The Village Bunaken

We stayed for 5 nights and it was amazing. Angie and the rest of the staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a blast!

Good customer service from Angie and the resort staff, as well as the dive centre instructor Dylan, and the staff operating the boats.

The cabin on the beachside was very nice; we enjoyed especially the veranda. The view is on the mangrove (not beach). The pool is small, but ok to cool down. Snorkling trips were good. Saw a lot of turtles, beautiful coral and many small fish.

The food is basic. If you dont eat rice, the portions are too small if you are a good eater. The lady in charge is very controlling. We booked full board; when we decided to enjoy our day elswhere, she insisted that we told her in advance. You have to keep an eye on the tide if you want to go snorkeling to the house reef. There was a quiet strong current. That made snorkeling tough, although we are good swimmers. We arrived with low tide. That made we had to walk quite far to/from the boat - shore. One need watershoes for that. They didnt inform us about that before arrival. So always ask info about the tide.

All the staff are very friendly and made us feel welcomed. Everything from the meals, accommodation and activities were all 10/10. The managers and owners are very efficient and organised.

The location is perfect. The village bunaken has a small private beach from where you can swim (through relatively shallow water, so not only for experienced swimmers) to the most beautiful corals you can imagine about 100 meters from the beach. The resort looks lovely and is well maintained. Facilities are clean, everything is extremely well organized, tiddy and the food is wonderful. We would def. recommend.

Nothing. Staff is great and friendly. They will help you with transportation to and from the island, all though there are cheaper options (public ferry) available.

All the staff are nice and helpful. Food is tasty. Diving center is amazing.

No AC

Food in was very good (compliments to the chef) a mix of Indonesian with some western influence (or the other way around) so easy for everyone, wish there was more fruit quantity and variety at breakfast. Spacious bathroom with partially clear roof so very bright the day) Diving was great: good team, good spots and very focus on safety. Village close by, nice destination for a morning stroll / run, you can also go several km the other ways deeper into the island but still on a paved road. One of the few hotels with a pool, so pleasant to relax after spending time in the salt water. Staff was very nice and attentive and David (the owner) is full or resources to all diving (including pictures, lighting, filters...) related issues.

Need more plugs in the room to charge camera. phone. diving lights..... Also need brighter/whiter lights in the room (LED), had to use my diving LED light to read at night. Reef off the Hotel is very nice but at low tide not so pleasant to access as you have to walk through the mudish sand from the mangrove.