Resorts
KIMA BAJO RESORT & SPA
Pool view at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa (Kima Bajo Resort & Spa)
The small, luxurious and romantic Kima Bajo Resort & Spa nestles amongst the gently sloping coconut groves that overlook tranquil Wari Bay and the Bunaken Marine Park. Just 25 minutes from Manado airport, the resort offers superb service and aims to provide every comfort a traveller could wish for. This is a resort that caters for divers searching for world-class diving, snorkelers who want to see fascinating fish and coral species in abundance, and non-divers who can relax round the pool (from where there are exceptional views of Bunaken Island and Manado Tua island) or take one of the resort’s ‘soft adventures’ (which include white water rafting, hiking and horse riding) into the Minahasa Highlands.
The accommodation includes nineteen Bunga Villas, each with a sunken outdoor bath and shower, twelve spacious Longhouse Rooms and an exclusive Grand Villa Suite with its own private swimming pool. Longhouse Rooms are air-conditioned and have one king-sized bed or twin beds with en suite bathrooms and fabulous tropical garden views. Other facilities include mini-bar, telephone, safety deposit box, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and exclusive toiletries. Sprinkled throughout the lush grounds of the resort are the Bunga Villas, which have garden or sea views. These air-conditioned rooms have the same facilities as the Longhouse Rooms but also have an outdoor sunken bath and shower and a private balcony. The Grand Villa Suite has two exclusive air-conditioned suites with satellite TV, a private swimming pool and a covered sun deck. The main suite has a super king-sized bed, an outdoor sunken bath and shower plus an indoor bathroom and shower, a private balcony and entrance. The adjoining suite has twin beds, a private entrance and a bathroom and shower. The Grand Villa Suite has the same additional facilities as the Longhouse Rooms and Bunga Villas.
When there is time to relax, guests can enjoy the stunning sea-view swimming pool, or the sun deck which stretches out across the sea. An essential part of your stay is to enjoy the views across the sea, which are especially beautiful at sunset.
The Nibong Bar and Restaurant offer a choice of dishes from both international and local menus. A few steps down from the restaurant is the fabulous sun deck and private beach. Can there be a more romantic setting than a table for two set just for you on the beach with the stars of Indonesia twinkling above? Irresistible!
The Mayana Spa is a very special place with several massage rooms, hydrotherapy villa and a ‘couples cove’ with a sunken hydro jet bath. Treatments are derived from Indonesian herbs and conventional aromatherapy essential oils. From invigorating massages to luxurious spa treatments, there is something to please everybody.
A camera storage facility and individual lockers are available at the jetty so it is not necessary to carry gear back to the rooms. The daily programme starts with a two-tank morning dive departing at 0800 and returning around 1300. After an enjoyable lunch the boat departs from the pier at 1500, returning around 1700. Night dives, special trips to Lembeh Strait and PADI dive courses can be arranged locally at additional cost. Nitrox is also available for an additional charge.
$1295 for 7 nights. Includes: airport transfers; 7 nights full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on a twin/share basis in a Longhouse Room at Kima Bajo Resort & Spa; 6 days of diving (3 boat dives daily, dive guide). A Bunaken Marine Park fee of $15 (subject to change) is payable locally. Reduction for non-divers. Single Occupancy Supplement: $210 for 7 nights.