Happy Gecko Dive Resort - Bunaken

3-star dive resort on Bunaken's beachfront with a private lagoon

Accommodations

Happy Gecko Dive Resort offers standalone wood bungalows with views of the sea, each featuring a balcony with a hammock. The bungalows have an en suite bathroom, a fan, and an outdoor seating area. Accommodation does not include air conditioning or hot water, and guests should expect some bugs in the natural surroundings.

Diving and Snorkeling

The resort operates a dive center on site and sits steps from Bunaken's world-famous beaches and diving sites. Guests can snorkel directly from the beach to a healthy house reef with coral, fish, and turtles, including green turtles. Dive masters are experienced and patient; equipment provided is in good condition, and the resort offers boat trips for both divers and snorkelers together.

Dining

The on-site restaurant and bar serves local specialties and a selection of beverages, with all meals included in the rate. Lunch and dinner are set menus that change daily, with fresh fish, vegetables, fruit, and sambal; the kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions like vegetarian needs. Breakfast offers a few options including pancakes, toast, nasi goreng, and mee goreng.

Location and Transfers

Happy Gecko Dive Resort is located on Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi, accessible via a 45-minute boat ride from Manado Harbour after a 30-minute drive from Sam Ratulangi Airport. The resort provides airport pick-up and boat transfer services at an extra charge. Guests can rent a motorbike from the resort to explore the quiet nearby towns on the island.

Services and Practicalities

The resort offers private check-in/check-out, luggage storage, and laundry services. Key access is via physical key, and there is no air conditioning or WiFi in the rooms, only in public areas. Mosquitoes, geckos, and small bugs are common; a torch is recommended for moving around after sunset due to steep paths and stairs.

• Location: On Bunaken Island, steps from world-famous beaches and diving sites
• Diving: On-site dive center with experienced dive masters and good equipment
• Snorkeling: Direct beach access to a house reef with turtles and coral
• Rooms: Standalone sea-view bungalows with balcony and hammock
• Dining: All meals included, daily-changing set menus with local specialties
• Transfers: Airport pick-up and boat transfer services at extra charge

License number: 55120,9120400360959