Scuba Diving and Accommodation on Atauro Island, Timor-Leste

Welcome to your island paradise where tranquility and fun await!​

Atauro Dive Resort is situated on the beach of Atauro Island, providing you with easily accessible pristine reefs where you can dive and snorkel or simply relax in a shaded hammock and enjoy the breeze. Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, Atauro Dive Resort is ready to fulfill all your diving pleasures!

 

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Unique Beach Front Bungalows and Garden Rooms

Located right at the beach of Beloi, Atauro Island. Easily accessible, a 5-minute walk from the Pier.

Bungalow Damsel

Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise and the sound of the waves from the terrace of your bungalow. This bungalow is overlooking the beach and it’s 24square meters with a wooden floor.

Prices start at: $45 per night


Bungalow Wahoo

This bungalow has a double bed and a single bed. It’s ideal for a small family with kids. It has a private shower, large terrace and sea view.

Prices start at: $50 per night


Garden rooms

There are 3 rooms of this kind. 2 rooms have a double bed and 1 has 2 single beds. They have a shared shower, common area, veranda and a garden view.

Prices start at: $35 per night


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Guest’s Love staying at Atauro Dive Resort​

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Rachel RonthalRachel Ronthal
02:12 28 Jun 25
An amazing beautiful week, beautiful resort and very well looked after by an amazing team. The diving was incredible!
Miguel GuerreiroMiguel Guerreiro
12:56 19 Jun 25
Best place to stay in our trip to Timor-leste.I would like in the future to come again!You have a hut just for you with a private shower. Bathrooms are centraly located in the property (there are several). Payement options are varied. This was very important for us, as we had little cash with us, we found a way to pay without any extra fees.Lunch and dinners are great and they schedule them according to your dives. I did all the possible dives while I was there, and even insisted on more (night dive), which they made possible, even though the tides were not on our side.Best dives I ever did! I even asked to go diving in places where there was not so much to see, as it was a sensorial overload :PHope to see you guys soon!
Caitlin WilsonCaitlin Wilson
07:51 09 Jun 25
Thanks for a great stay last weekend! It’s a beautiful peaceful spot on the beach with a great dive centre and beautiful diving on your doorstep! I will be back.
Fergus PilgrimFergus Pilgrim
22:42 02 Jun 25
Completed an open water dive course here and Caroline was an amazing instructor! Helped us work through any issues that we had without rushing and saw some amazing coral and underwater life.
Michael ZamecnikMichael Zamecnik
23:51 31 May 25
Impeccable vibes at the Atauro Dive Resort: everything was perfect, from the point of check-in by the friendly management team, to settling in at this beautiful part of the world, and the excellent diving with the local team the following morning. Brekkie, lunch and dinner all delicious, free coffee available all day and night, and a fridge is here for a well deserved post-dive beer. 🍻Particular shout-out to Divemaster/Manager Paul who led us around some of the most pristine coral reef gardens I’ve ever seen in my life. Stayed for two nights, wish I was around for so much longer.I’ll be back someday! 🫶🏝️🇹🇱
John SnowJohn Snow
12:29 25 May 25
I had an amazing trip here in May 2025 with my brother. The staff were amazing and very considerate. The diving is world class! Will be coming back for another Dive trip soon!This is the only accomodation on the island with running water for showers. Location is really close to the ferry drop off.Food is excellent! Home cooked meals
Richard McLeodRichard McLeod
04:20 18 May 25
Fabulous place to relax and dive. The reef was very close to shore with 100 drop offs and diverse coral and wildlife. Our hosts Caroline and Paul made the stay and dives. Safi and Django (family owners) showed wonder attentiveness and great for a chat. Thanks all.
Nathan PandazopoulosNathan Pandazopoulos
10:13 16 May 25
I stayed at Atauro Dive Resort for one night and had a lovely experience. The owner Safi and the managers are absolutely lovely. Considering how remote the island is, they’ve got great facilities. If you want breakfast, lunch or dinner, they’ll make it for you. They facilitate scuba and snorkeling trips and help you out with anything you might need. Unfortunately for me, I was on Atauro Island travel vlogging and my camera got damaged… so I had to leave earlier than expected. Despite the booking being non-refundable, they still gave me the money I paid for an upcoming night back due to the situation. Couldn’t recommend them enough!
Shaha InamshaevaShaha Inamshaeva
03:45 13 May 25
I will start by saying that I highly recommend this place to anyone travelling to Beloi, Atauro. I had the best time there, everything was amazing – the beach is nice and clean, the premises are well taken care of – lots of greenery, which is very pleasant to the eye. The bungalows are very cure. Everything is very clean everywhere. The food was delicious and they have the best coconut ice-cream ever. And all the staff is just the most amazing and kind people from the owner to the management to the girls. I will repeat myself, I highly recommend the place.
CKCK
08:45 11 May 25
10 min walk from the port, Caroline is an excellent coach for me as a scuba diving beginner. Left behind something behind and am really grateful that Paul helped out passing them on to someone returning to Dili. Thank you!
Michael SanfilippoMichael Sanfilippo
23:52 08 May 25
Exceptional experience. Good food, beautiful beaches and coral, and Beloi and Villa are wonderful. I made a mistake in booking our group, and staff accommodated us regardless. Cannot recommend enough.
Adrian WinterAdrian Winter
08:15 26 Apr 25
I had an amazing stay at the Atauro Dive Resort! The atmosphere is super relaxed and welcoming. The staff is very friendly and keeps everything in excellent condition! The room, toilet and showers are top!The food is very good and varies every day (not only rice:) ).Well maintained equipment in all sizes is available and of course the diving is excellent! No big animals like sharks or rays on the reefs, but soo many different fish species, Murray eels, slugs, corals…wow!!!I did my open water here and will do the advanced as well, because the instructions are well trained and the learning atmosphere is very comfortable.I’d definitely recommend staying here!
Mitchell KentMitchell Kent
02:36 26 Apr 25
Caroline was a great Dive instructor. Best reef out the front of the accomodation. Tasty food. Saffy helpful host.
rachel chamberlainrachel chamberlain
09:18 25 Apr 25
A wonderful place to stay and/or dive!We did both and cannot recommend it highly enough. The resort is managed by the lovely Caroline and Paul who are also the senior dive masters.The huts are comfortable and the owners have done a great job positioning these so it feels like there is lots of space. They are basic island huts – do not expect aircon or hot water (no where on the island has these). You will get woken early by the resident rooster. This is part of the charm and it means you get to see an amazing sunrise whilst having a swim in the amazing clear and calm sea right on your door stepThe food was amazing! Again, it’s a remote island so it’s basic, but the flavour was amazing! Kudos to the kitchen staff.We did 3 dives and were a bit nervous to start as it had been a long time – but Paul was great. It’s a super professional outfit – but also very relaxed which is niceWill be back for sure
Andi JonesAndi Jones
09:07 24 Apr 25
We stayed two nights at Atauro Dive Resort and would definitely stay again. Staff were all so welcoming and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The facilities were kept up really well and the rooms were comfortable. The new managers Caroline and Paul, provide a really supportive atmosphere for staff and guests alike.We did a refresher and discover dive after we left the accommodation and it was lovely to be able to come back.The resort is small, with a lovely garden and chickens roaming around, so makes for a more cosy atmosphere. The food is delicious and there was always a good selection of dishes. We never went hungry. The home made ice cream was definitely a nice touch.Watching sunrise from the beach in front of our bungalow was a definite bonus!
Prue HornePrue Horne
11:50 12 Apr 25
We’ve dived with ADR on two separate holidays and really enjoyed our experiences with them. The dive centre is very laid back and has a nice vibe. Staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. The dive guides make sure you have a good diving experience and point out lots of interesting marine life. Only a couple of small suggestions for improvement: have more options for morning tea (fruit etc) and bring hot water for those who don’t drink standard coffee and tea.
Benjamin GriffinBenjamin Griffin
05:27 29 Dec 24
Absolutely wonderful dive resort, I really can’t recommend it enough. All the staff are amazing, shout out to Saffy and wonderful dive instructor Didi! Food is great and varied and you should definitely try the homemade ice cream too. Rooms are basic but everything works and they are cleaned daily. Toilets and facilities also all very clean. Would definitely return. Make sure you pay close attention to the ferry/flight times and give yourself enough time in advance for transfers.
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Dive in the Planet's Most Biodiverse Reef

