We stayed in BVR in dec2009/Jan2010. Very nice place, all comfortable and clean. Bathroom was little worn, the shower was leaking and some mildew here and there but it was a rainy season!. Problem - braked water only, no fresh water except for drinking, but we got used, hot water was available only in beach side cottages, that we got also used. Food was normal, little silent social life but it was Xmas and NY, so most people travelled home. They have massage available now and she was good. House was cleaned every day, couldn't get dry towels daily as it was rainy season but that's also ok. one has to understand that it's better to save nature/energy thus have chance for such pristine places, than to demand all new, dry, clean. Don't know what the dive op is called for BVR, thought it's the same name (guess some changes has recently been in op), so dive equipment was little worn out for wetsuits, boots, fins, BCDs but we were beginners, so not big risk. DMs were great, controlled us often while diving, briefed, noticed a lot life, etc. AND it was a holiday time, everyone of us is human, they too, so even if some little mistakes happened, it was humane. Also everything is soo close, all can be corrected within minutes. And in turn DMs were very flexible to satisfy our demands.
BVR dive boat is the best, comfortable and fastest on the whole island!
They are one of 2 resorts who have family cottages. BVR has 2, for the same price as regulars.
OH!!! BVR is the only who has POOL and every guest was enjoying it very much - funny how you can still enjoy water after all that diving!
we liked BVR was small and quite new, not so blasting music as neighbor resort, The DInsturctor they presently use was very flexible and understanding to get our teenage daughters finished with PADI. I guess you don't get in most of the places such flexibility without extra costs.
Can strongly suggest Bunaken Village Resort as value for your money.
