Beachfront Accommodation at Alam Batu Bungalow Resort
Nestled in the heart of North East Bali, Alam Batu Resort offers an idyllic setting for diving enthusiasts. With its close proximity to some of the region's most renowned dive sites, the resort is a perfect base for underwater exploration.
At Alam Batu Resort, guests can enjoy diving in a variety of languages, with English, German, and Indonesian spoken throughout the resort. The dive center caters to divers of all levels, with courses following PADI guidelines from "PADI Open Water Diver" to "PADI Divemaster."
The resort's house reef, located directly off the resort, is a mostly untouched reef of over 800 meters. The underwater world here includes many schools of fish, reef sharks, seahorses, harlequin shrimps, and other critters. The coral diversity on the house reef is impressive, with soft corals, black corals, table corals, and gorgonians all present.
The premier dive site close to Alam Batu Resort is the USS Liberty Wreck, located just off the coast of Tulamben. This historic WWII cargo ship, now an artificial reef at about 30 meters depth, offers vibrant marine life and a fascinating underwater wreck exploration suitable for divers of all experience levels.
In addition to the USS Liberty Wreck, the North East Bali coast around Tulamben and nearby areas is known for other notable dive spots featuring coral gardens, drop-offs, and diverse marine biodiversity. These include sites like Batu Kelebit, Drop Off Tulamben, and Coral Garden that provide beautiful coral passages and abundant sea life.
For those seeking even more diving options, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan islands, accessible from the general Bali region, offer top diving with famous sites like Manta Point and Crystal Bay. While these sites are somewhat distant from Alam Batu Resort, they are popular destinations for snorkeling and diving.
The dive center at Alam Batu Resort offers enough space for equipment, a classroom, a camera room, air and nitrox (Nitrox EAN 32), and dive equipment can be rented. The center operates two twin-engine speedboats with roof and ladder for up to 8 divers, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey to the dive sites.
Up to 6 boat dives are offered daily at Alam Batu Resort, and night & fluo night dives are available daily as well. The resort also offers airport transportation service, making travel to and from Ngurah Rai International Airport, which is 98 km away, a breeze.
After a day of diving, guests can relax in one of the resort's 11 spacious Balinese-style bungalows, 1 single bungalow, or 3 villas, all featuring air conditioning, large terraces with sea views, and semi-open bathrooms. The resort's restaurant, located near the seashore, serves a variety of Indonesian, Thai, and European meals, as well as BBQs and buffets. Breakfast is served from 8 to 11 am, and the restaurant is open all day from 8 am to 11 pm.
The resort operates on a 230 Volts electricity supply and accepts credit cards (Visa & Master Card). The time zone at Alam Batu Resort is UTC+8.
In summary, Alam Batu Resort offers a unique blend of comfort, convenience, and underwater adventure. With its close proximity to the USS Liberty Wreck and other top dive sites in Tulamben, as well as the option to explore further afield, the resort is a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.
- Alam Batu Resort caters to divers of diverse language backgrounds, offering diving instruction in English, German, and Indonesian.
- The resort's dive center provides comprehensive diving facilities, such as equipment rental, air and nitrox, and two twin-engine speedboats for up to 8 divers.
- Guests can indulge in daily boat dives, night dives, and fluo night dives, with up to 6 boat dives offered each day at Alam Batu Resort.
- After a day of diving, guests can unwind in one of the resort's comfortably appointed Balinese-style bungalows or villas, each featuring air conditioning, sea views, and semi-open bathrooms.
- Beyond its exceptional diving opportunities, Alam Batu Resort offers a tranquil home-and-garden setting, as well as an assortment of Thai, European, and Indonesian dining options, making it an ideal lifestyle choice for travelers.
