Gangga Island Resort & Spa

We stayed at Gangga Island for 4 nights during our 6-week-long travels through Indonesia. And yes, promises deliver! Gangga Island is an absolute paradise. When you are on the boat ride from the mainland, you'll see a tiny, lush green island appear. It seems like something from the movies! Once arrived, you are welcomed by the crew, and they will take care of everything for you. We didn't have to lift a finger! We were so impressed by their service! Our main contact at the resort was Rosie, and she was a delight to communicate with. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked in with us from time to time to see if everything was up to standard. And yes, it was! Then about the room... Wow! The beachfront cabin is so beautiful with its wooden interior and windows surrounding the bedroom. You're actually sleeping on the beach, but in a luxurious way. The room is spacious, and they provide a big container of drinking water, which you can use throughout your stay. I really liked that because I tend to drink a lot of water, and this way, I don't have to ask for a refill multiple times a day! Loved it. The bathroom has a window near the shower where you can see the beach and the ocean, so you start your morning right. They provide hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and even body lotion! That's a real treat! You get multiple different sizes of towels, which I love because I always use one for my hair as well as for my body. I can go on and on about the room because it was absolutely perfect. But there's much more to say! The dining area looks amazing, again with the wooden interior. It has an open view of the beach and pool and feels very spacious. The food was great! Plenty of options for anyone, and the drink menu was to our taste as well. The staff makes sure that you feel like you're in a Michelin restaurant with the way they give service! My partner did a spa treatment, and he was amazed by the skills of the therapist. They really took the time for him, and they were very respectful. The spa area is super beautiful. I took a look around, and it's super relaxing. Then... the diving! We are avid divers, and we actually travel the world to see the underwater life everywhere we go. And at Gangga Island, it's amazing. They take you to different sites in the area, and we went to Bangka Island a few times. The reefs are beautiful, and we saw so many types of small macro stuff, including frogfish, pygmy seahorses, and nudibranchs. Our guide Gabriel was amazing... He found even the tiniest creatures that I could barely see when he pointed them out. So yes, we recommend Gangga Island for sure! I wish we could've stayed longer! We loved it so much. Hope we will be back!

If paradise was on earth this would be it. The staff are absolutely wonderful and kind, always there for you. The dive masters are fun yet extremely professional. The resort in itself is gorgeous! The beach is well kept, and the rooms are always spotless. They also provide towels and all necessary toiletries. I truly recommend this place!!

I went on a snorkeling vacation to Indonesia and stayed at this resort in Sulawesi. Right from the beginning, my husband and I were treated with the utmost respect and attention. We have food allergies and each meal we had delicious options to choose from. The food overall is delicious and high quality, focused on fresh local healthy cuisine as well as western favorites. The rooms are spacious, beds comfortable and I loved our private cabana facing the water. The snorkeling was excellent and we saw turtles on multiple days, along with beautiful healthy coral. Highly recommend this piece of paradise!

We spent six days at the Gangga Island Resort & Spa and really enjoyed our time there. We were greeted on arrival by the singing hotel team. The resort is professionally managed and all the staff, with their warm manner, gave us an unforgettable stay that exceeded our expectations. We went on two snorkeling trips and got to know the wonderful underwater world up close. At the end of the trip, the staff at the pier waved goodbye to us and we were able to enjoy a worry-free transfer on a boat and by car back to Manado airport.

It wasn’t my first time in this resort. The staff is still very professional and friendly, from the front desk and restaurant to the diving center. Nice dives and beautiful weather during the 10 days. My special thanks to the ‘chef’ Simon and his team, who adapted his cuisine to my taste. Thanks for the nice dives to the team of the boat and diving center. Yvan

We thoroughly enjoyed our short long weekend trip from Singapore at Gangga resort. Pristine beaches, first class service and all comforts provided. The accommodation is good, aircon works well. The service is superb. All staff are friendly, helpful and address you personally by name. Elizabeth, manager of front office stands out. We assigned her the new job title of Princess of possibilities. Her enthousiasm, energy and ensure all our asks were taken care off stand out! The welcome on the pier really made us feel like special guests. And then the diving, the diving is superb. The crew and facilities very good too. We enjoyed every dive, had different dive sites every day and really enjoyed to have the same dive master during our stay. Oh and did I mention the amazing food? We had a full board and thoroughly enjoyed the 4 course meals offered for lunch and dinner. Good choice between both Indonesian and western food.