Located on the peaceful Bunaken Island with a private beach area, Cha Cha Nature Resort offers cottages and villas with sweeping views of the sea and mountains. The resort also has a Padi affiliated diving and snorkeling center. Cottages come with wooden wall panels and have plenty of natural light. Fitted with air conditioning, each unit also has a seating area and private bathroom with shower facilities and toiletries. Guests can go on a snorkeling and diving trip, or simply relax with a body massage. Staff at the tour desk can assist with shuttle service and sightseeing arrangements. Serving local, Asian and Western dishes, the restaurant overlooks a beautiful private beach area. Room service is available upon request. Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort is a 50-minute boat ride from Manado Town.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Activities:

Fishing

Hiking

Diving


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
5.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Timothy
    United States of America United States of America
    very kind staff with excellent service and the food was fantastic
  • Anni
    Australia Australia
    Food was amazing - a daily delight to see what Agnes had created - she’s a masterchef!
  • Jan
    Singapore Singapore
    If you are looking for a quiet boutique resort, with no more than a dozen of guests in a remote tropical location, perfect for snorkeling and diving, it is hard to find a better place anywhere. A well preserved corals with a great variety of fish...
  • Anne
    Germany Germany
    Reiko, the owner of Cha Cha has really made her dream come true in building and developing a beautiful resort plus having a great staff team Agnes, in charge of management and cooking has definitely reached a level beyond my expectation: all...
  • Soedirdja
    Indonesia Indonesia
    I liked that everything was close to the main area. But mainly the access to the water was very accessible for everyone at any time. Out of everything though, the food that was served, every single meal was very very delicious and there is a...
  • Yuki
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The best location. The sea is beautiful and the starry sky is amazing at night. There is no noise and it is perfect for relaxing. It is also nice to be able to see the horizon from the room. Food is also very nice, I had dolphin tour and could see...
  • Tore
    Norway Norway
    Fantastic location. Perfect for free diving, snorkeling and scuba diving. Very helpful and friendly staff. Excellent food and nice variety. Relaxing and quiet, just the sound of waves and wildlife in the surrounding.
  • Dharshini
    Singapore Singapore
    Reiko, Agnes and staff were welcoming and very friendly! They made me feel like I was at home. Their pleasant personalities, great food and stories made my stay absolutely worth it. Snorkelling at the beach itself was wonderful and I was able to...
  • Gabygabygaby
    France France
    Incredible location, fantastic team, amazing view, very quiet place Thanks a lot to all of you, and especially to Agnes, always so kind and smiley (and many thanks for your recipe of dabu-dabu :-)), we felt at home We did snorkeling directly...
  • Rush
    Singapore Singapore
    A beautiful, quiet, smaller property with really helpful staff who went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. Nice food,beautiful views from the room, which was spacious and clean. We wanted to get away from the intensity of our city lives...

Property questions and answers
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  • How i get there? Do you arrange transportation from manado downtown

    Yes we can arrange transport to Cha Cha from Manado Town or Manado Airport For charges please see the confirmation email we send with your booking
    Answered on 12 December 2021
  • Not shown for extra bed and choice of bed type. One room we wants to put extra bed and twin bed. So 3 people can stay together in one room. Is this room closer to beach or Superior villa ? Can we changes to which easier to get beach ?

    Superior Cottage is closer to the beach but is a little smaller You can book the Superior Cottage or Ocean View Villa and then note what bed type you wish in the notes Extra bed is possible and charged directly by Cha Cha at pro rata rate if adult or if Child between 6 yrs and 12 yrs there is a discount 0f 40% off adult rate Thank you Kind Regards Raphael (Raf)
    Answered on 24 February 2020
  • When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?

    All year round though the dry season is from April through to November
    Answered on 23 September 2019
  • Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?

    We have our own private beach in front of the Resort and other secluded beaches walking distance from the Resort
    Answered on 23 September 2019

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian • Italian • Japanese • Sushi • Local • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese

House rules
Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel will contact guest directly for deposit payment.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort

  • Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Spa facilities
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Full-body massage
    • Beach
    • Back massage
    • Private beach area
    • Neck massage
  • Check-in at Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort is 1.9 miles from the center of Bunaken. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort include:

    • Suite
  • The prices at Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 0.8 miles from Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1