West Nusa Tenggara · Indonesia
Where to stay in Central Lombok
Central Lombok is a city in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, home to about 1,028,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- LOP7 km · Lombok International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Central Lombok
Central Lombok Regency is a regency (Indonesian: Kabupaten) of the Indonesian Province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is located on the island of Lombok and the capital is Praya.
The central inland part of South Lombok is generally low-lying with undulating hills and is commonly utilised for rice paddies and growing tobacco leaf. Toward the southern coast it is dryer and more denuded with some undulating hilly areas of between 100-355 m above sea level. This part of the island remains essentially agrarian in activity. The central south is more fertile and productive and the southern coastal areas are less fertile due to lower rainfall, land clearing and soil degradation.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Central Lombok
See
- Goa Alam Raksasa Tanjung Ringgit
- Goa Jepang
Do
Surfing is very popular with local and international visitors and the south coast has some popular destinations for international surfers and travellers. Fishing villages, grouper fish cultivation, pearl cultivation, the traditional fish market and coral reefs also attract visitors to this part of Lombok. Other attractions lie in the hills of central lombok rising toward Mount Rinjani. South Lombok supports an industry of traditional weaving and handicraft production. Individual tourists or tour guides often arrange small personalised tours or private visits to see traditional weaving and other handicraft production or to see religious and cultural ceremonies.
- Ekas Bay
- Seger Beach
- Are Guling
- Pantai Kuta
- Mawi Beach
- Selong Belanak
- Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko)
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Where to stay
Which part of Central Lombok to stay in
Kuta is only 17 km from Lombok International Airport, while Senggigi in West Lombok is 47 km away from the airport. Kuta has several hotels near the beach, for 300 meters walk or less with price around Rp 300,000. If you want to sleep in a 2- or 3-star hotel with beachfront for around Rp 300,000, you'd better go to Sekotong Beach, about 70 km, from Kuta or more than 55 km from the airport. In Nusa Dua Bali, there are many 4- to 5-star hotels with beachfront, but the price is Rp 1,000,000 or above. It's better to sleep one day in Kuta and one day in Sekotong. Since Sekotong Beach is about 25 km long, and the hotels and restaurants are spread out from one another, you should hire a car.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Central Lombok
38 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas | 1997 | 22.8 km |
| Aldi's Bungalow and Homestay | 21.3 km | |
| Batatu Villa | 21.5 km | |
| D'MAX Hotel & Convention Lombok | 6.9 km | |
| Dpraya Lombok Hotel | 6.3 km | |
| Dream Hotel | 21.4 km | |
| Grand Royal Bil Lombok | 5.0 km | |
| Harmony Villas | 21.3 km | |
| Hotel Grand Legi Mataram | 1997 | 5.1 km |
| Illira Lite Praya Lombok | 6.2 km | |
| Jivana Resort | 20.9 km | |
| Kuta Indah Hotel | 21.4 km | |
| Kuta Paradise | 20.6 km | |
| Martas Windows | 21.1 km | |
| Origin Lombok | 21.3 km | |
| Owa Lodge | 22.6 km | |
| OYO 1259 Kuta Garden Homestay OYO Rooms | 20.6 km | |
| OYO 1306 Sammy Homestay OYO Rooms | 21.0 km | |
| OYO 1402 Hallway Homestay OYO Rooms | 20.6 km | |
| OYO 1514 Rara Inn OYO Rooms | 21.2 km | |
| OYO 1651 Purnama Beach Hotel OYO Rooms | 21.5 km | |
| OYO 1662 Zury Homestay OYO Rooms | 20.4 km | |
| OYO 1732 Edotel Praya Syariah OYO Rooms | 3.1 km | |
| OYO 1793 Kuta Circle Homestay OYO Rooms | 20.9 km | |
| OYO 1871 Surfers Inn Lombok OYO Rooms | 21.6 km | |
| OYO 1895 Lamancha Homestay OYO Rooms | 21.3 km | |
| Paramount Hotel Lombok | 22.4 km | |
| Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort | 2016 | 22.5 km |
| Rascals Boutique Kuta Lombok | 20.9 km | |
| RedDoorz @ Jalan Raya Kuta Lombok Mandalika RedDoorz | 15.2 km | |
| RedDoorz @ Mawun Street Kuta RedDoorz | 20.3 km | |
| S Hotel Lombok | 21.3 km | |
| Segara Anak Bungalow & Restaurant | 21.6 km | |
| Sentul Hostel | 20.4 km | |
| Shu Villa | 20.4 km | |
| Sikara Lombok Hotel | 20.5 km | |
| The Secret Village | 20.0 km | |
| Village Vibes Lombok | 20.3 km |
All 38 hotels in Central Lombok, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Central Lombok
Central Lombok has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Central Lombok: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lombok International Airport (LOP), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS, 121 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Lombok International Airport (BIL) (LOP) is south west of Praya in south central Lombok. This new international airport will provide facilities for wide bodied aircraft and more modern terminal facilities and cargo facilities. Please see the main Lombok article for more details on the new international airport and connecting services to South Lombok. Public buses and bemo run to and from the west coast and the city of Mataram.
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LOP · Lombok International Airport
DPS · Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Central Lombok
Eat
The south has quite a few restaurants, some catering to tourists, more so in the Kuta area. The region has many small warungs and local eating houses selling local food at very reasonable prices. Be cautious with hygiene and ensure you are clear about what you are ordering.
Drink
Licensed premises such as hotels and some restaurants may serve alcohol. Do not expect a bar service or alcoholic drinks to be served in other than the larger hotels and please respect local sensibilities by avoiding drinking openly in public whilst in Lombok. Local coffee, tea, fruit juices, coconut juice and softdrinks (sodas) are normally readily available.
Stay safe
Try to keep off the roads at night and avoid travelling in the more remote areas on your own. Lock up your possessions and never leave your luggage or personal items unattended. Please see the main Lombok article for more details on health and safety.
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Questions
Central Lombok: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Central Lombok?
Central Lombok has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Central Lombok?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lombok International Airport (LOP), about 6.8 km from the city centre in a straight line; Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS, 121 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Central Lombok?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Central Lombok
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.