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Chads Dive Resort Lembeh
Resort · Makawidey, Aertembaga
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Chads Dive Resort Lembeh sits on a hillside at Makawidey, in the city of Bitung, above the Lembeh Strait. Its sea-view villas each have one bedroom with twin beds or a king-size bed, a private balcony, air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. Deluxe rooms stand in the garden at the back, each with its own terrace. An infinity pool looks out over the strait. La Terrazza, the restaurant, serves handmade pasta, pizza, seafood and Indonesian dishes, and can cook vegan or gluten-free meals with advance notice. The dive centre runs guided boat dives every day, plus night dives, and rents equipment. The resort also offers PADI courses, snorkelling, stand-up paddleboards, transfers from Manado and tours to Tangkoko Nature Reserve.
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- Makawidey, Aertembaga, Lembeh Strait
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- €€ (2 of 4)
- Airport
- Manado (MDC): 35 km in a straight line
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What to expect
Highlights around Lembeh Strait
6 – 22 mHairball
The classic muck site. Three dives, three different critters, dawn and night both deliver.
10 – 30 mNudi Falls
A small wall in the middle of the strait. Macro paradise.
6 – 18 mAer Bajo
Both species reliably here. Patient divers only.
4 – 10 mTK 1 (Teluk Kambahu)
Dusk dive on a coral patch. The mating ritual lasts ninety seconds — bring a steady camera.
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