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Lembeh Resort
Diving at Lembeh Resort
Lembeh Resort – 7 nights
Far East, Indonesia · 7 nights · choose your own dates
Flexible dates: travel any time between 01 Nov 2026 and 31 Mar 2027. Tell us your preferred dates and we'll check availability and confirm the exact price for you.
From £1,910 *
Why divers love Lembeh Resort
Luxury boutique dive resort on Lembeh Island with lush tropical gardens, sea views and world-famous muck diving on your doorstep.
Elegant garden view rooms, luxury cottages and a cliffside villa, all with AC, private verandas and modern comforts.
Fresh international and local cuisine served buffet and à la carte, with beach side dining, BBQ nights and tropical views.
Relax by the infinity pool, enjoy spa treatments, nature tours to Tangkoko National Park or sunset cruises on Lembeh Strait.
Critter capital diving in the Lembeh Strait with expert guides, muck sites rich in rare species plus night dives and photography support.
A top Indonesian dive escape combining luxury lodging, outstanding muck diving, marine photography support and tropical spa.
Our standard package includes 7 nights garden cottage on a full board basis, with all meals, snacks and drinking water (2 people sharing). Wifi is free in resort
You have 17 AIR boat dives with 1 unguided house reef dive per day.
Return Manado airport transfers are included
7 nights garden view room (full board, 2 people sharing). Water, tea, and coffee is available free of charge, and fresh juices also free of charge during breakfast.
17 AIR boat dives (12lt tank &weights)
Return Manado airport transfers are included
Local taxes are prepaid
What's not included
Any additional services in resort (spa, land tours, laundry) are paid for in resort. Alcohol and some soft drinks are an extra charge.
10% Local taxes are applied to all local purchases, with on site extras such as special trips to Bangka or Manado, nitrox, kit hire, private guides and black water dives.
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Manado.
Please ask for a quote to add international flights from the UK to your holiday. We can book most major scheduled airlines including regional UK departures to Manado.
Diving extras such as special trips to Bangka or Bonfire/blackwater dives private guiding, kit hire, courses and nitrox will all be billed in resort.
A 10% VAT is applied to all local purchases. Any additional services in resort (spa, land tours, laundry) are paid for in resort. Alcohol and some soft drinks are an extra charge.
Tipping is entirely at your discretion. We do not make recommendations as to how much to tip. Should you wish to leave a tip for the staff and crew, it should reflect the level of service you have enjoyed.
About Lembeh Resort
The Lembeh Resort is a boutique-style diver’s retreat located on Lembeh Island itself, at the heart of one of North Sulawesi’s most celebrated dive regions. Life here revolves around the underwater world, with the resort especially popular amongst underwater photographers and macro enthusiasts. From world-famous muck and critter diving to blackwater encounters, bonfire dives and surprisingly vibrant wide-angle opportunities, Lembeh Resort delivers one of the most rewarding diving experiences in Indonesia. Diving in the Lembeh Strait is truly second to none.
There are three accommodation categories at Lembeh Resort: six Garden View Rooms, thirteen Premium Cottages and the exclusive Cliffside Villa. All rooms feature air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms with open-air showers, king-size double or twin beds, tea and coffee facilities, a fridge, water dispenser and electronic safe. The thirteen Premium Cottages are either tucked into the hillside overlooking the bay or positioned close to the pool area, each offering upgraded furnishings and spectacular sunset sea views. The Garden View Rooms are set amongst the resort’s tropical gardens close to the dive centre. Smaller than the cottages and sharing a veranda, they are a comfortable and convenient choice, particularly for solo travellers. For the ultimate stay, the Cliffside Villa enjoys the finest position in the resort, with breathtaking views across the Lembeh Strait. Featuring a spacious bedroom, lounge area, private pool and terrace, together with personalised room service and dedicated butler service, it offers a truly indulgent retreat between dives.
In 2026 the team proudly unveiled their brand-new purpose-built dive centre, perfectly positioned on the waterfront beside the boats, camera room and rinse facilities. Designed with photographers and serious divers in mind, the centre offers dedicated storage space for every guest, with ample room for equipment preparation and drying. Warm showers and changing facilities ensure comfort throughout the day. Alongside the dive centre is the Backscatter authorised photo centre, unique within Lembeh and a major attraction for underwater photographers. Resident photo professionals are always on hand, while an extensive range of equipment is available to rent. Whether you are testing new gear or replacing equipment during your stay, expert support is never far away.
When you are not underwater, Lembeh Resort is the perfect place to relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy a chilled drink at the rooftop bar as the sun sets over the bay, or savour a delicious mix of local and international cuisine in the restaurant, with all meals included within your holiday package. Fresh pastries and homemade breads are served at breakfast, buffet lunches offer plenty of choice, and evenings feature relaxed à la carte dining in a beautiful tropical setting.
