Expected re-opening: May 2022
Luxury dive resorts don't need to cost the earth. The boutique Siladen resort sits on 300m of white sandy beach in the heart of Bunaken and prides itself on the 5 star diving experience at a price that you can afford. This is a hidden oasis of perfection that effortlessly combines dive escapism with serious eco friendly credentials. While away the hours underwater with over 50 dives sites in world famous Bunaken national park only a short boat ride away. And when the diving is done, soak up the breathtaking sunsets from your lounger on the picture ready beach, facing the Manado Tua volcano.
There are only 22 villas in total at Siladen resort, with the choice of 4 rooms grades. The 3 luxury villas have proven popular and it is easy to see why! A 74sqm, the luxury villas feature a king size 4 poster bed and living room, opening up onto your own terrace with outdoor seating and private salt water spa bath. The 6 beach villas sit right on the beach front, and at 64sqm are bright and airy, with their own sundeck and private sun beds. There are a further 10 garden view villas (48sqm) are set back slightly from the beach front and have double/twin rooms and a balcony outside. In 2020 the 2 double bedroom villas were added and are ideal for friends or small groups travelling together, These villas are comfortably sized at approximately 120 square meters featuring 2 bedrooms (both can have either king size or twin beds), 2 outdoor bathrooms and a spacious common living area. All villa grades have air con, fresh water, tea and coffee making facilities, a mini bar, safe and TV. The bathrooms are furnished with body wash, shampoo, lotion and hair dryers.
Your holiday here is full board as standard and meals are freshly prepared by the chef in the restaurant. The lounge bar is the place to go at the end of the day to enjoy a sun downer and that stunning sunset. Or just lie back and enjoy the professional spa treatments. Siladen resort takes their role in protecting the Bunaken park environment, and to this end, boasts a large salt water pool. In 2004, they launched a conservation program to protect and safeguard the many turtles that call these waters home. Plastic bottles and straws are discouraged throughout.
It is easy to enjoy both the walls of Bunaken and the critters of Lembeh in one single trip. Siladen resort is the perfect complement to a stay at Lembeh resort. At the start or end of your holiday! You can even enjoy a boat transfer with diving between the 2 locations - forget hours in the car travelling by land. the diving transfer allows you to really see how the marine ecology changes as you leave the muck diving of Lembeh and discover the drama of Bunaken.
The 3 luxury villas are located directly on the beach. Hear the gentle sound of waves or relax in your sea water Jacuzzi. Comfortably sized at 74 sqm, feature a room and a living room each with 20 sq meters plus a 24 sqm spacious terrace, beautiful wooden floors, king size draped poster bed with 100% cotton sheets and light duvet, air conditioning, safe, mini bar, flat screen HD television with satellite connection, telephone (no IDD) and tea & coffee making facilities.
Enjoy the sunset from one of our 6 Beach view villas (64 sqm). Each features wood floors and walls, a comfortable king size draped poster bed, 100% cotton sheets with light duvet, air conditioning, room safe, mini bar, 23 inch flat screen HD television, satellite TV with international channels, telephone (no IDD), tea and coffee making facilities, private outdoor bathroom with hot/cold water and a full set of amenities including a hair dryer, private sun beds and a sun deck.
Enjoy one of our 10 Garden View Villas, set in elegant buildings constructed in wood and natural stone (48sqm). Located in the peaceful and tropical landscaped area just meters from the beach each features individual air conditioning, 100 cotton sheets with light duvet, room safe, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone (no IDD), tea & coffee making facilities, private open air bathrooms with hot/cold water and amenities including a hair dryer, and a small private terrace.
The Nusa Indah villa is located in the peaceful and tropical garden area of the Resort in the proximity of the central unit. Ideal for families it is comfortably sized at appx 120 square meters and features 2 bedrooms (1 with king size poster bed, 1 with 2 Twin beds), 2 indoor bathrooms and a common living area with television.
