Tips, guides, and stories from The Spot — coworking, food, and life in Kuta Lombok.
Sukarara Village in Central Lombok is home to some of Lombok's finest traditional weavers, producing tenun ikat and gold and silver thread tenun songket on hand looms.
Read More →Semeti Beach in South Lombok is known for dramatic volcanic rock formations, blowholes, and wave-carved tidal pools — not a swimming beach, but one of the more striking coastal spots near Kuta.
Read More →Gunung Tunak is a compact national park on a headland in South Lombok, with a 3km coastal trail leading to an old lighthouse and good sea views — 30 to 40 minutes from Kuta.
Read More →Lombok is one of the world's leading producers of South Sea pearls. The Autore Pearl Farm offers tours of the cultivation process and a showroom where you can buy direct.
Read More →Mangku Sakti is a series of cascading cataracts deep in Lombok's jungle interior, reached by a narrow forest trek and more remote than the popular Benang Kelambu falls.
Read More →Benang Kelambu is a 20-metre waterfall in North Lombok's jungle interior, reachable by a short jungle trek with a swimmable pool at the base.
Read More →The Sekotong Islands are a chain of small, mostly undeveloped islands off the southwest coast of Lombok — reached by boat, good for snorkeling, and not yet crowded.
Read More →Beleq Village in Central Lombok is one of the oldest Sasak settlements on the island, preserving traditional architecture and customs that date back to the 14th century.
Read More →Tanjung Poki is a rocky headland near Kuta where limestone formations with natural blowholes send columns of seawater shooting upward at high tide.
Read More →Tangsi Beach — known as Pink Beach — sits in East Lombok with coral reefs close to shore and sand that is more strawberry blonde than pink, but worth the trip regardless.
Read More →Ramadan Mubarak from The Spot. Daily prayer times for Kuta Lombok, plus info on our kitchen and coworking space during Ramadan.
Read More →Tanjung Ringgit is a remote headland in Southeast Lombok with coastal trails, WWII remnants, and unobstructed views of Rinjani and the open sea.
Read More →Gili Nanggu is a small, quiet island off southwest Lombok — white sand, coral reefs, snorkeling, and almost no crowds. Here's how to visit from Kuta.
Read More →Narmada is a 300-year-old Hindu water palace in West Lombok — part royal retreat, part sacred site, part botanical garden.
Read More →Tanjung Aan is 15-20 minutes from Kuta Lombok and consistently delivers: calm water, two types of sand, a viewpoint, and a hill worth climbing before sunset.
Read More →South Lombok has solid snorkeling within easy reach of Kuta — if you know which spots to pick and when to go.
Read More →Three reliable sunset viewpoints within easy reach of Kuta Lombok — what each one offers and how to get there without missing the light.
Read More →Need a monitor at your villa, or a full desktop inside the coworking space? The Spot offers flexible equipment rental options for remote workers in Kuta Lombok.
Read More →Rent a full external monitor setup from The Spot and use it at your villa, guesthouse, or anywhere in Kuta Lombok. No coworking space required.
Read More →The Sekotong Islands in southwest Lombok are among the quietest and best-preserved spots in the region — good snorkeling, white sand, and very few people.
Read More →South Lombok has one of the most varied stretches of coastline in Indonesia — from surf-heavy exposed bays to quiet sheltered coves. Here's what's actually worth visiting and what to expect from each.
Read More →South Lombok offers great surf, pristine beaches, Sasak cultural access, and serious trekking — without the crowds. Here's what to expect and how to get the most out of it.
Read More →From beginner beach breaks to expert barrel spots — a complete guide to planning a surf trip to Lombok, including the main spots, best season, and what to bring.
Read More →The wet season in Lombok runs November to March. Rain is mostly short and predictable, prices are lower, and the island is noticeably less crowded.
Read More →Four beaches within a 25-minute scooter ride of Kuta Lombok — each one worth visiting for different reasons.
Read More →Renting a scooter is the most practical way to explore Lombok. Here's what you need to know about licenses, renting, road conditions, and staying safe.
Read More →The Spot in Kuta Lombok serves a curated selection of premium teas — green, black, oolong, white, and herbal — alongside coffee and fresh juices.
Read More →From Selong Belanak's beginner-friendly beach break to Mawi's fast reef walls — a practical guide to the main surf spots in South Lombok, based around Kuta.
Read More →Quieter than Bali, cheaper than most of Southeast Asia, with world-class surf and improving infrastructure — here's why Lombok keeps appearing on nomad shortlists.
Read More →Foreign phones with unregistered IMEI numbers will be blocked from Indonesian cellular networks after 90 days. Here's how the rule works and what to do about it.
Read More →Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal drink made from roots, spices, and plants — used for centuries as a daily wellness ritual. Here's what it is and why we serve it at The Spot.
