Bunaken is a small island located in the Bunaken National Marine Park in the north part of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Because of its biodiversity and tropical waters, the island is suitable for water sports and scuba diving. In the nearby waters of Bunaken, tourists can enjoy a large variety of sea life including sponges, corals, echinoderms, butterfly fish, groupers, damsels and wrasses.
Located in a remote area, far from the main road, this resort offers basic accommodations at affordable prices. Situated on a hill, only a two-minute walk from the beach, the 10 bungalows of the resort feature double beds with spring mattresses, a large balcony with hammock, rattan and coconut furniture and a bathroom with a western-style toilet. The resort provides guests with three meals per day plus drinking water and coffee. Beside the open-air restaurant that serves Indonesian dishes, the hotel offers a gym with basic equipment, book exchange and wireless Internet connection. The Living Colors Dive offers access to some services and activities, including special diving and snorkeling trips and equipment rental, introductory dives for non-divers, dives in small groups and UV camera rental.
Living Colors Diving Resort
P.O. Box 2406
Manado 95111, North Sulawesi
Indonesia
011-62-812-430-6063
livingcoloursdiving.com
Bahowo Lodge offers personal flexible services according to international standards, because of the English couple ownership. Th lodge is situated in the quiet fishing village of Bahowo, within the Bunaken National Marine Park. All rooms feature air conditioning, a terrace, bamboo and rattan furniture, western-style toilet, satellite TV and Internet access. Among the amenities of the resort, there is a swimming pool, a film and music library and indoor and outdoor dining areas. The three dining areas serve locally-raised products including livestock and locally caught fish, which are cooked by an in-house chef and feature a distinctive combination of Indonesian and western cuisines.
Bahowo Village
Bunaken Park, N. Sulawesi
Indonesia
011-62-431-885-0230
bahowolodge.com
Bunaken Village Resort is situated on Pangalisang Beach, on the east coast of Bunaken. The 4,200-square-mile hotel includes eight cottages, a restaurant, beach bar and swimming pool. The cottages feature furniture made from bamboo and the resort is surrounded by lush tropical gardens with palm, avocado and pineapple trees. The on-site restaurant serves local and continental dishes made from fresh local ingredients. Near the hotel, guests can try scuba diving and water sports.
Bunaken Village Resort
Pangalisang, Bunaken Sulawesi
Indonesia
011-62-431-330-7293
bunakenvillage.com
