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Diving Reviews of Lembeh Resort in Indonesia

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Lembeh Resort   Lembeh   "9 days in muck diving paradise"
This is the 4th time for me at this resort and I plan to spend at least a week here every time I travel to Indonesia. Not only do ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
9/2023   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort   Lembeh   "Capturing Critters Workshop"
We were excited to attend the Capturing Critters in Lembeh photo workshop led by Erin Quigley, and Joel and Jen Penner. The resor... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2023   Pec Indman
500+ Dives 		Photos available 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "A long overdue week in paradise"
This was our third stay at this resort. We were first scheduled to go here in 2019 but COVID got in the way. We let them keep ou... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2022   Craig Howe
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "2nd wonderful stay at this resort"
I absolutely love this place and would not go to Indonesia without staying here for at least a week. I also recommend hiring a pri... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2018   Craig Howe
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Lovely place, great dive operation"
This was our third trip to Lembeh and we liked this resort best of all. We booked the cliffside suite, which features its own infi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   Mary McCombie
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
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Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Another great visit to the muck capital of the world"
This was my fourth trip to Lembeh Resort and the first since 2015. My buddy and I were there to attend “Fish Geek Week” with Drs. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2018   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Another great visit to the muck capital of the world"
This was my fourth trip to Lembeh Resort and the first since 2015. My buddy and I were there to attend “Fish Geek Week” with Drs. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
7/2018   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Luxurious Lembeh"
Lembeh continues to be an amazing location for critters. This was our fourth trip to Lembeh Resort and it gets better with age. W... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
6/2017   Bee and Chaz Taylor
1000+ Dives 		3Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Critters at Lembeh"
Lembeh is t he critt er capital of the world. You are going for little guys and not large fish. The resort is oriented towards div... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
10/2016   Jack Bernstein
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Lemeh Resort"
One of the best resorts I have ever been to, and my new favorite place in the world to dive. I will go back. Many of the other p... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2016   Craig Howe
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   "Lembeh, Better than ever."
This was my 3rd trip to Lembeh Resort. In my last report (2014 Chapbook) I had a number of complaints. I had heard that they had... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2015   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   This was my second trip to Lembeh Resort in less than a year. I went by myself last October at the end of a live- aboard trip. Th... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
7/2013   David E Reubush
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   We have to travel at Christmas time (our son is still in college) which isn't the best time for North Sulawesi, weather- wise. I ha... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2012   Laura Austin
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   This is my second trip to Lembeh Resort and all as good as the first. The facility is beautiful with well kept grounds and a nice... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
3/2011   Michael Emerson
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   Getting There- - This was way more exciting than what we had hoped for. We had even built in a buffer day to get there and we used ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
8/2007   Michael Emerson
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh   Normally you arrive via van from Manado Airport. The trip takes about 1 hour. We arrived via boat from Gangga Island via Gangga ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2006   Rick Cavanaugh
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Island, North Sulawesi   This was one of our best diving trips, land or liveaboard! Perhaps, like Stan Waterman, we are getting older and enjoying the mac... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
9/2006   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straight   "Lembeh Resort - muck/macro paradise"
This was our first trip to Indonesia, split into 6 days at Lembeh Resort, followed by a 1 week Raja Ampat liveaboard. What a grea... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
3/2016   Chris Watt
500+ Dives 		2Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Lembeh Strait is reliable diving: always new things to see"
... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
7/2018   Susan F. Sykes
500+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Lembeh Strait, - almost as good as in the past"
We had not been to Lembeh Strait in 13 years, and returned to Lembeh Resort. The rooms have been redone, and the dining area and d... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
5/2018   S P Smith
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Lembeh Resort Muck Diving"
This was my second trip to Lembeh Strait. It is 90% muck diving, which is great for macro photographers like me, a little boring ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2014   Michael Wood
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   "Fabulous diving and will return "
Rooms were spacious with plenty of room to spread out camera equipment and computer. Outdoor Balinese bathroom, A/ C, huge bedroom, ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   Connie Bowling
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   Margi and I had originally visited Lembeh Strait in 2008 and had stayed at a resort on the mainland. This time, at Mike Hoppe's re... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2013   Eric Eckes
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   I think everyone knows that Lembeh Strait is pretty much the critter capital of the world. The only creatures I wanted to see and ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2012   Adam Hartnett
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   I was with a group of five people who were left stranded by the demise of Archipelago less than two weeks before we were to leave ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
1/2011   Mark Gillie
100+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   This resort is outstanding. I went in June 2009 and then again in June 2010. Several of the staff members remembered my name and g... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2010   Dr. Mark Wolff
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   Lembeh Resort (2nd visit) still a great experience. Food MUCH improved relative to 2005 visit. Hotel staff don't deal well with an... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
12/2008   John Sommerer
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait   Well run dive resort with an excellent dive staff. DIvemasters know where and how to find the rare critters. Frogfish and ghost pi... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2004   Jerry Tuttle
