Lombok Beach Hotels

Thank you for the wonderful stay at Pondok Santi Resort! We loved the peaceful surroundings, the kindness of your staff (always smiling and welcoming!), and the exceptional service-especially the delicious breakfasts we looked forward to every morning. We were truly touched by the thoughtful gesture of preparing pastries for our departure. It's rare to find a place that combines such attentive hospitality with the serenity of nature.

Everything about this hotel is great, as long as you stick to activities within its grounds. They have a big lawn, a sandy beach 🏖️, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking – all good. The hotel is also close to a wildlife park. However, once you step outside the hotel, it's a completely different story, if you catch my drift. Even finding food can be a challenge. Right next door to the hotel, there's another upscale resort with excellent dining. The chefs are very professional, and while the daily menu is fixed, there are always pleasant surprises. Of course, the prices aren't low, but it's definitely worth checking out for a meal.

The hotel's location is fantastic, right on the beachfront with private sun loungers. The staff are welcoming, and there's a tap outside each villa to rinse off sand after the beach. We were greeted wonderfully and checked in immediately as our room was ready. They promptly brought welcome drinks and cold towels. Regarding the downsides: there are no disposable toothbrushes or body lotion. The water isn't in disposable bottles but in a carafe that you have to refill yourself in the lobby. The room is very dark with insufficient lighting. The windows aren't airtight, leading to high street noise, especially when the call to prayer starts at night. The refrigerator is also very noisy. The air conditioner is positioned to blow directly onto the bed, so we had to sleep with our heads at the foot of the bed. The AC is also loud. There were strange worm-like caterpillars crawling in the bathroom and room. There are no power outlets near the beds. Breakfast is à la carte, with an additional buffet offering vegetables, fruits, cheese, cold cuts, and pastries. The breakfast food isn't very good; poached eggs were overcooked. A plus is that you can order several dishes from the menu. The latte coffee was very bitter, and I had to add milk myself. I believe the price for this hotel is too high. The only plus is the location – it's conveniently situated a 10-minute walk from the port and has a beach spot where you can see turtles.

The hotel was excellent. The facilities are beautiful, and the setting is absolutely stunning, very peaceful and relaxing. The hotel offers a wide range of services, including a restaurant, spa, excursions, and transportation options, all of which were of excellent quality. The beach is beautiful and directly connected to the hotel, with complimentary sun loungers available for guests. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would like to thank the entire team for their kindness and professionalism. The only point to consider is if you are traveling solo. Most excursions require a minimum of two participants, and the hotel does not currently offer group tours that solo travelers can join, which I found a little disappointing. Overall, I had a wonderful experience and would happily stay here again.

This stay was much more than I expected. I originally booked this hotel as a last-minute emergency for one night, but I ended up wishing I had booked my entire three-day stay here! What stood out: A Special Shoutout to ”Superman”: I have to give a special mention to my driver, Superman. He was absolutely incredible! From the very first moment I met him, I knew I was going to fall in love with my stay at this hotel. He made everything feel seamless and welcoming. The Room & View: The room was incredibly spacious. Even though I booked a garden view, I was given a generous upgrade to a partial ocean view. From the beautiful bathroom to the balcony, the scenery was breathtaking. Exceptional Service: The service went above and beyond. They contacted me via WhatsApp and were extremely flexible in helping me book a private tour for the same day. The Experience: They arranged a pickup for me directly from the Lombok port. I rented a GoPro through them for the tour, and despite the rain, the team was so kind and accommodating. Dining: I had a delicious dinner, and the breakfast the next morning was outstanding with an incredible view. Everyone at the hotel was wonderful and the attention to detail was amazing. I truly regret not staying here for my whole trip. Highly recommended!

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.

We had an incredible stay; it's clearly the best hotel we've ever been to. The service was perfect, the hotel was very clean, and the food was extremely good. We regret not being able to stay longer. We will be back.

The hotel was excellent...rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious and accommodating for our group of 8. The pool area was great with sun lounges. Location is very central to the port, local restaurants and hiring/booking options. We didn't eat at the restaurant but drinks service was great. Would definitely stay again.

Absolutely the best place to stay in Gili T! The pool is fantastic, the food is incredibly tasty, and the staff are truly amazing always attentive and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I'll definitely be coming back!

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