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Dive Review of Siladen Resort and Spa in
Indonesia/North Sulawesi

Siladen Resort and Spa: "Trip #2 to Siladen --- Great Food and Accommodations", Sep, 2023,

by Michael J. Millet, CA, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 96 reports with 59 Helpful votes). Report 12629.

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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
Advanced For Subscribers Only
Comments SILADEN RESORT AND SPA REVIEW


After departing Gangga Island Resort , we headed over to Siladen Resort and Spa (SRS). This was my 2nd visit to this resort. The boat trip took about 1 1/2 hours. Upon arrival we were promptly checked in and shown to our cabanas, which are quite spacious with a large deck, lounge chairs, hammock and beach access. My room had large queen bed, plenty of storage space, bottled water and enough electrical outlets. The bathroom facilities are all outside with plenty of towels and various soaps. The lighting in the bathroom is a bit inadequate.

The cabanas are a short walk to the bar, pool, restaurant and dive center. The bar is well-stocked with a Bintang beer and an assortment of wine and spirits. The alcohol prices are reasonable for Indonesia. The food at SRS is superb. Breakfast is served from about 6:45 AM and is primarily buffet with a made-to-order egg station. Lunch and dinner are also primarily buffet with a selections from a grill/stir fry station. The buffet offered very nice selection of beef, pork, chicken and seafood. The salads and desserts were exceptional. I enjoyed seafood at almost every lunch and ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving All over the Caribbean; Galapagos, Socorro, Fiji, Solomons, GBR, Vanuatu, PNG, Philippines, Indonesia, Palau, Yap, Kosrae, Truk Lagoon
Closest Airport Manado Getting There SFO-SIN-MDO

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy Seas calm, currents
Water Temp 78-84°F / 26-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 30-100 Ft/ 9-30 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions No Deco; 60-70 minute dives
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 4 stars
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
UW Photo Comments The dive boats had 2 camera rinse tanks that often were not filled with enough water. The dive crew did a good job handling the camera gear. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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