Lombok Travel Guide: (Part II)
- by Firzy Alifa Salsabila
- Feb 7, 2018
- 5 min read
Where To Stay:
1. Mana Retreat – The best place to stay if you want to discover hidden gems in South Lombok. Very close to the main street of Kuta but its located in a calm neighbourhood and just a walking distance to all nice restaurants. With a good tropical vibes surrounded by palm trees, bungalows, hammocks, swimming pool, healthy breakfast, and also you can try movie screening at night and try yoga experience in the morning and in the afternoon. They offer you many types of room from deluxe bungalows, garden rooms, Santai villas, even a dorm that accommodates 8 built-in beds for those who seek for affordable price (it cost you Rp 300.000 per night around 25$ USD). So just: Yoga. Sleep. Eat. Relax.
You can check the best rate in booking.com or traveloka.com and its depending on your arrival dates.
Mana Retreat
Jalan Baturiti, Desa Kuta, Lombok
+62 8533 8628 659
manalombok@gmail.com
2. Drop in Surf Lodge – If you’re looking for a surf package while staying at tropical bungalows with peaceful atmosphere, so Drop in Lodge is the perfect place for you. Besides, they also have dorm which is a good choice for single travelers. Drop in Surf Lodge is only a short motorbike ride away, located near Kuta Beach, Seger Beach, Tanjung Aan beach; they focused on providing surf experience for all levels of surfers. You can check their rates in here.
Drop in Surf Lodge & Camp
Jalan Mandalika Resort Pantai Putri NyaleKuta, Lombok, Indonesia.
+ 62 819 07 23 46 73
info@dropinlombok.com
3. Ibludan Hotel Senggigi – Within 6 kilometers away from Senggigi beach, feel the touch of an airy vintage style hideaway and decoration from local arts and crafts is a perfect way to describe Ibludan Hotel. All the room equipped with outdoor bathrooms that will give you a tropical atmosphere! There’s a nice pool set with beautiful garden and a reading area at the hotel. In the morning for breakfast, they serve you a homemade granola for breakfast! The rooms start from Rp 565.000 per night (around 45$ - 50$ USD) per night or you can book here.
Ibludan Hotel Senggigi
Jalan Raya Senggigi, Montong – Karang Telage, Lombok, Indonesia
+62 370 7501634
ibludanlombok@gmail.com
4. Origin Lombok – A lovely place with a bit of luxury feeling in Kuta, located within a short drive from the airport and pretty close to Tanjung Aan beach. Each bed rooms gives you a very spacious- modern style with a privacy and an open terrace to enjoy the garden which allows you to chillax. The resort is not on walking distance to the center of the city, but you can rent a motor bike or there’s a free shuttle bus available for you. Well, it’s a great value for money, the rates start from Rp 690.000 around 55$ - 60$ USD per night (depending on your arrival dates) but it will make your stay memorable and pleasant! Book here.
Origin Lombok
Jalan Raya Sengkol, Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia
+62 37 0615 8550
reservation@originlombok.com
Where to Eat:
1. El Bazaar Café
Rated #1 as the best restaurant in Kuta Lombok (On Tripadvisor), El bazaar is the best Mediterranean restaurant that I’ve ever tried! The restaurant is well decorated with a touch of Moroccan atmosphere and a cozy open area. We had Saffron and Lemon Chicken Tangine for dinner cooked in actual tangine pots! Served with pita bread, cooked pumpkin and potatoes and I also ordered the Beef Kebab Skewer too – and I must say that it’s a must try menu! And oh, their Mezze Platter with Salmon is also a big winner, a sharing plate for 2 served up with endless prata bread in various dressing, very tasty. In addition, they also have a great selection of juices and coffee. Perfect place if you want to a bit of break from local food while having various vegetarian cuisines as well!
Price range from Rp 100.000 – Rp 150.000 (7.5$ - 11$ USD)
2. Shu Restaurant Bar
Just 300 meters away from Asthari Lounge & Kitchen, you can enjoy your sunset with a drink in a more open area surrounded by hills on both sides and a straight view into the bay of Kuta Beach. At night after the sunset, this place feels really magical which is best place to end your day!
Price range from Rp 50.000 – Rp 100.000 (4$ - 7.5$ USD)
3. Milk Expresso
We stopped by at Milk Espresso just because the interior is quite eye-catching with modern and industrial tropical theme which is #instagramworthy. The café serves lunch and breakfast with a western menu. The quality of the food is amazing, hands down for this awesome smoothie bowl, definitely my favorite! And their carbonara pasta was divine! Cooked perfectly al dente with creamy sauce so tasty! At night, there’s a live acoustic every Wednesday and Friday, of course we would recommend for anyone who looking for a decent coffee shop in Kuta.
Price range from Rp 50.000 – Rp 150.000 (4$ - 7.5$ USD)
4. KRNK Café
If you are craving for European food, this café is the answer for you. Located on the right side of the main road of Kuta (actually, it’s owned by the same owners of El Bazaar). And you should try their famous burgers – good quality of meat and well put together, and the hand cut fries was good as well. It makes the burgers are worth every penny! They also have a great selection of healthy food from granola, yoghurt until salad bowl and healthy drinks too (like Kombucha). The interior décor is industrial with a modern twist sets the whole atmosphere which such a good place to chill or talk over with friends.
Price range from Rp 50.000 – Rp 150.000 (4$ - 7.5$ USD)
5. Kenza Café
This café looks eye-catching from outside because its dominated by white and tosca color inspired from the beauty of Lombok. Just as other Kuta Lombok cafes, of course they offer a line of healthy foods and vegan friendly). Even though it’s a bit pricey for Indonesian standards but it’s totally worth the price based on quality of the food. Just make sure you try the smoothies and the desserts.
Price range from Rp 65.000 – Rp 150.000 (5$ - 7.5$ USD)
Tips:
The best time to visit Lombok probably from the beginning of July until September, you can almost be sure that the sun is shining throughout the day.
Note if you go at peak season, just make sure you already make your booking as soon as possible because the hotel and flight prices could be more expensive and sold out very fast.
If you decided to visit during rainy season (October – March/April), you should plan for a whole day just in case you didn’t make it at certain destination, so you have a backup plan.
It’d be easier for you to take motorbike to reach all the destinations since its way cheaper.
Make sure to prepare enough cash and snack to make your trip easier
Almost every destinations in Lombok, there’s an entrance fee or parking fee, so prepare your small changes upfront.
Thank you for reading! I hope this post will help to give you some inspiration and recommendation for where to stay and where to eat in Lombok. I’ll keep updating if there’s some new recommendations. So, what’s your favorite place to stay and eat? I love to hear your thoughts on the comment section below!
Ps. If you haven't read Lombok Travel Guide Part I, just click here !
Cheers, Firzyalifas
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