This is great divers retreat. It has everything a diver needs after a long day in the water, friendly staff and management, excellent food, clean and comfortable bungalows and plenty of peace and quiet. Our booking were made directly with the Lodge via the internet and everything ran like clockwork.

THE LODGE:
The bungalows are perched on the hillside, Above the public areas, overlooking the Strait to the NW or the lagoon on the SE. The lounge and dining area are well equipped with all the books, Wi-Fi and review facility that one may need to help identify the abundance of critters that were seen during the day.

Meals, on land and the boat, always provide a selection to eat, so if the spicy Indonesian food is not up your street, then there is always something else to fill your plate..... and tummy. The food is 'home style' and served at a communal table where you join the management and other guests to share stories and make new friends while surrounded by wonderful food.

The staff are eager to please and go out of their way to make the stay a memorable one.

THE WEATHER:
We stayed at Divers Lodge Lembeh in January 2011, “the rainy season”? We were very lucky to have no rain at all, in fact the condition could no have been any better.

THE DIVING is nothing short of spectacular (this place must be on your 'bucket list'). Having said that, if you have never done 'Muck” diving before, you will find it very different. Other than the house reef, all the dive sites are a 20 to 60 min boat ride away.

There are no more than 4 divers on a boat and 2 divers to a dive leader. There are no ridged dive times and as a result you are able to plan your day of diving to suit yourself... and your buddy of course. No need for the early morning rise to catch the boat by 08:00.

The dive leaders are well trained and have a keen eye for finding the hidden critters. All one has to do is settle down on the black volcanic sand bed, compose, focus and fill the memory card.

Very Affordable dive packages and a place that you will want to return to. We Do!
GREAT HOLIDAY – Thanks to the Dive Lodge Lembeh TEAM

I picked this resort just for that reason: private diving. Not that I mind having a few like minded souls on the boat, but I don't want to be limited by other travelers. I like being able to set my own schedule, and that is exactly what this resort allows you to do. I was out on/in the water most of the time, spent a little time in the dining room (where there is wireless access) chatting with other guests and eating, and the remaining time, I slept.

In terms of facilities, the resort is small scale, with clean rooms and 24 hour hot water. The food is ok, a mix of western and local foods. Solar panels and wind turbines help keep the footprint low.

I used nitrox for all my dives. I wasn't offered the option to check the oxygen percentage, nor did I ask. My diving was pretty much a cycle of one hour underwater, one hour break. Sometimes several of the resorts' boats anchored at the same site. I was a little disappointed seeing the buoyancy control or rather lack thereof of some of the divers and photographers.

All in all I'm very happy and would certainly consider coming back when I feel like diving Lembeh again.

Divers Lodge Lembeh is a beautiful resort, in a very peaceful location in Palau Lembeh. The bungalows are modest but clean and very comfortable. The staff is great although the English level could be improved (would be particularly helpful with the boat crew and guides), and is always available to help you.

The food is great. Dinner time is a gathering around trays of foods, with a good variety. Lunch is usually taken on board and you eat it after the second dive, although you also have an option of returning to the resort (but you’ll lose time). When you get back from your diving you can count on freshly prepared coffee and a treat.

Overall, a good experience. I recommend this resort to those who like muck diving and want to experience a calm stay in Lembeh. Check more at http://http://lifesauntering.blogspot.com/2010/09/diving-in-lembeh-divers-lodge-resort.html

After travelling from the UK to Indonesia my husband and I were hoping to experience some great muck diving and we did thanks to Divers Lodge Lembeh! We arrived at the resort and soon settled into our lovely bungalow overlooking a stunning lagoon.

The owners and staff made us so welcome, providing a really personal service. The resort provides relaxation space, great food and comfortable sleeping. The layout is also really considered and its great to see solar panels and wind turbines being put to use!

The dive guides are fab and always spot the smallest of creatures - really amazing. The dive boats only take out a few people at a time so you never feel crowded. If you're not diving there are some nice walks and boat trips around the Straits.

I would go back in a flash!