Gili Air
This sprawling complex of basic bungalows in the northern interior of Gili Air is truly backpacker central, with a mushroom-shaped pool, heaps of…
Must-see hotels in Lombok
South Lombok
One of the best places for a low-cost stay in Kuta, these eight bungalows (some fan-cooled, all with bathrooms) are built around a lovely pool area…
South Lombok
Lodging at this fun surf resort at the eastern end of Gerupuk village is in a bamboo Borneo-style longhouse, albeit with lots of high-tech diversions. The…
Gili Meno
It's a tough call, but we think this beachfront resort is just that much whiter than the surrounding sand. There is an interesting range of 75 rooms here,…
Mataram
Lombok Raya took more of a beating than most Mataram hotels in the 2018 quakes, but renovations were under way at the time of research. It's a well…
Senggigi
Charming two-level bungalow-style rooms by the sand are the best bets at this well-run hotel, which straddles both sides of the road south of the centre…
Senggigi
This is why you came to the tropics: a palm-shaded, shimmering infinity pool and a lovely, almost private beach, sheltered by a rocky outcrop. The 35…
Gili Meno
Four pitched-roof, thatch-and-bamboo bungalows with picture windows and outdoor bathrooms with pebbled floors. This family-run place has a cute used-book…
Senggigi
Fronted by a friendly bar-restaurant, this hotel offers 17 rooms amid lovingly tended gardens nibbled by sunburnt rabbits and embellished with Hindu…
Gili Trawangan
Seventeen gorgeous bungalows are set well apart on this old coconut plantation. Lawns now cover the grounds, and this is easily one of the classier…
Gili Air
These 25 sturdily built, bungalow-style rooms reflect the ethos of this modest resort: solid. Bathrooms are well designed and open-air, rooms have all the…
South Lombok
Some 2km from Ekas' surf breaks and beaches amid rolling land is this sun-kissed compound. Some rooms are in a traditional lumbung style with thatched…
Senggigi
Set 300m south of Pura Batu Bolong, this thatched brick compound is compact, but there's a range of 15 good-value rooms, the most expensive of which have…
South Lombok
About 2km back from the beach, near the junction of Jl Raya Kuta and Jl Raya Bypass, this nine-bungalow complex is worth considering for the quiet…
Gili Air
Casa Mio has fine cottages with pretty garden bathrooms, as well as a riot of knick-knacks from the artistic to the kitsch. The floridly named rooms (…
Gili Air
This modest four-room guesthouse just gets everything right. The French owners have created a sparklingly clean little compound amid family houses off one…
Gili Trawangan
Nineteen classy rooms and villas, made from recycled teak salvaged from old Javanese colonial buildings, are set back from the beach on Trawangan's…
Gili Trawangan
One of the best-run (if totally overpriced) places to stay on Gili T. Each of the 10 large units has hardwood floors across multiple rooms and a large…
Lombok
A collection of seven bungalows in a blooming garden at the edge of the rice fields. You'll find it perched over the family rice plot about 600m from the…
Senggigi
South of the centre and inland, this modern compound makes the most of its quiet location. The 14 rooms surround a large pool and have balconies and…
Gili Trawangan
This friendly homestay in a quieter part of the village offers eight simple doubles facing each other across a shady, fern-filled courtyard. The young…
Senggigi
The 52 rooms in motel-style blocks have high ceilings, shiny tiles and small seating areas out front. It’s on the beach side of the main drag, though not…
West Lombok
Formerly known as Madak Belo, this is a fun beach-bum island paradise with ooh-la-la views and three basic rooms upstairs in the main wood-and-bamboo…
West Lombok
This walled compound along the main road 20km west of Lembar has an oceanfront location, a private beach and 36 high-quality bungalows (some with lovely…
South Lombok
Set on a knoll above Pantai Areguling, 8km west of Kuta, this collection of traditional-style bungalows has sweeping views of the bay. The beach is a 500m…
Senggigi
Spick and span, comfortable and right in the heart of Senggigi, BC is named for the Blue Coral dive shop, which it sits behind. All rooms have satellite…
Pondok Indah Bungalows Tetebatu
Lombok
Three bi-level thatched bungalows are set amid beautiful rice fields. Although appearing romantically rustic, conditions are not: each has a bathroom,…
Gili Trawangan
Though the gimmicky castle theme is a real island buzzkill, this always-booming hostel is nevertheless one of the best budget bets in town with clean…
Mataram
The high ceilings, 37 clean rooms and Balinese-style courtyards make this one of the most atmospheric and best-value places in a town filled with midrange…
Gili Meno
Attractive bungalows in a tree-shaded compound are the headline feature in this unassuming but welcoming resort, which went through a major rebuild after…
Gili Trawangan
Should the vibe surprise you, given the name? Commune with the spirit of the Dead, drop out with Baez and turn on with Hendrix in 12 good-value rooms with…
Gili Air
Among the outcrop of driftwood-decorated beach cafes and guesthouses strung along the coast north of Blue Marine Dive Centre, Youpy has some of the best…
Gili Trawangan
Twelve bungalow-style units are crowded into a tight site around a pool. However, through clever design, each unit feels private. The rooms are…
Gili Meno
A blindingly whitewashed modern pearl with resort service and 19 rooms featuring attractive rough-cut marble patios and white- and washed-wood furnishings…
Gili Air
The swath of beach on the sunset side of Gili Air is still fairly quiet, and this bungalow compound is a fine place to enjoy it. The eight (slightly…
Senggigi
A spotless, centrally located budget option above a tasty Indonesian restaurant of the same name. The large, tiled rooms have some nice local touches and…
Gili Trawangan
Exposed brick walls, repurposed wood, tiled floors and a rainbow of colours – that's the design formula at this quirky, eye-pleasing hostel. Some beds are…
Lombok
These Sasak bungalows with 23 rooms in total are some of the best digs in town. Four of them have separate bedrooms across two floors – perfect for…
South Lombok
A solid beachfront option that gets everything right: it's sparklingly clean, well-managed and has a lovely pool area, with statues decorating the grounds…
Gili Trawangan
A lush mature garden and a quiet beach location are the main draws here. The nine rooms and villas in a small compound boast elegant lashings of old…
