We are excited to share the latest developments at Samara Lombok for our September Newsletter, where we have opened our first restaurant, signed a partnership with Hyatt Hotels, and won various prestigious design awards across both Samara Bay, Samara Hills and Samara Beach.
Kelapa Restaurant at Samara Hills now open for lunch!
We are now in full swing on both villa and facilities development, where we currently have over 50 villas under construction, which is a major milestone towards our Official Launch. Meanwhile, we are continuing to make excellent progress on our facilities, including putting the final touches to our first Clubhouse Suite show unit at Samara Bay and all 10 rooms in our Samara Hills Hotel, ahead of welcoming our first guests next year.
Our first mock-up room at Samara Bay Clubhouse Suites will be completed in December 2025
We still have a handful of spectacular full ocean view land plots left for sale. And this month, you can also be first in with two exciting new opportunities: co-ownership of 20 Samara Lombok villas under a robust Singapore Villa Fund structure where you can enjoy the benefits of owning your own villa, but at a fraction of the cost. Benefits include capital appreciation on the villa, annual rental returns and annual complimentary holidays as part of your ownership – and all that from just USD100,000! This is smart luxury living; our other new opportunity is with our sister project in Sumbawa called Rinjani Bay, where we are this month launching beach front land plots in our beautiful Rinjani Bay on the neighbouring island of Sumbawa for the first time, where our land plots sitting above a spectacular, fully private beach start at USD125,000.
In this update, you’ll discover:
✧ Samara Lombok‘s Hyatt Partnership
✧ Kelapa Restaurant, Now Open for Lunch!
✧ Plots of the Month
✧ Samara Bay Clubhouse Suites preview
✧ Samara Hills Hotel, Opening April 2026
✧ Introducing the Samara Lombok Villa Fund
✧ Introducing Rinjani Bay, our sister project in Sumbawa
✧ Summer 2025 – Lombok Has Never Been Busier
SAMARA LOMBOK’S HYATT PARTNESHIP
Samara Beach Hotel set to begin construction next year with world-class facilities
A new chapter begins.
We’re proud to share that Samara Lombok is part of the Destination by Hyatt collection — becoming the first resort in Southeast Asia to join this diverse global portfolio of independent hotels, each purpose-built to reflect the spirit of its destination
Samara remains independently operated and true to its original vision:
✔ 125 hectares of beachfront beauty
✔ 10+ restaurants led by Will Meyrick
✔ World-class wellness, sport & adventure
✔ A design-forward community rooted in experience, not stars
Now connected to a global network of discerning travellers through World of Hyatt’s 50M+ loyalty members
The soul of Samara, now on the world stage.
KELAPA RESTAURANT, NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH
We have recently opened our first restaurant at Samara Hills, which is called Kelapa Restaurant. Kelapa, translated as Coconut, forms one part of our larger Tiga Kelapa (Three Coconuts) main hospitality hub at Samara Hills, with construction of the other areas well underway.
Our restaurant is fully air-conditioned and now open for lunch from Monday to Friday, using a large variety of produce from our Organic Gardens. Bookings are by prior reservation only.
PLOTS OF THE MONTH
Samara Beach BC6
✧ Plot size: 2,181m²
✧ Plot price: USD 300,000
As one of our exclusive Beach Club Plots, Plot BC6 at Samara Beach is perfectly positioned atop one of Lombok’s most pristine beaches. This prime location offers breathtaking ocean views and is just a short stroll from the Samara Beach Hotel, where you can unwind in luxury by the sea.
Design your island home with the flexibility to build a six-bedroom villa with a swimming pool, embracing sustainable luxury in harmony with nature. Plot BC6 is also conveniently close to the Organic Gardens, accessible via a scenic walking trail to embrace the surrounding nature.
Both plots, along with all other plots at Samara, benefit from exclusive access to our world-class amenities: enjoy seasonal dishes at the Farm-to-Table Restaurant, fueled by produce from our Organic Gardens, unwind at the laid-back seaside venue, The Shack, or tap into a full suite of sports and wellness facilities designed to recharge body and mind.
