Community dive-site profile with shore-entry, depth band, visibility, current, and reef-structure notes.
House reef with coral terrace, sand plateau, and reef routes.
House reef with coral terrace, sand plateau, and reef routes.
Oberoi House Reef is a controlled Sahl Hasheesh house reef with a shallow coral terrace, sandy plateau, and deeper coral-garden sections that work well for training, photography, and relaxed reef routes. It is easiest to enjoy when you use the resort dive centre, keep buoyancy tight over the coral, and choose the shallow-to-mid reef lines that match the day’s conditions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Published profiles place the house reef in a shallow-to-mid depth band, with the main recreational use around 6-18m and deeper lines extending into the high-20s to about 30m.
Best Season
Year-round; calmer sea days and warmer months are easiest.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered house reef with a shallow coral terrace, sandy plateau, and coral garden sections; simple out-and-back or loop routes are common.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight over the shallow coral terrace, use the dive centre for entry planning, and avoid brushing the reef on the shallow garden sections.
Access Restrictions
Access is controlled through the resort dive centre and private jetty or beach entry; this is not a public beach dive.
Legal Notes
Follow resort access rules and coral-protection practices; use local dive staff for entry logistics and route choice.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for check dives, refresher dives, photography, and relaxed house-reef sessions; deeper or current-led lines are better with a guide.
Freediving
Only the shallow edge is suitable on calm days; the reef and logistics are mainly scuba-oriented.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling can work above the shallow terrace in calm conditions, but the reef is most rewarding on scuba.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Community dive-site profile with shore-entry, depth band, visibility, current, and reef-structure notes.
Dive Pro Academy site list with a specific Oberoi House Reef entry, depth band, visibility, current, and species notes.
Tourism overview noting the private beach, coral reef, and house reef around the pier.
Official resort scuba-diving page for the on-site dive centre, dives, and guest logistics.
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