Siladen Resort and Spa
Siladen Resort is a beautiful place that does everything right. We booked this resort for 3 nights and 4 days, and did eight dives here, including two on the way to Lembeh Resort, in Bangka. Our biggest regret was not spending more time here. Ana and Miguel, the management team, have a very professional and organized approach to the running of the resort, and we felt instantly welcomed. Our bungalow was spotless, spacious, and thoughtfully appointed. It was very luxurious, despite not being beachfront (we would have liked that, but the beachfront villas were unavailable, despite our booking months in advance). The food was mostly buffet style, with a wide variety of choices both Indonesian, and western/Italian. It was excellent, and meals were mostly beachfront.
I took one group yoga class, and also did a private yoga class, both took place in a "treehouse" platform type building with a terrific view of the ocean, and the sunset. This felt terrific after the long flights to get here.
Diving was beautiful and colorful, and the dive operation ran smoothly. Nice touches included hot beverages between dives and fruit offered by the dive staff. All the dive sites were very good.
I also received one of the best massages I have ever had. This took place in their well appointed spa.
I would love to return to Siladen one day, and my husband and I highly recommend this resort for couples wanting a romantic getaway with some relaxing diversions in addition to diving, but the diving is truly world class here as well!
I should also mention that airport transfer, as well as our boat transfer were very efficient, and that was much appreciated.
