The Sira, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, Lombok

Really nothing but praise for this gem on Lombok island. The hotel is brand new, but I honestly think this will be the number 1 resort in the coming years. No matter its a family vacation, or a romantic getaway for couples, this place has it all. From the unparalleled service, to the amazing food… to some of the most breathtaking sea views on planet earth, this place has it all. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, your stay here will be an unforgettable experience. Truly a highly recommended hotel for anyone heading to Lombok.

So a full time luxury hotel international traveler with my wife. ~300 nights total last year. I share only because, relatively unique view of hotels in that they are home. Lifetime platinum, titanium member bonvoy, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diam, IHG Patinum status. Etc supplied only for context. We see a lot of hotels. Ok, about the Sira. Situated across from Gili Air island. on Lombok. If you want to have a similar vibe to Bali before it exploded in tourism, here’s your spot. Easily reached by flight into LOP or ferry from a couple/few ports from Bali. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted with extraordinary service. Smiles abound, absolutely lovely, genuine love and care from every staff member. Truly top notch. Hotel grounds and beach are clean, well maintained, nice to look at and “soothing”. This is likely to be viewed as a “staycation” style resort. There are islands to see, and tours, but in that on a quiet side of Lombok, the resort is the highlight. The pools are truly extraordinary if you are a lap swimmer, then every lap, a very long lap. We just came prior from the Park Hyatt Jakarta, which truly is a tough act to follow. Yet, as a luxury brand Hotel in the Marriott group up to the task. There are villas and some swim out rooms, but in that this is still early days of opening, maybe 4 ish or so months, these did not seem yet available. So all rooms available are “suites” yet really just very “big” rooms. 100 square meters or so. Huge covered patio with dual ceiling fans, two couches, and table and chairs. Really comfortable We rarely do room service, we did it almost every night. Just a great “perch.” Nice gym, not huge but perfectly adequate, wife did a few spa experiences that she quite liked. As titanium breakfast though a la carte was gratis. Didn’t seem to be a limit as to what you order. All nicely done, and honestly a nice change from buffets, even extraordinary ones like the Jakarta park Hyatt. For dinner not all restaurants open yet, yet as a whole quite satisfied with quality, presentation, taste, and service. A few items on menu not available but overall very satisfied. Although not a dining discount for titanium’s, they did offer a 20% discount on set number of prepaid dollars, determined by how many nights. Although this can be viewed as frustrating, it was put forward to all costs other than tips and 3rd party services you can book and put on room. If you plan on spa treatments, do the math, it can be a no brainer. It also applies to mini bar, but overall would encourage hitting duty free for in room alcoholic beverages in that drinks can add quickly. Overall, total winner experience. The GM came from the ST Regis Maldives. He understands high end hospitality and is a genuinely nice guy, who cares about creating great experiences through extraordinary service. His team demonstrates that commitment. Lastly, at this time an extraordinary, time limited amazing deal on point value. 5star.

This gorgeous new hotel looks amazing and is so beautiful, has potential to be the best hotel in Lombok. Even the entry level room is huge with a large balcony, large bathroom, and every room has an ocean view. The interior design of the room is bright, contemporary, with a lot of Lombok element. They also have the most amazing pool in Lombok. It is 70 meters long and has two levels, with a lot of sun loungers near the pool or on the beach. The beach is pristine and is very long and very walkable. There are currently two restaurants in this hotel. Both offer delicious food, although pricey. The presentation of food is also very beatiful. Again, the food is very instagrammable. All the staffs are very friendly, but sometimes the service is inconsistent (easy to forget our order) but I am sure it will improve with time. Right bow there are not many activities provided by the hotel, and although the hotel is very close to Gili islands they dont have a snorkeling trip yet. Hopefully they will come up with more activities for those who want to explore the neighborhood.