Big Fish Hotel
📍 Jl. Piere Tendean No. 107-108 Boulevard Manado • ✈️ 14.02 km from MDC (Sam Ratulangi International Airport) (20-30 mins drive)
Field Verdict & Stay Logistics
Big Fish Hotel is a 1-star value-focused retreat tucked in Manado & Bunaken Marine Park. Guests rate it an excellent 9.0/10 based on 281 verified reviews. The property is located around a 25–45 minute drive from the airport.
The Vibe & Curator's Overview
Big Fish Hotel is a 1-star value-focused retreat tucked in Manado & Bunaken Marine Park. Guests rate it an excellent 9.0/10 based on 281 verified reviews. The property is located around a 25–45 minute drive from the airport.
Big Fish Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort.
Gojek & Grab active; dive boat transfers to Bunaken Island and World-Renowned Marine Sanctuary (Unmatched Wall Diving).
What to Know Before You Book
Practical, on-the-ground details to help you plan the perfect stay.
Total 32 rooms across 6 floors. Opened in 2016. Features contemporary tropical architecture and standard air-conditioned suites.
Gojek & Grab active; dive boat transfers to Bunaken Island. Dedicated scooter parking on-premise. Accessible via established arterial roads.
Inland Valley / Highland Retreat. Located 14.02 km from MDC (Sam Ratulangi International Airport) (approx. 20-30 mins drive).
Equipped with high-speed wireless fiber internet suitable for Zoom calls and remote work. In-room work desks and quiet garden seating corners available.
Highland & Inland Retreat Profile. Situated in an elevated inland retreat setting. Guests enjoy cool mountain breezes, serene valley vistas, and lush natural surroundings.
Relaxed Coastal & Dive Island Ambience. Optimal for travelers seeking peaceful nocturnal sleep away from nightclub strip subwoofers.
Part of our Editor's Choice collection with a guest score of 9.0/10 based on 281 reviews. Delivers high quality, comfort, and memorable Indonesian hospitality in Manado.
About Big Fish Hotel
Big Fish Hotel presents a distinguished hotel celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere and refined hospitality. The property benefits from a serene tropical landscape, offering an inviting sanctuary immersed in natural greenery. Its visual identity centers on a harmonious blend of modern architectural comfort and indigenous materials, welcoming arriving travelers into an environment that balances spatial privacy with authentic warmth.
Comprising 32 thoughtfully appointed living spaces, the guest rooms and suites are designed with an emphasis on spatial generosity, restful comfort, and residential warmth. Warm wooden furnishings, soft neutral tones, and artisanal decorative accents create a soothing interior aesthetic. Each accommodation includes plush bedding dressed in fine linens, dedicated seating areas, and generous windows framing verdant gardens or skyline horizons. En-suite bathrooms are finished to an exacting standard, equipped with deep-soaking bathtubs, separate walk-in rain showers, and natural botanical bath amenities.
Guest recreation revolves around a refreshing swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens, offering an ideal setting to unwind under the tropical sky. Recreational facilities include dedicated wellness amenities where guests can experience soothing spa treatments or maintain their daily wellness routines. On-site dining presents a flavorful selection of authentic Indonesian specialties and international favorites, complemented by inviting lounge spaces for light refreshments.
Throughout the property, service is delivered with intuitive attention and genuine Indonesian grace, ensuring every request is met with effortless care. Suited especially to leisure travelers, couples, and families seeking a tranquil retreat with exceptional comfort, the property distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating comprehensive resort amenities with a peaceful, residential atmosphere that feels distinctly personal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical, verified answers regarding transit, booking logistics, and stay policies at Big Fish Hotel.
Big Fish Hotel is located in an area with "Gojek & Grab active; dive boat transfers to Bunaken Island". Standard app-based ride-hailing services are generally available for local travel throughout the area.
Big Fish Hotel is located approximately 14.02 km from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), with an estimated driving time of 20-30 mins under typical traffic conditions.
The property setting is classified as "Inland Valley / Highland Retreat". Ocean water safety along this sector is rated as "World-Renowned Marine Sanctuary (Unmatched Wall Diving)". Guests are encouraged to observe on-site safety guidelines and seasonal flag warnings.
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is required by 12:00 PM. Requests for early check-in or late departure are subject to availability upon arrival.
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