Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa, Kubu: Diving from Karangasem's Black Sand Shore

On the northeast coast of Karangasem, between Tulamben and Amed, Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa Bali stands on the black volcanic shore of Kubu village, right at the foot of Mount Agung. The boutique resort has 30 free-standing bungalows and two oceanfront pool villas set in tropical gardens.

Why Stay Here

• Its own house reef: Kubu Marine Park runs roughly 350 metres in front of the resort, with several shore entry points.
• An SSI dive centre on the property, with compressors and nitrox.
• Six Elements Spa, an ocean-facing yoga studio, gym, and an oceanfront pool with pool bar.
• Dark night skies with no city light pollution — the stars are clear from the garden.
• Room types: Superior, Deluxe and Oceanfront Deluxe Bungalows, plus a two-bedroom pool villa.

Diving Straight Off the Beach

The reef in front of the resort really is dived from shore; staff carry the gear down to the entry points. The Boga Wreck, deliberately sunk in 2012, is also part of the house reef.

• USAT Liberty (widely called the USS Liberty) at Tulamben: a few minutes by road.
• Tulamben Drop Off, Coral Garden and muck diving at Seraya Secret: 5–20 minutes.
• Amed about 45 minutes; Padangbai and Nusa Penida 1.5–2 hours.
• Best season April–October, when seas are calmer and visibility peaks, though diving runs year-round.

Getting There

• About 3 hours by car from Ngurah Rai Airport; 2–2.5 hours from Ubud.
• Around 45 minutes from Amed and roughly 10 minutes from Tulamben.
• Ideal for divers and couples after quiet.
• Less suited to nightlife seekers or families wanting gentle white sand for children to swim — the beach is black pebble and shelves quickly.

Practical Info & Booking

• Location: Jl. Raya Amlapura–Singaraja, Kubu village, Karangasem. View on Google Maps
• How to book: through the resort's official website, or book a stay voucher on AccessiaPass.
• Social media: search on Instagram.
• Rate range: from around IDR 1.5 million per night for bungalows, rising to several million for the pool villas; peak rates in July–August and late December.

Ready to swap the crowds of south Bali for surf and bubbles? Browse AccessiaPass stay vouchers before you plan your dive week.