Destination: Indonesia
Kelurahan Tandu Rusa, Lembeh, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia | Full board + 3 dives from $161++/ppn
Important note: KBR Lembeh is currently closed and unavailable for booking. Contact us for some great alternatives.
KBR Lembeh Dive Resort Quick Pitch
Lembeh's first dive resort, Kungkungan Bay is still one of the best, boasting new renovations, phenomenal diving, and an ideal location.
Quick Information
- No of Rooms: 17
- Dive Center: On-site
- Amenities: AC, ensuite bathrooms, pool, bar, spa, camera room, nitrox
- WiFi: Yes, free
- Nearest International Airport: Sam Ratulangi International Airport
- Airport shuttle: Yes
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Accommodations - Resort Facilities - Package & Rates
How to Get There
KBR is right in the middle of Lembeh Strait, on the west side. Once you arrive in Manado’s Sam Ratulangi International Airport, KBR's staff will meet you at the airport and escort you to our resort by private air-conditioned vehicle. This scenic drive takes approximately 80 minutes.
Dive Overview
Lembeh Strait is known for its muck diving, making it a dream for underwater photographers.
Accommodations
Types of Rooms, Amenities and Photos
KBR Lembeh Dive Resort Accommodation Overview
KBR has 17 Luxurious rooms in 4 categories. All rooms are beachfront (with one exception) and are just steps from the magical waters of the Lembeh Strait. The resort is secluded and isolated from the bustle and noise of everyday Indonesian Village life. Here you can lie in bed at night and listen to the sound of small waves lapping on the beach as you fall asleep. You can then wake to the sounds of Birds in the Trees on a sunlit morning. All of the rooms are Air Conditioned with Ceiling Fans. Standard Room Amenities include: In-Room Telephones, Free Wi-Fi, Stocked Mini-Bar, Coffee/Tea Facilities, Un-Limited Bottled Water, Large Bathrooms w/ Walk-in Showers and Hair-dryer. There is a “Turndown” service every evening so your room is freshened and prepared for your night rest.
Beachfront Cottage Suites
These beautiful Coconut Wood cottages are the original rooms that KBR opened with in 1994. These rooms were built with the help of a Woodworking School run by Missionaries that is located in Tomohon. Over the years, these rooms have seen numerous upgrades, rebuilds and refurbishments to keep them fresh and beautiful. These are duplex units that have a large spacious layout, with an Air Conditioned Bedroom and a separate Fan-Cooled Living Room. The large Bathroom is attached to the bedroom and has a big Stone Walk-In Shower. There is a large Waterfront Veranda with chairs that is shared with your neighbor and which has beautiful views of the Bay and the Strait and beyond.
Beachfront Traditional Houses
These rooms are separate units and are “L shaped” with a Queen-sized Bed at each end of the “L”. That makes this room perfect for non-couples as this gives each bed some privacy from the other. There is a common sitting area located between the foot of each bed and a wood and stone bathroom with a Walk-In Shower. In addition to the standard amenities, this room is equipped with Satellite TV with Movie Channels.
Beachfront Villas
The Beachfront Villas were designed in-house as the resorts Luxury Rooms and they were built by the Craftsmen of KBR. The Beachfront Villas are separate units with a large open floor plan that includes a sitting area, a separate work area with desk & chair and a wardrobe for storage. The attached bathroom has a Bathtub and a separate Stone Walk-In Shower. There is a very large Veranda with breathtaking views of the Bay. Each Veranda has a dining table and comfortable chairs where you can enjoy some delicious food from our Room Service in privacy and comfort.
Hillside Villas
The Hillside Villa is our version of a Tree-House. It is a romantic two-story building with an Air Conditioned sitting area on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor is the Air Conditioned bedroom with French Doors that open onto a small balcony that is basically at treetop level and the view is fantastic. The attached bathroom also has separate bathing and shower facilities as above. In addition to the above standard amenities, all Villas are equipped with a Satellite TV w/ Movie Channels, the bathroom has separate bath and Room Service is available from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm (07:00 to 21:00).
Owner’s Suite
This Suite has 2 bedrooms, a large bedroom with a luxury King-size bed and a comfortable daybed for curling up with a book, and a second smaller bedroom with 2 twin beds. The bathroom has been upgraded with stylish Vanity and Shower fixtures. We have even installed a Bidet equipped toilet. The living room has beautiful Rattan Furniture, Mini-Bar, separate Desk & Chair and a 32-inch Flat screen Satellite TV. There is a separate Air Conditioning unit for each of the rooms. The front porch of this room is up off the ground as this is a stilt house. It is private and has great views of the resort and strait. This room is centrally located in the resort, so it is close to everything. The Owners Suite has all the above standard room amenities and the amenities of the Villas.
Resort Facilities
KBR Lembeh Features
- Private jetty with camera rinse tanks and hot showers
- Camera charging room
- Air-conditioned bar
- Swimming pool with swim-up bar
- Lounge
- Internet access
- Lending library
- WIFI hotspots available throughout the resort
- Restaurant service available 24-hours of every day
- Spa
KBR Lembeh Food & Drinks
Food at Kungkungan Bay Resort is plentiful and of the highest quality. The Menu features both Indonesian and Western Cuisine.
KBR Lembeh Activities
- Diving
- Spa
- Land excursions
Package & Rates
Important note: KBR Lembeh is currently closed and unavailable for booking. Contact us for some great alternatives.
RATES & AVAILABILITY
For information on rates, availability and to book, drop us an email at bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com or call us at 310-915-6677 and we will gladly help you plan your dream dive vacation!
Dive Information
Dive Overview
Lembeh Strait and Kungkungan Bay Resort is simply the best place in the world for macro photography! Lembeh plays host to a cornucopia of weird and wonderful creatures to be found here and here alone. We moor over shallow black sandy slopes, where seahorses and nudibranchs are in abundance. Then there are the Inimicus devilfish, dwarf lionfish, scorpionfish, pufferfish, octopus, pegasus sea moths, frogfish, ribbon eels and flying gurnards. Truly a one-off opportunity for all photographers and anyone looking for the unusual and unseen, you’re sure to see something that you have never seen before, no matter how experienced you are.
The exceptional year-round weather conditions provide a variety of diving experiences, from “muck dives” on pure black volcanic sand to colorful coral reefs and enticing historic wrecks. Whatever your pleasure, Lembeh is always sure to offer fascinating and exciting underwater discoveries.
Dive Center Information
KBR Lembeh Dive Center Overview
KBR has a full-service PADI dive center complete with Camera Room, Equipment Rental, Instruction and there is NITROX from the “Membrane System”. A full range of Aqualung dive equipment are available for rent. There is also a wide-range of Scubapro full-length wetsuits in various sizes in 3mm and 5mm thickness (we usually recommend 3mm).
Other Information
Practical Information
- Electricity: 220 V
- Time zone: UTC+8
- Languages: Indonesian & English
- Accept Credit Cards?: Yes, Visa & MasterCard
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Call us today at 310-915-6677 or email us bookings@bluewaterdivetravel.com
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