Coral Eye Boutique Resort and Marine Outpost

We stayed for a week between June and July at this wonderful resort. It was a fantastic discovery! The entire staff – from the general managers Giulia and Andrea, to the managers of the diving center, Luca and Vicky, and their guides (Danny, Onyx, Ivan, and all the others), as well as the restaurant staff – were absolutely amazing! The resort is a gem of environmental sustainability in a place blessed by nature! Just the house reef alone is exceptional, even just for snorkeling, not to mention the dives – truly breathtaking! This is truly a jewel in the Coral Triangle! Thank you all for this wonderful experience, and see you soon! Emanuela, Ludovic and Serena

We love remote resorts where you have to make an effort to get there and will normally be rewarded to find like-minded guests to engage with during your travels. In spite of Coral Eye’s remote location on Bangka Island off the NE tip of Sulawesi, the logistics from i) getting greeted immediately at the Manado airport, to ii) being transported an hour to the seaside village of Likupang at the NE tip of Sulawesi, to iii) cruising 30 minutes N to Bangka Island were a smooth running machine, foreshadowing the precise nature of the rest of Coral Eye’s operations. • The resort is led by GM’s Giulia and Andrea, 2 experts at the top of their game! In the past year, they have developed and enhanced Coral Eye to a well-oiled machine with completely unexpected precision in an oasis outside of the “real” world. In addition to their exceptional operations management, Leadership, and communication skills, they exhibit an unending joy while exchanging information with guests where you feel their genuine excitement of making the adventures available to everyone who visits. And their passion translates through the entire Team! • The Dive Shop is run by Luca and Wiki, who in their short tenure to date have the dive/snorkel/excursions running without a hitch. From conversations with them about their future initiatives, they have no shortage of fresh ideas to enhance the guest experience (although we believe it is already first rate). They are currently growing the team in size, learning and experience. And although it is smooth today, they have an attitude of continuous improvement so there is no doubt the Dive Shop will continue to flourish in the future. We were lucky to spend as much time as possible with both of them. • Who would expect a constant flow of epicurean food options in the middle of the Coral Triangle??? Lauren Fuschillo, a Top Chef from New York via Italy manages a Team to serve varied, exquisite offerings, with each meal having multiple options for appetizers, entrées and desserts. On top of gourmet quality food, Lauren has extensive experience in creating nutritious offerings and ANY request is accepted if you would like to go off menu. We did not veer off course as the options (Indonesian specialties like Nasi Goreng, Eggs made 4 different ways, Tuna tartare and/or shaved thin, Australian ribeye steak to name a few) meant we didn’t repeat anything over our 11-night stay. How we avoided gaining weight while sampling TEN varieties of ice cream and gelato is our greatest conundrum. We cannot overstate how surprised and delighted that a remote resort can offer a gastronomic dining experience; Bravo Chef Lauren and your outstanding Team! • As other reviews have stated, the resort villas are modern, spacious and efficiently laid out. The bathroom/shower setup HAS to be seen to experience its communion with the outside environment. For relaxing, You can gaze out the front windows at the various shades of blue water, chat on the porch so

From the booking contact the staff were very welcome and replied in good time with attention to detail. Congratulation Ana for such a good Team. The resort is well maintained and the rooms are super clean with lots of space for everyone needs. The service trough the day is properly well executed. The new management Andrea is always ready to support or even engaging on a nice social conversation. Highlight is the table where divers can seat all together and share each experiences with one and another. Also in case of some privacy and family gathering tables are also available. Meals are divine and taste so delicious under the spearhead of Chef. Check out was smooth and we highly recommend the resort.

Our stay at Coral Eye Resort in Bangka was an great experience, offering a blend of natural beauty, modern comfort, and nice dives. The resort’s location on Bangka Island provides access to some of the most diverse and vibrant dive sites in North-Sulawesi. Every dive offered some new discovery for our photo and video cameras. If you are sharing this hobby, you will love the spacious camera room! The bungalows were an absolute highlight of our stay. Modern, spacious, and beautifully designed, they offered a perfect retreat after a day of diving. The open bathroom was a standout feature, and we absolutely loved the huge Buddha statue, which added a serene and artistic touch to the space. It felt like stepping into a private oasis every time we returned to our room. While the guest relations lacked a little of the warmth we’ve experienced elsewhere, the exceptional design of the resort and the quality of the dive sites more than made up for it. The resort’s overall vibe leans toward a minimalist and stylish retreat, which allowed us to focus on the incredible natural surroundings. For anyone seeking a balance of modern comfort and access to some of the best and most diverse dive sites in the region, Coral Eye Resort is a fantastic choice. With its spacious bungalows and world-class diving, it’s a destination that leaves a lasting impression. We will definitely return!