Welcome to Wakatobi Dive Resort, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fine Accommodations

Although one of the world's most remote resorts, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers a whole new level of comfort and class not usually associated with a typical dive resort. Their villas and bungalows are spacious, tastefully decorated and offer all of the amenities you would expect in any fine resort.

There are four (4) levels of accommodation: Villas, Select Beach Bungalows, Standard Beach Bungalows and Garden Bungalows.

All accommodations are spacious and available with a either a king-size bed or two twin beds. It is also possible to request a single bed to be added to a king bed configured room, enabling families to stay together. All of our accommodations have an own balcony as well as two lounge chairs for sunbathing and reading outdoors. Some also have a hammock between trees in front. Each room has a desk with internet access, a mini-bar, and much more. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning as well as ceiling fans.

The Wakatobi Villas

For couples seeking the best - these are our nicest accommodations. They are located on the northern end of the resort beach and are perched on a rocky ledge with unobstructed views over the ocean and sunset, even from the bathrooms.

Each villa is classically designed and constructed of earthy materials such as wood and sandstone. They are more spacious than any of our other accommodations and are decorated for luxurious comfort and relaxation.

Villa 1 - The closest villa to the heart of the resort (restaurant and longhouse). Situated at the Northern Corner of the Beach complete with its own Bale. This villa offers direct beach access. Enjoy a relaxing massage in the Bale.

Villa 2 - Our "Honeymoon Villa". The most private of all our villas. Enjoy sunset lounging on the sundeck overlooking the ocean with a drink or two. This villa also has it's own sand garden. Enjoy the sea and sun amidst the orchids in your own idyllic corner of the resort.

Villa 3 - An open plan style villa in conjunction with villa four. Comes with infinity pool and sundeck.

Villa 4 - This is the newest of the Wakatobi villas. This villa is open plan and the closest the ocean. Enjoy spectacular sea views from your own sundeck. Sip cocktails to the gentle burbling of our tidal water feature. This villa is good for birdwatching as it is near the boundaries of the resort that is a reserve for terrestrial wildlife. Watch collared kingfishers hunting or a morning visit from the black naped oriole.

Select Beach Bungalows

The Select Beach Bungalows are located directly on the beach north of the jetty. They're simply gorgeous! They all have huge front porches with comfortable lounge beds / cushions and a stunning views. They also have indoor bathrooms and huge Asian spa-style outdoor showers.

Standard Beach Bungalows

Front row with an ocean view on the south or west beach. See the fish jump, hear the gentle waves and listen to the birds - all while seated on the balcony or in one of the comfortable lounge chairs in front of your bungalow. The ones on the south end of the resort are the ones with the best breeze from the ocean and is an excellent choice for those who prefer to enjoy a holiday in the tropics without the use of air conditioning (this applies primarily during the mid-year "summer" months).

Garden Bungalows

These very comfortable bungalows are located slightly behind and in-between the front-row Beach Bungalows amidst beautiful palm trees and other tropical plants. Available both on the south and west section of the Resort. Some garden bungalows even have ocean view.

Food and Beverage

The team of professional chefs are highly trained and have years of experience working in other first class resorts and restaurants before joining the team. The food served here is an international blend, combining Indonesian delicacies and flavours with dishes from around the world. For those that are adventurous there are exotic dishes and for those looking for comfort foods those are available as well. There are always multiple choices of starters, main courses and desserts.

The resort restaurant is where you can enjoy a premier dining experience in a relaxed yet elegant setting. Most of the food supplies are flown in to the private airstrip from Bali. When available, it includes fresh locally caught (pelagic only) fish.

If you have special dietary needs our chefs will happily accommodate you. This is true whether it's a food allergy or simply a preference. They are used to low-carb, vegetarian. low lactose or gluten free etc. The chefs are used to special diets and prepare specialty meals with just a little advance planning. Just let our office know your preferences prior to your trip and we'll do our utmost to accommodate your wishes.

Amenities

Wakatobi has a spa area that can offer you a variety of treatments to make your stay even more enjoyable.

Start your day with a pleasant morning back message or after a long day of diving get a deep tissue message to relax those strained muscles.

Need a body scrub, manicure or pedicure? Our experienced spa staff are fully-trained and ready to serve you. You deserve it!