Each bedroom features individual air conditioning, 100% cotton sheets with light duvet, room safe, mini bar, satellite TV, telephone (no IDD), tea & coffee making facilities and an indoor bathroom with hot/cold water and amenities including a hair dryer. The living area features couches, a table and a minibar.
We would be happy to put together a tailormade booking for you, please fill in your details below and one of our diving holiday experts will be in touch with you to discuss your plans.
Terry
2019-10-07 14:45:53
David
2019-08-23 11:11:59
We went to the Siladen resort end July beginning of August for one week holiday, we spent there an amazing time. We chose the beach villa, really great view and perfect for the sunsets (that are stunning !), the villa is clean and well maintained. The restaurant is really great and the chef composed every meal with a lot of attention and taste. We went for 10 dives and each of them was beautiful and rich of marine life encounters. The guides were really knowing the different places and the different species present. Finally the most magical moment was when we went out for a dolphin viewing cruise but instead of dolphin we met sperm whales... Magical. Thanks again to the whole team for the great time, for their kindness and attention, we really hope to visit again soon
Alison
2018-06-07 14:45:53
What an amazing place! Ana, Miguel and the entire Siladen team goes out of their way to make your stay incredible. Everyone greets you with a smile and within a day or two, many by name. The ambience is amazing, dining & relaxing ocean side, fantastic diving, you couldn't ask for anything more :)
Indonesia is around 15-20 hours flight from the UK and is made up of around 19 000 islands. It is the largest archipelago in the world straddling the Equator, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Most travellers will enter Indonesia through Jakarta (CGK), Bali (DPS) or Manado (MDC) airports.
This is the stuff of divers' dreams. This exotic nation is the very definition of bio diversity. Find the big fish in Komodo, Raja Ampat or Kalimantan. Drift lazily along the walls of Bunaken and Wakatobi, watching turtles on coral drenched walls. While away the hours hunting for miniscule macro in Bali, Lembeh or Ambon. Cannot decide? Why not combine two locations into a single trip!
View entry requirements here British Citizens who are entering Indonesia for the following purposes can apply for a visa on arrival at a cost of IDR 500,000: Tourism; Official visit or government duties; Business meeting; Procurement of goods; Official meeting; Transit. This visa is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once (for a maximum of 30 days) by making an application to an immigration office within Indonesia. Ensure that you extend your visa within the initial 30 days to avoid an overstay fine. Visa on arrival is now available at the following airports: Soekarno Hatta DKI Jakarta Ngurah Rai Bali Kualanamu North Sumatra Juanda East Java Hasanuddin South Sulawesi Sam Ratulangi North Sulawesi Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Hang Nadim Batam, Riau Islands Zainuddin Abdul Majid West Nusa Tenggara Updated 16 JUN 2023
Indonesia is a vast country, and the weather can be hugely variable. The topography means that weather patterns can be very localised. This is the tropics! For Bali, Komodo & Wakatobi the weather is usually best from April - November, with July and August being some of the best months to visit. Between December and March the conditions can be a bit stormy. November to April is also the wettest month to visit Bunaken, Lembeh and Kalimantan but to a lesser degree than in other locations. October to April is historically the most popular time to dive in Raja Ampat.
Our holidays to Indonesia can be quoted with most major airlines. We are however able to book most major airlines. Popular options for Indonesia include Cathay Pacific, Singapore airlines, Qatar, Emirates, Malaysian, KLM and Gaurda. If you would like to depart from a different UK airport (eg. Glasgow/Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick) or have a specific airline you prefer to fly with, simply let us know in your booking request. A supplement may apply for regional departures. Times and any applicable supplements will be confirmed by your travel consultant before you finalise your holiday. If you wish to make your own flight arrangements to Indonesia, let us know and we can remove the cost of the international flights from your quote. We are unfortunately not able to redeem airmiles on your behalf. Please do not confirm any flight arrangements yourself before your holiday is confirmed by us.
