Pullman Lombok Resort

Quieter, more pristine, and worth every effort. For families who’ve done Bali and want to go further.

Lombok sits just across the strait from Bali — a short flight or fast boat away — and the difference hits you immediately. The beaches are more pristine, the crowds are thinner, and the whole island moves at a pace that feels genuinely unhurried. If Bali has become a little too familiar, Lombok is the answer.

But let’s be honest about what you’re trading. Lombok doesn’t yet have the family infrastructure of south Bali. The restaurant scene is thinner, activity options are fewer, and the distances between things are longer. The hotels carry more of the weight here — you’re more reliant on your resort to keep everyone happy, especially with young children. It rewards families who are confident travellers and who genuinely want to switch off.

That said, the hotels themselves are extraordinary. From the benchmark Oberoi on Medana Beach to the boutique charm of The Lombok Lodge, the standard of luxury is genuinely high. Worth knowing before you plan: Lombok has two distinct areas for families. Fly in and you’llnaturally base yourself around Kuta Lombok in the south — where Novotel and Pullman sit on a sheltered, swimmable bay. Arrive by fast boat from Bali, and you’ll come in near the Gili Islands in the north — where The Lombok Lodge and The Oberoi sit on the stunning Medana Bay coastline. Both areas are excellent. The right one depends on how you arrive.

For families who have done Bali multiple times and want something quieter, more pristine and a little less predictable — Lombok delivers. Come knowing what it is. Leave wanting to come back.