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Bahari Family Hotel
Aertembaga
Bahari Family Hotel offers comfortable lodging in Bitung, featuring family rooms equipped with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Rooms also include work desks, TVs, and wardrobes for a pleasant stay. Guests can unwind in the garden, relax on the terrace, or enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. The hotel includes a shared kitchen, lounge area, and a 24-hour front desk, ensuring convenience throughout your visit. Located 52 km from Sam Ratulangi Airport, the hotel also offers a paid airport shuttle service, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions like Winenet Dua and Aertembaga.
What’s good
- Friendly and welcoming staff
- Spacious and comfortable rooms
- Good water pressure and hot water
- Decent breakfast included
- Close to markets and amenities
Worth knowing
- Inconsistent room cleaning
- Noise from the street
- Limited bathroom supplies
- Dated furnishings
- Far from the beach and attractions
What to expect
Highlights around Lembeh Strait
6 – 22 mHairball
The classic muck site. Three dives, three different critters, dawn and night both deliver.
10 – 30 mNudi Falls
A small wall in the middle of the strait. Macro paradise.
6 – 18 mAer Bajo
Both species reliably here. Patient divers only.
4 – 10 mMandarin sunset
Dusk dive on a coral patch. The mating ritual lasts ninety seconds — bring a steady camera.
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8.5
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