A DIVER'S DREAM WITHIN ALL BUDGETSDivers Lodge Lembeh is a dive and nature resort situated on the beautiful Lembeh island

Located on the most beautiful part of Lembeh Island, Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort is a haven for divers. Our resort is ideally situated between the Lembeh Strait and Sulawesi Sea, surrounded by a protected forest. Just an hour and fifteen minutes away from the Manado Airport, Divers Lodge Lembeh offers a unique and unforgettable diving experience.

A Diver’s Dream Within All Budgets

At Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort, we’ve been making diver’s dreams come true since 2002. Our founders, Linda and Rob, along with their children Adrian and Indah, and their four pet dogs, live permanently at the resort. They warmly welcome you as their personal guests. Each and every bungalow and the restaurant offer a great view at the sea, forest and mountains. Our experienced guides are happy to help you to spot the most amazing critters, and our unique private dive boat only policy, private guides and unlimited dive time guarantees you can take all the time you want.

At Divers Lodge Lembeh our rates and booking procedures are designed to be clear and straightforward, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. No deposit, No cancellation fee. Pay when you Check Out. Apart from a few high quality travel agencies, we do not cooperate with any online-booking agencies such as Agoda or Booking.com. Just send an email to info@diverslodgelembeh.com or a Whatspp message to +62 8124433754. We believe in providing top-notch service at the best prices. As an independent, family-run resort, we can offer competitive rates without compromising on quality or experience. Our unique approach allows us to give our guests the best value for their money.

Divers Lodge Lembeh Drone Photo

Bungalows

Each bungalows at Divers Lodge Lembeh is equipped with comfortable beds, chairs, tables, a wardrobe, and a desk with additional lighting suitable for camera work. The en-suite bathrooms feature a western-style toilet and a hot shower, which is powered by solar heating and supported by an electrical backup. The rooms are well-ventilated and screened, eliminating the need for mosquito nets. While cool breezes are frequent, fans are provided for added comfort. Musang, Kura Kura, Soa Soa, and Penyu bungalows come with air conditioning. However, given the excellent ventilation and the presence of a ceiling fan, many of our guests opt not to use it. Please be aware that there is a surcharge for using the air conditioning to offset the additional fuel costs.

We offer 24-hour electricity, sourced from solar panels, a power inverter/charger, and a fuel-powered generator. The voltage stands at 220/230V and 50 cycles, compatible with European-style 2-pin plugs. Adapters can be provided upon request.

Every bungalow is equipped with a minimum of five power outlets and a safety locker. If needed, we can also set up an additional table in the bungalows specifically for camera equipment.

In addition to Full Board Accommodation each Bungalow features complimentary:

  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrushes and Toothpaste
  • Towels upon request
  • Free Laundry service
  • Free Housekeeping
  • Mosquito repellent, spray, and coils

As of 2024 all of our bungalows features Wi-Fi coverage via the use of extenders and Starlink. However please note the connection speed within the bungalows is less fast compared to the Restaurant and Lounge, due to packet losses within the extenders.

Detailed descriptions and photos of each bungalow can be found in our Bungalows page.

Divers Lodge Lembeh - Bungalow Rajawali Exterior
Bungalow Musang's exterior & terrace. View of Mt. Klabat, from Bungalow's Musang terrace - Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort Rooms of Divers Lodge Lembeh - Bungalow Musang
Divers Lodge Lembeh - Exterior of Bungalow Soa-Soa.

Experience Beautiful Nature, Privacy & Comfortable Living

Divers Lodge Lembeh is surrounded by 16 hectares of tropical nature reserve and only 1 hectare of it, is used by the resort itself. The resort is a true butterfly paradise and over the years more and more birds made it their home. Tarsier Spectrum (very small primates), Civets and Monitor lizards are permanent residents here.

Reforestation

We started building Divers Lodge Lembeh in 2002. Very soon we were able to start planting trees at this peninsula. Earlier people tried to make gardens here by the traditional slash and burn method. However the soil was not good for growing much more than some coconut palms.

At the left, the situation when we came here. The right image shows how it looks now. Unfortunately the location of the resort was not visible yet in the data of 2002. That part was completely barren when we started. But it shows on the recent image.

Private Dive Boat, Always

At Divers Lodge Lembeh, we offer each guest or group their own dedicated dive boat, operated by our experienced staff. Our boats are designed by divers and built for diving, with a capacity of 8 divers plus crew. Whether you come alone, with your spouse, buddy, or group of friends, you’ll have exclusive use of one of our boats. If you meet new friends and want to share the boat and costs, we will adjust the schedule accordingly. 

This allows you to create your own schedule, decide when and where to dive, and dive without time limits (within safety standards). The cost for this unique service is IDR 1,550,000 (EUR 93, USD 102) per day, per boat, in addition to the number of dives you make. Boat sharing is available upon request and subject to availability. The cost is divided among the number of divers on the boat. Our rates are lower than any other dive resorts you will find. 

Our custom-built boats are spacious and have everything you need – towels, water, tea, coffee, snacks, and safety equipment. If you make more than two dives during the day, we highly recommend enjoying our convenient and delicious boat lunches, allowing you to maximize your diving time and experience the best of Lembeh’s underwater wonders without interruption.

For more information about our dive boats, please visit our Dive Boats page.

