Set on the white sand beach of Medana Bay, the Oberoi Lombok is one of the best hotels on the island with extensive lawns, ample recreation facilities and good sized rooms with luxurious touches such as marble bathrooms. On an island where every other hotel is a luxurious resort it can be hard to distinguish the truly magical properties, and the Oberoi is one of them.

An intimate ambience prevails throughout, wowing you from the moment you arrive. Old-fashioned glamour (think afternoon teas and croquet) meets exceptional service in stunning surroundings, making the Oberoi a fantastic all round resort. Being so close to the unspoilt Gili Islands, the resort makes the most of its excellent location with snorkelling and diving trips to the remote reefs. You could find yourself nose to nose with turtles among the coral, or deep-sea fishing with the PADI-qualified watersports centre.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a five-star resort without all the extras that make it that little bit more special, so expect to find candlelit beach dinners, inviting swimming pools, expansive villas and pavilions with all the modern touches you could ever possibly need and a luxurious spa, for when simply lazing on the beach just won’t cut it in the relaxation stakes. Looking out from the 40 metre swimming pool to the cerulean ocean and the Gili Islands, with the peak of Mount Rinjani behind you, you could be forgiven for thinking this was paradise.