Wakatobi Dive Resort

Wakatobi Dive Resort in Sulawesi is an eco-friendly remote paradise for adventurous divers looking for pristine world-class diving far from crowds and commercialism. This charming beach resort has individual bungalows, all built by local craftsmen in traditional style.

Guests are accommodated in a collection of bungalows and villas. To take full advantage of the resort’s natural surroundings, these private residences nestle into the shade of a coconut palm grove set along a white-sand beach. Buildings are hand-crafted in regional Indonesian style from sustainable local materials, and carefully sited to ensure both privacy and views. All of these spacious accommodations offer a full range of amenities, including air conditioning, WiFi internet access, private verandahs, and luxurious features such as Asian-style outdoor showers.

Palm Bungalows are set in a palm grove just a short distance from the beach and within easy walking distance of all resort facilities Bungalows are airconditioned, provide WiFi Internet access and include a comprehensive suite of amenities. Mini bar with snacks and drinks are included.

Ocean Bungalows are set along the beach and offer stunning ocean views from private verandahs with comfortable lounge beds. In addition to all the services and amenities of the Palm Bungalows, these private residences include additional features such as spacious outdoor Asian-style showers.

One and two-bedroom Turtle Beach Bungalows overlook a beautiful stretch of white sand beach. While similar to Ocean Bungalows, the Turtle Beach models feature larger interior spaces as well as Asian-style outdoor shower gardens with dual rainfall shower heads and a separate outdoor entrance from the beach.

The resort’s premier ONE-BEDROOM VILLAS AND TWO-BEDROOM POOL VILLAS are perched directly along the shore to deliver spectacular water and sunset views. Villas have expanded waterfront decks, and outdoor Asian-style shower rooms. Two-bedroom Villas include private plunge pools. Villa guests also enjoy daily butler service and private dive/snorkel guides. Premier villa packages include a private boat.

Located at the north end of the resort, Wakatobi Villas have panoramic views of the reef and ocean, and offer upscale touches such as sculpted stonework, indoor/outdoor spaces, butler service, and private dive/snorkel guides.

Well-traveled divers - many who have visited numerous famous dive destinations all over the world - frequently rave that they have never seen such a vast, pristine and enjoyable reef area. There are literally hundreds of world class dive sites -- many still unexplored.

There is an incredible number of dive sites and the resort provides greater freedom than any other operator (within the limits of safety) to explore them. Wakatobi lets you dive as long and as deep as your certification allows. Boat dives are extended to a full 75 min., and house reef dives are of unlimited length. Considering the incredible variety of hard and soft corals comprising the resorts healthy reefs extend from just below the surface, it`s a pleasure making long safety stops and enjoying long, relaxed dives - at your own pace.

Experiencing a large variety of marine creatures on your trip to Wakatobi is guaranteed simply by just visiting the beautiful house reef, only a few fin strokes away from the dive center. Visitors have frequently described this reef as the Best House Reef in the World. It features several species of clownfish in a variety of anemone hosts, turtles, rays, batfish, crocodile fish, scorpion fish, ghost pipe fish, frog fish, razorfish, sea snakes, porcelain crabs, nudibranchs, blue-ringed octopus, cuttlefish, leaf fish, 4 (four) species of pygmy seahorses and many, many more (too many to list).

On your exploration of this coral heaven you will - when entering the water by the resort - swim through three different habitats, namely: sand, sea grass and corals. Each is amazing in its own right. Frequently photographers take dozens of shots only in the seagrass, as it teems with life.

With dive light in hand, at night the house reef becomes the most colorful and vibrant show of nature`s splendor you can think of.

The resort’s highly qualified professional dive staff are second to none in the industry. All of the dive guides are trained instructors, with an average of 3,000 dives each. Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment is their upmost concern. Regardless of your skill level, they will take the time to make sure you have a great time cruising the reefs. For advanced divers, there are also instructor-level guides with cave diving and rebreather specialties. And naturally, all of the guides know the reefs of Wakatobi like the back of their hand. If there`s a critter you have always wanted to see (like a pygmy seahorse?), they will know the place to find it.