Private Dive Boat - Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort

Diving In Lembeh Strait

Lembeh Strait is known for its unique diving spots, featuring volcanic sandy bottoms, coral gardens, walls, and even shipwrecks. Our strategic location provides easy access to over fifty dive sites, each offering a unique glimpse into the underwater world.

Distinguished for its abundance of unique macro critters. This includes an extraordinary range of nudibranchs, hairy frogfish, ghost pipefish, and rare species such as the blue-ringed octopus. These critters provide an exceptional experience for divers, especially those interested in macro photography.

You can find out more in our diving page: Diving Lembeh Strait

Pygmy Seahorse - Diving in Lembeh Strait Hairy Frogfish - Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort
Blue-Ringed Octopus - Lembeh Underwater Gallery Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Dive Guides

Every diver at Divers Lodge Lembeh, whether solo or in a buddy team of two, is provided with a guide at no additional cost.

For extra personalized attention, divers can opt for additional guides at a reasonable surcharge of IDR 150,000 per dive. This flexibility is ideal for solo divers who prefer two guides or groups wanting a lower diver-to-guide ratio.

Furthermore, every guide in Divers Lodge Lembeh has made at least 500 dives and gained extensive experience working with underwater photographers.

Below is a short movie made by Marcelo Johan Ogata during his time at Divers Lodge Lembeh. We thank him for this footage! Enjoy.

Culture & Nature Exploration

Our resort provides expertly guided day trips to interesting destinations in North Sulawesi. Explore the natural beauty and cultural richness of Tangkoko National Park and the Minahassa Highlands, and local villages on Lembeh Island. For a more leisurely experience, we also offer stable kayaks for personal use at the bay of Walenekoko.

You can find out more in our North Sulawesi Tours pages: Tangkoko National Park, Batu Angus, Minahasa Highlands and more.

Tangkoko National Park Tour, Strangled Tree - Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort A pair of owls staring at the camera. - Divers Lodge Lembeh
Tours - Tondano Fishfarm - Divers Lodge Lembeh Kabasaran Traditional Dance - Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort

Restaurant & Lounge

The kitchen of Divers Lodge Lembeh is keeping up her reputation of freshly prepared, tasty and healthy meals. The Indonesian dishes really taste Indonesian, without being too spicy. Instead of the traditional frying of the vegetables we also serve them steamed.  There is extra home-made sambal for the guests who like it “very hot”.  Pastas, potatoes and home-made bread  are served to offer an alternative for rice and noodles.  We do not use MSG and palm oil in our kitchen and all food is Halal.  Of course we also cater for vegetarians, vegans and guests with other special dietary requirements. Have a look at our cuisine page to get a taste of our dishes.

Free wireless internet is available (24h) at the restaurant, lounge and open deck area. You also will find a collection books and identification guides here. A high quality OLED screen can be used to watch movies

Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort's open air restaurant & lounge.

Starlink & Fast Internet

As of June 2024 we are proud to announce that we now feature a new Wi-Fi network using Starlink. For the convenience of guests who would prefer a consistent and fast network ensuring easy downloading and uploading. In addition our Bungalows also features extenders upon request which use Starlink’s network however there are noticeable packet losses. For the best network speed it is better to connect to Starlink directly at the Restaurant & Lounge.

Starlink Satellite at Divers Lodge Lembeh Resort Starlink Router at Restaurant and Lounge in Divers Lodge Lembeh

Divers Lodge Lembeh: Resort Dive Requirements & Rules

To ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, we have certain rules in place:

-Our restaurant maintains a smoke-free environment, additionally, smoking is prohibited in boat cabins, bungalows, and any area where others may be exposed to secondhand smoke. We prioritize the health and comfort of all our guests.

-Do not touch anything that is alive and do not encourage guides to do this while diving.

-No dives deeper than 30 meters

-No dives which need decompression stops.

-To dive with us, you should be at least 16 years old and have a certificate from an internationally recognized organization. We do not offer courses at Divers Lodge Lembeh.

-We have an agreement with other dive centers that there is a limit of 15 divers, including the dive guides, in the same dive site underwater.

Divers Lodge Lembeh: Resort Rates and Booking

Credit cards are not an option to pay at the moment. You can pay cash in Indonesian Rupiah, USD or EUR or by internet banking (by WISE, our account in the Netherlands or Indonesia). If you plan to use the WISE app, we suggest you set up your account before arriving in Indonesia.

Please let us know if you prefer to make your reservation through an agency and we will advise you accordingly.

Our full prices are available in detail within our Rates and Booking page.

Contact Details

Email: info@diverslodgelembeh.com
Phone: +62 8124433754 (Rob & Linda – English, Nederlands, Deutsch, Bahasa Indonesia)
Location: On Google Maps
Facebook and Instagram.

Sampai jumpa (see you soon)!

We regret to inform you that we had no other option but to close our Weda Resort at Halmahera. The impact on nature from exponentially growing industrial activities has made Eco-tourism in the area unfeasible for the time being. However, our foundation will continue its educational initiatives and kindergarten programs. If you stay with us, you directly contribute to our education and conservation projects.

Watch some of the shows made for Indonesian television by Rob and Linda and their team! Subscribe to YouTube channel Rob Sinke

Website Updated 8 December 2024