Black Sand offers easy-access to snorkeling & diving on the house reef. Just walk into the water from the resort’s lovely black sand beach.

6 bungalows, all with stunning views of the Strait, come with both ceiling fan & air-con, plus plenty of storage & a traditional, open-air Indonesian-style garden bathroom. The central building, which includes the dining area, also offers panoramic views over the Strait, plus Wi-Fi internet connection, a reference library & audio-visual equipment.

The diving is, of course, Lembeh diving, meaning it’s largely “muck” & “critters” – every photographer’s dream. But also, there are five shipwrecks & an impressive array of underwater topography, including pinnacles and verdant soft and hard coral gardens.