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The Oberoi Lombok
Lombok, Indonesia · Oberoi · Grand Luxury
Architect Peter Muller, fresh off designing the original Oberoi Bali, built this Medana Bay resort in 1997 using pink coral, limestone, bamboo and coconut wood sourced from the site itself. Muller deliberately kept the 24-acre grounds sparse and sun-baked, the opposite of Bali's dense greenery, calling that starkness true to Lombok's character. It opened as the island's first luxury resort and remains its only one, with 20 walled villas and 30 pavilions facing the Gili Islands.
- 50 rooms
- Opened 1997
- Rooms from 807 sq ft (75 m²)
- Architect: Peter Muller
About The Oberoi Lombok
- In 2019 the resort closed for eleven months for a complete restoration that kept its volcanic stone walls, teak pillars and palm-thatched gazebos intact.
- The resort's centerpiece is a 40-meter infinity pool that appears to spill straight into Medana Bay, framed by coconut palms.
- Guests can see the Gili Islands from the beach and reach them by a fifteen-minute boat ride, a favorite base for snorkeling and diving trips.
- Architect Peter Muller used the same trick at Bali's Amandari resort around the same era: pools designed to look like they spill into the surrounding landscape.
- Entry-level rooms start at 807 sq ft (75 m²).
History
The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok opened in 1997 on Medana Bay in northern Lombok, the island's first luxury resort and Oberoi's second in Indonesia after Bali. Architect Peter Muller, who had designed the original Oberoi Bali, built it using pink coral, limestone, bamboo and coconut wood found on site, deliberately keeping the 24-acre grounds sparse and sun-drenched, a choice he said matched Lombok's character. The resort comprises 20 walled villas and 30 pavilions, several with private pools, set in gardens facing the Gili Islands. It closed for eleven months in 2019 for a complete restoration that preserved its volcanic stone walls, teak pillars and thatched gazebos.
The setting
5 km from Lombok Golf Kosaido Country Club.
Restaurants and bars
- Sunbird Cafe — Café · Indonesian, Indian and Western
- Lumbung Restaurant — Restaurant · Indonesian, Indian and Western
- The Amphitheatre — Restaurant · Indonesian, Indian and Western
- Tokek Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Scuba Diving — PADI certified courses for beginners, advanced open water divers and refreshers, plus Gili Islands dive trips from the onsite Beach Club.
- Silolona Sojourns — Traditional Phinisi sailing boat with wooden cabins; seasonal meals on board with live acoustic music and traditional dance under starry skies.
- Snorkelling Trip to the Gili Islands — Half-day boat trip to a Gili Island with an expert guide to snorkel coral reefs, marine life and giant sea turtles.
- Beach Club snorkelling, sea kayaking and paddle boarding — Resident guests receive complimentary snorkelling, sea kayaking and paddle boarding from the Beach Club, with equipment and instruction.
- Romantic Sunset Dinner by the Beach — Candlelit private beachfront dinner on Medana Beach as Mount Agung silhouettes the horizon.
- Sunset Cruise — Sunset cruise on a traditional wooden outrigger with views of Mount Agung and the Gili Islands, with canapés for two.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Private beach
- Water sports
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