The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok

The most wonderful stay at the amazing Oberoi Lombok again after 27 years when we first celebrated our honeymoon. It was just as magical the second time - maybe even better. It's a slice of paradise with beautiful staff, delicious food, fabulous rooms& villas and so many personal touches throughout. Stunning setting.

Beautiful resort in a perfect spot in Lombok with super friendly and supportive staff. Exceptionally good. I am qualified to judge as i am exporting to 70 countries worldwide and have seen many hotels and resorts in all past years both from a business as leisure point of view. Rgds, René

The hotel is beautiful and the beach is stunning. The staff is stupendous and warm and kind. This vacation experience stayed with me for a Long time afterwards as I carried the beauty and warmth of the island and the resort. From the love shown to my children to the sense of belonging that flowed naturally from the staff, everything was perfect. Keeping the spa open a Tad late for us , creating special vegan French toast for breakfast, and the Boat Club staff taking me for an extra special private swim / snorkel. Beyond 5 stars. It's 7 stars.

Today is day 4 of a 5 day stay and I'm not ready to leave. I travelled with my family, escaping a cold winter at home. The Oberoi Lombok has been the perfect break. I'm not sure how old the hotel is; I suspect it was built a few decades ago and while it is not the newest or flashiest kid on the block, the Lombok has a gracious tropical style about it that draws you in. Large and very comfy pavilions and villas and an outdoorsy restaurant you want to keep coming back to. It is the little touches that really mark the Oberoi out as special. An old fashioned turn down service, complete with a sweet treat each night, a pre-dinner amuse bouche at each dinner and complimentary daily activities that include everything from yoga, to cooking classes and nature walks. That and endlessly friendly, helpful staff. I really can't fault the hotel or the guest experience it provides. Resorts like the Oberoi, where you don't venture to the outside world very much (if at all), are not normally my thing, but I've loved every second of it. I'd return in a heartbeat.

Everything about this resort was fabulous. It is in a lovely location in beautiful established grounds. Our pool villa was absolutely gorgeous. Because it is secluded you are dependant upon the resort food which is usually a big negative for me but not here. The food was delicious with a great range available and changing live entertainment every night. But above all it was the staff and service that made it really special. Without exception everyone was great - charming, thoughtful, helpful but not intrusive. In addition the spa was great and I loved the yoga classes. We also chartered a resort boat to snorkel and visit the neighbouring Gillis - again fabulous. We will be back.