DRAWING BOARD
DRAWING BOARD
Gran Melia LOMBOK
Meliá Hotels International has revealed plans to expand its footprint in Indonesia, with Gran Meliá Lombok set to open in 2024. Located at Torok Bay in the south of the island, the resort comprises 22 villas on the beachfront and a further 105 accommodation units nestled in the mountainside, all with private infinity pools and ocean views. Utilising natural materials such as locally-sourced bamboo, the structures will recognise indigenous architecture and blend seamlessly with the environment, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in their surroundings. The entire resort has been conceived as a sanctuary for wellbeing and incorporates a fitness centre and YHI Spa offering relaxing rituals and treatments. In keeping with the Gran Meliá brand, it will also feature world-class dining options, where local ingredients and techniques combine for an authentic Indonesian experience. Marking Meliá’s 12th property in Indonesia, Gran Meliá Lombok is owned by Invest Islands, a real estate company committed to exploring ecological solutions, whether through the use of native materials and local craftsmen or its organic farm and plastic recycling centre. “Gran Meliá Lombok is a huge milestone for Invest Islands,” comments co-founder Jack Brown. “We are extremely proud to be working with a world leader in hotel operations and one of the key parallels we have with the Meliá brand is a focus on low-carbon developments. Gran Melia Lombok has a very low density of building and a lot of natural green space. Hopefully this is the start of a great relationship that can continue for many years to come and we look forward to bringing Spanish luxury to Lombok, while respecting the natural environment.”
