K2 Lembeh Dive Resort

K2 Lembeh Dive Resort is a cozy boutique dive hideaway overlooking the famous Lembeh Strait, offering modern seaside bungalows, warm island hospitality, and effortless access to world-class muck diving in a peaceful natural setting.

How To Get There

The closest airport to K2 Lembeh Dive Resort is Manado International Airport (MDC). The resort offers airport transfers for a surcharge, with an approximate travel time of 1 hour 20 minutes. The nearest town, Bitung, is about 10 km away, making it easy to reach local shops and services before or after your stay.

Dive Overview

K2 Lembeh Dive Resort sits in the heart of the world-famous Lembeh Strait, offering exceptional muck diving for all levels. Divers can spot rare critters like flamboyant cuttlefish, mimic and wonderpus octopus, pygmy seahorses, and vibrant nudibranchs. With calm waters, shallow macro sites, night dives, and small guided groups, the resort provides personalized, immersive diving experiences ideal for underwater photographers and marine enthusiasts.

[Read More: Lembeh Strait Dive Travel Guide]

Accommodation Overview

K2 Lembeh Dive Resort offers modern, comfortable villas and bungalows that capture the serene beauty of Lembeh Island. Designed with diving convenience and island comfort in mind, the resort provides a selection of accommodations to suit solo travelers, couples, and families. Guests can choose from the following room types: Sea View Villa Twin, Sea View Villa King, and Sea View Family Villa—all offering stunning ocean views and steps from the Lembeh Strait’s world-class muck diving sites.

Room features vary by type and may include:

• Ocean views from every room
• En-suite bathroom with hot water shower
• Air-conditioning and ceiling fan
• Balcony or terrace
• Free WiFi
• Towels and toiletries
• Daily housekeeping, room service, and laundry service
• Tea/coffee making facilities

Food & Drinks

K2 Lembeh Dive Resort serves a variety of Indonesian, Asian, and selected Western/international dishes prepared fresh daily. Meals are plated when the resort is not full and offered as a buffet during high occupancy, ensuring flexibility and choice. The resort can cater to specific dietary requirements with prior notice, making dining comfortable for all guests. Guests can enjoy full board meal plans, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout their stay.

Dive Information

Located in the heart of the famed Lembeh Strait, the resort offers direct access to world-class muck diving—often called the “weird critter capital of the world.” With small dive groups (typically 2–3 divers per guide), personalized dive plans, and expert critter-spotting guides, the experience is tailored for both macro photographers and curious divers alike.

Guests can expect to see rare and fascinating marine life such as Wunderpus octopus, hairy frogfish, flamboyant cuttlefish, pygmy seahorses, and a wide variety of colorful nudibranchs. Dive conditions are ideal year-round with tropical water temperatures ranging from ~25–29 °C, calm, sheltered dive sites, and excellent proximity to top sites just a short boat ride away. You’ll dive at sites like Air Prang, a shallow site rich in critters; Pantai Parigi, known for seahorses and the rare sea dragon; and many others in the area—all easily reachable by short boat rides.

Special experiences include black water dives at night, revealing planktonic creatures and larvae rarely seen elsewhere. The resort also caters to underwater photographers with dedicated camera facilities, guides skilled in macro photography, and slow-paced dives that allow extended bottom times.

Diving conditions at a glance:

• Water temperature: ~25–26 °C (July–August) to ~28–29 °C (October–March)
• Visibility: Typically 5–15 m at muck sites
• Depth & pace: Shallow dives (5–25 m) ideal for macro exploration and long bottom times

Dive Center Information

The dive centre at K2 Lembeh is fully equipped and designed for an exceptional muck‑diving experience in the famous Lembeh Strait. Located steps from top dive sites, the centre supports personalized dive schedules and small group guiding (typically 2–3 divers per guide) to ensure focused attention and maximized critter spotting.

Facilities include:

• Expert local guides with deep knowledge of rare and unusual marine life.
  
• Dedicated camera room and rinse stations to support underwater photography.
  
• Dive boats ready to access top sites quickly, keeping ocean travel brief and efficient.
  
• Free WiFi across the resort, so you can stay connected even during dive breaks.
  
• Camera rental (TG-6/7)
• 15L Tank
• Nitrox (Surcharge)
• Equipment rental
• DIN Tanks and Yoke Tanks