Discover Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort

Situated on the picturesque Bunaken Island, nestled within the heart of the Bunaken National Marine Park, Bastianos Bunaken Dive Resort offers a gateway to natural beauty and underwater wonders. Located on Liang Beach, the southern part of the island, our resort provides breathtaking sunset views and boasts the longest, most pristine sandy beach on Bunaken Island. It’s the perfect destination for families, as the beach offers a safe and enjoyable playground for children.

Easy Access

Reaching our paradise is a breeze. The transfer from Manado Airport takes approximately 30 minutes by car, bringing you to the pier in Manado city. From there, a 60-minute boat ride will transport you directly from the mainland to our charming resort on Bunaken Island.

Accommodation

Our resort offers a variety of comfortable accommodation options to suit your needs. Choose from seventeen Superior Beachfront Cottages with air conditioning for ultimate comfort, five Superior Hillside Cottages with air conditioning, and a few Standard Hillside Cottages with fans. No matter which option you choose, you’ll find a cozy and relaxing place to unwind after a day of exploration and adventure.

Your Island Retreat

Each Superior Beachfront Room is a haven of tranquility, complete with a private verandah that opens up to breathtaking views of the beach and the azure sea beyond. As you step out onto your verandah, you’ll be greeted by the gentle sounds of the waves and the invigorating sea breeze, creating a serene atmosphere that’s perfect for relaxation.

Beachfront Bliss

The proximity to the beach ensures that you’re just steps away from the powdery sands and crystal-clear waters. Whether you’re a sunrise enthusiast or a sunset lover, our Superior Beachfront Rooms provide front-row seats to Mother Nature’s daily spectacular performances.

Your Choice, Your Comfort

We understand that every guest has their own preferences when it comes to temperature. That’s why our Standard Rooms give you the option to choose between air conditioning or a fan, ensuring you’re perfectly comfortable throughout your stay.

Bunaken Island is one of 5 islands that make up the Bunaken Marine Park. The seas around the islands are very deep, in some places more than 600m deep, and the islands are “pinnacles” that reach the surface. Think of them as a submerged mountain range!

The dive sites around Bunaken have dramatic drop-offs mixed with sloping areas and beautiful coral gardens at the tops of the reef. There is a huge variety of soft and hard corals that offer a home to an abundance of reef fish and critters.

There are lots of fusiliers, butterflyfish, sweetlips, cardinal fish and damsel fish everywhere. Lots of green and hawksbill turtles are seen swimming and sleeping on the reef walls. Bigger things like tuna, humphead parrotfish, wahoo, barracudas and reef sharks are often seen swimming past the reef. Hiding on the wall there are lots of smaller critters such as scorpion fish, shrimps, nudibranch, lionfish, and seahorses hidden on the walls.

Bunaken is a destination suitable for all level of divers but the steep wall going down to the abyss offers a great opportunity to dive deeper and it is better to be an advanced diver to fully enjoy the dive sites.

On the shallow part of the reef you will always find a superb and colorful coral garden around 4 meters deep and it is a great way to make your safety stop and get last underwater shots. These coral gardens are regarded as the best in the world making it a great playground for snorkelers too.