Lombok Beach Hotels

This hotel on Gili T was fantastic, I was actually sad to leave! Given how natural and untouched the island is, getting a room and service of this quality felt like an absolute steal. The room itself was huge, with a shared lawn in the front and a private backyard featuring a pool, outdoor sun loungers, a toilet, and an outdoor shower. The hotel's private beach wasn't very big, but the views were absolutely stunning.

I actually cried when we left this villa! I'm truly speechless when it comes to describing the range of emotions and experiences that made up our vacation! It was unforgettable! The warmth and responsiveness of the staff, the excellent location, the cleanliness and comfort, the peace and quiet... I could go on forever! Everything was perfect, without exception – the room, the design, the grounds. The housekeeping was impeccable, not a speck of dust in the room, and the grounds were constantly maintained. The beach is just a stone's throw away, the water is crystal clear, there are lots of turtles, and beautiful fish. We walked at low tide to the turn on the left side, and from there, we started snorkeling along the edge of the reef where turtles gather in groups of 3-5. We even saw a venerable lady about a meter long. It's incredibly beautiful, they look like they're flying. Larger fish also swim in from the deep there. There are cats on the hotel grounds, so don't be lazy, pack a bag of cat food in your suitcase, and they'll thank you with their purrs. Not far from the hotel, there's a cat shelter where they treat sick animals, and also sell food and souvenirs, with the proceeds going towards animal care. Don't miss catching at least one sunrise and watching a sunset; photos simply don't do the beauty justice. After swimming to our heart's content and enjoying delicious dinners, we slept like babies on the comfortable beds, falling asleep and waking up to the sound of birdsong. It was a vacation for the mind and body, feeling as if we were in paradise. A special thank you to the staff who create this incredible atmosphere.

Le cadre de l’hôtel est magnifique, d’une beauté paradisiaque. Le jardin est très bien entretenu et les espaces communs décorés avec goût. On apprécie passer du temps au bord de la piscine avec vue sur la mer. Le personnel est très bienveillant, accueillant et toujours souriant. La chambre très grande, avec une salle de bain extérieure ce qui est insolite pour nous européens (il n’y a pas de salle de bain intérieure ). Le seul bémol est le petit déjeuner qui n’est pas un buffet. Il faut cocher sur un papier notre choix. N’étant pas bilingue difficile de bien comprendre ce que l’on mange. Enfin nous avons eu la mauvaise surprise de payer 8€ pour deux café americano car à priori ce n’était pas compris dans le petit déjeuner. Et même si nous avions compris qu’il y avait un supplément, ce prix est exorbitant en Indonésie. La politique du petit déjeuner est clairement à revoir pour un hôtel de ce standing.

I have to give this a great review; too bad there aren't ten stars, otherwise I'd definitely give it a perfect score! After a four-day, three-night liveaboard trip from Komodo to Lombok, we stayed at the Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas in Kuta for four days. The hotel is beautiful, stylish, and full of charming little details. For instance, the pebble paths are adorned with mosaics of turtles and Komodo dragons, the frog-shaped lights along the pathways are adorable, and the triangular entrance archways to the villas feel mysterious (check out the photos!). We stayed in a Sasak-style villa (without a pool). The room was spacious, and the bed was especially comfortable – lying in it felt like being wrapped in a cloud, so secure and cozy. I slept incredibly well these past few days, completely recovering from the 'pain' of the liveaboard trip 😂. It's perfect for a relaxing, 'lie flat' vacation. During check-in, there was a staff member who spoke some simple Chinese, which made communication easy. However, throughout our four-day stay, we didn't encounter any other Chinese guests. It was mostly Indonesian locals, Westerners, and we did see two Koreans. In fact, when we went out to places like the Bat Cave and the cliffs, we rarely saw any Chinese tourists either. The hotel reception offers motorbike rentals. They'll call one for you, and it usually arrives in about 20 minutes. A small scooter costs 150k per day. The restaurant food was decent – you know how it is, pretty much what you'd expect. Breakfast wasn't particularly special. For à la carte meals at other times, the Kung Pao Chicken and Sichuan Beef we tried were pretty good. They're definitely not the standard authentic Chinese preparation, but the taste was enjoyable. For two people, two dishes plus drinks cost roughly 180 RMB per meal (Qris Alipay is accepted). One evening, they forgot our order, and we waited for 40 minutes. The chef personally came to apologize and offered us free ice cream. Overall, the service attitude was excellent, and the staff were all very enthusiastic. If you register as a Novotel member, the hotel's Wi-Fi is super fast. The in-house spa is a little bit on the pricier side, but the massage techniques are good, and the best part is you don't have to go out looking for one. The hotel has its own beach, and next to it is a small hill perfect for watching both beautiful sunrises and sunsets (see photos). On our last day, while watching the sunset from the hill, a little black dog ran up and sat beside me, accompanying me as I watched the sunset [crying emoji]. Anyone understand that feeling? The world instantly felt quiet and peaceful. It's about a 15-minute motorbike ride from the hotel to Kuta town, which is very convenient. Shopping and dining spots there also accept Qris Alipay (though some convenience stores don't). We ate at a Chinese restaurant called 'Jiangnan'; their Spicy Chicken was delicious, and the cold wood ear mushroom salad was perfectly seasoned (though the peanuts were raw, which made me laugh). You can also order takeaways via Grab, and riders accept Qris payment upon delivery.

