine Park so you do not need to taxi a dive spot for a long time. Even if you do not dive, you will have a great experience with snorkeling. The guests who come to this resorts are also very approachable and friendly. If you are thinking to come to Bunaken, I highly recommend this place.

Novita is a great host, really easygoing and she has the coziest home, with a cute dog and cat. She also recommended us to go to her brother Lorenso, who has another homestay and we had an amazing snorkeling afternoon there (just in front of Lorenso's). I was also lucky enough to be there for a wedding of a family member of hers, which made my stay in Bunaken even more memorable. Overall, I felt like home :) Rooms have mosquito nets and fans.

The room was spacious and clean. Very comfortable with a nice bed, bathroom, etc. Our hostess was great and attentive to everyone's needs. The reef right out in front has some fantastic coral. Our excursions were great and so many snorkeling and dive spots nearby. This area is a great value. They do a super job keeping the grounds clean and tidy. The food was good. I would come here again for sure.

the location is unbeatable, facing the south west and you can see the sunset from second floor, and it’s 1 minute walk from the ferry to and from Manado.

Stefan is the best host you can possibly have - if you appreciate exceptional thoughtfulness, hospitality, caring and local knowledge. He will always take care of your needs, and help you with anything. If you are wise enough to have Stefan guide you for boat tours and to take you snorkeling, you will have the best possible time. He is patient, knows the best times to go to different places, if possible will wait for other boats to leave so you have a more personal experience with the dolphins or the turtles, etc. Stefan’s family is lovely and will make you the best meals, always respecting your dietary choices. If you are very lucky Stefan might bring out his guitar after dinner.

Friendly staffs. Clean rooms and bathrooms. Even the shared bathrooms is clean. Diving equipments ate good and well maintained.

Nice and entirely clean room with AC and hot water. At the beach. Beautiful coral reef is close and hence accessible by swimming. I saw there big turtles, a lot of colorful fish and coral, and even one lionfish. The owner can also arrange boat tours for snorkeling or diving, as well as transport to Manado. Staff was very kind and helpful, especially Nita. The food was good too.

The sunset of the beach, the staff, the food, the atmosphere

this homestay was really really nice. the food 3x a day (7-9am, 12.30pm, 7.30pm) is soooo good. best food i had in indonesia, and different meals each time. Helmi and his wife and family are so nice. there's even a tofu restaurant small business in the front of the homestay, very cute. it's on the beach which is great, easy to rent snorkel gear (about 50k/day) and a motorbike (also about 100k/day). right next door to Blueshark diving, Dion and Jeffrey and the crew here are awesome. The snorkeling is also nice right at the reef at the property, just swim like 50-100m out (takes 5 mins). Amazing sunsets. Room is simple. A bit hot in the mornings. There's free coffee/water/tea. Bathroom is simple, just 1 bathroom shared with 3 rooms. i hope to stay again!

The location is perfect, just right at the end of the jetty. They have a working AC, cozy bed and clean room. They offer extra bed for a small charge if you want to use the room for 3 persons. Bella, Om Hengky, Om Glen and Tante Meyta are wonderful host. The food is great, it’s mainly seafood, but you can always asks them to provide you something else if reasonable. They have plenty beans-bag offering a nice cozy corner for our afternoon afterdive nap

- delicious food - it was nice to have lunch and dinner together with other guests - fair prices for activities like diving and snorkeling - cute bungalows - loved the karaoke evening with the other guests and locals - everyone was super friendly - you have to watch the sunset from the beach

Stop reading the reviews and book this now. NOW! It so amazing. We stayed 8 nights. Right on the ocean, with a little beach, no mangrove trees to obstruct view or access to beautiful coral reef, great for snorkeling. Other places in the island don’t have this. I spotted snowflake eels, 8 types of clownfish, 3 types of anemones, coral colonies the size of cars, and so many pyramid butterflyfish and niger triggerfish just in the first thirty minutes. It’s amazing. All of the rooms have wonderful views. It was so so so relaxing to be there. I have never had such a good experience. The food was amazing and local. We did vegetarian and it was so tasty. They also had fresh fruit around at all times. We went with the divers on their charted boat and snorkeled for around 12$ a person for two separate spots a day. Super affordable. The boat team of three men were so professional, knowledgeable, and yet super funny and kind. I felt like we’re all friends by the end. There is a public boat from manado, which we took on our way out, and we booked a private boat on our way in through Raja Laut. Both were great. Brahm the manager was so kind and attentive. We did laundry there and it was done well. Jessie and her staff in the kitchen were so kind. Always enough food, served family style so we could get to know the other guests. It was so nice, but also acceptable to talk to your own party if you wanted to.

