My fiancée and I are muck diving enthusiast. We love seeing nudibranchs, harlequin shrimps, frogfish, octopus, bobtail squids, scorpis, etc. With a combined 2500+ dives all around the world and after ten days diving here, we think, there is no better place to see rare Nudibranchs than here. And there is no better hotel & divecenter, no better host than Suci and her team of Matahari Tulamben Resort Dive and Spa to organize everything for you. The rooms, the food (oh my god the freshly made Mango Juices are addictive), the location, the staff, the value for the price. It's just beyond amazing. Really feels like a dream. Because after we left to the next town/hotel, we really kind of were woken up to more touristy spots with double the prices for everything and a mere fraction of the diving quality in terms of beauty and guide professionalism. Bottom line: If you are in Bali and enjoy muck diving, come here. We will for 100% return. Not once or twice. But as often as possible. This is my most stellar review of anything ever. And I am a very critical person. So yeah, get over here and live the dream.

Tulamben is a pretty quiet area of Bali, with few amenities. The beaches aren't sandy—they're rock cliffs and pebbles. You probably won't want to stay past your dive days because there really isn't much to do. With that said, Matahari was a great place that made our stay as enjoyable as the remote location allowed it to be. Our room was clean, had a fairly large fridge, a pretty toilet (though prone to being stinky) and a little outdoor balcony area. It was useful for drying dive equipment out in the hot, hot afternoon sun. The breakfast was lovely, and included fruits (juice/platter), tea or coffee and a variety of mains (continental/local). Tip: ask for the dragon fruit juice with less sugar, sweet iced tea and fried glass noodles or fried rice! Both mains tie as my favourites, with the omelette and toast a close second. The fried glass noodles are actually beehoon noodles, stir fried to tiny bits in a sort of Chinese style. The fried rice had lots of wok hey (char). Both contain veggies and bits of chicken. Yum!! The restaurant overlooks the sea, where you can watch the sun slowly rise from the horizon. It's beautiful for the first 30min, then it's still beautiful but too warm for me to appreciate properly. They have an in-house spa. It's warm in the afternoon as they don't have fans or air-conditioning, so I recommend booking your massage in the early morning or in the late afternoon. Book early, about 1 or even 2 days prior, as it's quite popular! I had the most satisfying massage of my LIFE here. The masseuses were friendly, and knew just where to dig in to your muscles. They were even kind enough to customise a package for me—their 'foot massage' only goes up to the knee, but upon learning that our whole legs up til our thighs were sore af from climbing a mountain, they helped us customise a treatment plan. The men at the front-of-house were also endlessly accommodating. They were very ready to help with any issues we had in our rooms, so things like a broken AC controller or clogged sink were fixed within minutes. Johnny even helped me buy medication from a pharmacy in a neighbouring area (kinda far on foot) while I had a quick bite before a dive. He really saved the day for me!! Matahari is located in the vicinity of many other dive centres and resorts, each with their own restaurants. Except to pay upwards of 5 USD in these comfy places, but warungs offering plates around 1-2 USD are also common if you know where to look for them. Just ask any staff member and they can direct you! Lastly and most importantly, I had an amazing time diving with Matahari. The store was very neat and clean, and equipment were all of high quality. They had 3mm Mares wet suits and some shorties, SEAC BCDs, and clip-on fins. Their masks were comfortable and kept water out well. Snorkels were available if you truly needed them. Booties were thick enough to protect against the painful pebble shore. They had porters carrying all the heavy stuff to and from dive sites, and my divemasters helped me set up my equipment. Matahari mostly does shore dives, with boat dives costing much more and needing early requests. The process from booking a slot from the daily dive timetable (shore dives) all the way to returning back to Matahari was smooth as butter. It was my first time diving outside the school I got my cert from, and I'm glad I did it with Matahari. Dilon brought me to see the Liberty shipwreck, and Wayan brought me to the drop off and Liberty shipwreck a second time. Both were wonderfully professional with us, patient with my equalisation issues, and visibly skilled. They're decently respectful of marine life, though I do think they poke and prod unnecessarily sometimes. Some highlights from the trip were passing THROUGH the wreck (first time as an OW diver!!) and seeing 2 octopi mate. Crazy stuff! All in all, I enjoyed my time with Matahari!