Samara Bay B22
✧ Plot size: 1,315m²
✧ Plot price: USD 250,000
Introducing Plot B22 at Samara Bay—one of our exclusive bay view plots, offering uninterrupted ocean panoramas and the perfect canvas for a private pool villa with up to four bedrooms. Ideally positioned, Plot B22 is just a short stroll from Samara Bay’s Café, where you can relax beachside and enjoy casual dining.
As an owner, you’ll have full access to the Samara Bay Clubhouse, the lively heart of the community. This five-star lifestyle hub features a sunset bar, all-day dining, a fitness centre, and a serene spa. Elevated at one of the highest vantage points in the area, the Clubhouse provides sweeping 360-degree ocean views, setting the stage for truly refined coastal living.
SAMARA BAY CLUBHOUSE SUITES PREVIEW
Our Samara Bay Clubhouse and 38 Clubhouse Suites, form the central hospitality hub at our Samara Bay site. The Clubhouse structure is complete with 3 restaurants currently under design, including all day dining, Japanese and a signature Asian Fusion restaurant, all designed and menus curated by our culinary partner Will Meyrick.
Given the prime location of the Clubhouse and Clubhouse Suites, we have finished the main structures of the buildings and now focussing on villa construction around these buildings to catch up, so we can open all at the same time rather than in the middle of a construction heavy neighbourhood. We are pleased to share latest images of our show Suite at the Samara Bay Clubhouse as well as a latest video showing some good villa construction progress around the Clubhouse and Clubhouse Suites as we step up our focus to open both our facilities and villas at Samara Bay at the same time.
SAMARA HILLS HOTEL, OPENING NEXT YEAR!
We are delighted to announce that our Samara Hills Hotel will be opening in April 2026. With 10 beautifully designed rooms, the Samara Hills Hotel is located in the middle of our organic gardens and forms a key part of our community empowerment programme. Our goal is a five star hospitality experience delivered by both our Samara Lombok salaried hospitality team who each pair up and mentor one of our local community students as part of our hospitality training programme. Samara Lombok currently supports over 1400 school children each month in anything from food, nutrition, health, sport, waste management and general well-being for both the students as well as their family.
At our Samara Hills Hotel, the older students who live in the local villages are invited to an internship programme with us to learn all the key hospitality training skills, before hopefully graduating to a salaried income in one of our facilities or one of your villas. Our vision is their story and up-bringing, becomes a story for you during your stay, and ultimately the Samara Lombok story is told by our students, staff as well as by you and your guests through word of mouth. Our vision is an experience rich journey with good food and wine, but made more memorable by the experiences you have and the people you meet from our community during your stay.
During your stay, you may decide to participate in one of our community projects, or enjoy five-star experiences including spa, wellness, surf, watersports, beach tours, cycling tours, food tasting, cooking lessons, school tours and much more. We will be launching these rooms to stay from 01 April 2026, but you can join our mailing list now where we will be releasing our rates and availability in January 2026. We are excited to host you and show you all that Samara Lombok and indeed Lombok has to offer as a hospitality destination like no other.
INTRODUCING THE SAMARA LOMBOK VILLA FUND
A Lifestyle Investment with Real Returns
This month we are launching the Samara Lombok Villa Fund—an exclusive opportunity to combine lifestyle benefits with strong financial performance.
The fund provides investors with real asset ownership in a portfolio of 20 luxury turnkey villas at Samara Lombok. With a fully managed structure, there is no involvement in design, construction, or day-to-day operations. Instead, you enjoy the villa lifestyle alongside annual rental income, capital growth, and full flexibility to resell or exit at any time.
Key Highlights
✧ Rental income: 7.5% annual returns
✧ Capital growth: 50% projected over 5 years
✧ Diversified portfolio: Shared ownership across 20 premium villas
✧ Lifestyle access: Holiday usage of the villas you co-own
✧ Five-star standards: Marketed by Hyatt and professionally maintained
✧ Secure framework: Transparent, MAS-regulated Singapore fund
This model combines the best of both worlds:
✧ Financial rewards through rental yields and appreciation
✧Lifestyle value with exclusive villa usage
✧ Flexibility with the ability to resell shares at any time
The Samara Lombok Villa Fund offers all the benefits of luxury villa ownership—without the high upfront costs or ongoing management burden. Become part of our Samara Lombok community from just USD100,000
INTRODUCING RINJANI BAY, SUMBAWA
Been following us for a while in Lombok and felt it was not the right time for you? Well, here’s an opportunity to be first in at our spectacular location in Sumbawa where we are this month our sister company called Rinjani Bay is launching plots in our main bay for the first time from USD125,000 to coincide with the completion of a new airport only 25 minutes from the Rinjani Bay location. With a truly spectacular fully private beach, as well as west facing sunset views and beautiful views of Lombok’s very own Mount Rinjani, all with a spectacular reef, diving, snorkeling and surf break on the doorstep.