Located at the centre of the Coral Triangle, Atauro Island offers a spot for incredible diving. From dramatic drop-offs and gentle slopes to pinnacles, Atauro Island provides diverse topography for every diver.

 

The reefs are covered with healthy coral gardens, a stunning variety of fish species, and a combination of both small critters and the chance for big encounters. It is also located on a major highway for migrating whales.

 

The reef on Atauro Island is known as the most bio-diverse reef in the world! Great visibility all year round, even during the rainy season.

 
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Whale Watching & Snorkeling Tours
(October - November)

Every year between October and November, hundreds of Blue Whales, Sperm Whales, and other cetaceans migrate along the north coast of Timor-Leste. Encounters are regular during this season, and swimming/snorkeling with them is an unforgettable experience.

We organize daily trips to swim with the whales. The rest of the year, encounters with Pilot Whales, Melon-Headed Whales, and various dolphins are also possible.

Fun Dives and PADI Scuba Diving Courses

Including trial dives for beginners. Explore the underwater wonders with us!

Your Complete Atauro Experience​

From world-class diving to comfortable accommodation and delicious food. Atauro Island offers the best visibility all year round within Timor Leste.

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Important Information for Your Trip​

Things To Note

  • There are No ATM on Atauro Island
  • We do not accept card payment. Payment is mainly cash or bank transfer
  • Old USD Notes made earlier than 2007 are Not accepted in Timor Leste including the 1 USD note.

Transport Between Dili and Atauro Island

Mondays:
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) flight; 7-seater plane. Departs Dili 7:30 am, Departs Atauro 8:00 am. Cost: $80/person (10kg baggage).
Tuesdays:
Success Ferry. Departs Dili 7:30 am, Returns to Dili 3:00 pm. Cost: $5/person, one way.
Wednesdays:
MAF flight. Departs Dili 11:30 am, Departs Atauro 12:00 pm. Cost: $80/person, one way.
Thursdays:
Dragon Boat. Departs Dili 8:00 am, Returns to Dili 3:00 pm. Cost: $10/person.
Fridays:
MAF flight. Departs Dili 4:30 pm, Departs Atauro 5:00 pm. Cost: $80/person.
Saturdays:
Nakroma Ferry. Departs Dili 7:30 am, Returns to Dili 3:00 pm. Cost: $5/person, one way.
Speed Boats:
Usually leave Dili at 7:30 am, return between 9 am – 2 pm. Weather dependent. Cost: ~$70/person, one way. Contact us for availability.
Local Fisher Boats:
Leave from Bidau Santana (Dili) daily between 8-9 am. Cost: $10/person, one way.