Experience the best of both worlds, both above and below the waterline, in a luxury holiday at one the boutique dive resorts and hotels in Manado, Indonesia, by Secret Retreats. Surrounded by mountains in the Bay of Manado and overlooking stunning marine landscapes, Manado, the capital of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, is a must-see destination. Meaning “In Far Away”, Manado is famous for its pristine diving and snorkelling especially at the world famous marine park, Bunaken National Park. Lake Tondano, Mount Lokon, Klabat Mountain and Mount Mahawu are also popular attractions where nature lovers can enjoy active volcanoes, waterfalls, hiking, rafting, and more, before savouring some of the region’s spicy cuisine and local fish. Manado, is the perfect getaway location for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and reconnect with nature. Situated on a small island in a beautiful archipelago, the best hotel in Manado is nestled between the beach and the jungle, and ideally situated so that you can make the most of what Manado has to offer, beach life, reef life and the unique cultures and wildlife on land too.

Hotels in Manado:

Gangga Island Resort & Spa
Private Island
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Gangga Island Resort & Spa


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Stay at Gangga Island dive resort, shortlisted by Secret Retreats

Shortlisted by Secret Retreats, stay at Gangga Island dive resort, just a 20 minute boat ride from Manado city. While you’re there, you’ll be able to roll out of bed and onto the white sandy beach just metres from your doorstep, or enjoy the sound of the local birds as you sip on your morning coffee. In addition to being located behind a jungle hill protecting the serenity at the resort, each elegantly decorated bungalow has a private en-suite and other modern luxuries. Perfect for divers and non-divers Gangga Island is a great location for a Manado beach holiday, but it must also be said the diving and snorkelling here is quite simply fantastic. Some of Asia’s top diving sites are just a short boat ride from the beach offering incredible opportunities to enjoy gorgeously colourful reefs with Manado’s famed macro reef life, to big pelagic and schooling fish. While you’re there, you can drink cocktails under the palm trees, swim in the large saltwater pool, or enjoy this Manado hotels’ traditional spa.