Zen Dive Resort Bali - Lombok & Gili Islands
The team at Zen Dive Resort Bali are the kind of people who remember your coffee order, even if you only dive with them once a year. They've got that relaxed, Indonesian warmth down to an art, making you feel less like a customer and more like a long-lost friend. We love their approach to guiding; they really take the time to figure out what you’re hoping to see, rather than just running through the usual checklist. Our favourite thing has to be how they combine professionalism with a seriously laid-back vibe. You're getting solid PADI instruction and well-maintained gear, but without any of the stuffiness you sometimes find at bigger operations. If you’re looking for a dive shop that feels more like a home base, especially after a long day chasing reef sharks in the Gili T passages or exploring the deeper pinnacles off Lombok, Zen Dive Resort is it. They’re excellent for anyone wanting a truly personal experience, whether you’re taking your first open water course or just doing some fun dives and want a bit of local insight on where to spot those elusive pygmy seahorses.
- Location
- Lombok & Gili Islands, Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Coordinates
- -8.187719, 114.914960
- Phone
- +62 821-4553-6472
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://zenresortbali.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:36454]
- Address
- Desa Ume Anyar, Serrirrit, Sungaraja, PO Box 18, Bali, No State 81153, Indonesia
Dive Sites Near Zen Dive Resort Bali
Zen Dive Resort Bali provides access to 15 dive sites in Lombok & Gili Islands.
- AB29 - 0m (wreck)
- Abwonderdive House Reef - 5-30m (reef)
- Abwonderdive House Reef (reef)
- Ada Reef (reef)
- Air Wall (reef)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Air Wall (wall)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alamanda (reef)
- Alam Batu Housreef - 5-20m (reef)
- Amed - 5-15m (reef)
- Angel Reef - 5-20m (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Angels Canyon Bali (reef)
- Anker Point
Other Dive Centres in Lombok & Gili Islands
- 3Wdive
- 7 Seas International
- Absolute Scuba
- Abyss Dive Center - FFESSM, ANMP, CMAS, CEDIP, SSI
- Abyss Ocean World - ["PADI"]
- Adventure Divers
- Adventure Scuba Diving Bali
- Alam Batu - ["PADI"]
- Amanwana Dive Centre - ["PADI"]
- Amed Fun Divers Resort
Best Time to Dive in Lombok & Gili Islands
The warmest water temperatures in Lombok & Gili Islands occur in December, averaging 30.1°C. The coolest conditions are in August at 28.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.6°C
- February: 29.3°C
- March: 29.6°C
- April: 30.1°C
- May: 29.9°C
- June: 29.2°C
- July: 28.5°C
- August: 28.3°C
- September: 28.6°C
- October: 29.3°C
- November: 30.1°C
- December: 30.1°C
Marine Life in Lombok & Gili Islands
Home to 258 recorded species including 153 reef fish, 44 sharks & rays, 37 hard corals, 10 seagrass & algae, 4 other, 3 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- sorrah shark (Carcharhinus sorrah) - Sharks & Rays
- Brown Spinecheek Gudgeon (Eleotris fusca) - Reef Fish
- Fluted clam (Tridacna squamosa) - Clams & Mussels
- Gendarme Fish (Acanthurus olivaceus) - Reef Fish
- Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus) - Hard Corals
- Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima) - Clams & Mussels
- Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis) - Hard Corals
- cymodocea (Cymodocea rotundata) - Seagrass & Algae
- Argus Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) - Reef Fish
- thalassia (Thalassia hemprichii) - Seagrass & Algae
Recommended Packing List for Lombok & Gili Islands
Based on average water temperature of 29.4°C, currents 23 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories