Cheap hotels in Bunaken

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.

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 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.

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!!!!!

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.

We had a great stay at Blue Shark. The rooms were complete with comfortable beds, private bathroom with a shower and toilet and air conditioning. The food was delicious with lots of variety and large servings. The diving was also fantastic! Being a new diver, Dion ensured my first 2 dives were in calmer waters allowing me to become more confident. My dive master, Vian, always ensured our safety and was very attentive to me when our other dives had more current. I would not hesitate staying with Blue Shark again and will highly recommend to others.

If you read previous reviews you will see that the staff, food and location are highly rated, as they should be. Everyone is special to the staff. This was my first time in a Homestay and they made me feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment I arrived. Marta and Mama Mhey served wonderful meals with proteins, carbs, veggies and fruits. Honestly, some of the best meals I had during my time in Indonesia. I went on fishing and snorkeling trips with the owner, Franz. He really knows his stuff. He put us on fish and turtles and some really remarkable locations. And, although I did not go diving myself this time, he did organize a dive trip for other guests. There are many Homestays on this island, but you should seriously consider this location if you want an outstanding experience and value for your money.

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 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.

Sincerity, genuine generosity, cleanliness. Everyone who works there were excellent. Amanda is an amazing host, together with Abdon and Yanni the chef and the girls with a big smile on their face all day long. All meals were superb and plenty. One can either snorkel, dive or just sit at the veranda and enjoy the changing view of the tide.

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.

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

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

The location of the property is the best spot for self snorkelling and they have boat trips for daily snorkel and scuba points with realy good staff and boats are not crowded. This is a family owened bussiness and thanks to Jerry and Wileke they answered all my questions patiently and helped me during our stay. It was very nice listening Jerry's singing with his guitar on the beach. They also have a beautiful large tropical garden.

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

Very nice snorkling from the beach. The place is on the beach.