THE SUN SETS PERFECTLY AT HOTEL OMBAK SUNSET GILI TRAWANGAN
An
hour before the sun sets at Indonesia, we disembarked from the public ferry
transport along with a number of tourists ready to invade the island. The port area is a busy one and with luggage
in tow, we tried to walk for miles to locate our transient abode in the island.
After
a series of inquiries from residents, we were told that our hotel is quite a
distant and can be reached only through a horse-drawn carriage. Left with no choice, we rode the overpriced
(on our standard) carriage and reached the hotel just before the sun sets for
the day.
Almost
all tourists of the island travel to this part at dusk. Fortunately, we have the best vantage as the
scenic sunset appears at the beachfront of our booked accommodation, the only
five-star hotel in the island – Hotel
Ombak Sunset.
A WARM WELCOME
Horse-drawn
carriages lined up in front of the hotel like a taxi lane in the metro is the
first thing noticeable upon entering the hotel premises.
An
in-house restaurant (Horizon Restaurant) is positioned in the right side of the
pathway leading to the reception area, where our complimentary breakfast is
served; and on the left is the 40-meter swimming pool equipped with a jacuzzi
and a small children’s pool. For a
selection of light refreshments, mocktails and a light menu for snacks, the
hotel has a pool bar named Blue Coral.
For lack of itinerary for the day, there are times we simply keep afloat
and lounge by the pool area.
Checking-in was done swiftly with only the presentation of passports. Woodwork carvings of Indonesian accent were a standout feature of the reception area complemented by high ceilings and other traditional Indonesian ornaments.
Checking-in was done swiftly with only the presentation of passports. Woodwork carvings of Indonesian accent were a standout feature of the reception area complemented by high ceilings and other traditional Indonesian ornaments.
This
is going to be a grand vacation. I told
myself. And indeed it was.
DELUXE TERRACE
Gili
Trawangan known as a party island, our room was a complete contrast being
situated at the back of the hotel and away from the central hotel area for a
peaceful escape. Every day, the route
offers a scenic and lush tropical garden view.
The room is spacious and conducive to relaxation after the whole days’ activities, with a large terrace and a spacious bathroom, almost of the same area as the bedroom itself. The room also features semi-traditional wooden furnishings and provides the standard amenities.
The room is spacious and conducive to relaxation after the whole days’ activities, with a large terrace and a spacious bathroom, almost of the same area as the bedroom itself. The room also features semi-traditional wooden furnishings and provides the standard amenities.
THE BEACHFRONT
If
there is one known destination in Gili Trawangan, it is “The Swing”. Even online photos have sensationalized the
landmark that it becomes mandatory to pay a visit. We are fortunate enough that the said “must-go-to-place” is right at the
beachfront of our hotel.
Yes
it is scenic during sunset but definitely equally panoramic for whatever time
of the day – high tide or low tide, only that it becomes more dramatic as a
backdrop for souvenir photos when taken as the sun sets in the horizon.
The
swing is named as the Datu Swing. The name Datu is the traditional name for
the highest royal caste in Lombok. A
luxurious experience is what this swing imparts, that is when you sit on that
swing and witness the grandeur of the sun descending behind the famed Mount
Agung painted in hues of orange and red.
It indeed felt surreal.
Bean
bags set up on the shores feels like watching theater shows or a concert on a
front row seat. This is actually still
part of one of the hotels’ in house-restaurant layout situated at the beachfront
– the Sea Wind Bar and Restaurant.
We
opted though for a shaded beach side dining while at the said restaurant, on
one of the cottages set up as we sip on our refreshments and mocktails before
checking-out.
SERVICE
The
hotel being located on the peaceful Western side of Gili Trawangan and away
from the hustle and bustle of the main center of the island, it is a relief
that hotel personnel are friendly, not annoying and able to address our
concerns immediately, making the stay indeed rejuvenating.
Sometimes,
we are posed with the dilemma of whether it’s worth going back and forth to the
center of the island or just simply stay put and be comforted at the hotel.
HOTEL OMBAK SUNSET
Gili
Trawangan Island, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara
Indonesia,
P.O. Box 2010 (83355)
Telephone:
+62 370 644333 or +62 81808 644333
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I love the first pic. Ang ganda naman jan :)
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