Gangga Island Resort & Spa

I had an amazing experience at Gangga with my family. The staff was super welcoming (kudos to Munda who was always super attentious), we had plenty of food choices and the dives were amazing! The hotel structure is amazing, but the beach has a lot of plastic that comes from the sea (not the hotel's fault, but we would appreciate a higher effort on cleaning the beach).

Un resort perfetto sia per gli appassionati del mare che della subacquea. Grandi bungalow fronte mare con tutti i confort. Personale disponibile ed estremamente gentile, ottima la cucina ed il servizio. per gli amanti della subacquea il diving e' organizzatissimo e le guide estremamente competenti e sempre ponte ad individuare i soggetti piu' interessanti e particolari. l'isola ha una posizione strategica nell'arcipelago di Bangka ed equidistante dal parco marino di Bunaken e dallo stretto di Lembeh raggiungibili entrambi in un'ora di barca veloce . Consigliatissima anche la SPA con massaggi rilassanti e professionali. Consigliatissimo

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 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!

My partner and I just did 5 days at Gangga, including 3 days diving. The resort is beautiful and has a feeling of great privacy. The bungalows are quite spread out and it's very peaceful in the grove of trees along the beach. There's a great onshore breeze in the afternoons. The local diving was fine and quite varied. The rental scuba gear was well maintained and the dive guide we had (Theo) was skilled and can spot a seahorse at 20 paces! Meals were substantial if you want them to be with many choices. The staff are very friendly and contribute to the relaxed atmosphere. They are also very helpful - we were let down by the airline we used and had to leave the island at 3am, crossing the channel in darkness to get a car to get to the airport at Manado at 430AM. The staff arranged this the night before with no notice (thanks to the superbly reliable airline mentioned above).

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