Holiday Resort Lombok remains a good-value beachfront option for families wanting a relaxing base near Senggigi. It is in Mangsit on Lombok’s northwest coast, around 3 km from central Senggigi, with tropical gardens, a pool, family rooms and a free kids’ club.
Updated 11 November 2026.
The Holiday Resort Lombok was previously the Holiday Inn Resort Lombok, so don’t get confused like I kept getting, the resort is no longer part of the Holiday Inn chain.
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Resort Grounds
Holiday Resort Lombok is set among mature coconut palms and tropical gardens beside Senggigi Beach. The setting remains one of the resort’s biggest strengths, with views across the Lombok Strait towards Bali’s Mount Agung on clear days.
The grounds of the Holiday Resort Lombok would have to be one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever had the pleasure of staying at. Just being there made me feel relaxed and transported into another world.
Apart from the resort, it was like being on the set of the American TV series Lost, with the beautiful beach, palm trees and thick tropical jungle.
Facilities / Activities
The current facilities include a pool, Sea World Kids Club, Mandalika Spa, fitness centre, tennis court, playground, three main dining venues and a program of bookable family, cultural and island activities. Or you may be like us and spend much of your stay relaxing by the pool.
Swimming pool
The resort’s large free-form pool remains a centrepiece of the property, with shallow areas for younger children, deeper swimming sections and a swim-up bar. Families should still supervise children closely because pool depths vary and resort conditions can change.
Surrounding the swimming pool are numerous sun loungers and bean bags. Some of the sun loungers and bean bags face the beach so you can enjoy both the pool and the beach at the same time.
The pool has giant floating bean bags to laze about on or for the kids to play with.
For us, our favourite pastime at the Holiday Resort Lombok was to laze around the pool. You could easily spend a few days doing nothing here, but swimming and relaxing.
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Our turtle release experience
During our stay, we had the memorable experience of joining a turtle release at the resort. The current resort activity program does not list scheduled daily turtle releases, so do not plan your stay around this old timetable. Ask the resort directly whether any conservation activity is available during your dates.
Sea World Kids Club and playground
The Sea World Kids Club is currently free for in-house guests aged 2 to 12 and operates daily from 9 am to 5 pm. The advertised program includes art, crafts, Indonesian language activities, traditional dance and pony riding, with some premium activities such as cooking classes carrying an extra charge. Myla enjoyed the club during our stay, although the set-up and program were more limited at that time. Check the current daily schedule and supervision conditions when you arrive.
Day spa
Andy and I tried the Mandalika Spa during our stay. It remains part of the resort and currently offers massages, body rituals, facials and a kids’ spa. Check the latest treatment menu and opening hours before booking.
We had a couples massage which was 60 minutes long. The room is lovely with candles and soft music and the ladies there are very sweet.
I am pretty fussy with massages and I didn’t find it anything special, but I did love the firm face and head massage at the end. Andy on the other hand loved it and said it was one of the best massages he had ever had.
Dive centre
Blue Marlin Dive Senggigi continues to work with the resort. It offers beginner experiences, fun dives, PADI courses through to Divemaster level and guided snorkelling trips, including options around the Gili Islands. Confirm age requirements, medical conditions, certification needs and current prices directly with the operator.
Current activities
Holiday Resort Lombok currently promotes a changing mix of guest activities and bookable experiences. These include cooking classes, cultural workshops, Gili Islands day trips, surfing, bike trails, kids’ activities and a free Eco-Ranger farm tour on selected days. Some activities need advance booking or carry an extra charge, so use the current resort schedule rather than the timetable from our stay.
Bicycles and motorbikes
The resort currently offers bookable bike-trail experiences. We hired a motorbike during our stay, but old rental prices are no longer useful. Motorcycle accidents involving Australians occur in Lombok, so only ride if you hold the correct licence, your travel insurance covers the vehicle and activity, and you have a suitable helmet. If in doubt, arrange a driver or taxi instead.
Restaurants
The resort’s current dining line-up centres on three venues: Kayangan Restaurant, d’Cabana Beach Club and Gecko’s Steak & Sports Bar. Menus, event nights and opening times can change, so check the current resort dining guide during your stay.