We were able to enjoy a tremendous time at Bobocha Siladen. The resort lays perfectly on the beach, the food is exceptional and the staff very friendly and eager to actively support wherever they can. The coral reef directly in front of the resort is optimal for snorkeling and we were able to go scuba diving organized by the resort team - it was absolutely magnificent (and can definitely keep up with the most beautiful dive spots around the world). The whole resort is very well managed with all the attention on making it an unforgettable experience for the customer. Thank you to Lilly and the enitre staff for their passion in hosting us.

Convenience location on Bunaken Island. Easy access to beaches, mangroves and coral reefs.

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

The Queens Villa is the pearl of North Sulawesi ! I’ll start with the food. You don’t eat at Queens Villa, you dine. The food is prepared from start to presentation by master chefs. They take great care and pride in their work and will always visit your table to be sure everything is excellent. They even take notice of what you don’t eat so they know what you like. Meals are served around the three tiered pool that is crisp and clean and no chlorine ! A beautiful water falls with soft lighting brings a soothing atmosphere. The property is always occupied by many artist always making wonder wood works, fountains and flora that feels like the garden of Eden. Dinners and evening are a great mix of international artist and travelers sometimes great conversations sometimes musicians playing guitars and drums, flutes and on occasion Karaoke singing! They have a complete network of drivers, guide and business people all around Sulawesi. If you don’t want to carry cash around the village and boats and on tours you can just tell them your hotel and they will send the bill to Medi and Julieanna. They can arrange any kind of tours and excursion tailored to your likes, so you don’t need to pay for packaged tours that you don’t want and at a great price. They are the only ATM on the island at this time which is really convenient. And the most important part for me is the dive shop. Local guides with eagle eyes and fantastic skills!!! Again, very wonderful prices and equipment. Indonesia in my opinion is the greatest dive sites on our planet right now and Bunaken is right up there with Raja Ampat and their reefs and dive sites are just minutes away on a boat. And for turtle lovers, this is by far the turtle haven of our planet bar none!!! My favorite by far!!!!!

Great location. Amazing staff. Convenient transfers to and from the airport. Great diving/snorkeling with everything very well taken care of.

Beautiful grounds with lush garden and a pool. The walk to the jetty was really nice!

Gorgeous location, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, relaxing atmosphere and absolutely world-class diving :)

We made a last-minute decision to visit Bunaken Island and decided to stay at Cha Cha after looking at its location and reviews. Little did we know, our stay at Cha Cha quickly became our favourite vacation. Bunaken has beautiful, pristine, vibrant reefs, and snorkeling was accessible at the resort’s beach. But what made the stay at Cha Cha exceptional was the hospitality. Agnes, the manager and chef, was a lovely person. We enjoyed many conversations with her and her amazing food. We looked forward to every dinner; you can taste the passion in her cooking. Cindy's Iced milk coffee hit the spot on a hot, sunny afternoon, post-lunch. Mul, the snorkeling guide, was so patient, even when one of us had thalassophobia and was anxious about snorkeling, which was helpful in facing the fear. The extremely friendly dogs, Luna and Jessie, completed the stay by accompanying us on walks and swims alongside the beach. Reiko was very helpful from the start of the booking, answering our questions and making us feel welcome right from the start. We were glad we got to meet her the day we left. We were sad to leave Cha Cha, but we look forward to returning in the future, and we strongly feel that a Bunaken visit for us means a visit to Cha Cha by default.

The location. Frangky, his wife and Eda made the stay comfortable. The food was excellent (I really miss the fish) and everyone was very kind. There is usually chicken or fish but you can request vegetarian/vegan options. The beds were comfortable and the mosquito nets worked well (though I didn't notice many mosquitos). The location is excellent as snorkeling by the nearby beaches is great. You can see turtles basically every time you go. The nights are quiet and you can sleep with just a fan. If you need AC that is available as well. Frangky also offers trips and the dolphin trip was a good choice.

If you are coming here for snorkeling, Pangalisan beach and the area in front of Bunaken cafe n resto is the best and easiest shore-entry snorkel I have found. It's a 15 minute walk. The area directly in front of the homestay is not well-suited for snorkeling due to boat traffic and currents. It's so good that I'm coming back again.

We adored our time in Cocotinos, so much so that when a different part of our North Sulawesi trip fell through, we immediately went to book again at Cocotinos. The food is good and varied (Western, Indonesian, everything is well-made and available), the staff are sweet and polite and thoughtful, the dive shop and crew are solid, and the grounds + garden + pool + beach + rooms are all clean, in perfect shape, and welcoming.