The Apurva Kempinski Lombok will be one of the first hotels on the island to be operated by an international hotel group.

The property is located on 14 hectares of beachfront on the south-west coast of Lombok and will feature 200 suites and rooms.

It will also offer a spa and wellness centre, alongside five dining outlets, as well as an outdoor party lawn and facilities for weddings.

Bernold Schroeder, chief executive of Kempinski Group, said: “The southern coast of Lombok is an unspoiled paradise, a land before time where lush hillsides and awe-inspiring bays are surrounded by some of the clearest tropical waters in south-east Asia. 

“The resort will complement the already successful Apurva Kempinski Bali, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable island-hopping adventure across two spectacular destinations.”

Apurva Kempinski Lombok, which is set to open in 2027, will be part of a wider development on Mekaki Beach, which will eventually be home to up to 10 hotels and resorts.

Lombok is accessible from Bali via a 30-minute flight or 90-minute ferry crossing, while flights from Jakarta takes two hours.