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

Wow, wow, wow! I was here in 2007, and it was spectacular then. You blew me away with things here this time. I have traveled the world diving since 1992 and stayed in many resorts — not one can hold a candle to Wakatobi. Things have changed here and grown. The staff is unequaled, service extraordinary — there are not enough superlatives. The diving! Unequaled — healthy reefs, abundant sea life, and dive guides who take it to the next level! Thank you for a most awesome 10 days.

Absolutely love this bit of paradise. Nothing is too difficult for the staff to fix, and the staff are so considerate. They all know everyone’s name — you feel like you’ve been here forever, and you want to stay forever too!

I can’t say enough good things about the entire Wakatobi experience! The diving is superior to anywhere else I’ve been in the world, and I’ve been lots of places. My group had a wonderful dive master. He found so many different things we each wanted to see, and he’s got a great sense of humor. I loved the pace he kept on each dive (nice and slow). The four of us assigned to him had some different dive styles, and he was able to manage that while ensuring we all loved our dives. His dive briefings were excellent, easy to understand, and accurate to the site. We all felt lucky to have him as our dive guide.

One day, we had another dive guide who was also very good — an excellent communicator both above and below the water, and great at finding critters. I’m so glad I had the opportunity to dive with her.

The crew on the boat work so hard for us. I have had valet service at other resorts, but nothing compares to Wakatobi’s. Everyone was friendly, smiling, and so helpful — holding my tank and everything. The boat captain was so good at picking us up and positioning the boat so we could get to it — I never felt like we would get run over. The boat was wonderful — roomy, comfortable, a great head, and nice shade. I have bad knees, so they would put my tank on the arm rest so I could put it and my BC on while standing. They were so careful and helped me get it on and make sure everything was in order.

All the restaurant and housekeeping staff also excelled — everyone knew us by name and catered to our every want and need. The food was delicious, and I loved the variety and the opportunity to try new things. Cheers to the Jetty Bar and the staff there — what a great way to wind down at the end of the day. Thank you to the staff at the Longhouse and in the retail shop.

One team member was proactive working with me and my group of 19 total divers — knowledgeable, intuitive, professional, and customer-oriented. Thank you!

Wakatobi thinks of everything a diver or guest would need or want. The environment, the boats, the diving, the resort, the restaurant, the staff, dive guides, and crew are the best of the best.

Beautiful resort. Beautiful, lovely, kind people. I cried thinking about leaving. I heard about Wakatobi around 2000. It has taken me 26 years to get here, and it has been worth the wait. The corals are spectacular, and the fish life is teeming. I would have liked to see a shark, but that’s just a reason to come back.

There are beautiful places in the world, and there are places that seem to exist beyond ordinary measures of beauty — places that leave a mark on the soul long after they disappear from view. This was one of those places. The luxury of the surroundings was extraordinary, but what truly set this resort apart was its people. Every member of the staff possessed a warmth and sincerity that could not be taught. From the moment of arrival until the last minutes as we sadly anticipated our departure, they treated every guest not as a customer, but as a welcome friend coming home.

Their attention to detail was effortless, their kindness genuine, and their smiles seemed as natural as the ocean breezes. Yet among an exceptional team, one individual shone with particular brilliance: our dive guide. To call him a “dive guide” feels wholly inadequate. He was part naturalist, part guardian, part storyteller, and part ambassador for the underwater world. Beneath the surface, where so many would simply point out marine life, he revealed a hidden universe with remarkable knowledge and an almost instinctive understanding of the ocean — he transformed every dive into a discovery. His calm confidence inspired trust from the first dive. He truly demonstrated a level of professionalism that was first class.

As the resort slowly faded toward our departure, it’s impossible not to reflect on how fortunate we are to experience such a remarkable place. The stunning setting may have drawn us here, but it was the people who made it unforgettable. Some destinations are remembered for their beauty, others for their service — Wakatobi will be remembered for both.

Thank you for the most wonderful week of both our lives! The hospitality, the design, and the nature of Wakatobi won our hearts. We will be back, and hopefully next time we’ll get to experience the diving here. From Hanoi, with love!

Our stay at Wakatobi Dive Resort was truly exceptional, and we enjoyed every single moment of it. From our perspective, there is absolutely nothing that needs improvement — every department delivered service at the highest possible standard, exceeding our expectations in every way. What makes Wakatobi truly special is its people. The staff not only perform their jobs with remarkable professionalism and efficiency, but they also genuinely care about their guests. Their kindness, warmth, and attention to detail made us feel welcomed, valued, and completely at home throughout our stay. Every team was outstanding — the restaurant and culinary staff, housekeeping, our butler, the diving team and our dive guide, the shop staff, and everyone else behind the scenes. Each department provided impeccable service and demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence. The diving operation was exceptionally well organized, professional, and enjoyable. Combined with the resort’s world-class hospitality, it created an unforgettable experience that we will always cherish. Thank you for organizing and managing this beautiful island with such professionalism and dedication. Wakatobi truly feels like a little paradise in the middle of the ocean, and it is clear that every detail has been thoughtfully designed to create a perfect guest experience. We are deeply grateful for the wonderful memories and look forward to returning in the future.

