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Sulawesi Options
Manado/Lembeh area
Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort
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At a glance...
- Swimming pool
- Spa room
- Dedicated camera room
- Pool table
- Combine resort stay at sister property at Bunaken Island
- Offers full board and diving packages
Customer reviews Excellent!
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- Page contents:
- Prices
- Package Details
- Rooms
- Diving Details
- Facilities
- Food
- Safety
Perched idyllically on the west coast of Lembeh Island, overlooking the strait is Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort. Bastianos is one of the most recognisable names in North Sulawesi diving and they now have a resort at Bunaken and one in Lembeh.
The key feature of Bastianos Lembeh is that it has surprisingly good facilities yet retains a very modest price. The resort has an elevated swimming pool and large open-air common room with superb sea views, free wi-fi internet connectivity, satellite TV and spa room - facilities one might expect from a mid- to high- budget holiday accommodation and not one of such clear affordability.
The rooms are also of a relative good quality, with Superior cottages that can be rented as air-conditioned or fan only, and Standard rooms for those looking for the cheapest deal. The cottages are stand alone properties for more guest privacy, whereas the Standard rooms are adjoining but close to the water's edge.
The resort prides itself on its social atmosphere. It is a popular choice for regular vacation divers just wanting to dive, have fun and meet people, not really for 'hardcore' diver photographers that want to do nothing but spend their time underwater.
Scuba divers will, however, appreciate the dedicated camera room and the well-appointed dive centre complete with DIN/Int compatible tanks as well as nitrox and the full range of rental equipment. So for Lembeh Strait diving that won't break the bank, with one of the region's best known operators, Bastianos Lembeh Resort is a good choice.
The key feature of Bastianos Lembeh is that it has surprisingly good facilities yet retains a very modest price. The resort has an elevated swimming pool and large open-air common room with superb sea views, free wi-fi internet connectivity, satellite TV and spa room - facilities one might expect from a mid- to high- budget holiday accommodation and not one of such clear affordability.
The rooms are also of a relative good quality, with Superior cottages that can be rented as air-conditioned or fan only, and Standard rooms for those looking for the cheapest deal. The cottages are stand alone properties for more guest privacy, whereas the Standard rooms are adjoining but close to the water's edge.
The resort prides itself on its social atmosphere. It is a popular choice for regular vacation divers just wanting to dive, have fun and meet people, not really for 'hardcore' diver photographers that want to do nothing but spend their time underwater.
Scuba divers will, however, appreciate the dedicated camera room and the well-appointed dive centre complete with DIN/Int compatible tanks as well as nitrox and the full range of rental equipment. So for Lembeh Strait diving that won't break the bank, with one of the region's best known operators, Bastianos Lembeh Resort is a good choice.
Accommodation and Diving Package Prices...
Prices valid until 31 March 2026
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| Year Round 24/25 - 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 | ||||||
| Accommodation (per person per night): Standard Room: EUR 80 (single supplement EUR 40) Superior Room (A/C): EUR 90 (single supplement EUR 45) [Single supplement - see note below] Diving Prices: Day Boat Dive - EUR 52 Night / Mandarin Dive Surcharge - EUR 12 Housereef Dive - EUR 12 Nitrox Surcharge - EUR 6 (Children below 6 stay free, children 6 - 10 get 50% discount) | ||||||
| Year Round 25/26 - 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 | ||||||
| Accommodation (per person per night): Standard Hillside Room: EUR 80 (single supplement EUR 40) Superior Beachfront Room (A/C): EUR 90 (single supplement EUR 45) Superior Hillside Room (A/C): EUR 100 (single supplement EUR 50) [Single supplement - see note below] Diving Prices: Day Boat Dive - EUR 52 Night / Mandarin Dive Surcharge - EUR 15 Housereef Dive - EUR 18 Nitrox Surcharge - EUR 6 (Children below 6 stay free, children 6 - 10 get 50% discount) | ||||||
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Special offers: Promotion Deal for Dec 2024 - Jan 2025:Save 20% on our accommodation and diving packages. Offer closes: 31 Jan 2025
Destinations: Lembeh Strait (Diving environment: advanced divers, very popular; Highlights: great macro life/marine diversity). No diving on days of arrival or departure.
