Sprawled across 120,000 sqm and set at the foot of a stepped hillside, the Gran Meliá Lombok is a game-changer for Indonesia’s Lombok island: the first beachfront project of its size on the southern coast. Leading up to 105 private residences, the resort itself features 22 units of two-storey bamboo villas, each with a private swimming pool and direct contact with nature through local materials, lush surroundings, and efficient use of space and light. The prime location means all accommodations have panoramic Indian Ocean vistas, while some will also have rare unobstructed views of both sunrise and sunset.
Lombok is an island to the east of Bali with a pristine natural environment. It has grown in popularity as a travel destination throughout the past decade and has been identified by the Indonesian Tourism Ministry as a primary focus for the future. Immense rice fields, rugged landscapes, and the staggering Mount Rinjani volcano form part of the island’s natural attractions, while its endless beaches, turquoise waters, and considerable marine life make it ideal for surfers, snorkellers, and lazy sunbathers.