Located on the shore of Medana Beach, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok is the perfect setting for you to enjoy romantic walks, sunset views and exhilarating water sports. Let the romance blossom at our five star hotel in Lombok.
Lombok is Bali’s slightly less visited but equally beautiful eastern neighbour, with soft white sand beaches, breath-taking sunsets and warm azure sea waters. There are regular daily sea connections between Bali and Lombok, and regular sea transport between Lombok and the nearby trio of Gili Islands, which offer fantastic snorkelling and diving opportunities. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, is the best Lombok resort, with a fantastic concierge team who can advise you on the best things to do in Lombok and the best places in Lombok for water sports, cultural activities, food, shopping, golf and more. We also offer an onsite PADI dive centre, a private jetty from which you can swim and snorkel, and easy connections to the Gili Islands, which are just 15 minutes from our Lombok resort. Lombok also has a number of Hindu temples and mosques, lush parks, shopping options and mountains for trekking.
Lying near the Equator, Lombok enjoys warm temperatures and lots of daylight hours, all year round. The best places in Lombok to visit during your stay at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, are open year-round. The monsoon months of November to March are quieter, but you can also get good stay offers at Lombok hotels and our Lombok resort at this time. The dry season enjoys a few more hours of sunshine each day and the beaches can get busier, but are still a great deal less busy than those on neighbouring Bali.
The summer season, or dry season, in Lombok is from April to October. Maximum temperatures are around 30 degrees Celsius, but this is pretty constant throughout the year. Rainfall is virtually non-existent during the summer months.
The monsoon months in Lombok are from November to March. During this time, there is still a large amount of sunshine and the actual rainfall, although torrential, usually only occurs for a couple of hours in the morning and another couple later in the day. At this time, the landscape is extra specially lush and green. Please contact The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok should you have any queries about travelling during the monsoon.
Weather conditions in March continue in a similar vein to those experienced in January and February. There is an hour more sunshine per day; approximately 7 hours. A stay with us at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok and the chance to spa in Lombok at this time, is recommended.
By April, there are 8 hours of sunshine per day in Lombok and the sea temperature has increased to 29.5 degrees Celsius. Tropical cyclones still brush the edges of the island, but these usually do little other than increase the winds around the rest of Lombok.
May marks the end of the rainy season. Temperatures rise to 32 degrees Celsius and there are only around 7 days touched with a total of 95mm rain. This is one of the best months to stay in Lombok hotels or visit our Lombok resort: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.
In June, there are only 5 days of rain and approximately 45mm rainfall. There are around 10 hours of sunshine per day and the sea is a comfortable 28 degrees Celsius. Accommodation in Lombok can get fully booked at this time.
July has only 30mm of rain all month and sees around 10 hours of sunshine per day. The sea is around 27 degrees Celsius. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, the best hotel in Lombok, is very popular during this month.
August in Lombok is roughly as warm as all other months but it is also the driest, with only around 20mm rain falling over the 31 days. There are around 10 hours of sunshine per day and the sea temperature is around 27 degrees Celsius.
September is the last month of the dry season, with only around 35mm rain falling over the 30 days. Temperatures hover around 30 degrees Celsius and the sea is around 27 degrees Celsius. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day.
October is the first month of the rainy season, with around 110mm rain falling over 9 days. There is an average of 9 hours sunshine per day and sea temperatures remain around 27 degrees Celsius. Tourist numbers start to reduce at this time.
November can reach up to 32 degrees Celsius and as around 165mm of rain falls in this month, it can also feel quite humid. This is a good time to relax at the best Lombok beach hotel: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.
December is second only to January in terms of rainfall, with an average 245mm falling over the 31 days. With air temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius and humidity levels high, you might want to cool off at The Oberoi Spa in Lombok.
January sees around 6 hours of sunshine per day and has a tendency to cyclones. The sea is around 29 degrees Celsius and there are around 15 days of monsoon rains. The best things to do in Lombok at this time is to spa in Lombok.
February also sees around 15 days of monsoon rains and 6 hours of sunshine per day. Tropical cyclones are still likely in this month and the temperature of the sea remains around 29 degrees Celsius.
