Indonesian resort Samara Lombok secures investment, to open in 2028
The project has actually safeguarded a “substantial” investment from Westgrove– a multi-family office with workplaces in London, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur– that will advance Samara Lombok’s final phase of project.
Presently, a restricted variety of complete properties at Samara Lombok are readily available for sale on a 90-year leasehold tenure– significantly longer than the 25- to 30-year tenures typical throughout Bali and much of Indonesia, according to journalism release. Buyers can choose from 12 villa designs varying from two- to five-bedders, with building and construction schedules of 15 to 18 months.
With new roads, Samara Lombok is now a 25-minute drive from Lombok International Airport Terminal.
The venture will also be the very first Destination by Hyatt property in Southeast Asia. In May 2025, Hyatt announced that Samara Lombok would join its accounts of Indonesian properties through a franchise contract with the developer. Under the Destination by Hyatt brand, hotels are offered through Hyatt’s global distribution network and loyalty programme whilst maintaining operational independence.
In the future, Samara Lombok’s villas will certainly be increased to 500. Citizens and guests at the development will have entry to 12 restaurants, a club, an aquatic biology and water sports centre, a tennis academy with tennis and padel courts, as well as a football training center.
Samara Lombok– a 150ha integrated resort property development featuring hotels, villas and centers– is set to start along the southern coastline of Lombok, Indonesia, in 2028. It is going to be among the area’s most extensive deluxe places, offering 3 store resorts and 150 rental properties when it releases in 1Q2028, according to a May 11 press release by the development.
Lombok, that neighbours Bali, has actually continuously acquired appeal in the last few years. The island is expected to see additional growth, backed by assistance from the Indonesian government. Mandalika, an area in South Lombok, has actually been determined as a brand-new tourism hub, with around US$ 3 billion ($3.81 billion) in public financial investments being put into a new Special Economic Zone that consists of infrastructural enhancements, new resorts and a racing circuit.
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 concept at Marina Bay Sands; and yacht charter company Rascal Voyages, that specialises in luxury charters throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