With a huge range of airlines to fly with, you can easily build in a stop over either on your way to or on your way back from Indonesia. Simply talk to your travel consultant about adding a stop over into your itinerary.
UK Passport holders landing in Jakarta, Bali or Manado are able to obtain a visa on arrival in Jakarta 5000 000 IDR cash. Do ensure your passport has 6 months validity from your return date to prevent any issues with immigration. It is your responsibility to ensure your passport is valid and you fulfil entry requirements. Regulations can change: please review current FCO advice: click here to review
Scuba Travel requires all of our customers to have diving insurance. Please make sure that you have appropriate cover for your diving activities. We also strongly recommend you have travel insurance. It's worth taking out travel insurance once you have paid your deposit to ensure you are covered for unforeseen events and cancellation.
Your covid proof of vaccination must match your passport name and flight ticket name. Please speak to your local GP or check out the latest NHS advice on updating your NHS details or for other travel immunisations: click here to go to the NHS
You will also be able to manage your booking online once you have been ticketed (after you have paid your holiday balance). Most airlines will now enable you to select your seating at this point. There may be a small charge for prebookable seating before online check in opens. Please speak to the airline for more information about charges.
As you are flying with a scheduled airline, you will be able to check in online with your airline. Please visit their website for more information about when online check in opens.
An airport lounge is a great way to start your holiday or to while away flight connections in comfort. Scuba Travel works with Lounge Pass to offer a huge range of affordable airport lounges around the world. click here for more info on Lounge Pass
Prebook your airport parking to save money! If you have a long way to travel, why not also look at booking an airport hotel. These aren't as expensive as you might think. click here for holiday extras
On arrival in your Indonesia destination, you will need to clear immigration and collect your baggage. You will then be met outside of arrivals by a representative from your liveaboard or resort. Some reps are able to meet you airside. They will be holding a board with either your destination or your name on it. If you have any issues at all locating your rep, please contact us. We have an emergency contact, manned by a member of the team here in the UK. Please call 0044 7747 488 002. We will be able to help your rep locate you in the airport.
If you have a hotel en route please follow any specific instructions in your travel documents. Where possible, you will be met by a representative who will assist in taking you to your hotel. If using a shuttle service, please arrange your return shuttle time back to the airport at the hotel check in. Domestic flights are common in Indonesia and run frequently. The major hubs of Jakarta, Bali and Manado all have separate terminals for domestic and international departures. Just follow the signs to move between international and domestic terminals. The service has improved vastly, but there can still be last minute schedule changes. Please ensure you leave plenty of time for check in or transit between flights (usually 4 hours min). Domestic flights can typically only be booked with a 20kgs hold allowance as standard. Excess baggage must be paid for in Indonesian rupiah and costs around $2-$5 per kg per way. Due to local traffic and road conditions, land journey times can be difficult to predict. We recommend you take water with you and keep any essentials in your hand baggage to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
At the end of your holiday, your return transfer details will be advised locally. As of Feb 2015, the departure tax for all domestic and international flights is built into your flight ticket price.
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
The Resort accepts IDR, Euro, and US Dollars only, but Visa, Mastercard, and Amex are welcomed. All charges are in IDR. All charges at the Resort are in IDR and already include 21% government and service taxes.
Manado generally has good mobile coverage for phones
The Resort is equipped with 2 round pin Europlug sockets. Voltage is 220v. Electricity converters are not available
A full range of scuba and snorkelling equipment is available on site - please ask for a local charge price list
Courses and kit hire are arranged for and paid for at the dive centre
The dive centre has a small, limited shop on site
Nitrox can be prebooked as part of your holiday package or paid for locally 6euro per dive.
A typical deposit for a holiday to Siladen resort is 30% of your holiday cost, although this will depend on your exact flight option and travel class. Larger deposits may be required for some flight options (eg premium economy/business class).