"Best Friends in Town" service upgrade: incredible value

Bali is a wonderful island with spectacular geographical diversity and delightful cultural attractions. Private guides and drivers are available to transport you to towering volcanoes, emerald green rice paddies, Hindu temples, dazzling beaches or a cultural dance performance - to name just a few. Bali also offers incredible values in art, furniture, silver jewelry, accessories, and tropical fashions! Did you know that Bali also offers high-quality yet inexpensive health care? After a long day of touring or shopping, you can rejuvenate your body and mind with a luxurious spa treatment before departing for an evening of 5-star dining. After visiting Bali's chic night clubs, return to a room at a large international hotel, a private boutique villa or a bungalow overlooking a rice paddy. Bali offers resources and accommodations to match your taste and budget!

Upgrade to the new "Best Friends in Town" (BFIT) services and the knowledgeable Wakatobi concierges will take care of every detail of your visit. Just tell them your preferences and let them tend to the details. With a BFIT upgrade, we provide hand-picked drivers and provide complementary cell phone service so you can contact your concierge at any time throughout your stay for spur-of-the-moment guidance or advice. This service doesn't end on Bali - it extends through your stay at Wakatobi Resort.

Wakatobi offers "Private Diving Services" for the discerning diver.

Imagine arriving at Wakatobi, having your own private consultation with a diving specialist during a private lunch and meeting your own private dive guide. Perhaps you share your marine life encounter "wish list" with the dive specialist. Because you wanted to travel light, you might visit the dive equipment room to chose complementary rental equipment to fit your needs. Maybe you arrange nitrox training so you can take advantage of your free nitrox fills during your stay. During the week, you and your private dive guide make plans to return to your favorite dive site to capture some images of exotic marine life. Sound like a dream? Now you can experience it when you upgrade to Wakatobi's "Private Diving Services" package. It's just one more way we demonstrate our commitment to helping you design your own dream dive holiday.

The Scuba Diving

Nowhere else do you have such an ease of access to miles and miles of pristine reefs with diverse topography, life and highlights - in other locations you collect the good dive sites together over large areas with long and arduous boat journeys in between and might not even get close to what Wakatobi offers out there right at the doorstep.

Our house reef is world-famous. Some guests never go on a boat dive because the reef and wall right in front of our resort provides enough territory and diversity to keep them exploring for several days. There is no need to swim long distances. We even offer "taxi-boat" services to transport you to extended parts of the house reef.

Abundant and Diverse Marine Life

Biodiversity is a measure of the variety of species that can be found in an ecosystem. Wakatobi is located in an area that encompasses the highest coral reef biodiversity in the world.

What does that mean for the average diver?

It simply means that at Wakatobi will have the greatest opportunity to see the greatest variety and diversity of marine life. While diving at Wakatobi, you'll not only see beautiful vistas or pristine coral reefs, but also abundant colorful reef fish and rare and unusual cryptic "critters". New undocumented species are being discovered at Wakatobi.

There are other areas of the world where you can see larger schools of fish, bigger animals and experience more adrenaline-filled underwater "rides", but for shear reef scenery and marine life variety, you won't be disappointed with a diving holiday at Wakatobi.

Pristine and Protected

The entire Wakatobi region has been turned into a sustainable protected marine park. The local village and surrounding communities have "bought in" to the conservation plan and as a result, illegal fishing, reef walking and other activities detrimental to the coral reef have been halted. Part of your payment for staying and diving at Wakatobi goes back to the community to sustain and support this new way of living. Living in harmony and in respect of the coral reef ecosystem.

Indonesia Liveaboard

Expand your exploration of the Wakatobi region on a liveaboard cruise.
Wakatobi owns and operates the Pelagian dive yacht. This vessel is based at Wakatobi resort and can comfortably accommodate up to twelve divers in spacious cabins Pelagian guests never feel crowded, whether diving on the reef, mingling in the common areas, or relaxing in the cabins.

TDI Technical Diving Services
Advanced and fully trained technical divers can utilize their skill by taking advantage of Wakatobi's new TDI Technical Diving Services. At Wakatobi we offer Advanced Nitrox diving in all oxygen concentration. CCR divers with Trimix certification can take advantage of Trimix (HeliAir) diluents and bailout gases. Advanced diving packages are available.

Dedicated Professional Dive Staff
Our highly qualified professional dive staff are second to none in the industry. All of our dive guides are trained instructors, with an average of 3,000 dives each. Your safety, comfort, and enjoyment is their up most 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, we also have instructor-level guides with cave diving and rebreather specialties. And naturally, all of our 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.

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