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Black Marlin Dive Resort

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Black Marlin Dive Resort
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
13 January 2012 -
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Porto, Portugal
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Everything started the WORST possible way! Arranged the booking by email, including the transport from gorontalo airport to Marisa to pick a chartered "SPEED" boat via an individual named LALI, whose contact was supplied by Crispin! I didnt had much time so decided to charter the SPEED boat in order to gain time! What happen was the following: I get... More

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Makassar, Indonesia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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I just coming back from Togian Island a few days ago and we had stay in Black Marlin Dive Resort. This place is so nice. Staff is full of smile, the food is excellent. One of us took a Dive Course and Tina the dive instructor is so nice, very helpful. Me my self has doing several dive in Togian... More

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Vantaa, Finland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

After all you love to stay there, but it takes a moment to learn (find out) the odd local habits. Electricity is available only in evenings. Bathroom gets water only couple hours twice per day, and sometimes you have to request for it from staff. Automation or procedures based on check lists are unknown to staff. Some types of food... More

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Denpasar
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

spent a week in this resort. nice staffs, good service, and friendly people (staff & other guests). electricity available only from 6pm-12am. was no GSM service at all. you have to across the island to wakai island for making phone call. but that is ok, off course. snorkeling spots were everywhere. this resort serves night dive also with professionals dive... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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We arrived in Black Marlin after a bad experience at Kadidiri resort (next door). The room had just been cleaned up and was smelling good. We stayed 6 nights there. We put our stuff on the floor and didn't worry anymore. At first, the staff there seemed really nice. We did some diving with three of the staff and the... More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2011
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When we arrived at the Black Marlin, the room we had booked 3 weeks before with the manager was not available. Apparently, the manager was not on the island and the staff was not informed of our arrival. They told us to come the next day but no room available neither this daz. We prefered to stay at the next... More

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Our trip to Togean took us 3 days of traveling ( 1 14h public bus drive, 1 10h private car drive and 6 hour boat trip) and it was worth it! When we arrived we saw a pristine white beach with palm trees and a beautiful green/blue sea. Awesome! Because we only (would spend there at least 2 weeks) had... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2011
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My husband and I stayed at the Black Marlin for a couple of days in November 2010. At that time, it was the mid-range of the three accommodation options on the Togean islands. Its pretty little bungalows are set on a beautiful stretch of beach, each with its own terrace with hammock and stunning views. The rooms are good size... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2011
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With my wife we survived there only one night and moved out to next Kaldidiri resort. Why? 1.wrong construction of bungalows.Scotish owner has not spend money on insect net in windows frames.So light insight invites insects. Can you image-no electricity in night and you hear coucrache rustling in restroom. 2.wrong constructiuon of bungalows-you can not there properly close dors.This sliding... More

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BMdive, Owner at Black Marlin Dive Resort, responded to this review
25 April 2011

Hi Marek, My name is Crispin Gibbs and I'm the owner/manager of Black Marlin Diving on Kadidiri Island. I am very sorry to hear your story about my resort and that you left us with such a bad feeling. I'm also terribly sorry about the toilet paper story, this was a mix up, as toilet paper has always been free... More

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