Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas

Novotel Lombok sits on the beach in the Mandalika resort area, east of Kuta town and about 20 minutes from Lombok International Airport. The design borrows from traditional Sasak architecture, with thatched roofs set in tropical gardens facing the white sand and turquoise water of the bay linked to the Putri Nyale legend.

There are 102 rooms in total: 77 superior and deluxe rooms (including family and terrace options) plus Sasak villas and private pool villas. Facilities include several swimming pools, the In Balance spa and fitness centre, a kids' club, the Spice Market restaurant, Breeze Bar and beach dining. Scuba Froggy runs a dive centre on site.

It is a practical choice for families and anyone who wants a full-service resort with the beach on the doorstep. The Mandalika circuit is nearby, so rates and availability tighten sharply around MotoGP and other race weekends; book early for those dates.