30 | LUXlife Magazine ccupying a stunning location at the end of Liang Beach on Bunaken Island in North Sulawesi, Bunaken Oasis offers guests a truly luxurious diving vacation, unparalleled within the Bunaken Marine National Park. All the large, stylish and exceptionally well-equipped cottages have huge beds, sumptuous indoor bathrooms, and balconies with sun-loungers and panoramic views. The gourmet restaurant and multi-level bar both enjoy breathtaking views; the bar is the perfect place to enjoy an early evening cocktail before dining a la carte in a restaurant which is always described in superlatives by guests. The menu choices - Manadonese, Indonesian and International - change every day (according to the fresh ingredients available), and the kitchen scrupulously caters for all dietary requirements. And if there’s a dish a guest particularly enjoys, one of our chefs will happily teach them how to prepare it. ‘Best diving holiday we have ever had!’ are the words used by guests to describe their time at Bunaken Oasis, a five-star dive resort located in Indonesia its employees and the wider community. The hotel believes that its team is a fundamental part of its operations, and subsequently, its success. Without them, the resort would simply be a collection of boats, villas, and equipment, and this is reflected in the reviews of the resort. Guests rave about the staff members and the service that they have received. To quote a TripAdvisor review, ‘I should mention the team who we found to be, without exception, polite, caring, efficient and utterly focused on making sure we were looked after in every way. It seems unfair to single out individuals as, in their own way, everyone was superb. […] the whole team were constantly trying to ensure we were happy, comfortable, and safe. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE TEAM WHO MAKE THIS PLACE WHAT IT IS.’ Not only is the team of exceptional quality, but the resort boasts an impressive range of amenities, including an on-site, full-service technical diving facility and training centre. The resort offers 12 comfortable, traditionally-built villas, including one family-sized villa with two bedrooms, and one easily accessible villa. However, Bunaken Oasis’ focal point is its free form infinity pool, which includes sun loungers and easy access to the bar. Encouragingly, all the COVID-19 restrictions which were introduced by the Indonesian government have now been lifted, which means that this enchanting country at the heart of the Coral Triangle is now fully open to tourists for the first time in 3 years. And the signs are that discerning divers, starved of warm, crystal-clear seas, breathtaking fish life and Best Dive Resort 2023 - Indonesia Whilst many hotels make claims that they are suitable for divers, there are very few resorts which are dedicated to providing a 5*luxury experience both on the land and on the sea. Bunaken Oasis aims to be the best of them. Moreover, it believes in giving back to the community, and endeavours to make a positive impact on the area and in the communities in which it operates. Here we take a closer look as it wins its title in the Resort and Retreat Awards 2023. sparking coral, are starting to return in numbers. 2023 looks set to be a good year; 2024 looks better still. Bunaken Oasis is the perfect blend of exclusivity, luxury and relaxed informality, so it’s the ideal venue for that extra-special holiday. And because it’s only got 12 cottages, having exclusive use of the whole resort to celebrate a major birthday or anniversary with friends and family is something you might want to talk to them about. Contact: Georgie Bartlett Company: Bunaken Oasis Web Address: https://www.bunakenoasis.com/ O A Little Drop of Paradise by The Ocean
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