布納肯潛水Spa度假村(Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort and Spa)

We had an absolutely amazing time at Bunaken Oasis Dive Resort. Another review described it as the “we have thought of everything resort” and I couldn’t agree more. We live in Singapore and we were worried about coming in late December which is considered the monsoon season. In fact as we were taking off I looked at the weather forecast for Manado and it showed thunderstorms every day. However it was genuinely the most perfect weather for the whole trip - blue clear skies and calm water. We later learned that the weather station is only on Manado island. There is no weather station on Bunaken and the conditions can be very different. This is the most customer obsessed place I have ever stayed in. The small touches really make a difference - a hot towel after coming up from a dive, all the staff knowing your name, the complimentary laundry service where the laundry comes back washed and dry within the same day is amazing - I’d love to have that at home! There is not much more I can say that hasn’t been covered repeatedly in other reviews. The diving was fantastic and we had an amazing guide, Hentje, who could spot a needle in a haystack - we got to see loads of tiny critters we’d never be able to spot ourselves. I was travelling with my father who was a new diver and he was really well looked after. The pricing included food and there was a great variety you can choose from with the menu changing every day. You can also be assured that your money is going to a resort whose owners genuinely care about developing the community. Thanks to all the staff at the resort for an amazing stay.

Sensational from start to finish. Beautiful resort, superbly organised diving for all levels. The diving around Bunaken island is stunning with beautiful coral and sea life in great condition. If you like a hot towel, fresh fruit and tea after each dive, then this is the place for you! Fantastic, friendly staff looking after everything and making you feel so welcome. Great food and lots of choice, with a special tasting feast on the last night. Without doubt our best diving holiday- we’ll be back

We had a fantastic trip, diving for 5 days with Bunaken Oasis in November 2023. We had bluebird skies and pristine waters. The corals were healthy and stunningly beautiful. There was abundant and thriving marine life and the biodiversity was amazing- we sighted turtles, schooling fishes, nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, bump head parrot fishes, Napoleon wrasses, puffer fishes, reef octopuses, moray eels, and lots more! It was very heartening to hear about the conservation efforts made by Bunaken Oasis, in collaboration with the local community and other dive resorts, to protect and preserve this amazing marine reserve. The dive operations at Bunaken Oasis was highly organised and well run- a fleet of fairly new and well maintained dive boats, good equipment for rental, a squeaky clean compressor room, professional dive masters and a properly equipped photography room. Warm towels, hot drinks, fruit and a shower after each dive. Our dive equipment and gear were washed and laid out for us every day and at the end of the dive trip, we received a complete log of all our dives. We were so thrilled to find out that our dive master, Hentje Pontoh had gain international recognition for discovering a pygmy seahorse species, the Hippocampus pontohi! At every turn, we were met by staff with welcoming smiles, warm conversations and exemplary service. Food ( including freshly baked breads and viennoiserie) and cocktails at the restaurant were excellent! On two nights, we were serenaded by the restaurant team with their amazing voices over dinner. A big thank you to the wonderful team at Bunaken Oasis for making our trip memorable, particularly Kelly, Simon, Antell, Christine, Ivonne, Robby, Suzy, Goosty and Hentje! We are looking forward to returning next year!

We spent three full, incredible days at this amazing resort. No strings are left untied at this facility. We were spoiled - and very much enjoyed the experience. The rooms are tastefully decorated and private - the grounds beautiful with a large infinity pool overlooking the ocean, plentiful gourmet food, snacks, bar, and beautiful marine park wall diving. The reefs seem quite healthy. The dive boat is well equipped with caring and qualified staff - low dive guide-to-diver ratio (I believe a maximum of 2 or 3 divers per guide). They take care of all your dive equipment setup and even cleaning. All you have to do is show up and dive. Resort staff are genuinely friendly and receptive to guest's needs. I could go on and on about how genuinely fantastic this place is. We would come back in a heartbeat. BOOK THIS PLACE! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

A week at Bunaken Oasis was a superb way to end 2023. The friendly welcoming staff go out of their way to make this a very special resort. Diving each morning was a highlight with calm, warm water - excellent visibility and lots to see (added plus being able to hire a Volk iPhone case for personalised underwater pics). The afternoons can be spent with more diving, relaxing in the spa or pool or just winding down in the very comfortable villa- complete with marine reference texts and looking forward to more fabulous food at dinner. I truly recommend this resort.

Dem ausgezeichneten Hotel schließt sich eine ebenso tolle Tauchbasis an. Hervorzuheben ist auch das supernette und immer hilfsbereite Personal, egal ob an der Rezeption, im Restaurant oder der Tauchbasis. Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt.

We have just spent a week in a magical resort. With unparalleled passion and dedication, Elaine and Simon created a truly paradisical “oasis” in Bunaken Island. Every detail has been thought through with love and care and there is absolutely nothing we would change! What makes is especially wonderful and special is the Bunaken Oasis family - everyone is amazing, generous, kind and lovely. Roby and his team make sure that you don’t want for anything when it comes to food and drink. I have some very special dietary requirements and for the first time in years I could actually eat everything that was on the menu (thank you so much to the 2 chefs, Teri and Walter) - the food was very varied and absolutely delicious. Also, Gusti is a real artist when it comes to decorations — we were in awe when we got a stunning surprise for our special night. When it comes to diving, the Bunaken Marine National Park is at your doorstep. Illham, our dive guide, his colleagues as well as the captain and staff on board make sure that your experience on and under water is nothing short of amazing, too. He has eagle eyes and spots the smallest critters. 2 divers to one guide is a perfect formula and the dive boats are very spacious, too. The 12 cottages are very spacious and furnished with love and care - you feel at home at once and it is hard to rip yourself from the sea view you get from your private balcony. Thank you so much to Elaine and Simon, not to forget Georgie who did a great job helping us book this little paradise and to every single member of staff who have made our stay so memorable. To put our verdict in a nutshell: outstanding and unique at sea and on land. We will be back!

Estadia perfeita. Impossível encontrar um defeito! O Simon e a Kelly são perfeitos anfitriões, bem como todo o staff. Snorkeling espetacular. Comida maravilhosa. Simpatia máxima. Quartos muito amplos. Cama incrível. Piscina maravilhosa. É possível fazer atividades no mar mesmo em frente como SUP e kayak. Ficámos com muita vontade de voltar!

Merveilleux établissement situé à côté de la forêt et des mangroves. Les jardins sont très bien entretenu avec une grande variété de plantes et de palmiers, l'endroit est un plaisir pour les yeux et très reposant. La nourriture est succulente et variée, le service très attentionné. La piscine a la température parfaite qui nous ferait presque hésiter d'en sortir pour partir plonger. Le centre de plongée est flexible pour l'organisation des plongées (partir plus tôt ou plus tard, etc). Les bateaux bien pensés pour la plongée, l'équipage est au petit soins. Bref, que du bonheur.