Lembeh

Hi All,

Will be going to Lembeh end of Feb and would like a comparison between KBR, Lembeh Resort and Kasawari - I have stayed several times at KBR so I am aware of the facilities they offer - How do the other 2 compare to them.

I would prefer to book a private guide and boat.

Thanks

Ron

Can't help with the comparision but you can book your own boat at Lembeh. If I remember correctly it is 30US per person per day. Ask for Paulus if you go there.

Haven't been to the other resorts, but we were recently at Lembeh Resort - you can read my report here:

http://diver.net/bbs/posts002/72865.shtml

I am currently in Kasawari, actually I'm the only guest in Kasawari this week so no problems with boat availability.

I ended up here because KBR still have not replied to either of the two emails I sent in December asking for availability details - Kasawari replied in only a couple of days.

Lembeh was not considered, and I have never stayed there as the number of steps put me off.

After 3 days, I can honestly say that Kasawari in now my preferred choice. Both the food and the standard of accomodation are better than KBR.

The diving of course is fantastic whichever you choose, so I'm not going to rule out any of the resorts - it'll always be a choice between cost and level of comfort.

Jeff

I stayed at Two Fish Divers on Lembeh Island. Economic but clean and good food. Great atmosphere too.

I am currently in Kasawari, actually I'm the only guest in Kasawari this week so no problems with boat availability.

 

I ended up here because KBR still have not replied to either of the two emails I sent in December asking for availability details - Kasawari replied in only a couple of days.

Lembeh was not considered, and I have never stayed there as the number of steps put me off.

 

After 3 days, I can honestly say that Kasawari in now my preferred choice. Both the food and the standard of accomodation are better than KBR.

 

The diving of course is fantastic whichever you choose, so I'm not going to rule out any of the resorts - it'll always be a choice between cost and level of comfort.

 

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

I understand that this resort is in the "middle" of a local village - any problems?? noise etc

Any additional info would be appreciated as I have stayed at KBR many times in the past.

Thanks

Ron

Not quite in the middle, it's off to one side.

The "cottages" are stone built so fairly soundproof, I've not had any problems so far with noise, only the sounds of roosters crowing and the singing in church on Sunday. (Plus the crickets switch on at 19:30)

The position of KBR on a beach by itself is quite nice, but once inside Kasawari then the village cannot be seen anymore.

Kasawari use slightly larger boats than KBR, so slightly slower but more protection on the windy days.

When there are less than 12 guests the food here is "a la carte", ordered from the menu the dive before the meal. Choices are good (10 starters, 20 mains, 8 desserts) with a mix of western, Thai and Indonesian.

While the layout is slightly different the diving procedure is similar, with a good size change area and huge rinse tanks available. Typical days are

Wake Up

Breakfast 1 (cereals/toast)

07:45 Dive 1

Breakfast 2 (15 choices)

10:30 Dive 2

Lunch

14:30 Dive 3

Tasty snack

Dive 4 (Option 1 17:00 Mandarin dive, Option 2 18:00 Night dive)

Dinner

Fall into a coma until the alarm goes off next morning.

Hope this helps, their internet page comes up everytime I login - that looks like a good souce of information as well.

I stayed at Kasawari and absolutely loved it. Wonderful staff that are well treated by the owners. That keeps them happy to be there. gorgeous living conditions

BTW, take a wetsuite with room to grow. The good food tempts overeating.

I am currently in Kasawari, actually I'm the only guest in Kasawari this week so no problems with boat availability.

 

I ended up here because KBR still have not replied to either of the two emails I sent in December asking for availability details - Kasawari replied in only a couple of days.

Lembeh was not considered, and I have never stayed there as the number of steps put me off.

 

After 3 days, I can honestly say that Kasawari in now my preferred choice. Both the food and the standard of accomodation are better than KBR.

 

The diving of course is fantastic whichever you choose, so I'm not going to rule out any of the resorts - it'll always be a choice between cost and level of comfort.

 

Jeff

Hi,

Seen in your profile that you are also in Algeria? Are you still in it ?

BR.