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 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Bunaken
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Laurence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the stay here. Brilliant accomodation and great people who run the place. Excellent diving can be easily arranged too! Highly recommend
  • Megan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location by the beach and the absolutely stunning reef so close. The food was fantastic, we had 21 meals in total here over a week and not one of them was bad or anything to complain about, it was delicious. The staff were all so good at...

Hosted by Willeke en Jerry

9.9
9.9
Host review score
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

Facilities of Happy Gecko Dive Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Free WiFi 3 Mbps. Suitable for browsing the internet and sending and receiving emails and messages. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Key access
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Dutch

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.

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

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.

FAQs about Happy Gecko Dive Resort

  • Yes, Happy Gecko Dive Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Happy Gecko Dive Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Guests staying at Happy Gecko Dive Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • À la carte

  • Happy Gecko Dive Resort is 1.9 miles from the centre of Bunaken. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Happy Gecko Dive Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Happy Gecko Dive Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Happy Gecko Dive Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Happy Gecko Dive Resort is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.