Drop In Lombok

Drop In Lombok was suggested to me by some friends that have been to Lombok before. Whenever I go to Indonesia I usually get stuck in Bali… but I finally decided to travel a little further and gave Lombok a chance – and am absolutely grateful that I did! The Drop In Lombok made my first Lombok experience so special and amazing, I can’t wait to go back soon and will definitely stay there again.

I stayed in one of the Bungalows and totally enjoyed it. The room was designed in a local, natural, wooden style with a beautiful aling aling roof. The little decorative details made me feel really comfortable. The bright, natural light bathroom with an outdoor shower was one of the highlights – what’s better than having a shower under some palm trees and blue sky?

Drop In boasts a large common area where guests enjoy breakfast, dinner, and movie nights. You’ll also find people hanging out here playing cards, and using the space for theoretical surf lessons / video analysis. By the main house and the common area you can take a dip in the pool and chill out on the comfy daybeds after your surf lesson. To get to your bungalow you have to walk through a lush, vibrant garden, tucked away in a quiet space at the back of the lodge. The lodge is designed and decorated with attention to detail, staying true to a western standard and the local culture.

The lodge is located on a peaceful street, a short drive to the capital of Lombok, Kuta. It’s a cruisey five-minute bike ride to several beaches and surf spots like Tan Jun Aan or Gerupuk – all in all, the perfect location, in the middle of nature and a quick trip away from the beach and city.

Everyone was super friendly, and most of the guests I met were couples on holiday or groups of friends travelling together. We surfed together, explored Lombok, and finished the days off with sunset drinks. We’re planning a reunion by visiting the lodge again next summer as we had the greatest time and can’t wait to do it all over again!