Lembeh Resort also warmly welcomes non-divers and snorkellers, with plenty to enjoy away from the dive boats. The spa was completely rebuilt in 2025 and now features two treatment rooms with dual massage beds for couples’ treatments, ensuite shower facilities, and a separate manicure and pedicure area overlooking a tranquil indoor pond. Beyond the resort, guests can explore the island itself or visit nearby Tangkoko National Park to discover North Sulawesi’s fascinating wildlife. Above and below the water, Lembeh Resort promises an unforgettable Indonesian dive holiday.
Combining the dramatic walls of Bunaken with the extraordinary critter diving of Lembeh creates an exceptional twin-centre itinerary, and Siladen Resort is the perfect complement to a stay at Lembeh Resort. Guests can even enjoy a boat transfer with diving between the two locations, avoiding a lengthy overland journey whilst experiencing the remarkable transition between Lembeh’s rich muck diving habitats and the spectacular reef walls and marine life of Bunaken.
Diving at Lembeh Resort
The diving in Lembeh straits is usually referred to as muck or critter diving. This is a unique experience, driven by the desire to find those unique and strange beasties that are so common in this part of Indonesia. Enter a world underwater filled with Mimic Octopus, flamboyant Cuttlefish, hundreds of nudibranchs, every kind of Frogfish and Pygmy Seahorses... to name but a few of the special sightings. What a lot of people don't realise is that there are also several coral sites, where you can get some stunning reef scenes
A typical dive day at Lembeh Resort includes 3 boat dives, returning back to the resort after each dive or for lunch. You are sped to your dive sites in one of the 5 custom built dive boats. Each has plenty of storage for dive kit and cameras. Most of the 70+ dive sites are found in calm bays within the Lembeh Strait and can be reached in only 2-20 mins! The dive center also arranges Madarin dives and night dives as 4th dive of the day. Blackwater, Bonfire and fluo dives are also available. Or why not jump in and discover the house reef for yourself. Unguided house reef diving is available at any time. Additionally, the kaleidoscopic reefs around Bangka and pristine reefs in East Lembeh can be enjoyed on a day trip - this is arranged on site locally with the team.
3 boat dives & house reef diving on offer, as well as Night, Mandarin, blackwater and bonfire dives.
Max 4 divers per guide
Over 70 dive sites - most within 15mins!
The marine and photography trained experienced guides that will find your "wish list" sightings!
Whilst the dive team at Lembeh resort are able to teach PADI courses, most divers visiting tend to be certified divers. Indeed, the resort is especially popular with photographers thanks to the great facilities in resort. The dive team focuses on a quality experience for customers - you are welcomed to submit your wish list to the guides who are experts at finding some of the strangest and smallest critters about.
Other Activities
Lembeh Resort also has kayaks to explore the area, offers cooking classes, visits to nearby village, trips to Tangkoko Nature Reserve to see tarsius monkeys/ hornbill/ cuscus bear/ black crested macaques and more in their natural habitat, trips to the Minahasan Highlands to see the rich culture & traditions/ sulphur lake/ waterfall/ volcano/ traditional market etc, visit Tasikoki animanl rescue center, trip to mangroves, sunset cruise etc.
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2We confirm and hold your space
Many trips are confirmed the same day; some take 24–48 hours. We'll confirm the price, cabin and flights with you.
3Pay a deposit to secure it
Typically 30% of the holiday cost. You then receive your confirmation and ATOL certificate. The balance is usually due 90 days before travel.
Discover Lembehs premier muck and critter dive resort! Pack in 17 air boat dives. Our package includes 7 nights in a garden room in on an full board basis (2 people sharing) and return airport transfers. Local extra include additional dives, kit hire of private guiding, spa services, alcohol. Some special dives incur a small local charge (eg Mandarin dives, remote sites)
Entry requirements
Country entry requirements for Indonesia
This information is for people travelling on a full 'British citizen' passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government's understanding of Indonesia's current rules for the most common types of travel. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia
To enter Indonesia, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages.
Entry Visa:
You MUST have a visa to visit Indonesia
You can get a 30-day visa on arrival (VOA) for tourism. The VOA costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah, payable in cash IDR or USD.
Manado airport charges 550 000IDR for the VOA
The VOA is valid for single entry only. You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket.
Due to the user interface for the portal, we do not generally recommend the evisa - it is particularly bad on mobile!
Beware of scam websites and only apply on the official government link https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Indonesia arrival card:
Before travelling to Indonesia, fill out the online customs and health declaration on the All Indonesia arrival card website or app within 72 hours of arrival. It is recommended that you complete this form prior to departure to avoid delays when arriving in Indonesia. https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
Top tip: Take a photo of your QR code, incase you don't receive the QR by email
* prices are subject to change according to availability at the time of booking
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Lembeh Resort
Travel any time 01 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 · 7 nights · from £1,910 pp · Ref TRP 50215
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