i stayed 11 nights in june 2008...
i stayed 11 nights in june 2008 at novotel lombok. everybody told me it would be too long and it was too short. the hotel is like a sasak village. the result is very nice, with a lot of tasty details everywhere. i like the ambiance very much. i had a standart room wich works with me. wood everywhere, nice decoration, a little dark in my part, but my friends had a room in the third level with much more light and "lagoon view". i like the way they organize the bathroom, very simple separate shower on the left side, lavabotery in the midle, and toilets on the right side. not too much space to put clothes for a couple. the choice of tv channels is very poor, maybe for this standart of hotel they can pay the full pakage of cable. the room is very clean and the service is very good. i have to say the breakfast buffet is fantastic. very good choice and good quality. you have a "a la demande corner" for eggs, fresh waffles, pancakes and "crepes". we tryed the buufet for diner for 200 000 rp net it's not cheap in regards of indonesian prices but the food are really good with plenty of everything.
the beach is nice very well organized with sun chairs an a lot of space. the beach team is really nice. the room is not really expensive but everything is overpriced in the hotel. bar, most expensive and slow internet of the world.in fact the do their best to keep you in the hotel. i advice you to rent o motorbike in front of the hotel, don't try to bargain the prices are fixes, you have the most amazing beaches of the world in the area. you can easely find a place to eat in the kuta aera but don't expect too much. lombok is really an amazing and magis place to go before it's too late. there are so many things to do. people are very friendly. just respect them. of course they come to see you when you are on the beach to sell you something. it's just "good luk". be nice and try to make every body work.
