In Reply to: Lombok TIPS posted by Pieter on Sunday, 11. February 2007 at 01:59 Bali Time:
Sengiggi Beach Hotel and Intan Lombok are about the same standard, the Intan is a bit newer. If you like big hotels, other choices to consider would be Sheraton, and Holiday Resort (formerly Holiday Inn), or if you want a smaller boutique style go for Qunci Villas - that's my favorite, or Puri Mas, also nice small hotel on the beach.
Excursions:
Yes, definately do a day tour of Gilis. You can charter a boat from the beach. If you are staying in Mangsit ask for Kura Kura. The boat guy was great.
Other tours -
senaru waterfall tour. Definately worth it, make sure you walk into the second waterfall, really lovely.
Kuta and sasak villages - also great to see other parts of the island and it's culture.
City tour - well, if you like busy smelly 3rd world cities, you can go to the market, and see lombok pottery.
As to where to book - go sit on the beach in front of your hotel, you will be approached by tour guides asking if you have a program. You can also book through your hotel, or at one of the many 'tour offices' in Senggigi. Maybe check out the prices with the hotel, then use the guy on the beach if you like him.