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

Congratulations on 30 years of ecosystem preservation. It was a joy to see the fruits of your labors. We had a wonderful time. The bungalow was excellent, and the staff were uniformly outstanding, with special thanks to our snorkeling guide. All the snorkeling was fabulous, nowhere more so than on the house reef!

A resort of the utmost excellence with incredibly friendly staff, amazing food, and diving that would be hard to beat anywhere in the world. To experience this while supporting the local community and marine environment meant a lot to us. This was our second visit to Wakatobi, and like last time, we found the whole experience amazing! All the staff are truly wonderful and can’t do enough for you. The meals are outstanding with endless variety, so each meal is an occasion in itself. The diving and house reef are spectacular, with dive masters and boat crew who have great knowledge of the local conditions and marine life. We loved being part of the 30th anniversary celebrations. Thank you for this special place! We will be back.

As complete amateur snorkelers, we greatly enjoyed the rich underwater world, as well as the peace and calm of the resort. We found it very inspiring how the founder began, 30 years ago, to create an ecosystem that offers a win-win-win: for nature, for the local people and for visitors! On top of that, the staff were very friendly and always helpful. Our snorkel guide was first-class!

I’m a bit at a loss for words. This resort is absolutely the best place I’ve ever been! All of the staff work so well together. The dining room staff were incredible. Not only did they remember our names, but they were so welcoming that I felt at home, and they delivered exceptional food with varied, interesting selections every day. The housekeeping staff provided excellent service every day, and the daily “towel friends” greeted us to our great delight. The grounds were kept to the highest standards, including the wonderful art along the paths. Front desk staff provided anything we needed with just a call to the desk.

But then there was the dive staff! We came for the diving, and there was never a hiccup. Our dive master was the best I’ve ever experienced. He was welcoming, extremely well versed in the local dive sites and fish, and always shared educational information about the reefs. We were able to dive exclusively with him for our entire two-week stay, so each dive was tailored to our wishes. He also helped with tips for Bali, an introduction to the language and technical suggestions for our gear, and he made us feel like family! And the dive boat crew: never have I had such service. Our gear was always set up and ready for the next adventure, we were helped into and out of it every day, and we were given warm cloths when returning to the boat. Certainly concierge service! I’ve logged thousands of dives, and I’ve never experienced service like this. Absolutely the best diving ever! Come and dive. You will not be disappointed.

Our dive master was the best I have ever encountered: very knowledgeable and helpful without being patronizing. He kept us informed, educated us about the critters of this area, and is expert at finding creatures we had not seen in our previous dive experience. He is a big part of the reason we will definitely be back! All of the boat crew were exceptionally helpful and very competent, and one crew member seemed to know what I needed before I did. The boats are so beautiful and thoughtfully designed to offer every comfort. The restaurant staff were so friendly, with such good memories. How do they do that? We enjoyed learning a few Indonesian phrases and practicing them with your helpful staff. And the food was the best I have ever had at any restaurant or resort, and I live in Dallas, which is a foodie’s paradise! Housekeeping was excellent, the front desk was a pleasure to deal with and patient with first-timers, and the spa team gave me the best massage I have ever had. Thank you for the best vacation of my life!

Our first visit has been magical! Absolutely stellar service in every area. Concierge diving on beautiful hand-built wooden boats with every detail thought of, expert divemasters, and boat crews that do absolutely everything except dive your dive for you. Food exceptionally good, and five-star service from every staff member in every area. We will be back!

Wakatobi staff made my birthday very, very special with a magical cake, bed decorations, and staff singing in both the boat and the restaurant. You won’t fault the service at this wonderful resort. Thank you for such a relaxing and interesting holiday. Everything was so well organized and efficient, and I enjoyed the evening talks and activities. All the staff were unfailingly kind and eager to respond to any request. The boat crew were excellent and helped greatly with any difficult equipment steps, the restaurant staff were lovely, and the food variety was amazing. I especially appreciated the local Indonesian dishes. My dive master was informative, and we did some great dives. All the service was exceptional, and the attention to detail on land and in dining was beyond my expectations.

We were spellbound by the incredible beauty and diversity of the reefs on every dive! On most dives, my wife and I felt like we were the only ones on the reef. We had a private guide, and it was such a special experience: a once-in-a-lifetime feeling from start to finish, and hopefully not just once! Our dive master is the best we’ve ever had. His English is perfect, his energy is amazing, and his spotting and knowledge were great. We feel very, very lucky! The staff, the atmosphere, the accommodation and the grounds are beautiful, and the diving was spectacular. One boat crew member was especially hardworking and truly made our trips on his boat special. We had a superb week! Wakatobi is an amazing organization with amazing staff.

