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[manish]

Villa sayang is not really on the foothills of Rinjani; it's quite far from Rinjani.
If you're looking for quiet place on the foothill of Rinjani, very fresh air, no need aircon, with breathtaking view to Rinjani, I can recommend Rinjani Lodge in Senaru; overlooking senaru valley with Mt. Rinjani; within walking distance to tiu kelep water fall, in 2021 We stayed one night before climbing Mt. Rinjani; had good sleep; can't recall praying call from mosque.

Nice click. Your pictures are always excellent. I like the Sembalun side more, and yes, Villa Sayang is very far from the foothills and is near the city centre.

 

[manish]

which island is the one without fresh running water though - Air or Reno?

And yeah, the Villa Sayang is on the foothills of Mount Rinjani. Refreshing air!

I didn't face this issue; maybe it's been sorted out or some other provision was made. But it can be Gili Meno because it's less populated and perfect for families who want to relax.

 

[Helpful Herbert]

And they are building more and more, I don't get why they need so many when there are still so many.

Usually it is because there is free money from Saudi Arabia to build them. Which gives Saudi more customers for its unique tourism strategy, of forcing people to go on holiday there at least once a lifetime, and preferably more.

 

[flavus]

Villa sayang is not really on the foothills of Rinjani; it's quite far from Rinjani.
If you're looking for quiet place on the foothill of Rinjani, very fresh air, no need aircon, with breathtaking view to Rinjani, I can recommend Rinjani Lodge in Senaru; overlooking senaru valley with Mt. Rinjani; within walking distance to tiu kelep water fall, in 2021 We stayed one night before climbing Mt. Rinjani; had good sleep; can't recall praying call from mosque.

Ah thanks, I must be misremembering. It's been many years! I recall it being cooler than the beach anyway, but still quite far from the mountain indeed.

 

[Samoerai]

Villa sayang is not really on the foothills of Rinjani; it's quite far from Rinjani.
If you're looking for quiet place on the foothill of Rinjani, very fresh air, no need aircon, with breathtaking view to Rinjani, I can recommend Rinjani Lodge in Senaru; overlooking senaru valley with Mt. Rinjani; within walking distance to tiu kelep water fall, in 2021 We stayed one night before climbing Mt. Rinjani; had good sleep; can't recall praying call from mosque.

Looks nice, bit basic though. And what's with the spiders?

 

[El_Goretto]

That's bad. Imagine being in an island paradise and you can't have a night's sleep.

No, Gili Trawangan is not that "island paradise". It's a jam packed island with parties and drugs and definitely not where you go for a quiet night sleep.

I've been to Senggigi, Kuta and Gili's a few times, and I've never been bothered by the mosques or any kind of "in your face" Muslim tourism. Been there as an unmarried couple too. No problem, no questions.

Kuta is definitely my least favorite place, not only the nature surroundings is a bit barren compared to further north west, but it's been all built-up with Mandalika etc. Happy for the tourism it generates on the island though.

Overall, I think Lombok is well worth visiting and I would advise to not worry at all about the religious talks. If you live in or near Jakarta, trust me, Lombok is a huge upgrade, no matter how you put it.

 

[jstar]

Well, if you’re 18-21 and you like Spring Break in Florida, vacationing in Lloret de Mar or Palma de Mallorca or partying in Rimini, you’ll probably have a good time in Gili T or Kuta.

 

[Samoerai]

The nickname “the island of the thousand mosques” says it all.

If you want a bit of semi Ibiza, Mykonos, Pag atmosphere for relatively low prices…

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Those are the places I will avoid ... I think I will try a Senggigi resort of some kind. The Sheraton there has not a lot of good reviews, though.

 

[El_Goretto]

Well, if you’re 18-21 and you like Spring Break in Florida, vacationing in Lloret de Mar or Palma de Mallorca or partying in Rimini, you’ll probably have a good time in Gili T or Kuta.

Yes absolutely, wished I knew about those places when I was young and single haha

 

[Wisnu]

Looks nice, bit basic though. And what's with the spiders?

It's very nice resort, spacious room with large semi open bath room, good bedding, equipped with air con but we didn't use it. Beautiful garden with 3 pools and an observation platform overlooking senaru valley.
Probably the best accomodation in the area.

Spiders?, I'm not sure if you can find any resorts in indoneia with no spiders in the garden. Lovely critters.

 

[Samoerai]

It's very nice resort, spacious room with large semi open bath room, good bedding, equipped with air con but we didn't use it. Beautiful garden with 3 pools and an observation platform overlooking senaru valley.
Probably the best accomodation in the area.

Spiders?, I'm not sure if you can find any resorts in indoneia with no spiders in the garden. Lovely critters.

The spiders shown on the website?

 

[Balifrog]

Well, if you’re 18-21 and you like Spring Break in Florida, vacationing in Lloret de Mar or Palma de Mallorca or partying in Rimini, you’ll probably have a good time in Gili T or Kuta.

Why stop at 21 ?
I partied till my 50's
Just slowed seriously down at 65.

 

[Samoerai]

Why stop at 21 ?
I partied till my 50's
Just slowed seriously down at 65.

Boom-boom-boomer ..

 

[jstar]

On a certain moment I just got too old to crawl back to the hotel at 5 AM.

When young it was still possible to go out on Wednesday/Thursday (student night), Friday & Saturday and Sunday night (gay night). But the moment you have a job you just can’t handle it the next day anymore…

 

[Samoerai]

On a certain moment I just got too old to crawl back to the hotel at 5 AM.

When young it was still possible to go out on Wednesday/Thursday (student night), Friday & Saturday and Sunday night (gay night). But the moment you have a job you just can’t handle it the next day anymore…

That's why many, many office people have a so-called "working day at home" on Fridays. I often said "one can fire off a canon in the office .. will hurt/ hit nobody .."