Sunset Guest House and Bar — Hotel in Manado

I had an absolutely unforgettable experience at Sunset Guesthouse on Bunaken Island. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into a warm and nurturing family-like atmosphere by the incredible owners, Helmi and Yoke. Their constant smiles, genuine conversations, and unwavering customer-first approach made me feel right at home. They were not only great hosts but also instrumental in organizing trips and taking care of logistics, ensuring that my stay was hassle-free and packed with adventure.

And let's talk about the food – it was an absolute highlight! Three mouthwatering meals a day, each one a culinary delight that had me savoring every bite. In fact, I enjoyed the best food in Indonesia at Sunset Guesthouse. Despite indulging in diving and sports activities, I managed to gain 4 kgs in just 4 days, a testament to the scrumptious meals they served. The range of wonderful vegetarian options was a pleasant surprise, catering to all dietary preferences.

The rooms, though basic, were clean and perfectly in line with my expectations. But let's be honest, when you're in the paradise that is Bunaken, spending time in your room is the last thing on your mind. The island's beauty beckons you to explore and immerse yourself in its natural wonders.

A heartfelt thanks to Helmi and Yoke for creating such a welcoming haven. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to Sunset Guesthouse. If you're headed to Bunaken, look no further – this is the place to be for a truly remarkable and...

I stayed in Sunset Guest House for 3 nights. It's a wonderful stay. I got to know the local villagers and have real communication with them. The meals served were wonderful Indonesia cuisine. The homestay is located on the original upper floor of a traditional Indonesian Rumah panggung style timber house where the host family occupies the converted ground floor. There are plenty of space for lodger to use including, lounge, patio and dining area which overlooking the beach. The one room with onsuite enjoys the sunset sea view. Even though the furnishing is basic, I felt really at home staying there. The homestay hosts, Helmi and wife, were so friendly and spoke sufficient English to be able to communicate effectively. They can organise boat trip to other islands and break a day trip up to 2 sessions so that lodger can return home for lunch. Just the 3 meals alone I think would warrant the tariff. Also, another lodger mentioned that she really like the taste of a special Indonesian rice congee and noodle dish that she had eaten in Manado, next the dish appeared on the dinner table the following meal. The mother and grand mother were also extremely lovely to communicate with even though they don't speak much English. I had at the end become part of...

Super clean and well maintained. Good wifi. located in the village where the ferry from Manado arrives. By the beach and close to the diving/snorkeling spot where I've found the highest number of turtles. Helmi and Yoke manage this 3 bedrooms homestay in an excellent way. They look after everything and everything was perfect. The food is simply amazing, local recepies and locally source ingredients. Food is so perfectly balanced in flavours, well presented and in generous quantity and also different every day. They accomodate every need: vegetarian, vegan, allergies, not a fun of... You really feel pampered. Helmi and Yoke can help organising snorkeling trips or scooter rental if you need and have snorkeling gear you can borrow. The homestay has 1 ensuite bedroom and 2 other double bedrooms which share the same toilet so there aren't many people sharing the same space. At the time of this review the price of 400k per day for 2 people includes 3 meals and tea, coffee, water, chocolate spread and jam as much as you need. Food...