Fadhila Cottages Togean Dive Resort

We had a great time at Fadhila cottages. The rooms where basic but we had all we needed. The five dives we did were amazing and we had a great time with Epho. He is a really good instructor and cares about the Environment. Thats why they also Take care off a Coral plantation at their house reef and also collect the plastic from the beach, which ist washed ashore after heavy rain. The whole Team was so helpful, friendly and made our stay very special so we really enjoyed it a lot, especially the Bonfire in our Last night. WE had a variety of delicious Food as well. They served fresh fish with tasty side dishes and also had good vegetarian alternatives such as tofu, Egg or tempeh. If you needed anything from the town Katupat you could Tell them and Go there anytime. WE will definitely come back. Terima kasih!

Terribly poorly organized place.Positive points:The food and the girls who work in the kitchen, and some members of the maintenance staff.Negative:We went to Fadhila (2 people) almost 1 month ago. Our main goal was to dive in Kadidiri, so we contacted Fadhila's manager in advance to make sure they did diving trips to Kadidiri.He told us that they did do diving trips to the island, so we booked with them.The day before arriving we contacted again to organize a day of diving the day after arriving, and received no response.Upon arriving at the hotel, they show us the facilities, and to begin with they tell us that the electricity only works from 5pm to 11pm, something that was never mentioned at the time we booked the stay. When asking about diving he tells us that "the boat broke yesterday, we will try to fix it tomorrow."The rest of the story is imaginable, they never repaired the boat, nor did they inform us of any progress regarding its repair.We asked them to contact another diving center so that they could pick us up and dive, and their response was "I'll let you know later", when we asked later they told us that they had not been able to find any diving center...Finding ourselves unable to go diving, we asked about a snorkeling tour, or trips to other islands, but the two times we asked the boats were full.In short, the place should be more honest with its customers, and we disrespect them, since the Togean area is a difficult place to access and transportation is not cheap.

we dive with Apel, 2 times. Superb outing on the reefs very well organized. Apel is very funny and serious and passionate. Dont hesitate to dive with him.Thanks again for this unforgettable experience

We had a great time at Fadhila. The food was fresh, very tasty and always varied. Even as vegetarians, there was always another alternative dish, so we got our money's worth from a culinary perspective. The room was simply furnished, but had everything you need. We also went diving and what we saw really impressed us. Epho is a great diving instructor that we can only recommend!! Above all, the fact that they have initiated a coral plantation, which they take good care of. Due to the current, garbage keeps washing up, but it is picked up immediately. You can also get a free ride to Katupat at any time so you can shop for small items. Epho and his team gave us a warm welcome and, despite a few rain showers, we had a great time. We really enjoyed it and it won't be the last time we'll be there.

Location: this is not the best island to visit the Togians. It is located opposite the village of Katupat, and is therefore in a channel conducive to the accumulation of waste. The beach is not fine white sand, there is a lot of seaweed. There is often a lot of trash on the beach, although it is collected daily (but not completely unfortunately).Room: we had the “luxury” room over the water. It's not worth the price, if you come just get a superior bungalow. We had a double bed equipped with a fitted sheet, two pillows and a mosquito net. No sheets (except a small fabric) or blanket. There is no fan. The bathroom had a shower head (unlike the other bungalows) but it was mainly to look nice because the flow was so low that we showered the entire stay with buckets of water. The terrace is pretty, it overlooks the water, but there were no deckchairs like in the photos on the site. We just had chairs and a coffee table. The staircase which leads to the water via the terrace is unusable because the last two steps are broken. There are no drinking water bottles in the rooms.Meals: the food is good and varied for lunch and dinner. The breakfasts need to be reviewed, however: not plentiful enough, not varied enough.Leisure activities offered:- Snorkeling outings: we didn't do any because we went diving, but the other travelers did and were very happy.- Excursions visiting villages: we did one, visiting the Bajo village in Pulau Papan (next to Pulau Malenge) then visiting the jelly fish lake and Karina beach. It was great!- Diving: very good dive guide (who is also the resort manager), passionate about diving and very beautiful diving spots. We were able to see many sharks, rays, fish of all kinds!- Others: there were quite a few other things offered on the site and on posters at the bar: ping-pong table and canoes: the manager explained to us that they no longer have them. Free outing to the village of Katupat and walk to another village, walk in the jungle: difficult to do because of the poor organization of the staff.Staff and organization: Overall, the staff members are nice when you understand how they work. But at first, contact is difficult. We were not welcomed when we arrived. It's hard to ask something, most of the time the answers to our questions are unclear. You can stay 20 minutes in front of the bar with a question, if you don't impose yourself, no one will come and see what you want. The organization is bad: our first day of diving, we wanted to leave at 8 a.m., we finally left at 12 p.m. The poor management does not seem to be due only to the staff on site, but above all to the fact that the manager has to report to 2 superiors who do not seem very aware of what is happening at the resort. So we understand that it doesn't seem to be the fault of the staff on site...We had planned to stay 11 days, we ended up staying 5 days (because of the defects noted and the fact that I needed internet to work = no wifi on site and poor 4G network + 2nd sim card which does not didn't work). So overall, if you can go somewhere else, go somewhere else. We still give 3 stars for the diving spots, for the dive guide (who when he is diving seems really happy and is much easier to approach) and for the food.