Our several night stay was delightful.. We really appreciated everything about this resort. The location was desirable for us in Sengigi and is also set back from the busy road providing a quiet atmosphere. The service level was brilliant with every interaction with staff professional and positive. Special shoutout to Chef Jiandi who kindly assisted to navigate through the extensive menu. Food quality and ambiance is exceptional matched with a perfect service level, despite prices punching a tad higher than similar Lombok properties. Room is gorgeously appointed, spacious, quiet, impeccably clean and both of our rooms had excellent views towards the beach. The bedtime stories and cookies are a thoughtful touch and treat. Pool and surrounds are beautiful and ample lounges provide a nice level of comfort. Beach bar is wonderful for sunset drinks and beyond with those gorgeous Lombok sunsets ever so memorable.

This hotel is a real gem! I believe it's a local establishment, and everything from the ambiance, size, unique features, cleanliness, and service was top-notch. I especially loved the resort-style vibe – it's truly an 'art' hotel. There are so many artistic installations and paintings throughout the property, all with excellent taste. I stayed in a garden view room this time and particularly enjoyed the semi-open-air shower area. Dinner was absolutely superb at the beachfront restaurant, which offers a different theme each night, creating a wonderful atmosphere. My only complaint would be the breakfast. While there are many options, it's a 'choose one out of ten' system. For many, especially those who prefer a Western breakfast, it's simply not enough food. Even the fruit portion was tiny – 'three types of fruit, 6 small slices in total, very delicate, but not satisfying.' And you only get one glass of juice and one coffee.

A very big hotel, with very professional and attentive staff. The property shows some signs of age and could use a refresh, at least on the outside. The only downside was the complete lack of soundproofing in our room (a suite, no less); it faced the street, and the incessant traffic noise could be heard late into the night. In fact, noise from the hotel's common areas was audible as well. This is unacceptable given the hotel's overall presentation! Hotel molto grande, personale molto professionale e attento. Struttura con qualche segno del tempo che passa, avrebbe bisogno di una rinfrescata almeno esternamente. Unica nota negativa la TOTALE mancanza d’insonorizzazione della nostra stanza (una suite tra l’altro) era affacciata sul lato strada e i rumori del traffico incessante si sentivano fino a tarda notte. A dire il vero si sentivano anche i rumori delle zone comuni dell’hotel. Inaccettabile per come si presenta l’hotel!

I requested a room with one large bed instead of two singles when I booked, and again at check-in. They nodded at reception and then ignored it, even though half the hotel was empty. Everywhere, they try to force extra commissions on you when you order anything in the restaurant. The menu should always show the final price; all costs (taxes and so on) should be included. For example, I take a ready-made coffee to go for $4, and they try to tack on a service charge... What service? I'm taking it out, they're not cleaning my table, not giving me a massage. They don't provide an answer. We're not buying coffee beans that they need to prepare and turn into coffee with a service, are we? Let's then charge a land tax, the chef's health insurance, and a disposal fee for the toilet. Are you kidding me? I've visited several cafes in Bali, and nowhere was this the case! One time I encountered it, I called the police and they immediately cancelled all extra charges! Keep this in mind. It's not about the money, but deception is unacceptable.

Good hotel, enjoyed everything. The pool is great, and it's only a 2-minute walk to the main street, with everything within walking distance. Their snorkeling trips are cheaper than anywhere else; you can pay at the hotel. It's 1100 out on the street, but only 175 here.

Mixed feelings The room I initially booked (paid extra for AC and hot water) was just dirty and I could not control the AC bc remote wasn’t working so it was always on I could clearly see that no one had cleaned it (see first three pictures) and tbh bathroom felt unsafe with electric cables next to shower I asked to change and they tried to give to charge me extra for another room - I told them either I have what I paid for (AC and clean bedsheets) either it’s ok they pay me back and I leave The staff said I’d need to talk to the manager and when I said ok bring me the manager they never got them and offered me third room without paying extra (feels dishonest that they didn’t show me this one first) Bedsheets were okayish (so many weird stains, see pictures) but this one had no hot water - and they clearly said that I got downgraded. They wanted me to pay extra for the upgrade but do you think they paid me back the difference for the downgrade? Of course not (feels dishonest to charge extra for things you paid for initially but no pay back when you provide less than was paid for) I don’t know how much a hotel like this needs a pool (which was really nice by the way) when they’re so close to the beach. Maybe they should put the pool budget into clean rooms and hot water lol