We stayed in the bungalow 'Anjas' which was very comfortable, had lots of space, and a lovely and large private balcony with lounge chairs. Extra bonus points for the super quiet but effective air conditioner in the bedroom. Location could not be better. No traffic noise. And of course, right by the sea. Right in front of the resort are two amazing dive sites called the 'Drop-off' and 'Suci place'. The USAT Liberty wreck site is only 2 mins away (they bring you there by car). The staff was friendly and upfront communication clear. The diving center has new equipment for rent. Our guide Kadek was absolutely great, he found most of the critters on our list and we totally understand why he is called 'eagle eye'. Diving prices are also extremely reasonable. The on-site restaurant is excellent, with lots of delicious vegan options (or dishes that can be made vegan), and an amazing sea view. There are, however, some small points for improvement. The bungalow has lots of nooks and crannies which were not cleaned well. The bathroom door on the inside was dirty and sticky. It didn't really feel like a resort room but more like someone's house with lots of knickknacks and even personal photos on the wall and personal books on the shelves. With a little makeover this could be an excellent boutique resort bungalow! There was no housekeeping during our six night stay. By the end, the bungalow started getting a bit dirty. Although there were very friendly, and did their best to accommodate for our vegan diet, the restaurant staff needs to be informed about the meaning of different dietary choices. Despite being - we thought - very clear, on every single order, about requesting a vegan meal, and often listing undesired ingredients we thought could be in the dish we chose (as far as the description would allow), it arrived several times with animal products (eggs, chicken). It is unclear whether this was due to miscommunication with the kitchen, lack of knowledge about dietary restrictions, or perhaps English skills. They always corrected the mistake, but it is a pity that the food had to be thrown away. Despite these small issues, overall this is a great place for divers, underwater critter lovers, and vegans. Highly recommended when diving Tulamben!

Have been already there 2 times this year. Seems to me that this place can be the default resort for scuba diving in Bali. Great people, really good guide service (hello and many thanks to Ketut). Tasty food for fair prices and available spa (you will have 1 massage for free).

Four of us popped down here for drinks from another resort when we were in Tulamben mid August. They have an extensive menu and the food was good. Pineapple halved and filled with fried rice, and other small dishes. Also got some cocktails which were well made. The best we had in the area. Certainly recommend eating here even if your not staying.

Had a great time with DC Team! Thank you so much for making my stay so pleasant! Thank you Suci for the wonderful stay! Will definitely return for more dives soon! Thank you!

I was only at the restaurant howeever my experience was so far the worse from Bali. It was the first time that I didn't eat the meal as it was just no good. I asked for reccomendation and ordered a squid, unfortunately it was not fresh and I didn't like it at all. After eating I was waiting for the service over half an hour although there weren't many customers. Finally I just went to the cashier myself to pay. Good to know that it was the most expensive dinner I've had so far as they put additional 16% for tax and service. Not the best experience for me.

Direct beach access and packages are convenient. We bought the package with AOWD course, it was similar to what reviewer Jo mentioned. There are several options to choose from for the package meals. Food is simple and good. The sea front restaurant is a great place to hang around in the cool morning and evenings, and perhaps make a few new friends. We had many happy exchanges with fellow divers and a pleasant diving experience, all which made the minor qualms insignificant (mosquitoes that sneak into the room, shower head with faulty but functional sprinklers, all-in-one soap...). After all, it is not a premium hotel. Decide on the pros and cons and choose what suit your wants the best! You are here to dive after all. I think I’ll come back again. Special mention on the owner’s savage responeses to some older reviews. Those were rather entertaining. I was hoping to meet the owner here and communicate that + thank her for responding reassuringly to my many questions via email.

This is my regular, go-to place for a diving resort. Its a basic resort, no frills experience sitting right on the coast line. Rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned. WiFi is strong too! I had a work meeting with little issues. Food has much to be desired tho. Prices for diving has risen a fair bit as well. One would be careful about extending beyond the given package.

It's always good to be back here. I've stayed here quite a few times over the years. The location is my favourite as it's facing a dive site where you have your meal at the restaurant. Good to see familiar faces too. Good diving as always and good accommodation and food 🙏. Thank you Suci for having us.

Best place for Food, Service & Dive!!!! Dinner place by the sea is Awesome! Best service at Matahari for everything!!!! Better than nearby Resorts. Minimart walkable distance, nearby with cafes, restaurants. Diving at Matahari reef is also very nice during Diving season

We didn't stay in the hotel. However, we used their restaurant almost every day during our 4 days stay in Tulamben. We had really good food with fair prices and excellent service from all the staff, especially Tom. The only downside is that we couldn't use our bank cards on the last 2 days. Amazing view to the beach, see pictures

The best place to stay in tulamben. Been here 3 times. Cause they have direct access to the beach. And another most important thing made our stay comfortable is the Restaurant. They serves very tasty food and fresh. Thanks to the chef.

This California girl just doesn't understand why they allow smoking. But the resort has excellent dive and resturant staff. But getting all your gear on and this guy has a cigarette while you are trying to gear up is the only negative. I just have to suit up somewhere else.

Took the discovery scuba class here -- Wyam (hope I am spelling his name right) was very patient and wonderful, definitely the best dive instructor I could have asked for. Prices were very fair and the location is great. Would recommend.

