Indonesian resort Samara Lombok secures investment, to open in 2028
The project is going to also be the initial Destination by Hyatt property in Southeast Asia. In May 2025, Hyatt disclosed that Samara Lombok would certainly join its accounts of Indonesian real estates through a franchise arrangement with the developer. Under the Destination by Hyatt brand, resorts are presented through Hyatt’s global distribution network and loyalty programme whilst keeping operational independence.
Lombok, which neighbours Bali, has actually continuously acquired appeal over the last few years. The island is anticipated to see further development, backed by assistance from the Indonesian government. Mandalika, an area in South Lombok, has been recognized as a new tourism hub, with around US$ 3 billion ($3.81 billion) in public financial investments being poured into a brand-new Special Economic Zone that includes infrastructural improvements, new hotels and a racing circuit.
Presently, a restricted variety of complete villas at Samara Lombok are available for sale on a 90-year leasehold period– considerably longer than the 25- to 30-year periods typical across Bali and much of Indonesia, according to journalism release. Buyers can choose from 12 villa designs varying from 2- to five-bedders, with building timelines of 15 to 18 months.
Upperhouse UOL Group Limited and Singapore Land Group (Singland)
The project has actually secured a “substantial” financial investment from Westgrove– a multi-family workplace with offices in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur– which will advance Samara Lombok’s final phase of property development.
Eventually, Samara Lombok’s villas will certainly be increased to 500. Citizens and visitors at the property development will have access to 12 restaurants, a club, an aquatic biology and water sports hub, a tennis academy with tennis and padel courts, as well as a football training center.
Samara Lombok– a 150ha combined resort development offering hotels, villas and facilities– is set to open up along the southern shore of Lombok, Indonesia, in 2028. It is going to be just one of the area’s most detailed luxury locations, offering 3 boutique hotels and 150 suites when it introduces in 1Q2028, according to a May 11 news release by the 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 growth team, whose endeavors include Dallas Restaurant & Bar, a bar-bistro concept at Marina Bay Sands; and yacht charter firm Rascal Voyages, which specialises in luxury charters throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
With brand-new roads, Samara Lombok is now a 25-minute drive from Lombok International Airport Terminal.
