Lembeh Resort

We ended our Indonesia dive trip at Lembeh Resort, and honestly, it was the perfect place to wrap things up. Our suite was gorgeous, peaceful, and had a view that made us stop in our tracks every time we walked outside. The staff? Incredible. Every single person we met was kind, professional, and somehow remembered our names from day one. But Solene at the front desk—oh my gosh, we adored her. She’s the kind of person who makes you feel completely at home right away. We had the best chats with her, and anytime we even hinted at something, she took care of it before we could ask. She’s an absolute gem and a big part of why the place felt so special. The spa was amazing—some of the best massages we’ve ever had. And I don’t say that lightly… my husband is a massage therapist and very picky. We both floated out of there. Food was delicious with plenty of variety. Every morning there was a chef ready to make eggs or pancakes, and at lunch, fresh grilled catch of the day was always an option—and always fantastic. Now let’s talk diving. The Lembeh Strait is basically the Disneyworld of diving. Every dive brought something weird, wild, and totally new to us. We were blown away. Our dive crew was split between Lembeh’s staff and the incredible team from Murex—Charley , Romey, Jardi, Eldo, and especially Rein, who was with us the whole journey. These folks are seriously some of the hardest-working, most gracious dive professionals we’ve ever met. They made every day underwater feel easy, safe, and unforgettable. Tarkan and Kathrin, the resort managers, were warm, thoughtful, and clearly love what they do. That energy runs through the whole resort. We left feeling relaxed, cared for, and already dreaming about when we can come back. If you’re on the fence—go. You’ll be so glad you did.

This was our second visit to this resort and while the first visit (2019) was very good, the current trip was even better. Critters, dive sites, dive guides, food variety and presentation, bungalow and resort staff were all excellent. Tom and Sheila

Amazing experience for a bucket list destination. It is worth mentioning that the dive guides are proficient in many underwater photography systems and are very helpful in getting the perfect shot. Also, there is a Backscatter Photo Shop on the premises. The level of service we received from every single staff member we interacted with throughout the resort, dive shop, and photo center was 5 star. We were greeted with a warm welcome at every corner. The rooms are immaculate, spacious, and comfortable. The food is top notch with a wide variety for all palates and diets. The dive shop is phenomenal with small groups and incredible guides. We were looked after by not only our guide but every single crew member. I recommend this location and would return if given the opportunity.

Lembeh Resort is one of my favorite places. This was my third trip and it has only gotten better with all the upgrades. The room renovations are amazing, everything is fresh and bright. The food is abundant and tasty. The staff is so helpful and friendly, it feels like a family vacation, only better. I can’t wait to make a fourth visit.

I am recently back from the Passport to Paradise Dive Trip which included Murex Manado, Murex Bangka and Lembeh Resorts. Each place had unique and varied diving and we had the same dive master with our small groups of 4 for the entire trip. I can't say enough about the staff! Every staff person knew our names and greeted us every time they saw us. The diving was so special! I saw critters I have never seen before and the dive master made sure to write down each one so I knew what I was looking at - some of these beautiful animals were tiny! The Mandarin Fish Dive was fantastic and I highly recommend it! I treated myself to a pedicure and facial in the spa and it was luxurious! I have a gluten allergy which was easily accommodated. The food was yummy and nourishing. I can hardly wait to go back!!

Lembeh resort is my favorite place to stay in Indonesia. This was my second time to stay there. The rooms were great, the food was incredable, the people were awesome. There is no place the even come close to Lembeh. They even have a BackScatter photo shop on property. If you are looking for place to dive and do underwater photography, this is the best.