In Reply to: Lombok Accommodation posted by 22Lyn on Sunday, 8. June 2008 at 07:07 Bali Time:
For walking distance the Intan - now called Santosa is entered from main street but large property - most central. Recently upgraded and the last few cottages facing beach would be booked already...they will be torn down after season. Apart from these left overs they have an older small block tucked up in the corner - standard a tad better than the old ones and also a high rise where the rooms have been done up to a good clean standard with new furniture and have balcony...these would be good value but some at back not done up yet so make sure get right ones in that block! The others are more upmarket but really nice two in one block villa type rooms...you may get a good deal on an internet site. They also have a couple of new stand alone villa with plunge pool...nice but obviously pricey.
The next closest hotel is Senggigi Beach...another large property on beach, about a 5 - 10 minute walk to main street depending on where you room is. They have standard in a multi level block but the ones I have seen are comfy beach bungalows set in nice gardens. This hotel also has a well known spa chain. Getting home at night is either a walk or you can hop a horse and cart. On internet sites.
Next is Sheraton...not one of the most expensive in their chain...another large property on beach but their claim to fame is that you can sit on beach without being annoyed by touts...they have an excellent albeit expensive spa. On internet sites.
The Holiday Resort is also popular on the beach but you need taxis to go to central Senggigi...taxis are cheap though...on internet sites.
Once you start considering Holiday Resort area there are a number of smaller hotels.