Read More →The Spot is the former Cokreate coworking space in Kuta Lombok. If you've found us while searching for Cokreate or SAME SAME, you're in the right place.
Read More →The Spot's smoothie bowl collection in Kuta Lombok — four fresh-made bowls from the healthy to the indulgent, served daily in limited batches during breakfast hours.
Read More →Foreign phones need IMEI registration to work on Indonesian networks for stays over 90 days. Here's what you need to know, and how to get a local SIM card.
Read More →Lombok is quieter than Bali, cheaper than most of Thailand, and the surf is world-class. Here's why it keeps showing up on digital nomad shortlists.
Read More →The Spot's A-Frame bungalows are designed for solo travelers who want a private room without the isolation — your own space, surrounded by a social garden and café.
Read More →Getting to Kuta Lombok is straightforward once you know your options. Here's how to get here from Bali, from the airport, and from other parts of Lombok.
Read More →A digital nomad cafe that's actually good for working — fast Wi-Fi, proper coffee, full kitchen, and a relaxed garden setting in central Kuta Lombok.
Read More →Sun, surf, deadlines — and a coworking space that handles all three. The Spot in Kuta Lombok is built for remote workers who want to get things done without giving up the island.
Read More →Lombok rewards visitors year-round, but timing your trip around the seasons makes a real difference. Here's when to go and what makes the island worth the trip.
Read More →The Spot's breakfast menu in Kuta Lombok covers Belgian classics, Indonesian dishes, fresh juices, smoothie bowls, and proper coffee — served in a garden setting from 8am.
Read More →Whether you're on a day pass or a long-term membership, here's what working at The Spot in Kuta Lombok actually looks like — and a few things worth knowing before you arrive.
Read More →The Spot's menu in Kuta Lombok has dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free sections — here's what to expect if you have dietary requirements.
Read More →From surf breaks and volcanic trekking to Sasak villages and the Gili Islands, Lombok packs an enormous range of activities into a compact and accessible island.
Read More →Dry season runs May–October with the clearest skies in July–August. But shoulder months (April, October) offer green landscapes and fewer crowds — here's how to choose.
Read More →Day passes, memberships, dedicated desks — here's exactly how The Spot's coworking space in Kuta Lombok is set up and what to expect when you walk in.
Read More →The Spot's café in Kuta Lombok serves Belgian and French-influenced dishes alongside Indonesian food — comfort food with good ingredients, in a garden setting.
Read More →Start the day with a surf, sit down to work with breakfast included — The Spot's Morning Focus pass covers 4 or 8 hours of coworking plus a full breakfast from our kitchen.
Read More →The Spot in Kuta Lombok combines an all-day café, a coworking space, and garden accommodation — here's how all three work together.
Read More →The Spot's café in Kuta Lombok serves Belgian and Indonesian food from breakfast through evening in a garden setting — here's what to expect.
Read More →The Spot runs fibre as primary and Starlink as backup — so when the local ISP has issues, you stay online. Here's how the setup works and what it means for remote workers.
Read More →From LED lighting and solar to a near-zero food waste kitchen — a look at The Spot's practical sustainability efforts in Kuta Lombok.
Read More →What internet speeds do you need for video calls, large uploads, and focused remote work? And how does The Spot's setup in Kuta Lombok measure up?
Read More →The Spot uses an Omada-managed network to deliver dedicated speeds per device — here's how it works and why it matters for video calls and remote work in Kuta Lombok.
Read More →Wake up in a bamboo bungalow surrounded by a lush garden in the heart of Kuta Lombok — simple, natural accommodation at The Spot.
Read More →A load balancing router distributes network traffic across multiple connections — here's why we use one at The Spot to keep internet fast and reliable for everyone in the space.
Read More →Coworking spaces started in Berlin in 1995. By 2022, they'd reached Kuta Lombok — here's why we made the call, and what running The Spot has taught us about what remote workers actually need.
Read More →Coworking spaces are one of the best places to meet other remote workers — if you approach it right. Here's how to build genuine connections without it feeling like a networking event.
Read More →The Spot started as a café in 2014 and grew into a full hospitality business — coworking, accommodation, and an all-day kitchen. Here's how it happened.
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From coconut pancakes to scrambled eggs — our kitchen opens at 07:45 every day. Here's what to eat at The Spot for breakfast.
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Finding reliable internet in Kuta Lombok used to be a challenge. Here's what we offer at The Spot and why it matters for remote workers.
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Day passes from Rp 100k, dedicated desks, fast Wi-Fi, and good food — here's everything you need to know about coworking at The Spot in Kuta Lombok.
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A guest's honest review of working from The Spot for two weeks. The good, the great, and what surprised me.
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Lombok is one of Indonesia's most beautiful islands. Here's what to expect when you arrive — surf, transport, money, and more.
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