Lekker Gezellig Dive Resort Manado

Super staff. Very friendly and accommodating. They could not have been better.

Still not finished being built.

I highly recommend this place if you like to dive around Bunaken and Silanden island and choose to stay on the mainland. SERVICE I spend 5 days at Lekker Gezellig resort and felt like part of the family right from the beginning. Everyone was super friendly and treated me really nice the whole time. For example: Even the request of washing many of my clothes has been organzied & executed within one day. ROOMS Rooms are super comfy and have everything that you need. They are cleaned every day and you always get new towels if you want them (if you decide for the environment to stick with the used ones, that’s also fine). If you need anything in addition you can just ask for it and Inka and Grace will make it happen for you. FOOD You are served 3 meals daily and everything is freshly prepared - so if you have any allergies or don’t like something you can just tell the chef Mas. For breakfast there is coffee, juice, toast, kaya, jam and any kind of freshly prepared eggs. For lunch and dinner the chef creates super yummy and different dishes every time. If you go for two dives in the morning, you will have lunch at Bunaken island which is a highlight as well 🫶 DIVING Bunaken is one of the nicest place I have ever been to. To give a reference I already dove in Raja Ampat, Indonesia and Sipandan, Borneo. I think I never dove with so many turtles before - like 6-8 in one view. Luckly, I have also seen three eagles rays and some sharks during my 6 dives around Bunaken (which is quite rare). However, honestly just for the amazing coral walls I would jump in again 🩵 Yanex, the resort‘s dive instructor, is highly professional and every experienced. I felt safe with him the whole time. The boat crew is amazing - you just have to carry your personal belongings. Everything else is cared for (tank, BCD, weight, fins, etc.) LOCATION Lekker Gezellig is for relaxing. There is not really much around the resort.

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THE LOCATION IS GREAT, NOT FAR FROM AIRPORT AND DIRECT AT THE COAST. STAFF HAS BUILT A 3 MINUTE LONG BAMBOO WALKWAY THROUGH THE MANGROVE FOREST..... WHICH IS LOVELY AND IF LUCKY CAN SPOT TARSIERS, AT THE END A JETTY FOR SUNSET AND THEIR PRIVATE BOATS. WE HAVE SNORKELLED AND DIVED A LOT BUT WE HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED SUCH A PROFESSIONAL AND HAPPY TEAM..... THE DIVE TEAM EVEN INCLUDES A FREE-DIVER WITH SAFETY TRAINING.... ALL IN ALL A ´LEKKERE EN GEZELLIGE´EXPERIENCE (ERVARING)....... OH YES ALSO GREAT LUNCHES ARE PROVIDED FOR!!!!

I DID NOT LIKE WE HAD TO LEAVE...... HOLIDAY IS ALWAYS TO SHORT!!!!

Our stay at Lekker Gezellig was truly delightful! As their very first guests, we were warmly welcomed by the incredibly friendly staff who efficiently resolved any issues we encountered. The bed in our room was very comfortable. While the bath could have been a little bit cleaner, it was still perfectly acceptable. The diving equipment, though slightly aged, performed well and added to our diving experience. A highlight was definitely the food – absolutely awesome and delicious! It's worth noting that this resort is perfect for diving enthusiasts as there isn't much else to do, but the diving spots are phenomenal. Overall, we had a fantastic time and would recommend it to anyone seeking a memorable diving getaway.