Senggigi Beach, LOMBOK INDONESIA - You can find a
variety of restaurants, bars, discotheques, travel agents,
photo processors, money changers, souvenir shop and a range
of accommodations starting from budget guest house to 5 star
hotels. Restaurants and small cafes line the colorful main
beach road. Swimming off the beach is safe.
The
town of Senggigi spreads out along nearly 10 kilometers of coastal
road. This road continues north to Bangsal, port for the Gili
Islands. Along the way, a fantastic scenery of the north west coast
of Lombok awaits. Most travelers start or end their stay at Senggigi
because of the easy access to Mataram Airport and
accommodations options are available to all budgets. If you
are frugal or intrepid and take the slow ferry from Bali,
it's best to arrange transport in advance from the ferry
dock to Senggigi, since the dock on the Lombok side is in a
remote spot several kilometers south of Mataram.
There are plenty of activities you can
do to complete your holiday. Sightseeing or touring organized by
reputable local tour operators is the best option to discover what
Lombok has to offer. Renting a car or motor cycle is also good
alternative to get around, either self-driving, or with a driver so
you can relax and enjoy the view. Car rental in Lombok is more
expensive than Bali. Tip driver pocket money for meals if you stop
for lunch or diner. If you are pleased with service, tip the driver
or local guide at the end. If you collide with anything, or it
collides with you, you are responsible for all costs
INFORMATION
Senggigi Post Office located on the
main street of Senggigi, opposite from Pamour Art & Antique
shop. Health Centre or Puskesmas located near Hotel Puri Saron.
Drugstore or Apotik available next to the gate of Intan Lombok
Hotel. Dentist available at Meninting Puskesmas 10 minutes drive
from Senggigi towards direction to the airport.
Bank BNI available during office
hours 5 days a week located near the Post Office. ATM's
(Automatic Teller Machine) are easy to find. ATM BCA, ATM BNI,
ATM Mandiri are available, you can swift your credit card and
withdraw local currency IDR (Rupiah).
Police office located in Senggigi
Art Market, near The Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort. Telephone
Service (Wartel) available near Melati Dua Hotel. Internet Cafes
are: Millenium Internet (opposite Papaya Restaurant) and Star
Internet Service located in Senggigi Plaza with dedicated
broadband speed at reasonable rates. Cellular phone in Indonesia is GSM
and CDMA.
If you have brought your cellular handphone, you can purchase
prepaid calling cards to make outgoing calls at lower cost than
calling on your home SIM. Shops which sell these cards are
prolific. Major service providers are: Telkomsel, Satelindo and XL
Ritel. Look for signs and banners with those markings.
Money changers are available almost
in every corner of Senggigi. Double count your money before
leaving the money changers to get the accurate amount. Hotel
reception also change foreign money with lower rates.
Mini markets are located next to
Bank BNI and near the Papaya Cafe.
Local Indonesian Foods sells nasi
campur and warung Padang can be found right opposite from Taman
Restaurant. At night, you can find the famous Nasi Goreng
at Warung Cak Poer.
Tipping
Most larger hotels and restaurants
automatically add Government Tax and Service charge up to 21% to
the bill. Tipping is expected in main tourist area, but you're not
compelled to tip at restaurants. If you like your driver or local
tour guide, a tip of 10-15% is appreciated.
Carry small changes
with you as taxi drivers often have none.
Airport or hotel porters
expect Rp. 2000 - 10,000 per bag depending on the size and weights.
Disabled
Wheelchair ramps and van lifts are
non existent. Many major hotels have limited handicapped facilities
and accommodation. Advise your tour operators or hotel for special
assistance.
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