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Which Part of Lombok Should You Stay In?
Lombok is bigger and more spread out than it looks, and the best base depends less on what looks good on a map and more on how you actually like to travel.
Answer these quick questions
and we’ll suggest the part of Lombok that best fits your trip.
What kind of Lombok trip are you most hoping for?
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Q1
A
Beaches, cafes, surf schools, easy day trips, and plenty of accommodation options
B
Sunset drinks, comfortable hotels, easy services, and simple connections to Bali or the Gili Islands
C
Waterfalls, rice fields, mountain views, cooler air, and a slower inland pace
D
Quiet beaches, snorkelling, basic stays, rougher roads, and somewhere away from the main tourist trail
How much tourist infrastructure do you want around you?
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Q2
A
A good amount. I want cafes, restaurants, surf schools, transport options, shops, and a choice of places to stay.
B
Reliable basics. I want ATMs, pharmacies, supermarkets, restaurants, and a comfortable base.
C
Some, but I’m happy with simple guesthouses, local warungs, and a quieter village feel.
D
Very little. I’m fine with homestays, limited food options, patchier roads, and fewer tourists.
What do you most want to do during the day?
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Q3
A
Visit beaches, learn to surf, eat well, and explore without too much planning.
B
Swim, relax, watch the sunset, and use my base as an easy stop before or after the Gilis or Bali.
C
Walk through rice fields, visit waterfalls, see mountain scenery, and slow down.
D
Snorkel, dive, surf quieter breaks, visit remote beaches, and avoid the obvious route.
How do you feel about getting around Lombok?
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Q4
A
I want the most practical base possible, with easy day trips and minimal wasted travel time.
B
I want a convenient base with good services and easy onward transport, even if it’s not the most exciting part of the island.
C
I’m happy to relocate inland for a few days if the scenery and atmosphere are worth it.
D
I’m comfortable with longer drives, rougher roads, and a bit more uncertainty.
Which accommodation style sounds most like your kind of trip?
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Q5
A
A guesthouse, villa, or hotel near beaches, cafes, and restaurants.
B
A comfortable resort, cottage, or hotel by the sea with easy services nearby.
C
A simple homestay or guesthouse with rice fields, jungle, waterfalls, or mountain views nearby.
D
A basic coastal stay, island bungalow, surf lodge, or homestay where the setting matters more than the facilities.
What would annoy you most on holiday?
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Q6
A
Being too far from good beaches, cafes, food options, and easy things to do.
B
Having to deal with awkward transport, unreliable services, or too much logistical effort.
C
Staying somewhere too busy, too beach-focused, or too built around tourists.
D
Feeling like I’ve chosen the obvious place everyone else chooses.
Which sentence sounds most like you?
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Q7
A
“It’s my first time in Lombok and I want the easiest base with the most variety.”
B
“I want somewhere comfortable, simple, and well-connected.”
C
“I’d rather have atmosphere, nature, and local life than the easiest beach holiday.”
D
“I don’t mind fewer facilities if it means more peace, space, and independence.”
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