About this property
Offering an accommodation with a dive centre, Happy Gecko Dive Resort is located on Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi, just steps from the island’s world-famous beaches and diving sites. It features a private beach area and a restaurant. Bunaken Island can be accessed via Manado Harbour, which is a 30-minute drive from Sam Ratulangi Airport. From Manado Harbour, it takes a 45-minute boat ride to the island. Happy Gecko Dive Resort offers airport pick-up and boat transfer services at an extra charge. The resort provides standalone bungalows with views of the sea. They also have comfortable seating areas outdoors and a balcony with a hammock. Fitted with simple furniture, the wood bungalows come equipped with an en suite bathroom and a fan. There is a restaurant and bar offering local specialities and a selection of beverages. The resort also provides diving and snorkelling facilities.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi (3 Mbps)
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jorge
Spain“The owner, her family and the staff working in the resort were so friendly, they made the stay perfect !” - Nicky
New Zealand“Willke and Jerry were the best hosts and run their family business with the utmost pride and attention to detail. The full board food was so good, made with love, and was fresh and the most tasty we have had in Suluwasei. A great romantic spot or...” - Tomasz
United Kingdom“Good and plentiful Indonesian food including lots of sambal and real coffee! Great views of the bay. Good communication from the owner and staff. If you are going to dive then it’s also good to know the dive masters are experienced and...” - Matthew
Australia“Great value for money, and wilecka was an excellent host. She made a big difference.” - Celeste
Singapore“Amazingly quiet and tucked away in the heart of the most bio-active lagoons that I'd ever had the privilege of visiting. We thoroughly enjoyed the dives with Jimmy, our guide, and the incredible snorkeling that was just 150m away (no current and...” - Jolanta
Lithuania“Friendly and welcoming hosts, great food and facilities, excellent house reef.” 
Sue United Kingdom“This is a wonderful find, it is run on European lines as the hostess is Dutch and caters to western tastes. The staff are very knowledgeable about the sea life in the area. You can snorkel directly from the beach to the reef for wonderful coral,...”- Karin
Sweden“Excellent interaction with other guests. Knowledgeable and very pleasant hosts. Professional dive master. High quality rental equipment. Local good quality food.” - Carl
Panama“Nice and helpful staff, very good food at all 3 daily meals, nice beach to swim and snorkeling at the reef, quiet place. Excellent diving and snorkeling tours.” - Laurence United Kingdom“Loved the stay here. Brilliant accomodation and great people who run the place. Excellent diving can be easily arranged too! Highly recommend”
Hosted by Willeke en Jerry
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineIndonesian
- AmbianceTraditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the accommodation is located on a hill and has many stairs. It is not suitable for families with young children (under the age of 6 years old) and people with walking disabilities.
Please note that extra charges such as dive trips, boat transfer, or drinks can only be paid in cash at the property. Please note that credit card facilities, banks, or ATMs are not available on the island.
Please inform Happy Gecko Dive Resort in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