Came here to take my Advanced Open Water PADI course and was a wonderful experience. My Italian instructor (Luca) was very patient, helpful and experienced in guiding both of us to explore new sights and also gain confidence in diving. This was a package with the resort where all pricing is transparent on their website and one of the most value for money, so we went for it. It includes all meals at the resort (decent food), a massage and of course all diving equipment is provided too. Rarely you can just start diving from the shore and that’s what we did. The owner also installed a dive site right at the their shore [Suci Place] so it’s very convenient! I met other Singaporeans who didn’t get the package, and they just pay for the individual dives separately. The spa options are not expensive too so it’s possible to have those as an add-on to your stay! 👍🏻 (12.5k for a 60 mins basic massage) Service is also splendid where the team is super flexible and chill. Since there was no one else taking the room after, we were allowed to check out at 5pm. Overall great experience here 👏🏻👏🏻

Wouldn’t trust anyone else w my macro dives here in Tulamben for sure! Thanks Kadek - you’re THE BEST. The food is amazing too - just get the nasi campur every meal.

Good diving place for beginner. The food are excellent. The staffs are helpful, kind, nice and polite.

Thank you Marie for the amazing dives. I went there to do my open waters and left with my advanced adventurer. We had an amazing stay, resort is super nice and the food really good. The staff was always available but the best was really the diving spots and the dive instructors. I learned a lot, felt very safe and saw the most incredible things under water!

Food there is nice, rooms from the outside seems good too. Very close to beach dive entrance.

Great location, room was clean, you can enjoy your food by the beach. Massage service available.

Rooms: Rooms were okay, nothing fancy, you get what you paid for. Food: The food at the restaurant were great! An advice, opt for the Balinese or Thai food. I've eaten Balinese food at Nusa Dua and the rest of Bali, but here's really great. If you really want western food, you could opt for other places nearby (walking distance there are afew) Bar: A pity that Matahari restaurant closes at 10pm. Past 10pm there are nice bars nearby with Billard table, pastries and western food.. Dive: The instructors here were great! We got Didi and Marie for our SSI open water course. They made sure we were confident in pool and the ocean. We practiced some of the drills in ocean which made me feel confident diving. We went to Coral Garden, Suci Palace, Drop Off and liberty ship wreck! The experience was 10/10.

Second time going to Matahari! And had a fantastic time! We dived with Kadek, he was awesome. Found so much macro life for us! Too good! Food is very tasty at Matahari! They do Thai food really well (very close to authentic). Just good food all around!

Made my first visit to Matahari Tulamben back in 2012, and since then, it’s my fifth visit here. I’ve dove with them in a group, as a couple, as well as a solo diver. My repeated visits speak on its own - Matahari Tulamben is THE resort for divers. The hospitality is impeccable, the experience (from the point you land at Denpasar airport) is seamless, and their local dive guides are professional and razor sharp at locating macro marine life. As a dive destination, the USAT Liberty Wreck, Coral Garden, and Drop-off are right at Tulamben’s doorstep, with Kubu and Amed a short distance away. The relatively weak currents make it ideal for all divers - including freshly-minted OWDs, as well as divers taking training courses. Matahari’s prices are very reasonable, which makes it an ideal resort. A refresh to its food menu would be very welcomed + an upgrade to its spa facilities would warrant a 5-star rating.

Once again had a wonderful dive vacation at this resort. Really enjoyed this beautiful place, nice staffs and the great food. Many thanks to the receptionist who immediately arranged a car to take me to the hospital when I felt unwell and patiently waited for me at hospital to take me back to the resort. Dive center: Our dive guides Ketur (hope I spelled it correctly) and Gun were amazing, very experienced and super friendly! Thank you so much for the safe and wonderful diving experience these days. Spa: Kuman is my favorite spa therapist, massage was very relaxing. Thank you Suci and your great team. We will definitely come back again!

We had lunch on the upstairs terrace, excellent view on the bay and very nice food.

Great place for divers who want to discover Bali dive sites. Not a luxury place but cozy and warm service.

Great restaurant, very friendly staff, beautiful place to watch the sunset on the water. Good range of gluten free and vegetarian options. Mixed juice was delicious!

Suci has one well oiled machine here. In the post COVID times, it was refreshing to find a place fully staffed with all portions of the hotel running efficiently. We had come from a place in Amed where that certainly wasn’t the case. We stayed in a bungalow for about 5 nights and loved it. Only criticism is that the bathroom had a bit of an odd smell to it, but it wasn’t a big deal overall. Rooms are spacious, clean, and everything you need for fun diving. Our dive master, Komrong, was also great to work with. Most importantly, they have 3 pages of Thai food on the menu!

We upgraded to a deluxe room and highly recommend spending the extra for a much larger and more comfortable room. The location can't be beat, the views from the decks that overlook the beach are spectacular. You also get a decent view of Mount Agung behind you. On a whole the food was very good, but we didn't like the Banna dishes for dessert.

Marie, Didi, and the dive team were amazing! We took our SSI Open Water course and had a great, comfortable, and safe experience. Matahari resort itself shows its age a bit. I would certainly recommend upgrading to a deluxe or bungalow room as the standard room is a bit cramped. Restaurant has a huge selection of Indonesian and Thai dishes, some of which were great and others adequate.

The most beautiful trip ever! If you’re looking for the peaceful getaway with diving adventure in mind, Matahari has it all. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious. Highly recommended!