Happy Gecko Dive Resort

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Débora
Switzerland Switzerland
“We had a wonderful time at the Happy Gecko resort !!! The food was amazingly great and the host was super nice ! She shared a lot with us and it was nice to hear her experience! It was recommend by a friend and very well , I’d go again with...”
Jorge
Spain Spain
“The owner, her family and the staff working in the resort were so friendly, they made the stay perfect !”
Nicky
New Zealand 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 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 Australia
“Great value for money, and wilecka was an excellent host. She made a big difference.”
Celeste
Singapore 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 Lithuania
“Friendly and welcoming hosts, great food and facilities, excellent house reef.”
Sue
United Kingdom 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 Sweden
“Excellent interaction with other guests. Knowledgeable and very pleasant hosts. Professional dive master. High quality rental equipment. Local good quality food.”
Carl
Panama 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.”

Hosted by Willeke en Jerry

10
Host review score
Willeke en Jerry
Small and homey place with only 6 bungalows run by Jerry who was born and raised in Bunaken and his Dutch wife Willeke.
Jerry and Willeke are both divers and very knowledgeable about Bunaken Island.
The resort is situated in the center of Bunaken right at Liang Beach. There is good snorkeling in front of the resort and it's an easy walk to one of Bunakens villages. It's also a short walk from the souvenir and trinket sellers on Liang Beach.
Languages spoken: English,Indonesian,Dutch

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indonesian
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
Rp 200,000 per person, per night

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.