Places to Stay

Where you stay in Lombok shapes the whole trip, because the island is bigger than it looks and the roads are slow. Pick your base by what you want to do: Kuta or Selong Belanak for surf and beaches, Senggigi for sunsets and easy access to the Gilis, one of the Gili Islands for diving and car-free living, Senaru or Sembalun before a Rinjani trek, Tetebatu for rice fields, and Sekotong for quiet islands.

This page lists hotels, resorts, villas, surf camps, eco lodges, hostels and homestays from budget to splurge. Each listing has a photo of the property, its location on the map and direct contact details, so you can book with the owner where possible. Prices rise in July and August and over Christmas and New Year, when it pays to book ahead, especially on the Gilis.