Dive Resort
Diving experience
Nestled among shady palm trees and surrounded by lush tropical gardens that lead straight to the beautiful white sand beach, you'll find the Gangga Island Resort & Spa just off the coast of North Sulawesi.
This resort totally nails it with top-notch international standards for service and comfort, and it's a perfect spot for dive enthusiasts who want to explore Indonesia's stunning underwater world, as well as for anyone looking for some peace and quiet to relax.
BUNGALOWS
The resort has 15 spacious beach bungalows. They're built in a simple, local Minahasa style, and each one is split into two separate units, offering spectacular views of the ocean or the garden.
Each of these beautiful bungalows comes with different bed setups, like king-size beds, two single beds, king-size beds with an extra twin bed, or three single beds, to suit whatever you need.
The wooden interiors and modern amenities create a perfect blend of traditional charm and comfort.
- Superior Minahasa Bungalows
Each of the 18 Superior Bungalows has a spacious veranda overlooking the beach and comes fully equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, minibar, safe, and lots of other cool stuff.
- Deluxe Minahasa Bungalows
The 12 Deluxe Bungalows feature a fresh new design with beach views and they also come with air conditioning, ceiling fans, a sofa, a rain shower in the bathroom, minibar, a veranda with a daybed, and much more.
FACILITIES
- Open Air Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy a variety of Indonesian and international dishes, made with fresh local ingredients, with a special focus on delicious seafood. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating under the coconut trees. They also organize BBQ and themed nights so you can fully enjoy the resort's culinary journey.
The bar is open all day, serving all sorts of drinks, cocktails, as well as tea and coffee.
- Infinity Pool
The spacious saltwater infinity pool with ocean views is the perfect spot to spend a relaxed day or watch the sunset.
ACTIVITIES
- The Pasung Spa
The spa is an idyllic oasis of relaxation with a cozy vibe, looked after by experienced spa therapists. Their wide range of spa treatments includes not only traditional therapies passed down through generations of the Minahasa people on Gangga Island, but also other treatments like reflexology and traditional Balinese massages.
- Tangkoko Tour
Tangkoko is a nature reserve in the very north of Sulawesi, about 80km from Manado. Here, you'll find some of the most incredible and rarest animals in the world. If you're looking for a real adventure or you're a nature lover, then a tour to Tangkoko is an absolute must-do!
- Highland Tour
Gangga Island might be an amazing dive spot, but there are also fantastic ways to explore mainland Sulawesi. A quick boat ride will take you back to the mainland, where you can discover the beauty of the highlands and impressive cultural sights.
- Volcano Trekking
If you've always wanted to experience an active volcano up close, then trekking to the crater of Mount Mahawu in North Sulawesi is your best bet.
Explore the unique underwater world and amazing variety of flora and fauna around Bangka, Lembeh Strait, and Bunaken.
With its more than 30 world-class dive sites, the island offers an incredible abundance of marine life with rare species and pristine reefs. Gangga is the perfect starting point for diving in the Bangka Archipelago, Bunaken National Marine Park near Manado, and the Lembeh Strait.
Even marine biologists from all over the world come here to study and photograph the marine life found here.
GANGGA DIVERS DIVE CENTER
The 5-star Gangga Divers Dive Center operates according to the highest PADI standards and offers comprehensive service with a strong focus on safety.
Our experienced dive instructors and guides make sure that your unforgettable dives match the needs and experience levels of all divers.
DIVE SPOTS
Gangga & Bangka Archipelago
The small island of Gangga is a super unique dive spot in the Indo-Pacific, offering some of the most beautiful dive sites worldwide. With over 30 top-notch dive sites and a diverse marine life, it's nestled right between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Its location makes it perfect for trips along the north coast of Sulawesi and to other islands like Lihaga, Tindila, Talisei, and Bangka.
Bunaken National Marine Park
This Marine Park is a protected area spanning 75,265 hectares and is home to an amazing variety of coral fish, with most of them found right here in Indonesia.
Five islands, including Montehage and Manado Tua, surround the area and offer over 30 dive spots. With visibility ranging from 20-30 meters, this park is considered one of the best dive destinations globally. Back in 1997, a huge prehistoric fish called the Coelacanth, which was thought to be extinct, was discovered here. Gangga Island, just 75 minutes away, gives divers the chance to spot eagle rays, mackerel, tuna, sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and barracudas.
Lembeh Strait
The Lembeh Strait is famous worldwide for its incredible variety of marine life and is known as one of the best dive spots for underwater photographers.
With 25 dive sites and average visibility of 10-20 meters, this area boasts a rich macro life, highlighted by its dark, volcanic depths and sandy slopes.
Gangga Island Resort is only about 75 minutes away from this dive area, making it a perfect base for divers looking for exotic and rare species.
During your dives, you might spot pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, giant frogfish, Pegasus sea moths, hairy frogfish, giant seahorses, cockatoo waspfish, dragonets, eels, and so much more.
SNORKELING
The boat 'Aliza' is specially designed for snorkeling trips, giving guests plenty of space and comfort to fully enjoy the marine life. The guide on board is super well-trained and offers awesome insights into the local flora and fauna while you snorkel in the crystal-clear waters.
Nearby islands like Gangga, Banka, and Lihaga offer a variety of unique snorkeling experiences you definitely shouldn't miss.
Snorkeling trips kick off at 8 AM in the morning and 3 PM in the afternoon, so you can plan your days perfectly and make the most of your time.
After you arrive at Manado International Airport, an air-conditioned vehicle will take you through the beautiful North Sulawesi landscape for about a 1-hour drive to the pier. There, one of the resort's spacious boats will be waiting to whisk you across the strait to Gangga Island.
Source: Lotus Hotels – Gangga Island Resort & Spa