The reef at the hotel (5-10 minute swim) is really beautiful so location is very good. Great snorkeling all day. Nice staff members and good food (it's a set menu). The room is nice with a good bed, hot water and a fridge. (When i was there the safe could not be used because they lost the master key).

I got the feeling that this place was about the money. More expensive than anywhere else in Indonesia where I visited. For transport to and from the hotel I had to pay 680.000 one way; if you can, organize it by yourself; I'm sure it can be arranged cheaper. Massages also more expensive than elsewhere. On booking.com, they say it's all inclusive, but it is full board. Drinks are not included except for water, coffee and tea. There is a limited choice other drinks that you have to pay for.

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.

The location is wonderful ! We love that place with the little beau with the magic view on the mangrove and the the sea witch so clear is ! The riff is in front of your nice house with veranda and hammock where we relaxe for ours . But it was not only the village .. the most important thing there is also the crew , Angi, Bullah and Lady .. they smiled out of their hearts , they song together the whole day and they really like to work with the guests , you feel that ! The food was delicious prepaird by the mother from Angi and she even bakes bread for the guests every day , wich you can taste ! The trips are well organised and we saw so much under the water , the fishes/ sharks / turtles and the coral here are magic ! And the greatest gift of all were the dolfins , they played and swim under our boat ! We even saw them in front of Bunaken village but we have to warn everybody , this is not common and we are very lucky because of that ! The dive staff is very professional , the owner give us very good advice ! We had an amazing time in village Bunaken and we are very grateful that we could stay there for 4 nights .

To go away and stay 1 night in ( crowded ) manado because we have to catch our flight to early ..

We were looking for a silent and calm place to our honeymoon. This was found here! Fu Chun and David were really great host of us! They were really kind and had the capability to give us great service and be invisible if it was needed. We had a really nice room, a 'Seaside Superior Chalet', cleaned up every day. Fresh towels to inside and outside usage were provided every 3 days too. We loved that we got fresh flowers every day in our room/bathroom. We enjoyed very much the well-kept garden, the pool and the common places of the resort. We ordered our lunch and dinner from our hosts, the chef of the kitchen (Angi's mum) was amazing: very tasty foods, huge portions, fantastic local tastes! Furthermore my wife and me are vegans - they prepared our meals accordingly which deserves an extra praise! We had the chance to take a look inside the kitchen - it is probably the tidiest one in Indonesia! The coral reefs are really close, there is a 'natural pathway' to walk out on feet even in low-tide. They are beautiful, we did unforgettable snorkeling! We enjoyed the friendliness of the entire staff! We spent here 16 days - it is strongly recommended for those ones who are searching for relaxing, calm vacation place.

The breakfast selection (was included in our booking price) might be wider, especially because we had a long stay there. After I mentioned it to our hosts they offered us some extras indeed when they did not check it personally then the staff was ready to forget about it quickly.

The place will hold a special place in our hearts. It is very remote and required us to disconnect from the rest of the world. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy a slower pace to life. The staff made us feel like family. All the meals were great and we especially enjoyed the 4:00 dessert and tea time. We enjoyed the diving and did morning, afternoon, and night dives. We felt very safe with the guides and they allowed us to travel at our own pace. The spa was also amazing. This place is made for people that do not need a fancy resort. There are times when the power is out but this is what makes it special. Grab a flashlight and continue with your activities. You can also kayak to the reef and enjoy a snorkel. Thanks for treating our family so well. We highly recommend your place!

The best place you could stay at Bunaken. We have seen a lot of places in Indonesia and around Bunaken but nothing compares to the village. The food is awesome and they are very considerate about dietary demands. The staff was so genuinely nice and made you really feel at home. Everything is very well organized (tours, transfers, etc.). This is really the island life you want. At the house reef we saw a dozen turtles and other beautiful things. After that you could relax with a nice free snack and some good tea in the pool. The free kayaks are a plus too. If you are thinking about a stay in or around Bunaken this is really the place you should be, believe us. Ps non-divers can have a great time too.

The atmosphere was really relaxed. From travel mode,we could really switch towards relaxing. The staff (Fi, the singing lady's and helpers on the boat) are really nice and helpful with a lot of humor. Just for Fi we would come back😉 The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Everyone worked hard to keep the hole area clean. The food was really good, and they tried to make every mail different 👏 Then the diving, one of our reasons to be there. The owners Fu and David run the dive school with great passion. David was also our dive instructor. He is super relaxed,but doesn't miss anything what we did wrong 🫣or good😅 We couldn't wish for a better instructor ( Thanks). Bunaken is a wonderful place for snorkling or diving

The relaxing village vibe was really great as we bonded over snorkeling/diving activities and meals with other guests. Food was great too as they catered to our halal needs. Vivi our host was great at coordinating our activities and the entire crew gave top notch services and became our second family throughout our entire stay. Did the discover dive and Dylan, the instructor, was patient and gave good instructions. Made me feel safe as a first time diver.

The room can be quite warm at times but we got used to it. We left the door open when we are in the room and that made it cooler. We felt safe leaving the door open in this resort completing the "Village" experience.

Bunaken is part of 5 islands, belonging to the Bunaken National Marine park, a UNESCO World Heritage conservation area. We probably have seen there the most beautiful corals / marine life during our 2.5 weeks trip around Indonesia (Komodo/Seraya/Bali) owing largely to the location/currents swirling around the island. The resort is 10mins by speed boat from Manado (20mins by normal boat), in addition to the 45mins drive from the airport. We got to Bunaken Village directly from the boat, and were greeted by friendly resort operations manager ViVi. Together with Xu Jin (resort owner), the two women team was extremely friendly, and we loved spending time and chatting with them throughout our stay. The resort is nestled within a tropical forest and designed very much in harmony with surroundings. The accommodation itself is very nice, family friendly. Pretty clean bungalows, only 8 rooms in the resort. No air-cons, but a huge fan, which is adequate. At night, just a few meters out of the resort, we witnessed an amazing fireflies lit tree, a natural wonder and a spectacle to match the stars strewn across the night sky. The coral reef is about 150m from the resort, so you need to take into account the water level/currents when snorkelling (Vivi and Xu Jin will help you explaining what is the best way to get to the reef at different times of the day). Our son went diving with the resort instructors. Everyday, we saw amazing marine life in the coral reef; beautiful fish, tonnes of turtles and even dolphins. The colours were amazing. The food was very tasty, mixture of Indonesian/Chinese, we loved eating their breakfast/lunch/dinner. The menu is fixed, but changes everyday, and you just sign up as you go along. The village of Bunaken is 20mins walk away, worth visiting to see the mixed life or Christians and Muslims.

Little piece of paradise with a casual, laid-back feel. Fresh and deliciously prepared food and great staff. Snorkeling was just wonderful, both at the house reef and on the boat tour to a few spots around the island. Tons of fish, lovely coral, and clear blue water . Many sea turtles as well.

There is no AC, so the room does get a bit too hot for hanging around in during the day. But you want to be in the water during the day anyway!