Kima Bajo Resort

Nestled amongst undulating coconut grooves overlooking the tranquil Wori Bay and just minutes away from North Sulawesi's Bunaken National Park, Kima Bajo is a small upscale boutique resort which offers romance, luxury and every comfort a traveler could wish for.

The Nibong Restaurant & Bar, which is named after a local palm tree, a plant unique to this part of Indonesia, churns up a sumptuous selection of menus, from local Manadonese and well-known Indonesian fare to the best of international cuisines. Stepping down from the restaurant is the pool deck and private beach where one can be totally immersed in the spectacular sunsets with the conical Manado Tua rising from the horizon.

Mayana Spa, which is perched in a garden setting with lily ponds and cascades of flowing waters, pampers guests with Indonesian-styled spa treatments as they enjoy breathtaking sunsets over the Sea of Sulawesi towards the Bunaken Island - an experience that one can only describe as naturally beautiful.

This tranquil resort offers 19 elegantly-designed villas with a sunken outdoor bathtub and shower, 1 exclusive two-villa suite with its own private swimming pool and 12 spacious longhouse rooms with stunning views of the sea with our own private small cove within a bay of volcanic black sand or lush, exotic tropical landscaped gardens of beautiful plants and flowers. All structures in the resort are designed and lovingly constructed from the finest wood, stone and other natural materials available locally, to create a style that is contemporary and yet very much in keeping with the North Sulawesi image. Each room is provided with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, safety deposit box, mini bar and TV.

Eco Divers, based at Kima Bajo Resort, is a PADI 5 Star Center. The purpose built boats are built in a traditional design, powered by energy efficient double outboard engines and have comfort features including sundeck, camera rinse tanks, WC and shaded salon. They take divers to over 30 dive sites with speed and comfort, each carrying a maximum of just 8 guest divers. Snorkelers and non-divers are also welcome to join the trips. Dive groups are kept very small - just 4 guests to each guide. At the jetty a camera storage facility with individual lockers is available for guests’ use.

Manado is an exotic year-round dive holiday destination and an area of outstanding natural beauty. The lush coconut palms, sandy beaches and pristine reefs of the Bunaken National Park are set against a magnificent backdrop of volcanoes and teeming rainforests. North Sulawesi offers so many diving delights, including the famous and intriguing Lembeh Strait, home to scores of rare camouflaged critters. Said to be the epicentre for marine life, there are more species to be found here than anywhere else on the planet, with new discoveries being made every day.