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi   My 2nd time at Lembeh but first time at Lembeh Resort. If you like muck diving & fossicking for rare & unusual critters - Lembeh i... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2009   phil Johnston
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   First the reasonably good part. The resort operation is well managed by a very nice couple from Portugal - Anna and Miguel. ... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
11/2013   Steven Levin
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   Returning to Lembeh Resort is like returning home. They are warm and welcoming to all, especially brand new guests. They are fun... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2011   Janet Czapski
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   Calling all serious divers! What you've heard about Lembeh straits is true. You must see it to believe it. I added on five days... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2009   Richard Litsch
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   It's all GOOD! The staff, the accommodations, the food and the dive op are wonderful. The property is beautiful and they make yo... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2009   Janet Czapski
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   This is the second trip I have made to this area in less than a year. I was so blown away with my trip last December and January I... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2008   Scott Johnson
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort / Murex/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits   Outstanding. Did KBR last trip to Lembeh, and decided to try Lembeh Resort this time. Hard to choose between them. Newer rooms at ... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2006   John Sommerer
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits and B[N/A]   "Sulawasi,Indonesia and Lembeh Straits"
Sulawasi and Lembeh Straits is a destination for experienced divers who have seen it all. It is a super location for photog... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
7/2015   William E Jurney
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh Straits/Raja Ampat   I’ll be doing two reports due to the areas were so different that I went to. Part I Lembeh Straits: I arrived in Singapore i... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2007   scott johnson
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh, Sulawesi   "Great operation, Great diving, Great resort"
One of our best diving experiences ever! My husband and I have been diving for awhile, and curious about the renowned muck diving... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2016   Jeanette Hartshorn
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers / Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh, Sulawesi   We stayed at both Lembeh and at Gangaa Island and it turned out to be a good combination. The diving at Lembeh and Gangga compleme... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2008   George Theodoris
<100 Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Lembeh/Siladen   "Lembeh/Siladen Combo"
We stayed at Lembeh Resort for 6 nites & 18 critter dives with lots of unusual critters spotted in the black sand. Lembeh Resort se... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
8/2017   Gail M King
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort/Murex/ Lembeh Resort Full report   Manado/Lembeh Strait   Excellent resort on Lembeh island ( [. . . ] ) and with the recent addition of two expatriate onsite managers many impro... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2006   William Deertz
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   "Keep Lembeh Weird!"
What's not to like about a cozy resort with a super- welcoming staff, that offers a huge bungalow, delicious meals, and arranged th... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2018   Paul Selden
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   "Diver Heaven!"
We went to Lembeh for "muck" diving, to see all the weird & amazing creatures that live in that part of the world; we got everythi... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
2/2016   Ken New
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   This was my second time staying and diving with Lembeh Resort. Both are top notch! Resort: The resort is very well managed. The... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
4/2013   Lisa D Vitale
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   This was our third time at Lembeh Resort. We still love the resort, the people, and critter diving. The resident dive center man... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
10/2010   James Jenkins
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Divers/ Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   Are Rhinopias, stargazers, snake blennies, wonderpus, orang utan crabs, pygmy seahorses, bobbit worms, fingered dragonets, and was... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2009   Jeanne & Bill Downey
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   North Sulawesi   Lembeh Resort is extremely well run; Chef is 4- star; accommodations are roomy (even though there are big stair- climbs from facilit... Full report  
5 stars
1 stars  
10/2007   Jayne Goocher
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   siladin & lembeh   "one of my favorite trips"
The muck diving was incredible. I lost count of strange different fish and nudibranchs. Saw blue ribbon eels, mimic, starry n... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
10/2017   MURRAY POST
500+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Sulawesi   "Muck diving was fantastic"
[Resort was excellent in every way. Dive operation took care of gear. Most sites within 10 minutes. Surface break back at reso... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2019   Fred Gentry
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Sulawesi   The dive guides were excellent! Their ability and enthusiasm for finding critters made the dives truly outstanding. I could hardl... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2006   Lois Kong-Zell
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report   Sulawesi, Lembeh Straight   See my 2006 review. The diving was just as spectacular. Last year (Oct) we had strong winds, some chop, and very cool water: 75... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2007   Jin Jenkins
1000+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort       "For the love of Muck diving"
Lembeh is synonymous with muck diving, macro photography, and unusual critters. To complement your trip, the Solitude Resort in Le... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
11/2024   Bonnie McKenna
1000+ Dives 		Photos available
1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort       "A Great Workshop for Photographers"
I was at Lembeh Resort for the annual Capturing Critters Underwater Photography Workshop. Lots of great things to say about the Re... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
1/2024   Richard Schifreen
250+ Dives 		 
Lembeh Resort Full report       "Lembeh Resort - Muck Capital of the World"
This was my 5th trip to Lembeh Resort and it just keeps getting better. The resort property continues to improve (deck near pool, ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Jonathan Persky
1000+ Dives 		1Helpful vote(s) received
Lembeh Resort Full report       Pickup at airport provided, with a one and a half hour van ride to the dock where the boat takes you to the resort. Good briefing... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
4/2006   Ernie Hounshell
1000+ Dives 		 
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