Selong Selo Resort and Villas is a hillside villa resort in the Selong Belanak area on Lombok's south coast, close to one of the island's most beautiful crescent beaches. There are only twelve units in total, and every one is a villa or a studio with its own private pool and an ocean view. The range runs from a deluxe studio with a king bed to bespoke villas of one to five bedrooms, family villas of one to four bedrooms, and very large family units of five and seven bedrooms for big groups or multi-generation trips. Villas have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, bathrobes, a refrigerator, a balcony or patio and a wardrobe. Aura Restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with ocean views, and a cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate. There is also a shared outdoor pool with a children's pool, a spa with aromatherapy, reflexology, body wraps and massage, a garden, a terrace and a concierge desk that can organise tours. Supervised childcare is offered for a charge, and free parking suits guests with a hire car or driver. It is quiet and private, and suited to families, friends and honeymooners who value space over nightlife.
Location and getting around
Selong Belanak is on the quiet south-west coast, around forty-five minutes from Lombok International Airport by car, so you arrive without the tourist crowds of the main resort areas. The beach is a short drive away, and the surf and sunset beaches around Kuta and Mawun are further along the coast.
A round-trip airport shuttle can be arranged for an extra charge, and most guests hire a driver or a car for the stay. Because the resort is small and set on a hillside, you will rely on transport for meals outside the resort, so plan the days around the restaurant and the pool.
What to expect
The private pools are the main attraction, and the larger villas have enough bedrooms for several couples or a family with grandparents. Breakfast is generous and included, and the restaurant is the most convenient place for dinner after a long day on the beach. The spa is a good way to recover after a morning of surf lessons, hiking or island-hopping.
Children will enjoy the shared children's pool, and the resort can arrange childcare for a fee. If you want a beach just outside your door, remember that the sand is a drive away rather than a walk, so ask for directions and transport when you book.
Good to know
Check-in runs from mid-afternoon until the evening with limited late check-in, check-out is at noon and pets are not allowed. Free cancellation is available on some room rates. Book ahead for the dry season from roughly May to September and for school holidays, when the larger villas go quickly.
Prices are above the island average, so look at the studio or a one-bedroom villa for the best value, and choose a larger villa only when you will fill the bedrooms. For a private and spacious stay on the quiet coast, this is among the best choices.
Why stay here
- ✓Villas with private pools
- ✓Ocean views from every unit
- ✓Shared pool and children's pool
- ✓Aura Restaurant with ocean views
- ✓Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- ✓Spa with massage and reflexology
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Free parking
Good questions
Does every villa have a private pool?+
Yes, every villa and the studio has its own private pool and an ocean view. There is also a shared pool and a children's pool.
How far is the resort from the airport?+
It is around forty-five minutes by car. A round-trip airport shuttle is available for an extra charge, so check the cost when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A cooked-to-order breakfast is included in the rate. Check the details of your room when you book.
