The 6 Instagram-worthy hotels in Lombok that'll convince you to make a trip

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Mentigi Bay Dome Villa Lombok
Perched atop a cliff overlooking the Lombok's magnificent blue bays is the thoroughly dreamy Mentigi Bay Dome Villas. From the minute you set foot in the resort, you'll be instantly struck by the truly uniquely designed dome-shaped villas.

These private dome villas are designed with large, panoramic windows that allow you breathtaking views of the sheer view of Mentigi Bay, and the surrounding palm trees, picturesque frangipani flowers and bougainvillea shrubs.

Love yourself a great infinity pools on your travels? The villa's infinity pools, which seemingly cascade off the cliff and plunging into the ocean, will not disappoint. Apart from the private beach, you can sink your teeth into a slew of activities from snorkeling, water-skiing, trekking, horse riding and even PADI Certified diving classes.

Photo: Mentigi Bay Dome Villa Lombok (via Agoda)
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Tugu Hotel
The Tugu Hotel chain has carved out a name for itself as one of the best art hotels in Indonesia. Given that Bali's Tugu Hotel ranks as one of the best, yet affordable, luxury accommodations on the island reminiscent of ancient Indonesia, it comes as no surprise that its Lombok version impresses us with equal measure.

The Tugu Hotel Lombok takes it design cues and inspiration by the lavish architectural and decor aesthetic of ancient Hindus of Majapahit. Each suite is specially furnished by local artisans to create an individual, distinct style for each room - so no two rooms will be the same! If you appreciate stellar interior design, you'll definitely love the intricacies and thought given to every detail in your living space.

The hotel also boasts of extraordinary dining options: choose to have your breakfast onboard the Naga Mesem, the hotel's traditional wooden dragon-head boat (which you can charter for a romantic sunset sail or private picnics too), or give their unique lotus pond dining a go. No doubt, the Hotel Tugu at Lombok will leave you with a vacation stay you're likely to not forget.

Photo: Tugu Hotel
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La Cocoteraie Eco Lodge
Fancy a 'glamping' (also known as 'glamourous camping') experience? If so, you definitely can't miss Lombok's La Cocoteraie Eco Lodge.

Nestled in a coconut plantation, this lodge features luxurious tents, fully air-conditioned and furnished with modern amenities for a rustic hotel experience that also doesn't leave you in the lurch or feeling disconnected from the world. It is just a short 400-metres from the beach, which offers snorkeling gears and bikes for guests to rent.

Photo: La Cocoteraie Eco Lodge (Facebook)
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Villa Sapi
The starkly futuristic and modernist design of Lombok's Villa Sapi makes it stand out, in contrast to the typically earthy, natural architectural styles of the other accommodation options on the island. Designed by Canadian designer David Lombardi, the five spacious bedrooms within each villa are furnished with full-length window panels that allow for generous streams of natural sunlight - which are incidentally perfect for those Instagram-worthy vacation photos.

The three-hectare property offers many activities for your beach bumming soul: soak in the sun and sea at your own private beach, enjoy a thoroughly relaxing massage session in a traditional Lumbung, or catch up on the movies with your friends and family in the glass house home theatre.

Photo: Villa Sapi
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Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp
Nestled in the heart of a lush 55-hectare forest reserve, perched on an expansive sand dune overlooking a breathtaking private beach is the Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp. Make no mistake; this isn't your usual rough-around-the-edges campsite, though. Each of the luxurious huts is fashioned from wood, bamboo and alang alang, inspired by type of housing you'd find in the indigenous Sasak fishing villages. Rent a bike to explore the surrounding sights, like the Tanjong Bloam, snorkel, or simply soak in the views of the panoramic blue bays.

Photo: Jeeva Beloam Beach Camp (Facebook)
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Rinjani Lodge
Talk about views that impress: guests will get to soak in the sweeping views of the lush Lombok natural landscape from Rinjani Lodge. Perched on the foot of Mount Rinjani, Indonesia's second highest mountain, the hotel also boasts of an infinity pool that could well put other infinity pools to shame.

Rise early enough to catch the molten gold sun rays at dawn by the pool, or catch the breathtaking sunset in the evening. The infinity pool also lets offers a panoramic view of the Mount Rinjani peak and its wispy billows (trust us when we say it'll make for an unforgettable view). The lodge is a 20-minute walk from Sendang Gile, an imposing waterfall 600-metres above the foot of the mountain.

Photo: Rinjani Lodge

Lombok, long overshadowed by its far touristy counterpart of Bali, is definitely gaining traction as a popular island holiday destination in Asia. Blessed with sublime white-sand beaches, breathtaking turquoise bays, epic surf and dive spots, and of course – the imposing Gunung Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano (whose summit comes complete a breathtaking crater lake and hot springs), it’s not hard to see why.

If you’re planning a visit to this beautiful island, take your accommodation experience up a notch with our top picks of the most stunning, extraordinary hotels Lombok has to offer. From the ancient Majapahit-style of the island’s majestic Tugu Hotel to the starkly futuristic Villa Sapi, there’s definitely a hotel and aesthetic for everyone. Browse the gallery above to find your dreamy, Instagram-worthy hotel in Lombok!

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