Bobocha Siladen

This was my second time staying at Bobocha Resort, and once again, it was an unforgettable experience. Where to start?? Should we begin with how breathtakingly beautiful this island is… the clarity of the water, the calm serenity of the beach, the spectacular and healthy coral reef just steps from shore? Or should we start with how genuinely friendly and helpful the staff is—how absolutely welcoming Sarah and her wonderful team are, making every guest feel like family? Should we begin with the food—rich, flavorful, and diverse—where every meal was a celebration of culture and taste? Or maybe with the sunsets, which came each evening like an explosion of color across the sky? What about the snorkeling—an experience as magical as it was unforgettable—or the professionalism and warmth of the boat and dive operators? Every day felt like a gift, wrapped in beauty, kindness, and adventure. The dining table was a place of connection, where people from all over the world came together, bound by a shared love for nature and exploration. This place is truly unique, truly magical. And if there’s only one thing we can tell you, it’s this: Go there!

We recently stayed at this hotel and enjoyed some positive aspects. The house reef is absolutely beautiful, and the beach is well-maintained and clean. The food was also quite tasty, and the staff tried their best to make our stay pleasant, though there were a few issues with the overall experience. Unfortunately, we found the atmosphere to be a bit strange and unwelcoming. The staff seemed distant at times, almost as though they were unsure how to interact with guests. We noticed that when staff members were not busy raking the beach, they were often hard to find when we needed assistance, which left us feeling a bit disconnected. Another downside was the pricing, as mentioned by other reviewers here, which felt excessive for some services, particularly things like boat transfers and a rushed 10-min dive refresher for the price of a full dive. On Sundays, when the public boat service isn’t available, the hotel seemed to take advantage of the lack of alternatives by charging insane rates for transfers to the mainland. To make matters worse, when we were leaving, one staff member attempted to convince us to cancel our Grab ride in favor of a much more expensive taxi from his personal contact. This left us with a bad impression. Despite these issues, we still appreciated the beautiful location and the hard work of the staff. However, we left feeling that the experience was overpriced for what we received. It didn’t quite live up to the warm and welcoming Indonesian hospitality we've come to cherish, and unfortunately, we felt as though we were being treated more like walking wallets than valued guests.

Very nice and cosy resort with cosy rooms, beautiful views, friendly staff, impressive local house reef and amazing food served on the beach. But - too expensive for what you get. Should be 30-40% cheaper than currently priced compared to Indonesian prices. No drinks included, extra breakfast dishes than the one included cost extra, 10-15 min. transport to mainland by shared speedboat costs 1.200.000(!) IDR +tax, etc. So all in all really nice but too expensive.

This could be our top holiday destination of all time, thank you so much Sarah and Max, at Babocha you get a beautiful location, high quality accomodation , amazing sites and such a welcoming family feel it feels like home from home. Siladen is easy and quick to get to from Manado with transport arranged ocation is beautiful, you step out of your beautiful wooden cabin to

Als afsluiting van onze rondreis Sulawesi hadden we het niet beter kunnen treffen bij Bobocha. De ligging, de ontvangst en zeer persoonlijke aandacht, de hele inrichting met smaak en aandacht samengesteld, de heerlijke versbereide maaltijden, echt álles is top bij Sarah en haar team! We hadden het geluk dat nu slechts 2 van de 8 chalets bezet waren, dus het was heerlijk rustig. Ook fijn dat er een normaal fijn zandstand voor je deur ligt, waar je zo de aangename zee in loopt, voor erg mooi koraal en duizenden visjes. Kortom: ga naar Bobocha, een dikke aanrader!!!