Rinjani Bay is set to become a destination like no other in Sumbawa, the island to the east of Lombok and just a 40-minute flight from Bali. These land plots are forecast to follow in Lombok’s footsteps as infrastructure and facilities develop, and they are located on the West Coast of Sumbawa, one of the closest points to Lombok.
LAUNCH PLOT SUMMARY
Rinjani Bay BC7
✧ Plot Size: 921m²
✧ Plot Price: USD 125,000
Welcome to Rinjani Bay’s Plot BC7, your elevated escape overlooking the turquoise waters of Rinjani Bay. Perfectly positioned to capture sweeping views of the ocean, this exclusive plot is ideal for building a 2-bedroom private pool villa – a serene hideaway blending luxury and nature.
Whether you’re dreaming of tranquil mornings by your pool, afternoons spent snorkelling in crystal-clear waters, or evenings enjoying sunset cocktails at the beach, Plot BC10 brings it all within reach.
Rinjani Bay R10
✧ Plot Size: 2,062m²
✧ Plot Price: USD 150,000
Set higher on the hillside, Plot R10 offers a rare vantage point that captures both the shimmering ocean horizon and the majestic silhouette of Mount Rinjani. Elevated, private, and surrounded by nature, this plot is all about perspective, giving you room to dream bigger.
Here, a 4-bedroom villa with a private pool becomes more than a home; it’s a retreat above it all. Float in your pool as you watch the sunset beyond the horizon and set across the bay, or simply enjoy the peace that comes with being tucked away in an exclusive hillside enclave.
SUMMER 2025 – LOMBOK HAS NEVER BEEN BUSIER
This past high season (June–September 2025), South Lombok hotels were running at 90–100% occupancy, showing just how far the island has come as a tourism destination.
The growth isn’t just anecdotal. Lombok welcomed 3.2 million domestic visitors in 2024, more than 50% above pre-COVID levels. Major events like the MotoGP Mandalika 2025 are adding further pressure, with hotel rates already rising by nearly 20% ahead of the race.
Air links are improving too. The NTB government is working to restore a direct Lombok–Perth connection by late 2025, while airlines like TransNusa are boosting Perth–Bali flights to meet strong Australian demand. With Australians making almost 1.7 million trips to Indonesia in 2024/25 Lombok is increasingly in their sights.
Demand is at record highs, flights are expanding, and with international interest surging, 2026 is set to be even busier. Plan your holiday plans early!
BOOK A SITE VISIT TO YOUR DREAM DESTINATION
At Samara Lombok, we host daily immersive site visit tours for potential owners. We provide airport pick-ups and a full tour of Samara Lombok and all available plots. You’ll also be able to enjoy a range of experiences, designed to immerse you in the heart of our sustainable paradise.
ORGANIC GARDENS EXPERIENCE
Delight your senses with the flavours of our freshly harvested, organic produce right from our Greenhouse. Join a guided tour of our Organic Gardens and uncover the health benefits of our homegrown vegetables, honey, and herbs.
SAMARA SPA EXPERIENCE
Rejuvenate your body and soul at our cliff-top spa with panoramic ocean views and the soothing sounds of crashing waves. Choose from our selection of signature spa treatments, ranging from indulgent body treatments to revitalising facials and soothing reflexology sessions.
LANDSCAPE WALKING TOUR
Set off on a guided walking tour and lose yourself in the natural beauty of Samara Hills. Led by our knowledgeable guides, explore the hidden treasures nestled within our lush gardens as they share captivating insights and tales along the way.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Discover our commitment to the local community through our community and education initiatives. Opt for a brief program to delve into our on-site classes and initiatives or embark on a longer exploration of our community projects in the surrounding area. Our program covers a diverse range of topics aimed at empowering the local community, including school programs, equality initiatives, waste management, hospitality training, and Samara food delivery.
