SELONG SELO AUGUST 2019 UPDATE

Lombok Family Fun!

We are often asked whether Lombok is a good place to bring children, and whether Selong Selo Resort & Residences is a family-friendly resort. And the answer is a definite and resounding “YES!”, especially now that we have the kids club opening at the beginning of next month.

While it may not be quite the same bustling hive of tourist activity as it’s more popular neighbour Bali, that is actually part of Lombok’s appeal when it comes to family holidays. It’s a place to really relax, unwind, reconnect with one another and enjoy some healthy outdoor fun, away from traffic, busy crowds and street vendors. Nowadays children can be overloaded in their everyday lives with scheduled activities and mounting school pressures. A holiday here allows them to switch off and immerse themselves in the simplicity and back-to-nature vibe of the Lombok experience – no ipads necessary!

In honour of our newly opening kids club, we decided to bring you a short guide to travelling to Lombok with children this month, as well as showcase a few of our beautiful family-friendly villas.

If you’ve not yet planned your next school holidays or Christmas vacation why not take advantage of our special offers on villa rental, and enjoy some fun Lombok family time! Email: reservations@selongselo.com to make your booking or enquiry.

Or enquire as to how you can own your very own luxury villa in beautiful Lombok HERE

Selong Selo’s kids club “Club Coconut” will keep the kids happy and entertained so that you can truly relax…

Scheduled to open by the start of October, the kids club within Selong Selo Resort and Residences is designed to immerse children aged 4-12 into the natural local environment and impart on them some of Selo Group’s sustainability values. All programs and activities are developed around the sustainable and organic practices that we use in the daily operations of the resort.

The new kids club amenities include an AV room, secure indoor and outdoor play areas, arts and crafts corner, a cubby house (built entirely from recycled wood and building offcuts from our construction site) and sandpit.

Some of the fun activities that will be on offer in Club Coconut include:

Palm Leaf Crafts – Sasak hat making, grass animals.

Coconut Fun – coconut shell painting.

Beach Crafts – seashell jewellery making.

Bob the Builder – creating inventions using recycled building crafts.

Aura Games – fun activities on Aura’s lawn such as soccer matches, kids boot camp, and outdoor movie nights.

Mini Master Chef – pizza making with ingredients gathered from Chefs garden.

Visit to Chefs garden to learn about growing herbs and vegetables.

Mini Green Thumbs – Visit to our nursery to learn about plants.

Save the Oceans – Visit to our recycling plant to learn about recycling and how to make compost.

Adventures to enjoy in Lombok as a family ….

When you’re keen to head out of the resort for some adventure-time with the littlies, why not try a few of these fun kid-friendly activities.

Learn to surf and sup…

Nearby Selong Belanak Beach is the ideal location to learn to surf, with its gentle rolling waves and sandy bottom. Surfing is a fun, healthy activity for all the family to enjoy. If you’re not into surfing or the kids are too little, the white sands of Selong Belanak are perfect for a lazy day at the beach, collecting shells and building sandcastles.

Take a snorkelling trip to the Secret Gilis…

Head off on a day-trip adventure to the Secret Gilis and enjoy the unique scenery of the South Coast before hopping on a boat to the Secret Gili Islands for some snorkelling fun. Break for a delicious gourmet picnic, before diving back into the blue waters with their abundant fish life. The whole family will love it.

Visit a waterfall…

Tired of the beach? Take a short jungle trek to the mountains to visit some of the beautiful waterfalls around the local area, and let the kids cool off and splash around in the cool clear mountain water.

TRAVELLING TO LOMBOK WITH KIDS

WHAT TO BRING:
The climate in South Lombok is usually mild and tropical, however it can occasionally get cool in the evenings, so it’s a good idea to pack a few warmer clothes for the little ones. Be sure to bring hats, sunscreen and swimsuits for days at the beach and pool. A wearable baby carrier will prove far more useful than a stroller for getting around. Our restaurant is fully equipped to cater for children, however if your kids have any particular favourite snacks that they can’t live without it might be a good idea to bring a supply with you. For parents travelling with small babies it is recommended that you bring a sufficient supply of formula, nappies and swim nappies with you as specific brands may be hard to come by locally.

HEALTH & VACCINATION:
As with any travel within South East Asia, you should check with your doctor or paediatrician before travel to ensure that your child’s immunisation records are up to date. It is also a good idea to bring a small supply of essential children’s medications such as children’s panadol, antihistamines and antiseptic cream.

FOOD:
Aura’s dining menu has been created with children in mind, with popular favourites like fish and chips, burgers, pastas and delicious hand-tossed pizzas. Kids can even make their own pizza with our Chef! If you wish to cook your children’s favourite dishes, our staff can purchase groceries so you can do so in the villa’s fully equipped kitchen, which is especially useful for quick bites such as sandwiches and stir fries. Special dietary needs can be catered for, just let us know when you make your booking.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY VILLAS

Selong Selo Resort & Residences has a number of beautiful family-friendly villas of various sizes available for rent, catering to children of all ages.
A villa holiday in Selong Selo comes with the added benefit of being stress-free for parents of young children. With plenty of space for the kids to run around, they are sure to keep themselves entertained. Some of the villas have lawned gardens, others trampolines or hammocks. We can provide a number of child-friendly items such as cots and high-chairs, and all of our villas can be fitted with pool fences on request. Flat-screen televisions offer entertainment and some villas have additional facilities like a billiards table, media room or gymnasium to keep the young adults occupied. You can also request for board games for the whole family to enjoy on rainy days.

Below are a couple of our most popular family villas…

1. VILLA MALEO

The largest of our villas, the majestic villa Maleo has 6 king size bedrooms plus a huge kids bunk room that can sleep up to 7 children, complete with toys, flatscreen tv and a fun chalkboard wall. Pyjama parties and sleepovers will be a holiday highlight for the kids in this gorgeous villa. With spectacular views from every private bedroom, and a central open-plan living area and sleek modern kitchen space, the villa is perfect for one very large family or two to three families travelling together.

2. KAYU COLLECTION VILLAS

The 2 bedroom Kayu villas are ideal for families with small children or babies as the entire villa is designed across a single level, spacious, open-plan layout – making it easy to keep a close eye on the kids and hear them easily at night. Many of the Kayu villas also have large grassy lawn areas, perfect for practicing cartwheels, kicking a ball or hunting for grasshoppers.

2. VILLA CAPRI

Villa Capri is a luxe, modern 3 bedroom family home with a spacious design that invites everyone together to relax, eat and play in the central heart of the property. With a spectacular outdoor sunken lounge, huge bbq and outdoor eating area, and sun loungers adjacent to the tropical infinity pool, families can gather to enjoy each other’s company, before retreating to the private seclusion of the 3 large king sized bedrooms, all with incredible views. The entire villa has been designed to promote good Feng Shui and you can feel the positive energy flow throughout every room in the villa.