An exciting experience visiting the paradise of the Togean islands. I highly recommend other tourists to explore the Togean islands and take the time to stay at Fadhila resort. The location is strategic because it is in the middle of the islands. There are many rooms with bathroom and toilet facilities inside as well as faucets for cleaning your feet before entering the room so that your feet are free from grains of beach sand. Tourists can also enjoy a variety of delicious dishes in the restaurant with beautiful views and gentle breezes which add to the calm and romantic atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and are native residents of the local area so we can exchange exciting stories about cultural customs and local wisdom. And don't forget the waving palm trees with the typical dish of fresh young coconut ice which will warmly welcome tourists as soon as they arrive at the location. I was enchanted and amazed by the beauty of the small islands in the Togean archipelago and hope to return again soon!

The first time I came, I don't know why I immediately fell in love with this place. I just found a natural tourist attraction that was so natural. I felt calm, peaceful and pampering my eyes to see nature that was so beautiful and this cottage could change my perspective on life, that nature and the city are very different. makes me really love nature, thank you for the service given to all of me who work at Fadhila Resort, even though the place is far from city life in my opinion, but still tries to provide full service for guests, the facilities in my opinion are good because the place is very far from life, so take care of nature. Togean Island and I will visit Fadila Resort again👍👍👍

An absolute dream! The cottages are right on the beach and the location is an ideal base camp for exploring Togean Islands National Park. It has reliable running water and daily electricity (including WiFi). The staff is super friendly and the resort has its own diving equipment and instructors. We chartered a boat to visit various snorkeling sites, and the staff were super helpful to take care of our 5-year old and help him discover snorkeling while the parents and older kids explored the underwater wonders on their own.When we visited in August 2024, the resort was just re-opening its doors after a prolonged forced closure following the collapse of the global tourism industry after Covid. Guests should be aware of that fact before judging too harshly on the level of maintenance of the cottages. We saw plenty of evidence that the resort is actively being renovated to ensure guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and we were pleased to know our stay will help them recover from the post-Covid hardship.

I stayed here for 3 nights in Aug 24. I wouldn't say I'm very dissapointed, but many guests were, some leaving only after 1 night. I stayed in standard bungalow, which they don't even advertise on their website. Might be because of its basic standards, really no frills - an old wooden bed with mosquito net (some other bungalows, not only standard ones, had mattresses on the floor though) with outside bathroom (western toilet, cold water, bucket shower). The bungalow had a large verandah with chairs & table. The sheets were clean, although they barely provide any cover or blanket - only some lungee-style piece of clothing.The biggest problem of this bungalow was its bat poo smell. I didn't find any bats living in roof area, but the smell was present. There were also other creatures inhabiting the place, including a huge spider, some mosquitoes and cocroaches. Well, it's tropics, you have to deal with it, although some people can't.Two main issues of this place were trash and poor management. The former is something that can be taken care of, at least partly. Cleaning the beaches should be staff's daily morning routine and although I saw it from time to time, it was far from thorough. Part of trash problem also lies in the resorts' location - by a small strait and opposite Katupat village. On my last morning, after a windy evening, the current brought lots of plastic into the strait, which was a sad view. This part is not necesarilly the staff's fault, but needs a broader perspective. Waters surrounding the place were fairly clear though, with some basic reefs very close to it. Now I was really keen on snorkelling there, but then I went to Katupat village. Walking there I saw a big sign: beware of crocodiles. I asked the management whether crocodiles really live in here. They replied: sure, they might be just around the village corner. How about reefs? - I kept asking. Naaaaah, replied the manager, rather not. Rather? Hm... and that's how I quit the idea of snorkelling from the beach. I am aware that these reptiles mostly stick to strict coastal and mangrove areas, but heck - the strait is only 300-400 m wide, I'd rather not take this 2% or so risk.And there comes the latter - management problem. They barely care and don't show any initiative other than minimal. Sometimes they greet guests on arrival, sometimes they don't. Sometimes they're keen on explaining something, sometimes not. Really depends on the mood. On the day I went to Katupat village, I asked the manager: how will I return? He said - no problem, I will see you from the other side. After 2 hours in the village, I came back to the dock, sitting there and waving for another 45 minutes. It was getting dark and eventually I had to ask some locals for help. They called Fadhila and someone came to pick me up. The manager forgot about me, although he claimed he didn't. Plenty more alike situations: upon my check in I asked for the room key. Later, later - said the manager. I never got one throughout my stay. Wouldn't it be easier to say they don't have any? I know it's Indonesia and things work the local way. And I really don't mind 95% of the time. But heck, if they target themselves to accommodate foreign tourists (there were no locals staying during my visit), they should at least try to apply some minor standards. Another story - on the day of my arrival the public boat was broken, so we had to arrange a chartered one from Ampana. As the public boat didn't arrive, they were short on supplies - no beer or soft drinks for first 2 days. But then it would be nicer if the manager wasn't openly drinking his own alcoholic cocktails, while rest of the guests were watching. Etc., etc.On the bright side, the food was tasty and usually on time. Free coffee, tea & water all day. They also organized dives & trips on request, most of them modestly priced if you had someone to share your boat with (usually 700k). Rate of my standard bungalow was also fair, considering it was full board (350k per night).