We accept mastercard and visa debit or credit cards. If you would like a pay by link to complete check out via email please let us know and it can be set up for you. We do not take AMEX. All non sterling card payments and UK business debit cards will be subject to the 3% surcharge. Alternatively, you are welcome to pay via bank transfer. Overseas bank transfers must add £8 to the sterling total to cover international handling fees. We are not able to accept PayPal transactions or personal cheques.
If you have booked as part of a group, you can still call and pay directly without needing to go via your group leader. Please have your trip reference number to hand to help us locate your holiday as quickly as possible. You will receive a transaction receipt - your group leader will forward your ATOL certificate and booking confirmation
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And we believe you deserve a huge thanks for your ongoing support over the years, which is what our repeater discount is all about! Travel with us again in either 12 months or 24 months and you will qualify for a discount. That's all you have to do. No forms, no numbers to remember, no fuss, just a good honest price reduction.
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7 nights garden view villa (full board, 2 people sharing). Water, tea, and coffee is available free of charge, and fresh juices also free of charge during breakfast. 15 AIR boat dives (12lt tank &weights) Return Manado airport transfers are included Local taxes are prepaid
A 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. Any additional services in resort (spa, land tours, laundry) are paid for in resort. Alcohol and some soft drinks are an extra charge. Diving extras such as special trips to Bangka or Manado Bay, private guiding, kit hire, courses and nitrox will all be billed in resort. One off Bunaken Marine Park entry fee of IDR 150,000 per diver / snorkeler Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed. Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Manado.
The Bunaken National Marine Park (BNMP), where the Indian and Pacific Oceans meet, is composed of the islands of Siladen, Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage and Nain. It covers a total area of over 890 square kilometers, hosts 390 different species of corals, is a center of marine global biodiversity and ranks among the top diving destinations in the world. It offers unforgettable diving and snorkeling. The Marine Park is known for its rich macro life and is mostly characterized by wall dives rich in hard and soft corals. Pelagics such as reef sharks (black tip, white tip), eagle rays, barracudas, tuna, napoleon wrasses and turtles are also a common sight. There are over 50 dives sites within easy reach of the Resort. All dive sites around the 5 islands of the Marine Park are wall dives whereas dive sites alongside the coast of North Sulawesi are mostly dark sandy slopes with corals. A wreck is also available for diving in the Manado bay. Diving Conditions Average tide excursion is between 1.5 m and 3m. Visibility is generally good year round: low visibility approximately 20m, average 30m occasionally up to 40m. During the year the average water temperature is 28 Celsius. As currents change in intensity according to the tides, to ensure safe and comfortable diving to all guests, all dives are drift dives. We recommend the use of full length 3 mm suites. The use of gloves or knives is not allowed in the Bunaken National Marine Park. For safety reasons we only allow diving from boats and with a dive guide. Snorkeling All reefs around the islands of the Bunaken National Marine Park are suitable for snorkeling as they come up as shallow as 3m in depth. Guests can enjoy great snorkeling off the beach on Siladen, just next to the old jetty a few minutes walk from the Resort entrance. Currents vary and at times can be strong. Alternatively Resort guests can join the diving boats in the morning and snorkel in the Bunaken Marine Park with a snorkeling guide. Fins and masks can be rented at the Diving Center. (charges apply)
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Siladen Resort is a small intimate dive resort where everyone knows your name, food is terrific, rooms are comfortable and the diving is top notch. Diving here is mostly on coral walls with lots of opportunities for macro photography though you'll see many turtles on Bunaken Island dive sites. Anna and Miguel run the place with respect for the local villages, environment.......but their prime focus is to ensure that the punters have the best experience possible.......and they get it. Most morning dives are 2 tank dives, which I personally prefer and you can take a further dive in the afternoon if you wish........and night dives are regularly organised. Many come to just snorkel and the dive sites are ideal for a mixed boat of snorkellers and divers. The spa is lovely and great value. Will definitely return.