Resort diving includes: Dives (as detailed in the packages above), boat rides to sites, experienced English-speaking divemaster (maximum 5 divers per DM), 12 litre tanks, weights and weightbelts, drinking water, drinks, snacks.
Diving excludes (mandatory, unless customer provides own): Scuba equipment (21 per day), Lembeh marine park fees (US$ 3 per year), dive insurance (can purchase on arrival). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival (cash in IDR, SGD, EUR, USD or credit card (VISA or MasterCard, with 2.5% surcharge)). From 1 Jan 2025, the resort will operate a cashless policy.
Optional extras: Extra boat dives, night boat dives, diving computer, nitrox fills for enriched air certified divers (US$ 21 per tank), torch, large tanks. Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival. Note: prices of items purchased on site are subject to change.
Resort accommodation includes: Bed, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, hot drinks, snacks, internet access, VAT on package prices.
Accommodation excludes (mandatory): Single supplement on single travellers only, payable in advance.
Single Supplement: This is a compulsory additional charge on single travellers for the sole occupancy of double/twin accommodation.
Optional extras: Alcoholic drinks, scheduled round trip resort transfers from Manado airport (min. 2 persons: US$ 88 per person, minimum 2 persons). Unless otherwise stated, all the listed items need to be paid on arrival.
How to get there: Bastianos Lembeh Resort, located on the coast north of Bitung City, is a 1.5 hour road transfer from Manado Airport. For more information on getting there (including airlines), see our Manado travel information section. The resort can schedule transfers to/from Manado Airport between 8 am - 5 pm.
Dive clubs and group discounts: Pay for 9 guests and 1 extra person can join free of charge, pay for 12 guests and 2 additional persons can join free of charge.
Add-on package: For the best Manado diving experience, we recommend that you book a combination of resorts here, to include one in the Manado and Bunaken Island area to scuba dive the Bunaken National Marine Park, and one in Lembeh to dive the Lembeh Strait.
Rooms, Beds, Bathrooms, Views...
There are 7 Superior (larger) Hillside and 4 Standard Hillside bed rooms at this resort, with their own private balconies set along an elevated hillside walkway. There are also 5 Superior twin/double bed rooms housed in a water side first floor terrace. All the rooms have beautiful views overlooking the Lembeh Strait. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms.
All the rooms have:
All the rooms have:
- Air-conditioning and fan cooled
- Twin or double bed
- Private bathroom with hot shower
- Towels and soap
- Elevated seaviews
- Verandah
- Mosquito nets
- Dressing table, bedside table, desk, chair, mirror and cabinet/shelves
- Electricity (2-pin plugs, power socket adapters available)
Diving Details...
Bastianos runs dive trips throughout the Lembeh Strait so you can see all the area's muck sites, as well as its coral reefs and wrecks.
The 4 dive boats feature:
Your 1st dive is at 8:30 hrs and 2nd at 11:00 hrs. The boat returns to the resort's small jetty for lunch at 12:30 hrs. There is an afternoon dive at 14:30 hrs, a mandarin dive at 17:00 hrs and a night dive at 18:00 hrs. Boat journey time is 2-30 minutes. The property also as its own house reef for shore dives, complete with a wreck.
Bastianos Lembeh offers enriched air nitrox (EANx) for suitably qualified divers. There is no maximum limit on bottom time on each dive so you can make the most of your Lembeh Strait scuba opportunities.
The Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort dive station has rinse tanks and a camera room with rinse tank and charging stations. The crew will carry your equipment and rinse it during your stay. There are cold showers, equipment storage facilities and oxygen at the dive centre.
