Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa Bali
★★★★
★ 9.1/10 (289 reviews)
less than 1 km away as the crow flies
Dive centre · Tulamben · Indonesia
4.8305 Google reviewsSiddhartha Dive Center
Dive the Kubu Marine Park, a 100-metre artificial reef and marine sanctuary located directly in front of the resort.
What sets this centre apart
- Direct beach access for diving and snorkeling from the resort
- On-site 100-metre artificial reef known as Kubu Marine Park
- SSI affiliated dive centre with European training standards
- Founders with over 30 years of diving industry experience
- Strict no single-use plastic policy on site
- On-site organic waste composting and recycling programme
- Located at the base of Mount Agung in Karangasem
- Integrated with the Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa
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Siddhartha Dive Center about the centre
Siddhartha Dive Center is situated at the base of Mount Agung in Karangasem, on the northeast coast of Bali. The centre is uniquely positioned within the Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa, allowing you to walk straight from your accommodation to the water's edge for snorkeling or diving.
Established in 2009 by founders Stefan Brand and Barbara Ebel, the centre has over 17 years of operational experience. The site is built around a dedicated marine sanctuary, the Kubu Marine Park, which was developed to foster coral growth and biodiversity in the area.
The club and its team
The centre is an SSI affiliate, managed by founders with over three decades of experience in the diving industry. The team is trained to European standards, ensuring a professional approach to safety and instruction with a local Balinese touch.
The operation is deeply committed to environmental stewardship. You will find a strict no-single-use-plastic policy on site, alongside organic waste composting, a dedicated recycling programme, and an on-site vegetable garden.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Certification level
- Dive Resort
- Operating since
- 2009
- Website available in
- English · German
- Management
- English
- Access and transfers
- Located on the north-east coast of Bali, in the village of Kubu, Kabupaten Karangasem, at the foot of Mont Agung. Access is via the airport, but no information on shuttle services is provided.
- Accommodation
- Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa offers 30 standalone bungalows and 2 private villas with seaside pools. The resort is designed in harmony with the local environment, preserving as many original trees as possible. The bungalows and villas offer private space, are air-conditioned and equipped with a mini-bar, a small cool box, an electric kettle, a safe and free WiFi access. Types of accommodation: - 2-Bedroom Oceanfront Pool Villa: 58 m2 (x2), maximum 5 people, 2 King beds. Villas of 228+ m2 with 2 separate master bedrooms, tropical outdoor bathrooms, a shared outdoor living/dining area, kitchenette, large outdoor terrace with sun loungers, private pool and direct access to the sea. - Oceanfront Deluxe Bungalows: 65 m2, maximum 3 people, King bed. 5 standalone bungalows with private balcony, sun loungers, seating area, sea view, high ceilings, King bed, daybed (convertible into a single bed), desk, mini-bar, open tropical bathroom with rain shower. - Deluxe Bungalows: 55 m2, maximum 3 people, King bed. 18 standalone bungalows, most with sea view, private balcony, sun loungers, seating area, high ceilings, King bed, daybed (convertible into a single bed), desk, mini-bar, open tropical bathroom with rain shower. - Superior Bungalows: 45 m2, maximum 2 people, Queen bed. 7 standalone bungalows surrounded by tropical gardens, outdoor terrace with sun loungers, seating area, Queen bed, desk, tropical bathroom with rain shower. Two of these bungalows are next to each other for families.
- Phone
- +62 363 23034
- Address
- Jl. Amlapura-Singaraja, Kubu, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80853, Indonesia
- Official website
- siddhartha-bali.com ↗
Courses on offer
As an SSI affiliated centre, Siddhartha Dive Center provides a range of training programmes. You can work through the standard progression of certifications to build your skills in the water.
Dive sites with Siddhartha Dive Center
Kubu Marine Park (House Reef) is a 100-metre artificial reef situated just off the shore. Built using stone corals, soft corals, and other natural growth materials, it has become a thriving ecosystem that is easily accessible from the beach.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Kubu Marine Park (House Reef)
Marine life around Tulamben
The artificial reef of the Kubu Marine Park has become a busy hub for various species. You can regularly observe turtles, sweetlips, and various species of fusiliers and jacks cruising through the water.
For those looking for more specific encounters, the area is known for leaf fish and various types of rays. If you are diving in the right conditions, you may also spot reef tip sharks and eagle rays patrolling the site.
The reef is home to a diverse range of marine life, including carangues and various reef fish that inhabit the structure of the artificial reef.
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