Dive Indonesia

There is only one standard of accommodation at Bunaken Oasis – luxury.

Our resort boasts 12 spacious villas, crafted in a traditional style. Among them is a family villa with two bedrooms, and another villa located conveniently near the Long House for guests with mobility considerations.

Whether you opt for a king-sized or twin-bed configuration, your 70sqm, traditionally-built villa contains everything to make your stay with us exceptional: air conditioning, spacious and luxurious indoor bathroom with local produced and organic products, sumptuous furniture in keeping with the traditional styles, Dolce Gusto coffee machine, free easy to access Wi-Fi, a Samsung tablet loaded with fish guides and more, a Bluetooth speaker and a beautiful large balcony with stunning views from each of our villas.

Pool

A highlight of our resort is the free-form infinity pool, providing a perfect setting with sun-loungers and easy access to the bar for those who prefer relaxation above the water’s surface.

Guest Amenities

Beyond the captivating underwater adventures, we offer a chill-out cocktail bar. To the side of the bar is our restaurant, and because you’ll be spending quite a lot of time here, we’ve really made it something special: with fantastic views over the pool, Long House, and out to sea, you enjoy gourmet Asian and western cuisine at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our guest amenities include an air-conditioned library, a well-equipped classroom in the Dive Centre with a 4k flat-screen TV (especially beneficial for photographic groups), and a spacious camera room equipped with more charging points than you’ll ever need.

Towards the rear of the resort is our tranquil Spa; wind down after a day’s diving by choosing a massage from our extensive menu of treatments, and leave yourself in the hands of one of our fully-trained therapists.

Eco-responsible

Situated in the Bunaken Marine National Park in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, we recognize the importance of preserving this protected yet delicate environment. We take our eco-responsibilities seriously by sourcing water through our boreholes or seawater, using water makers and ultraviolet treatment. This ensures all water in the resort is fully drinkable, eliminating the need for plastic bottles. Moreover, our commitment extends to wastewater management, processed through a dedicated water treatment plant.

Staffing

In our staffing approach, we prioritize hiring Indonesian staff for all positions. In instances where this isn’t feasible, foreign staff are expected to contribute to the development of their local successors as part of their job description. This reflects our dedication to supporting the local community and fostering sustainability in every aspect of our operations.

Bunaken is not a white-sand, ‘paradise’ island: it is a working island of nearly 3,000 inhabitants, most of whom work in farming, fishing or tourism.  It is, however, an example of ‘real’ Indonesia, and gives visitors a genuine insight into vibrant, colourful island life.

• Ten 70 sqm luxury cottages
• One 90 sqm double luxury cottage
• One two-storey luxury cottage, with separate access, ideal for families with older children, or friends travelling together.
• 5 hectare site, with private seafront, mangrove area and 140m private jetty.
• All cottages have air-conditioning, modern indoor bathroom, organic toiletries, coffee maker, hot and cold water dispenser, Bluetooth speaker, Samsung tablet, mini-fridge, safe, robes and slippers, and large balcony with stunning mainland and sea views.

With easy access to over 90 superb dive sites, the variety of diving Bunaken offers is amazing: vertical walls with the sea bed 1500 metres beneath your fins, gentle walls with sandy bottoms, stunning reef tops, and muck diving on the mainland.

Bunaken has it all. But what happens beneath the waves is only one part of the diving experience.

At Bunaken Oasis we firmly believe that every aspect of the diving experience should reflect our focus on luxury.

Diving is from one of our brand-new, purpose-built dive boats (1 x 17 metre fibreglass catamaran, 3 x 14 metre and 2 x 16 metre traditional wooden boats ). All our boats provide freshwater deck showers, catering facilities, flushing WCs, and excellent facilities for photographers. However, perhaps what we’re most proud of is the space you’ll enjoy on board.

All dives are guided boat dives with free NITROX for all NITROX qualified divers.