Jati Villas

Jati, Kuta Lombok is a small eco-minded boutique property one street back from Kuta's main road, so the town's cafés and restaurants are a short walk away while the villas stay quiet. Its name means teak, a nod to the buildings themselves.

There are five villas: four one-bedroom villas named Sumatra, Java, Sumbawa and Bali, and the two-bedroom Lombok villa, which suits friends or a family. Each is built from a 100-year-old Javanese Limasan house whose teak frame was repurposed here, then fitted with modern bathrooms and finished with details such as bamboo roofing, antique stained glass and hand-carved statues. Every villa opens onto a tropical garden with a plunge pool. One-bedroom villas were listed from about Rp 1,800,000 per night on the website. There is a bar and restaurant on site, and breakfast is a highlight for guests.

Staff can arrange surf lessons, trips and transport. It is popular with repeat visitors and for small private events, so book early for peak season.