You’ll have a great time, but don’t take our word for it…

This place is a very special place on earth. Each day here I fell more in love with the ocean. Each dive we did I was like… can it get better than this? And it did. This place has the most pristine coral wilderness that the planet has to offer. Please continue to take care of the coral here so that future generations can see what we saw here. We are sad to leave. Food was delicious, the staff was so nice and attentive. Everyone was so nice. We thought it was so impressive that everyone knew our names. Accommodations were also so amazing – we loved our bungalow, and the towel animals were such a nice touch. A massive thank you to our dive guide! He is the nicest and best dive guide we have ever had. When we come back we need to have him again. He is so knowledgeable, super accommodating, friendly, and funny. Everyone was amazing. Special shout-out to one team member in particular, who has the most beautiful, sweet energy. We loved him. He took such special care of us. We will miss him and all the other lovely staff.

I especially want to recognize my dive guide, who provided not only a great dive experience but was very kind in helping me to a thoroughly memorable experience for two weeks – greeting me daily at the dive center, assisting me on to the boats and taxis, assisting with gear and buckles, and then returning to the dive center. While I am quite comfortable in the water, she was solicitous and kind in assisting me with out-of-water mobility considerations. As an elder diver, I truly appreciated her help in making my Wakatobi experience truly memorable and full. The dining staff and transportation staff, too, were also very helpful and attentive. The entire Wakatobi experience is delightful, top of game, remarkable, in service level, accommodation, staff, setting, dive experience – a totally joyful place. Unparalleled.

This is my first time visiting and diving at Wakatobi, and I am very impressed not only with the “hardware” but also the “heartware” within the team. Your facility is simply beyond the expectations of any diving resort or 5-star hotel I have ever visited. The facilities are well organized, thoughtful in the details, and eco-friendly in execution. I can feel the genuine warmth from each and every one of your staff. Their service is beyond expectation. Overall, I had a wonderful experience on this trip to Wakatobi Dive Resort.

Thank you Wakatobi for an utterly perfect 7 day stay!! We have never ever stayed anywhere where we have been made to feel so welcome. Everything is absolutely faultless – I really think that one word sums Wakatobi up perfectly. Faultless!!! You guys have thought of everything!!! We are already planning to come back – hopefully in November – and hopefully with some friends to share the Wakatobi love. Thank you for taking such fabulous care of these beautiful waters. We really appreciate the way the business gives back to the locals to enable and encourage the longevity of the flora and fauna of the sea. We also respect that all the staff are so happy and content in their jobs. As business owners of over 30 years, we realize the importance of happy and secure staff. Thank you again for having us!! We will definitely be back.

We love Wakatobi! The house reef was so fantastic that we didn’t even want to go on our boat trips. The bungalow is very comfortable with great views of the reef and sunset. Everyone is so accommodating. They anticipate everything you need, accommodate your whims, and take care of even the smallest details.

What an amazing experience it was! The excellent dining, our skilled dive guide, who shared their knowledge of the marine life with so much love and passion. We were amazed by the friendliness of all the staff. The resort, the food, the service and the diving: top notch in every aspect! We will gladly return to this unique place! Thank you for everything!

Everything has been great. We’ve been treated like part of the family. Whatever you’re doing, keep it up!

We are not easily impressed, yet the people and service just became the benchmark all others will be compared to. You make it look effortless, and we know it’s not. Highlight was the food! Our chef is amazing! The quality and variety were impressive, especially the vegan plates prepared especially for Allison! The accommodations are comfortable, and the construction (I’m a builder by trade) is very well done, and the attention to detail is noted and appreciated. We would like to call out the kitchen team, the entire restaurant staff, the dive team and all the boat crews and dive helpers, and the housekeeping and gardening team, who made our stay memorable – true ninjas, you don’t really notice them, but you know and see their efforts everywhere one looks. We will be talking about Wakatobi for a long time!

