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Hotel Vila Ombak
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Hotel Vila Ombak is located on a sun-kissed magical island, Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands of Lombok's north-west coast. It is a place that harmoniously blends the comforts of first-class accommodation with the natural surrounds of a small exotic tropical island.
With its traffic-free surrounds and pristine beach, Hotel Vila Ombak is an idyllic getaway. The hotel is close to eye-opening snorkelling and diving sites, and has its very own diving academy with fully qualified instructors available to cater to all levels of diving abilities.
The hotel features 110 traditionally inspired Lumbung Huts and Bungalows. There is a wide range of accommodations on offer including 36 Superior Lumbung Terraces, 12 Superior Lumbung Hut Rooms, 12 Deluxe Lumbung Hut Rooms, 12 Deluxe Family Bungalow Rooms, 24 Deluxe Ombak Rooms and 14 Ombak Villas. All rooms are fully equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, in-room safe, mini bar and refrigerator, coffee and tea making facilities, satellite TV, IDD telephone and all feature large semi-open bathrooms.
Rejuvenate the soul
For the ultimate in pampering and relaxation, the ROEMAH SPA is located on-site. The spa blends traditional eastern skills with modern western technology, and offers a wide range of luxurious health and beauty treatments.
There are many culinary options to satisfy all appetites. Indulge in dishes prepared by the hotel's award-winning cooking team with efficient and attentive staff to attend to your every need. Hotel Vila Ombak also has a dedicated catering service and facilities, with a team of experienced staff to organise all manner of events from birthdays, engagements, weddings, anniversaries or business meetings. The hotel has an impressive range of facilities and services including a 24-hour health clinic, business centre, watersport centre, souvenir and art shop. There is also a three-level swimming pool with whirlpool and pool bar, laundry and drycleaning service, money exchange service, tour desk, ATM and Wi-Fi hot spot.
Hotel Vila Ombak also has its very own 200-metre private beach and can arrange tours and excursions such as Gili Island hopping tours, romantic boat trips, Mount Rinjani excursions, glass-bottom boat trips, sea kayaking, rafting, snorkelling and more.
Featuring sweeping views of both the ocean and Lombok's towering Mount Rinjani, the Hotel Vila Ombak invites you to spend your holiday in their private tropical paradise.
Guide to Lombok
Lombok is located to the east of Bali and is geographically the same size. Just as Bali welcomes a wide cross-section of tourists, Lombok, though not as well known, has a wide range of destinations guaranteed to suit the most discerning visitors.
The island enjoys a tropical climate with warm and humid weather all year round with a temperature range of 21°C to 32°C. The wet season starts from November through to May and the dry season starts from May through to October. The ideal month to visit is May when the weather is perfect with glorious blue skies.
The island has a population of about 2.5 million and the local inhabitants are called Sasaks who comprise 70 percent of the population. The remainder consists of other predominant ethnic groups such as Balinese, Chinese, Arabian, and Javanese. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language but English is widely spoken.
Lombok has three distinct districts with three main cities. Mataram, the centre of commerce and the capital city, is in the west, Praya is in the centre and Selong is located to the east of the island.
The majority of the population is Muslim with most worshipping in the mosques on Fridays, their holy day. If you are planning on travelling around the island and visiting small villages, be respectful and considerate of the Islamic beliefs and wear slacks or knee length shorts, a shirt with sleeves or a sarong. If you happen to visit during Ramadan, which is the Muslim month of fasting from sunrise to sunset avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public places during this month-long fast.
Lombok has a reputation for amazing, woven textiles. Songkets and ikats can be used, amongst other things, as sarongs, wall hangings, or tablecloths. The design woven is unique to each weaver and it is passed down through the generations. There is a traditional handweaving village in Puyung in central Lombok where visitors can even try on a traditional Sasak costume.

Lombok pottery has gained in popularity and is now shipped all over the world. There is a wide range to choose from and the pottery can be custom-made to your requirements. There are many other traditional handicrafts that make perfect gifts or souvenirs including wooden masks, baskets made out of ketak grass and wooden boxes decorated with shells.
Lombok is the island with something for everyone. Whether you have a few days or a few weeks, you can fill your days with something to do or somewhere to visit.