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Wakatobi Dive Resort

4.0 of 5
Wakatobi Island, Wakatobi Island S06 E124, Indonesia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Hong Kong, China
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This was our fourth trip to Wakatobi, we love it. After years of travelling to the bet dive sites in the world and often experiencing poor conditions, we found Wakatobi. They have a perfect balance of luxury with outstanding diving. Everything has been considered - accommodation, food, service, items in the shop. It really spoils you for all the other... More

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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33 reviews 33 reviews
27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
236 helpful votes 236 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I must begin by telling you that choosing Wakatobi was not my decision. It was my husband’s and his best friend’s idea of a male bonding/diving vacation. The website’s accommodation photos certainly did not appeal to my aesthetics. Neither was the idea that I would be ‘marooned’ on a faraway island for six nites! To top it off, as much... More

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Pismo Beach, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

You should think twice about taking a dive vacation at Wakatobi. The big problem is that everything is so perfect that you will be spoiled for life and everything else will appear dull and tawdry after. This was our second trip to the resort and we took our 26 year old (newly minted diver) daughter with us on this occasion.... More

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Yankee in the South
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77 reviews 77 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
59 helpful votes 59 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We traveled from east coast USA so it was a long trip but totally worth the effort. If one has time I'd suggest taking a week in Bali to adjust to the time difference before getting into the dive rhythm of 3 dives a day. We loved everything about Wakatobi. Great beach front cottage with outdoor shower and porch to... More

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The Woodlands, Texas
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20 reviews 20 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Wakatobi is unlike any other dive resort you can imagine. The pristine, easy diving is beyond relaxing. Attention is paid to every detail. The dive masters adapt to your preferences and expectations. The unusual, beautiful animal life and brilliant coral is amazing.The food is abundant and tasty, special , not usual mass feed for dive resorts. There are good wines... More

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

They did everything perfectly. Excellent dives and dive service, food was fresh and inviting, rooms were great. But the diving made it. Clear water, pristine reefs. A must visit if you are a keen diver or snorkeler.

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Headley, United Kingdom
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4 hotel reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I am currently sitting in the Laguna resort Bali relaxing after 7 nights at Wakatobi to say the place is fantastic is an understatement. The staff and service is excellent better than many 5,6 * resorts I have stayed at. food brilliant all freshly prepared with multiple meat/fish and vegetables choices the desserts are really good. The main event diving... More

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penticton
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17 reviews 17 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

I went to wakatobi with a friend who is in a wheelchair. the resort isn't accessible but they did make an effort to accommodate the needs of someone in a chair. the staff and i mean everyone from maintenance, gardeners, boat crew and the rest where amazing. the stand out for us was Marco our dive experience manager. the man... More

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San Jose, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

We have now visited Wakatobi 4 times and it is one of the places where it gets better every time. The location is very remote but with their air transfer it is one of the easier ones to reach - probably almost faster than going to North Bali from Denpasar. The rooms are wonderful and large - the bathrooms in... More

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Aurora, CO
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13 reviews 13 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013 via mobile

Stayed at Wakatobi with a dive group of 27, one of whom is confined to a wheel chair (except when he's diving and then he isn't confined by anything). I've never dived with a resort that not only doesn't expect me to carry and set up my own gear, they won't allow it. They wash/rinse everything for you, they provide... More

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Additional Information about Wakatobi Dive Resort

Also Known As:
Wakatobi Dive Hotel Sulawesi
Wakatobi Dive Hotel
Address: Wakatobi Island, Wakatobi Island S06 E124, Indonesia
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Region: Indonesia > Sulawesi > Central Sulawesi > Wakatobi Island
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Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Wakatobi Island
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Wakatobi is inspired by the realization that great people are prepared to travel far to experience the most beautiful reefs left on the planet. It goes further than any other dive resort to be deserving of the most precious time of the year of its guests. Wakatobi is about maximizing value not minimizing cost for its clientele. ... more   less 

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