This would be a purely dive vacation and will be staying at the two Murex resorts - one on mainland Manado, the other on Bangka Island (which I will be writing a separate review). Arrived on a full flight from Singapore and was greeted by the Murex staff with a great big smile! Important to note, you need to inform... More

My 19 yr. old daughter and I stayed at Murex Manado for 6 nights in February, 2013. For 5 nights we were the only occupants, but the quiet was welcomed, and the staff were available when needed, but not intrusive. Our room was next to the large lovely fresh water pool. There is no sandy beach, but nice ocean swimming... More

Located close to Bangka Island, this is a great location to base yourself for scuba diving or snorkelling around north Sulawesi. The surrounding gardens are peaceful and quiet, yet the resort is only a short drive from the main business centre of Manado.

Stayed 8 days in November 2012 Murex Manado is situated in the midst of a green garden at the black stoney beach (not first choice for kids) in the west suburbs of Manado (Kalasey), around one hour drive from the Manado International airport. The staff is very friendly and the rates (40 EUR – accomodation and full board, 10% discount... More

My 14 year old son learned to dive last year. I was in Southeast Asia on business and decided to learn also. I had NEVER scuba dove before - I was a complete beginner. I'm a good swimmer and comfortable in the water but tanks and flippers and wet suits were new to me. Within three days I learned how... More

We stayed for a week in July 2012. In general the hotel is good for the price, the staff is friendly and you have all their attention in every moment, and the diving is superb, with Bunaken only one hour boat trip; the prices of diving packages are very, very cheap, this is the best of all in this resort.... More

This is a good place to stay for muck diving. ( 65 euro for 3 dives) You have about 10-20 minutes to the divesites. The pool is clean, big and the pool area nice with sun-chairs. The food is included in the room rate, and there is no other restaurants close by. Ok food, and staff. The owner speaks very... More

We stayed in the hotel in Manado. I'ts a nice quite hotel with an excellent dinner buffet. They even have a lot of variety in food for vegetarians. The hotel has a great quite house reef with little current and there are daily trips to Bunaken if you want.

October 2009 We combined Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi (MY) and North Sulawesi (IND) for the entire October 2009. Langkawi we have assessed already. We stayed on a small island north of Sulawesi, called Bangka. Organised by Murex. They also have a resort on the mainland near Bunaken NP, where we stayed a few nights too. Both resorts a nice. After one... More