UD Rating - 4 Stars

Year Round

23 Hours

All levels

From £3095

Nad Lembeh Resort

NAD Lembeh is a secluded boutique dive resort located on Lembeh Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, surrounded by lush jungle and overlooking the renowned Lembeh Strait. It is best known for its world-class macro and muck diving, attracting underwater photographers and divers from around the globe. The resort combines comfortable accommodation, professional dive facilities, and a relaxed island atmosphere for an immersive tropical escape.

NAD Lembeh Resort is set within a secluded private cove on Lembeh Island in North Sulawesi, offering a boutique retreat that blends tropical tranquillity with refined comfort. Surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the calm waters of the Lembeh Strait, the resort provides a peaceful setting where guests can relax while enjoying direct access to one of the world’s most distinctive marine environments.

Renowned globally among divers, the resort is located in the heart of the Lembeh Strait—often referred to as the “critter capital of the world.” It is particularly celebrated for its exceptional macro and muck diving, where rare and unusual marine species can be found. With experienced dive guides and professional facilities, Lembeh Resort caters to both seasoned underwater photographers and those new to diving.

In addition to its diving experiences, the resort offers a well-rounded stay with a selection of accommodations ranging from garden rooms to hillside cottages and private villas, many with panoramic ocean views. Guests can enjoy locally inspired cuisine, spa treatments, and curated excursions across North Sulawesi. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Lembeh Resort delivers an immersive and responsible travel experience.

Board Basis

Full Board Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Beach Front

Beachfront Rooms

The Beachfront Rooms are located directly by the water, providing easy access to the dive centre and main resort facilities. Each room can accommodate up to 2 guests, making it a convenient and comfortable option for dive partners or couples.

  • Mini Bar
  • Fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Desk
  • Bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Safe
Sea View Bungalow

Seaview Bungalow

The Seaview Bungalows are spacious standalone accommodations set in a private hillside location, offering uninterrupted views of the Lembeh Strait. Each bungalow can accommodate up to 3 guests, making it ideal for couples or small groups seeking added space and privacy.

  • Mini Bar
  • Fan
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Private Balcony
  • Sea View
  • Hot and Cold Water

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NAD Lembeh

NAD Lembeh Resort

Located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, NAD Lembeh is a premier dive resort set in the heart of the Lembeh Strait, a world-famous destination for muck diving and macro photography. Known as the “Critter Capital of the World,” this region offers an incredible variety of marine life, from rare and exotic species to thriving coral reefs and dramatic underwater landscapes.

The PADI-certified dive centre at NAD Lembeh provides a range of courses, from beginner Open Water Diver certifications to advanced and specialty courses such as Nitrox, Underwater Photography, and Deep Diving. With a multilingual team fluent in English, Indonesian, French, Spanish and German, divers from around the world can enjoy a seamless and personalized learning experience.

The Lembeh Strait’s unique underwater ecosystem is home to some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures. Divers can encounter frogfish, blue-ringed octopuses, rhinopias, mimic and wonderpus octopuses, flamboyant cuttlefish, nudibranchs and more. Beyond the iconic black sand muck dives, the area also features stunning coral pinnacles, walls and drift dives, offering encounters with larger pelagics and schools of fish. For thrill-seekers, Blackwater and Mandarin Fish Night Dives provide a mesmerizing experience in the pitch-black waters.

NAD Lembeh’s dive centre is designed for ultimate convenience and comfort. The resort operates four custom-built dive boats for small, personalized dive groups and a floating jetty allows for easy boat entries. The house reef is perfect for relaxed dives and underwater photography practice. For camera enthusiasts, the resort features a state-of-the-art Camera Room, offering individual workstations, multiple charging points, soft and rubberized mats, ample storage space, and essential spare parts available in the gift shop.

Whether you are a beginner, experienced diver or a dedicated underwater photographer, NAD Lembeh offers an unforgettable diving experience in one of the most biodiverse and unique marine environments in the world.