Kayangan Restaurant
Kayangan is now the resort’s beachfront all-day restaurant, open daily from 6.30 am to 10 pm. It serves Indonesian and international dishes, has panoramic sunset views and offers live entertainment on selected evenings. Private dinners and packages may be available, but request a current quote rather than relying on the old price from our visit.
We dined at Kayangan one night during our stay at the Holiday Resort Lombok. It was lovely sitting out by the beach and we were even serenaded by a local quartet. They even same some aussie songs for us. Myla loved it and danced for hours.
d’Cabana Beach Club
The current beachfront venue is d’Cabana Beach Club, open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. It serves Italian-inspired dishes, seafood, grilled meats and tropical drinks. The resort currently advertises happy hour from 4 pm to 6 pm with exclusions, but offers can change. During our stay, we enjoyed casual poolside food and drinks in this part of the resort.
The beach club serves cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine and other drinks. Check the day’s menu and promotion terms before ordering.
This is also the ideal spot to sit back on a bean bag or sun lounger and watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean, cocktail in hand of course!
Gecko’s Steak & Sports Bar
Gecko’s is currently open daily from 3 pm to 11 pm. It serves steaks, burgers, wings, seafood platters and sharing food, with a kids’ menu and a sports-bar atmosphere.
Beach
The Mangsit Beach is a lovely beach located right in front of the Holiday Resort Lombok. The sand here is greyish in colour and whilst there is some shells and coral it is easy to walk along the beach barefoot.
The water can look inviting, but conditions at Lombok beaches can change quickly and many beaches are unpatrolled. During our stay the waves appeared rough, so we did not venture far. Ask local staff about conditions, watch for rip currents and do not rely on the presence of other swimmers as proof that it is safe. Use a reputable operator and suitable safety equipment for snorkelling or diving.
Wi-Fi
Free high-speed Wi-Fi is currently included across the resort. We found the connection reliable during our stay, although actual speeds can vary by room, device and occupancy.
Rooms
Holiday Resort Lombok currently lists seven room types: Superior Garden Chalet, Deluxe Garden Chalet, Ocean View Room, Grand Deluxe Ocean View, Beach Bungalow, Two Bedroom Mangsit Suite and Beach Garden Suite with Private Pool. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee facilities are standard, but bedding and maximum occupancy differ, so enter the correct number and ages of children before booking.
We stayed in an Ocean View Room and found its position convenient, with a lovely view from the upper floor. The current Ocean View Room is 32 square metres and officially accommodates up to two guests, so it is no longer the right choice for a typical family of four. Families should instead check the larger suites and confirm the permitted occupancy for their dates.
The resort still has 14 Beach Bungalows. Each is 76 square metres, with a king bed, private beachfront terrace and open-air bathroom. The current listed occupancy is two guests, so these suit couples more than larger families.
For a family of up to four, the Two Bedroom Mangsit Suite is the practical choice. It is currently listed at 135 square metres with a king bedroom, twin bedroom, two bathrooms, living and dining area, kitchenette and private garden courtyard. The Mangsit Wing is across the street from the main resort area, so consider the walking route as well as the extra space. The two-bedroom Beach Garden Suite with Private Pool is a more expensive alternative for up to four guests.
Rates vary by date, room type, occupancy and cancellation conditions. Use the current Booking.com search and compare the final total with the resort’s direct rate, checking breakfast, taxes and cancellation terms on the same basis.
Getting There
We arrived from the Gili Islands via Bangsal Harbour. The resort now advises allowing around 45 minutes for the approximately 35 km trip from Bangsal, depending on traffic.
Lombok International Airport is around 48 km away and the resort advises allowing about 60 minutes. Do not rely on our old taxi prices; arrange a quoted transfer or use a reputable taxi service. For any boat journey, check weather and sea conditions, confirm that suitable life jackets are available for every family member and avoid travelling in unsafe conditions.
Our Verdict
The Holiday Resort Lombok is a gorgeous resort to stay for a few days to explore Lombok.
The setting of the resort is just gorgeous and we all loved lounging by the pool and completely relaxing for a few days.
If you are looking for a relaxed, family-friendly resort that still offers good value, Holiday Resort Lombok remains easy to recommend. Its strongest points are the tropical beachfront setting, pool, free kids’ club and spacious two-bedroom suite option. Families should choose the room carefully because several of the standard and beachfront room types are currently limited to two guests.
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