Novotel Lombok Resort and Villas sits on Pantai Putri Nyale in the Mandalika resort area near Kuta, on Lombok's south coast. It is a 4-star resort with 102 rooms and villas, a private beach with free cabanas, three outdoor pools and a children's pool, a spa, a gym, a playground and a library. Room options include superior, executive and deluxe terrace rooms, family rooms, and Sasak-style and private pool villas, some with two bedrooms for families. Dining is at Spice Market, the all-day beachfront restaurant, with a beachfront bar for sunset drinks. Water sports and daily activities are on offer, and the resort is Green Key certified. Guests rate it 8.4, Very Good, from 342 reviews, with staff and cleanliness scoring highest. Free self-parking is available, and airport shuttles are offered for a fee.
Location and getting around
The resort is a short drive from the south coast sights, around 8 minutes to Kuta Beach, 18 minutes to Tanjung Aan and about 7 minutes to the Mandalika International Street Circuit, with Lombok International Airport roughly half an hour away. That makes it one of the most convenient stays for a first or last night on the island, and a good base for surf lessons at Selong Belanak, Sade village and the beaches.
The rooms
Most rooms are comfortable, with air conditioning, safes and satellite TV, and have garden views. The Sasak villas and private pool villas offer more space and privacy, and the two-bedroom family villas, one with an ocean view, work well for groups. Some reviews mention an older property and aging fittings, so choose a recently renovated room if you can.
What to know
Reviewers describe it as somewhat isolated from the Kuta Beach scene, which is a plus for quiet but means you will use taxis or the resort shuttle to eat out. Noise from the racetrack on event weekends and some beach vendors are mentioned, so check dates if you want peace. Buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge on some rates, and pets are not allowed. It suits families and groups who want a reliable, well-equipped resort with a beach and pools on the south coast.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with free cabanas
- ✓Three outdoor pools
- ✓Children’s pool and playground
- ✓Spa and gym
- ✓Spice Market beachfront restaurant
- ✓Private pool villas
- ✓Water sports and activities
- ✓Free self-parking
Good questions
How far is Novotel Lombok from Kuta?+
It is about 8 minutes by car to Kuta Beach and about 18 minutes to Tanjung Aan. The Mandalika circuit is about 7 minutes away.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, it has family rooms and two-bedroom villas, three pools including a children's pool, a playground and a private beach with cabanas.
How far is the airport?+
Lombok International Airport is roughly half an hour away by car, and the resort offers shuttles for a fee.