The best things to do in Lombok include surfing, for beginners and experienced wave riders. There are also good snorkelling spots from the jetty at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok and the nearby Gili Islands. Lombok best places to visit include Mount Rinjani and the surrounding villages, the palaces and temples, and indigenous peoples’ weaving villages. Roads in Lombok are generally good, although there is no railway on the island, but you should be able to arrange transport through hotels in Lombok, Indonesia.
The best places in Lombok for shopping include Senggigi and the Cakra traditional market. The weavers’ villages of Sade, Pringgesella and Sukarara are also worth a visit. Traditional pottery can be found in the village of Banyumulek. There is one mall in Mataram that sells national and international brands, should you also wish to experience mall shopping during your time with us at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok. We would be happy to arrange private transport for you to any and all of these shopping destinations.
Restaurants in Lombok and street food vendors usually sell Ayam Taliwang (grilled chicken Lombok-style), Plecing Kangkung (spicy spinach), as well as vegetarian and non-vegetarian satay. Ask for the chef’s speciality at your Lombok hotels and our Lombok resort: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok. Lombok food tends to be quite spicy, so if you are sensitive to chilli, please make your server aware of this.
Some of the best weekend getaway destinations include the Gili Islands, Moyo Island and Komodo Island. The neighbouring island of Bali is also a must-visit. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok has its sister resort: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Bali, located in the fashionable Seminyak beach area of Bali.
If you are looking for a Lombok spa resort, for the best deals on accommodation in Lombok or the best resort in Lombok at the best rates, our specially curated offers are bound to please. Stay with us at the best resort in Lombok and enjoy special rates, personalised service and our warmest, heartfelt hospitality.
We would recommend you spend at least 3 days to one week on Lombok. There is plenty to do. From beaches and water sports to trekking, shopping and spa in Lombok.
Visitors to Lombok should visit the best places in Lombok and try the top things to do in Lombok. These include the Gili Islands for snorkelling and diving, trekking up Mount Rinjani and to the surrounding villages, beach hopping around Lombok, surfing, trekking to waterfalls, visiting local villages and markets, as well as MotoGP.
The best places to visit in Lombok for shopping are the local markets. You can pick up traditional handicrafts, pottery, textiles and unique Sasak items.
The best months to visit Lombok are between May and October. July and August are the busiest, so should you wish to travel at that time, you would be wise to book your accommodation in Lombok at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, well in advance.
The native languages are Sasak and Bahasa Indonesia, but those working in tourism also speak English. All members of the team at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok are fluent in English.
Lombok is a safe destination for couples, families and individual travellers. As with most Asian tourist destinations, we would always recommend you keep your valuables in the safe in your accommodation in Lombok at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok and make sure your wallet is secured in a zipped bag when you are out and about on the island.
Yes, Lombok is good for bachelors. Lombok attracts largely male surfers who are drawn to its excellent wave riding conditions. There are also good nightlife options for those who wish to party during their time staying with us at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.
February and November are the cheapest months to fly to Lombok. These are both quite rainy months and visitor numbers remain quite low. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok often has attractive stay offers available during these months.
Ayam Taliwang (Grilled chicken, Lombok style) and Plecing Kangkung (spicy spinach) are famous foods that can be found in most restaurants in Lombok.
Lombok food tends to be quite spicy, so if you are sensitive to chilli, please make your servers at restaurants in Lombok aware of this. Chefs at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok are always happy to cater to individual palates.
Ayam Taliwang, Plecing Kangkung (spicy spinach), Satay Tanjung, Bebalung and Satay Campur (chicken/beef/fish) are popular street foods that can sometimes be found in restaurants in Lombok, too.
Vegetarian food can be found at street stalls and restaurants in Lombok, too. The restaurants at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok offer a large selection of vegetarian dishes.
Ayam Taliwang (grilled chicken, Lombok style) and Plecing Kangkung (spicy spinach) are the national dishes of Lombok. They can be found in most restaurants in Lombok, including those at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.
Nasi Kuning (yellow rice served with chicken, egg, tempe, vegetables and sambal) is the traditional breakfast dish served in homes and restaurants in Lombok. It is also served, amongst a wide range of other dishes, in the restaurants at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.