Coral Eye is a unique Boutique Resort on Bangka Island, North Sulawesi in Indonesia. 

Originally founded as an outpost for marine studies, today Coral Eye Bangka is a melting pot of passionate travelers, dive enthusiasts, underwater photographers and marine biologists.

Coral Eye was designed to place the guest at the center of the space, creating a unique environment that favors socialisation and communication between people united by a common passion for the sea.

The project came to life in 2009, as four young marine biologists decided to pursue their dreams & passions and set up a marine outpost on Bangka Island, North Sulawesi - Indonesia, right in the heart of the Coral Triangle.

The original idea was to create a co-working outpost where universities and students could exchange ideas and develop their projects on tropical marine environments. In 2013, following the construction of the diving center and lots of hard work, Coral Eye opened its doors to tourism as an alternative to mix science with passion and love for the sea. Through the new concept we were able to finance environmental projects, offer scholarships to students and better support local communities.

In 2022 Coral Eye joins forces with the Siladen Resort and Spa to form a new partnership and elevate the resort to a new level of comfort for guests. While keeping the original community spirit of Coral Eye and the characteristics that have distinguished it from other resorts since its founding, the new partnership adds a touch of luxury with 7 new villas and an upgrade of the existing rooms and general guest services.

Bangka Island

Situated between the Celebes Sea and the Molucca Sea, in the northern province of Sulawesi, Bangka Island lies in the heart of the Coral Triangle, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity. 

Pulau Bangka is a tiny island, (“Pulau” means “island” in the Indonesian language) rich with forests, mangroves, coconut plantations, pristine, white sandy beaches and rocky outcrops situated just off the northern tip of North Sulawesi in between Bunaken Marine Park and the Lembeh Strait. The Bangka archipelago is made up of several islands, including those of Gangga and Talisei.

With an area of 4,700 ha, Bangka hosts about 2,000 people distributed in the three main villages. The local economy is mainly based on fishing, agriculture and in recent years also on tourism.

There are no roads on the island, but it is possible to trek through the jungle to visit the fishing village of Lihunu, or walk along the beach and reach the small village of Busa Bora.

The absence of shops, banks, offices and restaurants make it the perfect place to disconnect from the busy world, immersing yourself in an atmosphere out of other times.