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Happy Gecko Resort (Cicak Senang)

Liang Beach, Bunaken Island, Indonesia
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Happy Gecko Resort (Cicak Senang)
4.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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Jakarta, Indonesia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I recently stayed at Cicak Senang and agree with the other complementary postings. The food was excellent- lots of fresh fish. However, it is the people who set this resort apart. The dive guide, Jimmy, was perfect. He allowed us to set the pace of the dives, including getting ready and into the water. He has been diving these reefs... More

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Paris
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

We had four fabulous nights with Willeke and Jerry, who are without doubt two of the loveliest hosts you could ever hope to find. The bungalow we stayed in was large and clean; Willeke couldn't do enough to accommodate individual (vegetarian) dietary requests; she has fascinating stories to tell about her experience as a Dutch national settled in Bunaken; and... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
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Definitely a place to stay. The bungalows are larger than what you will find anywhere else in that price range in Sulawesi. They are clean and have a large bathroom, bedroom, sitting room and veranda. It is true that you can have your privacy, as all bungalows are near to each other but not so near to let people see... More

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Makassar, Indonesia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 9, 2011

We had a great 7 days with WIlleke and Jerry. A great ,very helpful staff, great food. For the kids they made special food Fries and chicken... We had great snorkeling spots and especially the night snorkeling was one we definitely will remember. We say crab, lobster, sleeping turtle, spanish dancer, octopus and many lion fish. Our kids 12 and... More

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Ghent
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011

We stayed at this lovely place for 3 nights. You have to know that Palua Bunaken is an Island and everything is shipped to the island by boat. So the prices may seem a bit high, but most of the food and equipment has come from Manado by boat. We had a basic but very decent wooden bungalow on a... More

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USA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2010

- Amazing food. Mostly Seafood. Really delicious and genuinely local. - Great location. There are a few beaches on the island, but Cicak Senang is on one of the smaller beaches at the far end. Its wonderful if you want a real tropical getaway. In front is a beach and some mangrove trees (where you can snorkel if desired) and... More

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Amsterdam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2010
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The best place to stay at Bunaken is with Willeke and Jerry! The owners are great and take care of everything. They have five wooden bungalows with a lot of privacy. Just in front of the resort is a lot of coral for snorkeling and diving. And very important: the food is incredible!

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Zwolle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2010

During my stay in Manado a few times I've been to Bunaken. Snorkling and diving in the beautiful coral reefs. We stayed at Happy Gecko Resort always because Jerry and Willeke are the most attractive resort owners (and the fish is so incredibly delicious:-P). The houses are simple but good. I hope ever to return to Bunaken and then I... More

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Genoa, Italy
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2011
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Nederland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2010
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