The 4 dive boats feature:
- 12m wood hull with 2 x 40 HP engines
- Sun deck with shaded area
- Ladders on platform
- 2 dive guides and 2 crew
- Maximum of 8 scuba divers per boat
- Camera rinse tank
- Fruit and water
- Guest towels
- First aid kit
Bastianos Lembeh offers enriched air nitrox (EANx) for suitably qualified divers. There is no maximum limit on bottom time on each dive so you can make the most of your Lembeh Strait scuba opportunities.
The Bastianos Lembeh Diving Resort dive station has rinse tanks and a camera room with rinse tank and charging stations. The crew will carry your equipment and rinse it during your stay. There are cold showers, equipment storage facilities and oxygen at the dive centre.
Facilities, Location, Recreation...
Bastianos Lembeh Resort has a good range of facilities to enjoy your holiday in-between your diving at the Lembeh Strait. You can lounge at the elevated swimming pool with glorious views across the strait; visit the open-air lounge to watch TV, play a game of pool or connect with friends on the internet, or book yourself in for a session at the spa room for a shiatsu or reflexology massage.
Resort facilities include: Swimming pool with sun beds and shower - Spa facility for Shiatsu and reflexology massage - Elevated restaurant with views over the strait - Camera room - House reef - Satellite TV, DVD player, novels and fish ID books - Free wi-fi internet throughout the resort - Pool table - Provisions cabinet - Drinking water dispenser
Location: Lembeh Island, Lembeh Strait, west of Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Resort facilities include: Swimming pool with sun beds and shower - Spa facility for Shiatsu and reflexology massage - Elevated restaurant with views over the strait - Camera room - House reef - Satellite TV, DVD player, novels and fish ID books - Free wi-fi internet throughout the resort - Pool table - Provisions cabinet - Drinking water dispenser
Location: Lembeh Island, Lembeh Strait, west of Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Menu, Cuisine Type, Specialities...
Meals are served buffet style in the resort's large, roofed, elevated but open air dining area, where the gentle breeze and the wonderful sea-views add to the dining experience. The set menu is a mixture of Asian and international cuisine with a few Indonesian specialties added to the mix.
Fixed menu and buffet meals available:
Fixed menu and buffet meals available:
- Pan-Asian, Indonesian and western cuisine dishes.
- Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon cake.
- Breakfast: eggs, cereals, rice porridge, fruit, toast, fruit juice, tea, coffee.
- Lunch and dinner: 4 dishes - meat, fish, vegetables & varied other - plus rice, soup or salad, fruit or occasional Indonesian dessert.
- Tea, coffee, Milo, drinking water and cookies are available through the day.
- Soft drinks, beer and wine are available for purchase.
- Most dietary requirements can be catered for including halal and vegetarian - please send us notice
Dive Safety, Resort Security...
The nearest re-compression chamber is at Malalayang Hospital in Manado, 45 km, or 1.5 hours west, from Lembeh. We advise you to take out your own diving insurance.
Bastianos Lembeh Resort's dive boats have first aid kits and emergency oxygen on longer trips. There is 4,200 litres of oxygen available back at the resort.
The nearest medical facility for minor injuries is Bitung Hospital, about 5 km away, or in Manado City for more serious accidents.
Bastianos Lembeh has a safety deposit box, free of charge, in reception. There is a 24 hour security guard service. There is a tourist police facility 15 minutes boat ride away.
Bastianos Lembeh Resort's dive boats have first aid kits and emergency oxygen on longer trips. There is 4,200 litres of oxygen available back at the resort.
The nearest medical facility for minor injuries is Bitung Hospital, about 5 km away, or in Manado City for more serious accidents.
Bastianos Lembeh has a safety deposit box, free of charge, in reception. There is a 24 hour security guard service. There is a tourist police facility 15 minutes boat ride away.
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Manado/Lembeh area
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