This was our second stay here, and it felt just like coming home. The resort, the service, and the friendliness and helpfulness of all the staff are and will remain unforgettable. The underwater world is breathtakingly beautiful and was once again introduced to us by experts who clearly took genuine pleasure in discovering and showing it to us. Once again, everything was perfect, from the trip here to check-in, the bungalow, the meals and, of course, the unforgettable dives with our dive guide. With her, we feel completely at ease and safe on every dive. From mini shrimps to eagle rays, she found and showed us so many amazing things again this year. Our regular boat crew provided the best support before and after every dive, including helping us set up our cameras. The restaurant team and kitchen staff left nothing to be desired, and after the cooking class I can now (hopefully) make perfect mie goreng. We also tried the spa, which we highly recommend for pure relaxation, and on our last morning we went birdwatching at sunrise: a lovely tour. A third visit is definitely on the cards!

So many things made our Wakatobi experience the perfect vacation, starting with beautiful reefs and an abundance of marine life, combined with staff who are warm, happy and attentive. The snorkeling excursions were well organized, and we appreciated the personal attention from our snorkel guide. His expertise and effort to show us unique creatures made every outing a perfect experience. The food and all of the staff were amazing. We can’t wait to return!

What a joy being part of the Wakatobi family! We experienced the very best of service and care while enjoying everything this beautiful resort has to offer. Our bungalow was everything we had wished for and more. The meals were fabulous, fresh and delicious, with great variety and quality at every meal, and the staff were so friendly and helpful at all times. The diving was excellent, and our dive guide was so attentive during the dives and very knowledgeable about the sea life and surroundings. We have already booked for next year and look forward to catching up with everybody again. I cannot recommend this place enough, but please don’t tell too many people. We would love for it to stay just the same for years to come.

There’s nothing to fault about Wakatobi. We’ve had an amazing holiday, and it’s one of the few resorts we’d return to. Our dive masters and instructors were amazing, both for the children learning to dive and doing their PADI course and for my husband and me, who hadn’t dived in over 17 years: all calm, reassuring, flexible and encouraging. The boat staff were so helpful and accommodating with our food choices. Our villa was perfect, with a beautiful pool and an amazing view, and our butlers were wonderful and amazingly responsive. The restaurant food was exceptional, with no repetition over the week, and the team was very flexible with meals for our children. Our meal on the beach was a wonderful experience, beautifully set up with lights and candles. All the staff were exceptionally friendly, knew our names and were keen to help. The kitesurf instructor took my husband from beginner to someone who can now surf and nearly turn in just three sessions, and the massages, pedicures, manicures and reflexology were all superb. We’ve had a wonderful week in the sun, diving and relaxing. We will be back. AMAZING DIVING!

From the moment we arrived at the domestic airport, our journey with Wakatobi was already creating wonderful memories. We were greeted by a porter who, without our even having to ask, took care of our luggage and guided us smoothly through security to the lounge, where we could relax and enjoy breakfast. The flight was comfortable and efficient, and the arrival and boat transfer were seamless. At the resort, we were warmly welcomed, shown to our villa, and given a thorough explanation of all the facilities. From there, everything was simply next level. Our diving, led by our dive guides and the team, created memories we will never forget. I loved seeing the anemonefish, and I’m sure the guides quickly realized I could happily spend far too long watching them! They were incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, always taking the time to point out special things we might otherwise have missed. Every dive felt like a little adventure. Every meal was beautifully presented and exceptional, and the resort staff, including housekeeping, were genuinely wonderful. So many people made our stay special.

Wow! The service from the airport greeting to our resort arrival and throughout our holiday was exceptional. All of the staff are a delight, so polite and helpful, including the “behind the scenes” gardeners, cleaners, chefs, everyone. We have dived some quite amazing places, including Fiji, Raja Ampat and Bali, and this dive center is incredible. Our guide was exceptional. We loved her company, experience and joy, saw so many new creatures, and always felt she was keen to show us everything. The food was beautifully prepared and displayed, with so many choices, and the attention to detail is outstanding throughout the resort. We loved our Ocean Bungalow: well maintained, spotless and very comfortable. The outdoor shower was a highlight, and it was such fun coming back each day to a cute towel animal. We will remember the beautiful surroundings, the staff, our “almost” private dive boat, the House Reef, the fish life, the accommodation and the food. Thank you, everyone.

A macro photographer’s nirvana. We really, really enjoyed our stay. The level of service is the best we’ve experienced in over 30 years of touring the Far East. Our dive guide for the first two weeks deserves a special mention. In my 50-plus years of diving, he is head and shoulders above all the guides I have met and used.

First class, above and below the water. Our stay at Wakatobi was truly exceptional and will remain a very special memory. The diving was simply outstanding, and every dive exceeded our expectations. We were equally impressed by the service throughout the resort: the food and service in the restaurant were first-class, and our room was always beautifully maintained and immaculate. A very special thank you goes to our dive guide, who was exceptionally professional, attentive and knowledgeable. She explained everything clearly and patiently, and underwater she knew exactly where to take us and what to show us. Thanks to her, we were able to fully appreciate the incredible marine life. We would also like to thank the reception team, who were incredibly helpful in arranging our booking in Denpasar. We felt extremely well looked after and would be very happy to return.