Exceeding our expectations overall. Thank you!

We had a wonderful time at your lovely resort! There is absolutely nothing you can do to make it better — it is perfect. All your staff are super kind, well trained, and we can see the Wakatobi spirit and culture in each of them. Our dive guide and the whole boat crew were excellent — he especially made our diving experience great because he is so knowledgeable, very patient, and kind. We would love to dive with him again in the future. The accommodation and food are excellent — so comfortable and well thought out. All of the above make Wakatobi very hard to beat. Well done on your excellent culture and philosophy — it carries through to all aspects of the resort.

Everything was absolutely incredible and top notch. Every staff member, regardless of role, anticipated our needs and desires throughout our entire stay. Many thanks to our dive guides for the week’s dives, and to the super talented boat captain and boat crew — they kept us safe and directed us to beautiful sites. The dining staff were just as attentive and anticipated our personal interests — so many wonderful people to thank. The tour was excellent and so informative. We enjoyed the daily activities and lectures, and the conversations with the team. The Jetty bar staff and the wonderful boutique staff were great too. Thank you! We hope to return again in the future!

Thank you for another exceptional visit to Wakatobi. Your staff and organization have made both of our trips uniquely relaxing and enjoyable. We will be looking for a future opportunity to have our sons join us to share the experience.

Our second trip did not disappoint. As always, the staff is what makes Wakatobi stand out. The personal attention and hospitality make us feel like family. Everyone either loves their jobs or pretends very well — so many other places show that the work wears on the staff, but not here. The restaurant crew and chefs were so friendly, with great food recommendations. Everyone in the dive shop and on the boats was so helpful and passionate. Our dive guide is one of the best dive guides we have worked with anywhere — so knowledgeable, and he found so many macro critters, and had so much patience allowing us to take all our photos. Another dive guide is a walking encyclopedia — we spent entire dives in one area where he would explain everything, which we appreciated so much. The reefs and creatures and fish are definitely my favorite in the world. Thank you for protecting them and providing livelihood and future options for the people in the village.

We recently completed both legs of the Wakatobi experience — a liveaboard trip on the Pelagian followed by a stay at the resort — and the combination is hard to beat. Wakatobi Resort itself is world class. Diving here is genuinely no-fuss, whether you’re stepping into the house reef (which is fantastic in its own right) or heading out on one of the spacious resort dive boats. You don’t carry or lift a thing — the team handles all your gear from start to finish — and the operation is exceptionally camera-friendly, which divers who travel with photography equipment will really appreciate. Topside, the pace is relaxed, the meals are truly excellent — a foodie’s paradise — together with extraordinary service. It all adds up to a comfortable, well-supported diving holiday. What makes Wakatobi unique is that it operates its own liveaboard, the Pelagian, so guests can combine both styles of diving in one trip. Life aboard the Pelagian is more dive-intensive — four dives a day — interspersed with relaxed à la carte meals between dives. It’s a great way to maximize your diving and reach sites you simply can’t get to from shore. The way we did it worked perfectly: front-load the diving on the Pelagian, then ease back into the more relaxed rhythm of the resort. Few operators anywhere offer this kind of seamless combination, and it meant we got the best of both — intensity and exploration on the boat, and comfort and recovery at the resort. Highly recommended for divers looking for a complete, well-rounded Wakatobi experience.

We booked to come back here (in ’27) on our third day here. This is our second time here and knowing what to expect just gave us more things to look forward to — wonderful, friendly, professional staff for whom no detail is too small, fabulous food cooked and presented in such a way as to make you feel you’re having dinner with friends rather than in a restaurant. The rooms are extremely comfortable and characterful. The snorkelling off both the house reef and the boats is fantastic and probably can’t be beaten anywhere in the world. Wakatobi, you keep being Wakatobi. Big love!

Outstanding meals and service. Staff were amazing in being able to remember and greet all guests on a first-name basis. The boat and crew went above and beyond to handle any matter large and small. I forgot to grab a second battery pack from the camera room. While heading to the resort — not a scheduled stop — the water taxi delivered the battery from the camera room to the dive boat. Spa staff were exemplary with their touch and attention to guest needs, and their ability to work with and around injury sites with compassion and professionalism.