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Dive Review of Alam Batu Beach Bungalow Resort in
Indonesia/Bali

 
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Alam Batu Beach Bungalow Resort: "A Terrific and Relaxing Resort", Aug, 2024,

by Gary & Robin Schiendelman, PA, US (Top Contributor Top Contributor 31 reports with 44 Helpful votes). Report 13099.

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Bungalow Patio Dive Center Dive Schedule Pier with dive boats Pier and beach entry
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 4 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A

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Beginners 4 stars
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Comments Although we’ve been to Bali a couple of times in the past, this was the first time we’ve been diving there. We had a week between liveaboards and decided it would be a great time to chill while also doing a few dives in Bali. Based on a recommendation, we chose Alam Batu. They arranged to have someone meet us at the airport and the drive took about 3 hours.

The resort itself is beautiful. There are meandering paths through some beautiful landscaping overlooking the ocean. The bungalows are spaced far enough apart that each felt really private. Although the resort is on the ocean, this is not a typical beach resort with white sand beaches where you can walk and sunbathe. This is a volcanic area with black sand, lots of cliffs and rocks on the beach. It is stunningly beautiful.

We were in bungalow 2. None of the bungalows is actually on the beach. We could see a glimpse of the water, however. We would recommend 1-4 rather than 5-9 as we heard reports from other guests of nighttime noise from the village behind the resort (dogs, music, roosters, etc). We never heard anything at night. The bungalows are large with plenty of room for “stuff”, a large and comfy bed and a beautiful front terrace with day bed. The very large bathroom is open air with the sink and toilet under a roof and the shower under the sky. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving Indonesia, PNG, Solomon Isl, Red Sea, Maldives, South Africa, Mozambique, Cocos Isl, Galapagos, Socorro, Palau, Var Caribbean locations, New Jersey, Florida, No Carolina, Philippines, Fiji
Closest Airport Denpasar Getting There

Dive Conditions
Weather sunny, windy Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 82-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 60-75 Ft/ 18-23 M

Dive Policy
Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions 60 minutes, no deco
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw
Sharks None Mantas None
Dolphins None Whale Sharks None
Turtles 1 or 2 Whales None

Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):

Corals 3 stars Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

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Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities 1 stars
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UW Photo Comments Good camera rooms, dedicated rinse tank. No facilities on dive boats. ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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