Lombok property investment
Lombok is an emerging residential and tourism market. Compared with Bali it offers lower entry prices and growing demand for hospitality-aligned residential developments.
Market overview
Emerging market: Lower entry pricing, early upside
Lombok is an emerging market — supported by Lombok International Airport, the Mandalika SEZ and its designation as a Super Priority Tourism Destination. Activity is concentrated in South Lombok and the Gili Islands, with a focus on managed villas and hospitality-aligned residential projects.
- Occupancy
- 45.7%
- Entry pricing
- Lower than Bali
- Development
- Mandalika SEZ
- Edge
- First-mover advantage
Where growth is concentrated
Growth is concentrated in South Lombok and Kuta Mandalika, and market activity also focuses on the Gili Islands. Government-backed infrastructure, including the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (SEZ), has increased the island's visibility and investment activity.
Improved connectivity via Lombok International Airport has increased visitor numbers and demand for hospitality-aligned residential projects.
Lombok and Bali side by side
- Entry pricing: lower in Lombok, with a reduced capital outlay
- Costs: construction and labour generally more competitive in Lombok
- Rentals in Bali: strong demand and higher competition
- Rentals in Lombok: growing demand and early-stage upside
- Investment angle: first-mover advantage in emerging zones
Villas in Lombok
Mandalika Villa, South Lombok
- Bedrooms:
- 3
- Land:
- from 400 m²
- Expected return:
- ~ 19%
- Style:
- Coastal Modern
- Status:
- Off-plan
SEZ location · Surf access · Early-stage pricing
Sources: Asia Property Awards; Seven Stones Indonesia; HomesGoFast; Discover Lombok Guide.
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Last updated: 13 October 2026