Coral Eye is a unique boutique resort on Bangka Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Nestled between a lush tropical jungle and a long, white sandy beach, Coral Eye lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the global epicentre of marine biodiversity. Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, today Coral Eye is a melting pot of passionate travellers, dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers and marine biologists. The main building is a comfortable and spacious open space that guests can share at any time of the day. The ground floor houses the bar, the living room, a small library and a souvenir shop, while on the first floor there is a large terrace that overlooks the ocean, a perfect space to relax after a long day of diving or exploration around Bangka Island.
Coral Eye Resort offers a mix of Beach Villas and Garden Villas that offer privacy and proximity to the white sand beach, as well as a Double Bedroom Garden Villa that is the perfect escape for families or close friends. The resort’s Superior Rooms are all unique and share the big first floor balcony of the main building according to Coral Eye’s original community philosophy. All accommodations are designed to provide an intimate atmosphere for guests seeking a more personalized and distinctive lodging experience. All interiors have been carefully crafted by local carpenters contributing to the overall charm and character of the rooms. High quality mattresses and cotton linen, air conditioning and ceiling fan are just some of the features of Coral Eye’s accommodation.
Coral Eye Resort’s Spa pavilion was build in 2020 by the resort staff. The Spa therapist will be happy to welcome you and explain the various massages and treatments available. All products used for the treatments are natural and home made by your therapist. For the massages you can choose from a selection of different perfumed oils or a 100% natural locally made coconut oil.
Coral Eye Resort’s restaurant offers you the choice between sitting at the large communal table where you can mingle with other guests, or opting for a more intimate dining experience with your family and friends. The bar has a full cocktail menu, featuring many classic favourites as well as some signature cocktails. A selection of local and imported beers and wines, and the resort’s Aperitivo await you at sunset time!
Bangka Island is in the heart of the Coral Triangle and is renowned for its marine biodiversity. The island is surrounded by healthy coral reefs with a variety of hard and soft corals offering picturesque underwater landscapes. Bangka Island is also known for its excellent macro diving opportunities. Diving is possible all year around, but the best time is from April to November. The water is normally around 28° to 30°.
Most of the diving spots are easy to access and can be reached with only 5-20 minutes of navigation. Coral Eye prefer to focus on small groups (max 4 divers per guide) to guarantee a highly individual service and divers can choose between normal air or Nitrox, depending on their certification and preference. Morning dive trips leave around 8am, taking you out for two dives. Afternoon dives around 3pm are possible by boat or from the jetty on the house reef. Night dives at around 6pm are either from the jetty or by boat to a location of your choosing. On request the resort can organize full day excursions to the Lembeh Strait in search of the legendary critters or to the beautiful walls of Bunaken.
Coral Eye’s dive center has a terrace right on the beach and a wet room where each guest has their own space to wash and store their diving equipment. The resort’s diving boats have been handcrafted by local carpenters in their shipyard and have been designed to offer maximum comfort to scuba divers with an easy back-roll entry. They are equipped with sun deck and a shaded area that can easily accommodate six/eight divers. Each boat is provided with safety equipment (O2, first aid kit, life jackets and VHF radio).
The resort’s dedicated camera room is designed to provide photographers with a convenient and safe environment to manage their equipment before and after underwater shoots. The workstation is provided with stabilized power outlets and in the dive center there is a dedicated rinse tank for cameras and an air gun.
