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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.

The owners are lovely, very attentive and kind. Great location and superb homemade food. Outstanding value for money.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
60 reviews
Price from£19.86per 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
92 reviews
Price from£27.31per night
Onong Resort, hotel in Bunaken

Located in the famed diving site of Bunaken, Onong Resort offers cosy and homey beachfront accommodation featuring free WiFi access throughout the property.

Beach front
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
38 reviews
Price from£146.85per 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£29.79per 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
131 reviews
Price from£94.41per 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
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
53 reviews
Price from£24.83per 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!
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
15 reviews
Price from£32.28per 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£17.63per 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.

Everything, it is well located on the island, the bungalows are lovely, food is amazing and staff incredible! Special thanks to Connor for the dives!
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
237 reviews
Price from£68.52per 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£197.69per 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 £197.69 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    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.
    Theodore
    United States
  • From £32.28 per night
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 15 reviews
    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
    James
    United Kingdom
  • From £105.58 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews
    Fantastic stay: The Village Bunaken provides a very comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting.The activities are very well organized and the safety measures are professionally implemented. Food: the breakfast, lunch, dinner of good quality and variety. The Management and staff are very friendly and professional. In conclusion we had a very enjoyable stay at the Village Bunaken. Thank you very much.
    Nanno
    Spain
  • From £19.86 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 reviews
    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!
    Hanna
    Germany
  • From £68.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 237 reviews
    - fabulous diving and snorkling, the coral wall accesible directly from the beach is breath-taking ! - great atmosphere during all diving trips, the team is really professional and friendly - meals were delicious, asian dishes with a modern twist, different every day, we loved it - huge thanks to all Staff for making our trip so unforgettable ! we hope to come back to Bunaken and 3Will in the future :)
    Alicja
    Poland
  • From £197.69 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 91 reviews
    wonderful familialresort on a small green island close to Bunaken island, we got an upgrade to a spacious bungalow, very good and well organised diving center, great dive spots with plenty of turtles and also amazing muck night dive, delicious food with several choices for lunch and dinner, nice breakfast, nice pool at the beach, transfer to and from resort well organised and on time
    Claus
    Belgium
  • From £47.17 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 reviews
    pros: good food, i'm vegan and i could ask the kitchen to make the fried rice vegan, just use veggies instead of egg/meat. it's also near the pier where you can snorkel and see turtles, fishes and beautiful corals! the hotel is also run by a lovely family and near the 4sisters diver, where you can arrange your diving needs, including a certification course. AC and hot water work fine
    Resty W Y
    Singapore
  • From £68.52 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 237 reviews
    I had a fantastic stay at 3WILL! The diving is beautiful and well-organized, the food and accommodation are great, and the location on the beach is perfect. Connor and all the staff were so friendly and helpful and really went above and beyond to ensure the best possible stay. Definitely one of the best places I’ve stayed and I hope to come back soon :)
    Sophia
    United States
  • From £34.26 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 150 reviews
    Really nice and relaxing place to stay! We had a room with an amazing view at the ocean. 3 times a day they served very good Indonesian food. The staff was amazing they arranged a birthdayparty for my friend on the beach, inluciding a birthday cake! Winning with card games from Bejo from Bunaken was also hilarious.
    Jelle
    Netherlands
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 26 reviews
    Erlyk and his team are very nice to be around and always helpful. Anything we needed or asked for was taken care of immediately. the food is simple and freshly cooked indonesian and local specialities.I have never seen my son eat such portions! We miss it, miss the team, they are like family, and we will come back!
    Uta
    Indonesia
  • From £19.86 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 60 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 £47.17 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 41 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 £17.63 per night
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    The family is super friendly and helpful. The food is fantastic, we ate super delicious fish dishes. The island is of course great for diving and snorkeling, and beautiful sunsets. Surely book your stay with El Homestay, it will not disappoint you ;)
    Thomas
    Netherlands
  • From £146.85 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
  • From £29.79 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 7 reviews
    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.
    Cynthia
    United States
  • 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 £33.72 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 30 reviews
    You can go snorkeling right from the hotel, swim some 100m the reef begins; very nice pancakes, very good lunch and diner, fish and chicken mostly.
    Herbert.ra
    Austria
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 34 reviews
    everything!! snorkeling and diving spot; food; accommodation (villa in the beach with your private area); small resort;
    viviana
    Portugal
  • From £27.31 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 92 reviews
    Everything was great! Amazing diving, great divemasters and staff. Highly recommended, terima kasih!
    Carlos
    Guam
  • From £105.58 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 131 reviews
    Everything was great. Nice, cozy place. Vivi was super helpful. Wonderful diving.
    Iva
    Czech Republic