Eco resort in Sulawesi is a place that uses recycled items and sourced from natural materials. Sulawesi is the eleventh largest island in the world. Sulawesi covers four peninsulas, the Minahasa Peninsula, the Eastern Peninsula, the South Peninsula and the Southeast Peninsula.
The peninsula is separated by three bays, namely Tomini Bay, Tolo Bay and Bone Bay. The three bays are very beautiful, the feel of nature is felt when we set foot there.
Pulo Cinta Eco Resort
This time we will discuss Tomini Bay, located in Gorontalo, Sulawesi. When viewed from above the height, Tomini Bay has the same shape as the heart because it is clear from its shape, many are calling the island in Tomini Bay as Pulo Cinta.
It is said that in ancient times the Gulf of Tomini became a meeting place between the princess of the Dutch colonist and Prince Gorontalo, they both forgot the battle that happened at the time while looking at the beauty of the stars scattered above the sky on the island.
If visiting Tomini Bay or Pulo Cinta, visitors can stay at Pulo Cinta Eco Resort. This inn surrounds Tomini Bay, so if seen using a drone, it will look like a heart-shaped sequence.
Marine animals are also easily seen because of the white sand, the water is crystal-clear and the bottom of the sea is quite shallow. The inn that was built in late 2015 is located in Tomini Bay is an environmentally friendly lodging.
All rooms of the inn are made of wood, bamboo, and also the palm tree leaves that serves as the roof of the room. When out of the room door, guests who stay will immediately see beautiful views of the expanse of the sea.
To reduce water supply, this inn restricts the provision of clean water to all rooms. No air conditioning, Pulo Cinta Eco Resort is only using windows and room ventilation for natural room cooling. The use of sunblock is also not recommended for all guests who visit because the use of sunblock will endanger the marine animals and contaminate the water in the sea.
Despite being in the middle of a vast ocean, this inn also provides wifi facilities for its guests. Guests who visit the Pulo Cinta Eco Resort can feel the sensation of swimming with whales and will cost Rp. 150.000 / per person. And if visitors want to spend the night at Pulo Cinta Eco Resort, it will cost Rp 3.500.000 – Rp 15.000.000 / per night.
Tando Bone
In addition to Pulo Cinta Eco Resort, in Sulawesi, there is also an inn that has an environmentally friendly concept, named Tando Bone.Tando Bone is close to Lake Poso and has stood for 16 years.
The area of this inn is located in a remote village and away from the city center, so the guests who stay will be quiet if vacationing here. Almost the same as the Pulo Cinta Eco Resort which all rooms facing the sea, in Tando Bone all rooms overlooking Lake Poso.
Beautiful environment and away from downtown make this in protected from air pollution. The building at the Tando Bone Inn is made of wood.The power generated is also sourced from solar power panels.
It is not easy to keep the beauty of the eco-resort, especially to present the real natural scenery of an inn because to maintain the beauty of the need for attention, both from citizens and from visitors. Bothof these eco resorts in Sulawesi can be the right choice for a family holiday.