Gangga Island Resort

Gangga Island Resort & Spa offers ultimate seclusion and relaxation in a stunning tropical setting. Nestled under shady palms and surrounded by lush gardens, Gangga Island Resort adheres to the highest international standards of service and comfort, making it an ideal retreat for holidaymakers, honeymooners, and scuba diving enthusiasts.

The resort features 30 beautifully crafted guest bungalows, designed in the local Minahasa style. Each bungalow includes a private bathroom, verandah, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar, satellite TV, and coffee and tea making facilities. The superior and deluxe bungalows offer versatile room configurations, with options including a king bed, twin beds, a king bed with an extra twin, or three twin beds, accommodating any guest combination. Extra beds and cots are available upon request and may incur additional charges.

Gangga Island Resort boasts a range of facilities, including a large swimming pool with sunbeds and towels, two restaurants serving local and international cuisine, the Pasung Spa, a boutique, library, running track, and a coconut bar. For families, there are baby cots, babysitting services, and a children’s corner. Additional amenities include internet access, Wi-Fi, laundry services, and table tennis.

The resort caters to a variety of activities, such as scuba diving, snorkeling, and traditional fishing with local fishermen. Dive and spa packages are available upon booking, ensuring a personalized and memorable experience.

Location

Gangga Island is situated at the crossroads of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, offering divers of all experience levels the chance to explore unique dive sites and witness a diverse array of incredible marine life.

Located along the coast of Manado, Gangga Island Resort and Spa is positioned at the heart of the Coral Triangle in Northern Sulawesi, Indonesia, It is conveniently accessible with a short drive from the airport followed by a 30-minute boat ride.

With its pristine white sand beaches, expansive saltwater pool, traditional spa, and top-notch service, Gangga Island Resort and Spa ensures a tranquil and relaxing stay for both scuba divers and non-divers alike.

Transportation

From	Time	By
International Airport (Manado)	70 + 20 minutes	Car + Resort Boat
City Center (Manado)	90 + 20 minutes	Car + Resort Boat

Gangga Divers

Gangga Island features an onsite, full-service PADI 5 Star Dive Center, offering comprehensive diving experiences with full-day trips and guided boat dives across more than 25 dive sites, including snorkeling excursions and the Bangka Archipelago. The qualified staff are SCUBA diving and safety experts, specializing in snorkeling activities, diving services, and instruction.

Gangga Island Dive Resort provides full-day dive trips tailored to your underwater needs. The resort operates three wooden boats specifically designed for diving activities and two boats dedicated to snorkeling. Additional facilities include a classroom, a library with extensive marine literature, toilets, washing sinks, drying facilities, and a dedicated camera station for underwater photography. Nitrox 32% is available free of charge to qualified divers.

Committed to reef conservation, the resort actively engages in community initiatives aimed at preserving local marine environments and sustainable tourism.

Marine biologists from around the globe visit to study the diverse fauna found in the soft corals and reefs of this region. Photographers have an array of subjects to capture, including vibrant fish, blennies, pipefish, turtles, frogfish, nudibranchs, tuna, jacks, and octopuses. In the Gangga and Bangka Archipelago, divers can expect to see soft corals, blue-ringed octopuses, cuttlefish, and more. Guests also have the opportunity to explore the Bunaken National Marine Park, renowned for its eagle rays, jackfish, tuna, sharks, turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and barracudas. Additionally, the Lembeh Strait is famous for its wide variety of exotic, bizarre, and rare species.