The Kayana Beach Lombok

We were amazed by the spacious, beautifully appointed rooms (beachfront villa). It was completely relaxing due to the isolated location and peaceful layout. The Kayana Beach Hotel was extremely accomodating; a very generous, à la carte breakfast was included which could be delivered to rooms or taken in the restaurant at any time of day. The restaurant was also great for watching the sunsets. Straight off the beach was perfect for swimming or snorkelling and having a private pool was also fantastic. We spent a relaxing, isolated week enjoying the surrounds. We also took advantage of the in-house spa for treatments. Highly recommended.

Reception staff are always on hand. The food for breakfast was super and service on all days we were there was efficient and made sure we left satisfied. Plenty of choice on the menus for breakfast and evening meals.

Everything was ok but the restaurant had limited options for vegetarian and no choice for international cuisine. Majority of the beach has local village boats parked and can be noisy as ferry service is operated from nearby to Gilli islands

Some recent negative reviews claim Kayana's high 4.7 rating is misleading because it rests on old reviews. As a recent guest, I'll push back directly: after five days here, that rating is completely deserved right now. The service is where Kayana shines. The staff were warm, attentive and genuinely kind throughout, going out of their way to arrange thoughtful little details they had no obligation to. I cannot thank them enough. I'll be direct, as an Indian traveller myself: the recent "rude staff" complaints came from fellow Indian nationals, and I found the complete opposite — nothing but warmth and respect. The rooms are squeaky clean and spotless. The resort has its own private beach with calm water, and the snorkelling is a treat — colourful fish, healthy coral, blue starfish, masks provided. The restaurant, The Blues, has mesmerizing views and unforgettable sunsets. On a clear night you can even see the whole Milky Way. One honest note: mornings can carry a faint smell of burning, as locals burn refuse — but that's common across Lombok and not something the resort controls. Older complaints about the call to prayer simply reflect that Lombok is the "Island of a Thousand Mosques." Clean rooms, heartfelt service, a stunning beach and staff who treat you like family. A hidden gem, and an easy, wholehearted recommendation.