Indonesian resort Samara Lombok secures investment, to open in 2028
Samara Lombok– a 150ha combined resort development offering hotels, villas and centers– is readied to open along the southerly coastline of Lombok, Indonesia, in 2028. It is going to be one of the region’s most extensive deluxe spots, using 3 shop hotels and 150 suites when it introduces in 1Q2028, according to a May 11 press release by the development.
The project has actually safeguarded a “substantial” financial investment from Westgrove– a multi-family workplace with workplaces in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur– that will advance Samara Lombok’s final phase of development.
Samara Lombok is led by Erik Barreto, Steve Ebsworth and Tom Wheeler. The trio are also co-founders of Rascal Republic, a Singapore-based friendliness and advancement team, whose endeavors include Dallas Restaurant & Bar, a bar-bistro principle at Marina Bay Sands; and yacht charter firm Rascal Voyages, that specializes in deluxe charters throughout the Indonesian islands.
Currently, a minimal variety of turnkey properties at Samara Lombok are offered for sale on a 90-year leasehold period– substantially longer than the 25- to 30-year tenures typical throughout Bali and much of Indonesia, according to journalism release. Buyers can pick from 12 villa designs varying from 2- to five-bedders, with building and construction schedules of 15 to 18 months.
The project will also be the first Destination by Hyatt property in Southeast Asia. In May 2025, Hyatt disclosed that Samara Lombok would certainly join its profile of Indonesian properties through a franchise arrangement with the developer. Under the Destination by Hyatt brand, hotels are offered through Hyatt’s global distribution network and loyalty program while maintaining operational independence.
Lombok, that neighbors Bali, has continuously acquired popularity recently. The island is anticipated to see more expansion, backed by assistance from the Indonesian federal government. Mandalika, a location in South Lombok, has actually been recognized as a new tourist hub, with around US$ 3 billion ($3.81 billion) in public investments being poured into a new Special Economic Zone that consists of infrastructural enhancements, new hotels and a racing circuit.
With brand-new roads, Samara Lombok is now a 25-minute travel from Lombok International Flight Terminal.
Later on, Samara Lombok’s villas will be increased to 500. Citizens and guests at the property development will have access to 12 restaurants, a clubhouse, a marine biology and water sports centre, a tennis academy with tennis and padel courts, along with a football training centre.
