Cocotinos Sekotong

Cocotinos Sekotong is a boutique beach resort on the Lombok mainland at Tanjung Empet, set among coconut palms on a 300-metre white-sand beach, part of which lies in a private cove. It looks straight across to Gili Nanggu, Gili Tangkong and Gili Sudak, making it one of the easiest bases for exploring the southern Gilis without staying on an island.

Guests choose between rooms and villas, some with private pools, and the resort has a pool, restaurant and spa. Its in-house dive operation, Odyssea Divers, runs dives and snorkelling trips to the surrounding islands, and Gili Nanggu's reefs are just a few minutes away by boat. Recent reviewers praise the friendly staff and quiet setting, and some return year after year.

The resort is about 75 minutes' drive from Lombok International Airport via Lembar harbour, on paved roads all the way. Transfers can be arranged by the resort. It suits couples and families who want comfort, diving and easy island day trips.