Lombok & Gili Islands
Bali's quieter neighbour — volcano, surf, and car-free coral islands.
Courtesy of The Sira, Marriott International
Lombok is Bali without the crowds — Mount Rinjani rises to 3,726m, the three Gili islands are car-free coral atolls where horses and bicycles are the only transport, turtles swim in the shallows, and sunsets are Bali-level without the traffic.
May-September (dry season)
5-7 nights recommended
Beach Lovers, Divers, Adventure Seekers
Beachfront & Coral Island
Resorts where simplicity meets luxury.
The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort
Marriott's beachfront on Lombok's north coast
- Mount Rinjani views
- Beachfront villas
- Gili boat access
The Oberoi Beach Resort Lombok
Understated elegance on Medana Bay
- Thatched pavilions
- Amphitheatre dining
- Private beach
Hotel Ombak Sunset Gili Trawangan
Boutique on Gili T's sunset side
- Car-free island
- Sunset beach bar
- Dive centre
Sasak & Seafood
- Ayam taliwang — Lombok's fiery grilled chicken
- Beachside barbecue on Gili Meno at sunset
- Sasak village cooking class
- Fresh-catch ceviche at a Gili T beach bar
Volcano & Reef
- Mount Rinjani crater rim at dawn
- Snorkelling with sea turtles off Gili Meno
- Kuta Lombok's Tanjung Aan beach
- Gili Air sunset — the slowest island, the best light
Luxury Properties in Lombok & Gili Islands
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