We would like to sincerely thank the entire Wakatobi team for giving us such an unforgettable holiday. We absolutely loved the resort. It is clear that every single detail has been carefully planned with great attention, passion and professionalism. Everything is exceptionally well organized, allowing guests to relax and fully enjoy the experience. A very special compliment goes to the Dive Center, which is truly outstanding. The organization is impeccable, and every member of the team, both on land and on the boats, is friendly, professional, helpful and always ready to assist with a smile. Our dive guide was simply exceptional. His professionalism, experience, enthusiasm and kindness made every dive enjoyable and memorable. He always did his very best to accommodate our wishes, making sure we had the best possible experience both underwater and on the boat. He played a big part in making this trip so special for us. We also really enjoyed the food. The quality of the ingredients was excellent, the variety was impressive, and every meal was a pleasure. We were pleased to see that the resort is growing and that new bungalows are being built, and we truly wish Wakatobi all the success it deserves. This is a truly unique place, set in one of the most beautiful corners of paradise we have ever visited. We hope Wakatobi will continue to be a place where every guest feels welcomed as a person, never as just another number, without ever becoming too large or crowded. It is this intimate atmosphere, together with the exceptional professionalism and genuine care of the entire team, that makes the experience so rare and unforgettable. Thank you once again to everyone for your warmth, dedication and outstanding hospitality. We leave Wakatobi with wonderful memories and truly hope to return one day.

I love how staff nametags have a “passion” – it gave me something to talk to them about. Especially since they all worked so hard to learn your name. I appreciated all the activities like the presentation on the background of the resort, the behind-the-scenes tour, the village tour, and the cooking class. We enjoyed them all. Our guide was great at leading the tour, and our teacher was great for the cooking. The spa is great and you use the bungalows well. We love the towel art. And we want to say a special thank you for the amazing anniversary celebration of our 39 years together!! That’s also how long we’ve been diving; what a way to mark that time together. Thank you. What makes this resort so remarkable is its ability to combine the serenity of a remote destination with the comfort, service & luxury of a world-class 5-star resort. The commitment to marine conservation is evident in every dive – the sites are healthy, diverse & full of life – the house reef alone offers an exceptional experience. Most impressive is the team behind the scenes. The small army of staff & management make an immensely complex operation feel effortless, from the greeting at the airport to final checkout: all you have to focus on is enjoying the moment.

An amazing experience from the time the plane touches down. The staff deliver exceptional service which surpasses anything we have ever experienced. The house reef is incredible, as are the dive sites, and it is amazing to hear the story of how the Wakatobi resort and surrounding area are being developed in a truly sustainable way. The atmosphere is delightful and relaxed with no pretensions, which we love. The staff referring to everyone by name is incredible and makes the whole resort have a family feel. The bungalows are beautiful in a positive, understated way. The food has been superb every day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Wonderful holiday! Very well looked after. Best diving trip for seniors. The food is superb; the menu changes each day and they’re able to take our requests. Staff are so wonderful! Our dive guide explained everything in great detail, and another team member was also great. The resort owners are so hospitable and put everyone at ease, and you can see their outlook on life is so good!

We celebrated our 20 year wedding anniversary this time, and we loved doing it at Wakatobi, the perfect place. Bungalow 1 is also a perfect place and was always cared for immaculately. I enjoyed the food each day. I loved the veggie preparations. I love the house reef! We snorkeled on it for over four hours each day. We went out on boats a few times but always felt that the house reef was the best. I loved it the night some of the staff played music at dinner.

Exceptional in every way. All the crew at Wakatobi were amazing, especially helpful with my flippers and wetsuit. All the restaurant staff are outstanding. Food is excellent.

The most terrific snorkelling experience – saw a cuttlefish, which has been a lifetime dream. Our guide was excellent – so knowledgeable and helpful. My night dive was an unexpected highlight. Then to the restaurant – even though dining on my own, which can be difficult, I was warmly welcomed, served and farewelled by name. Impressive. The service is so personal – I felt very welcomed. The whole staff were the same. My room was exceptionally comfortable and the cleaning staff very respectful! I am so impressed with the health of the reef and the sustainable approach to tourism in a vulnerable region. Congratulations.