Saronde Island Resort

Saronde Island is a true gem in northern Sulawesi. The island is not only fantastically beautiful, but has been designed with incredible attention to detail. The entire team on site is exceptionally friendly and attentive. You feel welcome from the very first minute and are spoiled all around – be it with delicious food, loving little gestures or the always open ear of the staff. I would also like to mention Anke in particular, who organizes everything perfectly with great commitment and passion. Whether excursions, transfers or individual requests – she takes care with impressive dedication to make every stay unforgettable. Saronde is the perfect place to unwind, enjoy and refuel. If you are looking for nature, peace, crystal clear waters and honest hospitality, you will feel very comfortable here.

A green-blue paradise on earth called " Saronde", a gem for individualists, diving enthusiasts and those seeking peace and quiet who appreciate the simple elegance, the very special flair, the traditional restraint of the people and high comfort. Indonesian cuisine with European and international delicacies complete the feel-good experience. A very special thank you to the team of the island, who can read wishes from the eyes and the boat crew, the dive guides, who take into account the individual experiences of the guests and open a gate to the beautiful macro world of Sulawesi. Thank you for the spell of "Saronde" Claudi

From arrival at Gorontalo Airport to departure an absolutely perfect service! Professionally and privately I travel a lot and this was a very special holiday. Arriving at Saronde by organized transportation from the resort, first with a transfer from Gorontalo to Kwandang to the port and from there we boarded the Blue Bay Divers boat. The arrival at Saronde Island pier was overwhelming, the staff as well as all dogs (totally sweet, belong to the family) welcomed us openly. After a delicious welcome drink in the very tastefully decorated restaurant/lounge area we went to our villa on the beach. How can I put it best: The WOW effect continued throughout the stay:-) A beautiful Balinese-style villa, with a very spacious living and sleeping area and an outdoor bathroom was waiting for us. There are 2 showers including environmentally friendly shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, 2 sinks and enough possibilities to hang his towels and bathing clothes. Behind the villa is the private dive center, there is enough space for all diving gear. In front of the villa you will find a beautiful terrace with many cozy seating and lying areas. At the private stand there is an inviting gauzebo with mosquito net; there are also sun loungers and hammocks. So you can alternate between shade and sun. We also loved the food. The kitchen is very tasty and healthy. (little sins are part of a successful holiday with dessert) The Indonesian cuisine has a large share in the menu, which we very much welcomed. For diving: We are relative beginners, have felt safe with the dive guides at all times. They respond to requests (slow diving was very important for me) and the group size is small. There are morning and midday dives, as well as night dives. If you can't dive, there is the possibility to do your PADI Open Water dive certificate on the island:) Further courses are also offered. Otherwise, you can just enjoy the wonderful tranquility and the dreamlike sandy beach. Now to give a summary of my review: We can definitely recommend the Saronde Island Blue Bay Divers Resort. We are happy to come back to Saronde and the great team around Anke and Lando. The whole team is very attentive and helpful. We felt completely comfortable. Thank you for this great experience:) P.s. All images of the website correspond to reality.

A small, very fine paradise in Sulawesi We were allowed to spend two weeks again with Anke and her courteous team. Everything is just right on this small and very fine island! The total of only 7 villas are beautifully and lovingly decorated. They offer all the comfort we could wish for. The large and very comfortable bed, two outdoor rain showers or a large hanging lounger on the beautiful sandy beach are just a few highlights. The housekeeping reads every wish from your lips and all with such a warm smile that we just felt in good hands. In the spacious and open restaurant area, a long table where everyone sits together, a beautiful bar and cosy seating areas invite you to relax. Over a delicious cocktail at happy hours, the dives are discussed again and then there is the wonderful food. For breakfast you have a wide selection of fruit bowls with the most delicious fresh fruit to crepes and also real sourdough bread with homemade jams. Lunch and dinner are excellent dishes mostly Indonesian but also some western influence. And finally homemade ice creams or cakes. For my birthday everyone was celebrating and dancing together. There was a homemade cake and it was a wonderful evening. Diving on Sanronde is very relaxed. It is dived in small groups, we usually had a guide for us as a couple, who took care of the holiday above us. And what the boys find underwater is just incredible, from the small 1 cm frogfish to the mini snail, which felt 3 mm tall. The entire Saronde team attaches great importance to making everyone feel comfortable. If you want to switch off in a paradise setting and just relax is the right place!!! Many thanks to you all for such a wonderful holiday as I have not had in a long time. The only problem that arises is that you definitely become a repeat offender. We'll see when we can come back. LG Petra and Elmar

We were able to spend two fantastic weeks at Saronde Island Resort in February. The complex is beautiful, the villas are very generously designed with plenty of private space, the outdoor bathroom with the two rain showers was a luxury after the dives. The staff is super nice and will fulfill any wish, the massages on the terrace or on the beach are absolutely recommended. The food is fortunately strongly Indonesian and very authentic, there was always something for every taste. Thanks again for the delicious Bakso soup! The little cooking lesson with the great kitchen team was a lot of fun, so we can still enjoy original Dabu-Dabu and Sambal at home. If you love macro, this is the place. Every dive has many small surprises in store for us. Rarely before have we been able to enjoy such relaxed dives for two with our great guide. The crew takes care of all the equipment stored right next to the villa before and after the dives, an absolute luxury! If you are looking for peace and relaxation, this is the right place, thank you again for the great time!