Lombok (Mandalika) event weekends: what to do between sessions
Kuta Mandalika on Lombok's south coast: surf beaches, Sasak villages and the Mandalika street circuit.
Events we cover in Lombok (Mandalika)
Arriving
Lombok International (LOP) is 20 minutes from Kuta. Fast boats run from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Kuta Lombok guesthouses | Surf town hostels. |
| Mid-range | Mandalika resort strip | Beach hotels next to the circuit. |
| Splurge | Pullman and Novotel Mandalika | Resorts by the track. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Kuta Indah Hotel
- Mid-range: Novotel Lombok Resort and Villas
- Splurge: Pullman Lombok Merujani Mandalika Beach Resort
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Selong Belanak beach.
Rainy-day backups
- Spa and massage in Kuta.
Free things to do
- Bukit Merese sunset.
- Tanjung Aan beach.
Getting around
- Scooters and drivers; shuttles to the circuit.