Destinations The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok

Mount Rinjani National Park is home to the awe-inspiring volcanic Mount Rinjani. Standing at 3,726 metres above sea level, the volcano dominates the landscape of the small island of Lombok. Rinjani is an active volcano, with its last recorded activity being 2010. Guided treks with professional guides are available from within the national park and the crater lake at the very top of the mountain is arguably the best destination in Lombok to visit to make unforgettable memories. Please contact The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok for further information and transport arrangements.

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three Gili Islands. Located just a short boat ride from The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, Gili Trawangan is home to three dive sites. Sunset reef has hard and soft corals, as well as turtles and reef sharks. However, Shark Point is the best destination in Lombok to spot reef sharks. Malik Point is also home to sharks, coral and a number of colourful Indo-Pacific fish species. Please contact our Lombok resort: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok to arrange diving and equipment.

Senggigi beach offers a long, wide expanse of white sand that gentle curves along the shoreline, providing panoramic views out to sea. All against a backdrop of coconut groves, lush green trees and hand-carved, brightly-painted catamarans. During the day, this may be the best destination in Lombok for souvenir shopping. At night, the local nightlife and restaurants in Lombok give a taste of local flavour. Please contact The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, for further information.

Tanjung Aan is a huge beach located within a bay, making it very safe for swimming and pretty much wave-free. The sands and waters at Tanjung Aan are particularly clean because there are no major industries near here. There is also a beautiful backdrop of palm trees and green mountains which can be easily walked by people of all ages and capabilities. When staying at the best hotel in Lombok: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, you may wish to pop over to Tanjung Aan for the day. We would be happy to arrange transport for you.

Surfing is one of the best things to do in Lombok and Selong Belanak beach is one of the best places in Lombok to try it. Perfect for beginners, Selong Belanak has small waves, no coral and a gradual entry into the waters. The soft white sands are also a lovely place to stroll and admire views of lush green fields and mountains. Please contact the best resort in Lombok: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, for further information and to arrange private transport.

Mawun beach sits within a horseshoe-shaped bay and offers waters of varying depths and wave-strengths. Towards the ends of the horseshoe, the waves are more gentle and the waters are safer for swimming. Near the centre of the bay, the waters are deeper and the waves are stronger, so if you have swimmers and surfers in your family or travel group, Mawun beach may be the best destination in Lombok for you to visit to enjoy beach life together. The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, which is the best place to stay in Lombok, can provide transport and further information about Mawun beach.

‘Nest’ underwater statues by Jason de Caires Taylor is a breath-taking piece of eco-friendly art, made entirely out of pH neutral materials that have been securely anchored to the sea-bed just off Gili Meno. In the sculpture, a circle of life-sized embracing couples encircles more figures lying on the sea floor. The sculpture aims to provide an environment for coral and other animals to colonise and inhabit. Diving into the waters to take in this sight is undoubtedly one of the top things to do in Lombok while staying at our nearby Lombok beach hotel: The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok.

The Islamic Centre Mosque is one of the best places in Lombok to visit if you are interested in religious art, architecture or spirituality. The mosque features an approximately 100-metre high elevator, which you can ride in for fantastic views over the island. Maybe you can spot your accommodation in Lombok at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok, from here. You are required to cover up when entering this holy site. Proper clothes are available when you arrive at the mosque.

Batu Bolong meaning ‘rock with a hole’ is so-called because the enormous black rocks upon which the temple perches have naturally been carved with holes by the waves crashing against them. Batu Bolong is a Hindu temple and one of the Lombok best places to visit from your Lombok hotels and Lombok resort The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok. The temple includes 14 pagodas and offers beautiful sunset views over Bali’s Mount Agung.

Pura Meru is one of the largest remaining Hindu complexes on the otherwise Muslim island of Lombok. It consists of three towers with layered roofs, known as pura in the local language. The tallest of the towers has a roof of 11 tiers. Pura Meru is still a place of worship, so visitors are requested to dress modestly. Please contact The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok for further information.