Major city · Indonesia
Senggigi
Base here 2–3 nights for west-facing sunsets, diving and Gili day trips; skip it if you want a walkable resort strip or a swimming beach.
Senggigi is Lombok's main tourist strip: a two-lane coastal road with hotels, warungs and dive shops spread over about 8 km between Batu Bolong in the south and Mangsit in the north. The town centre is lively at night; the beaches are dark sand and the swimming is average. Most travellers use it as a base for the Gili Islands, waterfalls and Rinjani, not as a beach holiday in itself.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain, rough seas, some boat cancellations)
- Airport
- LOP
- Nights
- 2–3
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Senggigi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Senggigi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetySenggigi is a low-crime tourist area; the real risks are scooter accidents, unlicensed rentals without insurance…
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 50 km (31 mi) southeast; metered taxi Rp 135,000–155,000, roughly 1–1.5 h.LOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 31 mi (50 km) southeast; metered taxi Rp 135,000–155,000, roughly 1–1.5 h.
- Getting aroundBemo pick-ups cover short hops (Rp 4,500–5,500 to Ampenan) but stop by dusk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or fresh juice at a warungRp 15,000–35,000
- Beerlarge Bintang at a bar / can at a shopRp 40,000–70,000Rp 25,000–35,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flag fallAbout Rp 4,250
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRp120,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomRp700,000
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomRp1,500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp900,000 · High Rp2,000,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 50 km (31 mi) southeast; metered taxi Rp 135,000–155,000, roughly 1–1.5 h. DAMRI bus Rp 25,000, about 1.5–2 h.)LOP Lombok International Airport (Praya) (About 31 mi (50 km) southeast; metered taxi Rp 135,000–155,000, roughly 1–1.5 h. DAMRI bus Rp 25,000, about 1.5–2 h.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
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Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Senggigi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Jul
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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Nov
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Dec
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Bemo pick-ups cover short hops (Rp 4,500–5,500 to Ampenan) but stop by dusk. Metered Bluebird and Express taxis are the reliable option; flag fall about Rp 4,250. Ojek from about Rp 5,000 for a short ride. Cidomo horse carts are for short trips only — agree Rp 10,000 maximum before you board. Scooter rental about Rp 80,000/day; car Rp 150,000–450,000/day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gili Islands (Bangsal harbour)
goDoor to door: 1.5–2.5 h
Taxi or shuttle to Bangsal, then public or fast boat
Leave early; the last useful boats back are mid-afternoon.
Mataram
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Bemo or taxi down the coast road
Markets and city food; pair it with Ampenan.
Tanjung and the north coast
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Private car or shuttle up the coastal road
The upgraded coast road is the trip; Sundays get busy at sunset.
Lembar (Bali ferries)
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Taxi or shuttle south
Only worth it as a transit point for the Bali ferry.
Waterfalls and weaving villages, north Lombok
goDoor to door: Full day
Private car with driver, arranged through a Senggigi operator
A basic private car and driver day runs about Rp 350,000; longer trips with a guide Rp 800,000–1,000,000 (check).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Senggigi centre
Bars, restaurants and the Art Market on foot; noisiest at night, best if you want to walk to dinner.
Mangsit
Quieter hotel strip 3–5 km (1.9–3.1 mi) north; long beach, few restaurants, taxi or bemo to the centre.Quieter hotel strip 1.9–3.1 mi (3–5 km) north; long beach, few restaurants, taxi or bemo to the centre.
Batu Bolong
South of the centre; hotels, cafés and karaoke along the coast road, 5–10 min by taxi to town.
Kerandangan
Quiet bay north of town with villas; beach access is not obvious and you need your own transport.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 400,000–700,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 700,000–1,500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 3 nights × Rp700,000 | Rp2,100,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × Rp900,000 | Rp5,400,000 |
| Airport taxi, one way1 × Rp145,000 · check | Rp145,000 |
| DAMRI airport bus, one way2 × Rp25,000 | Rp50,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp80,000 · check | Rp160,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp816,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,495,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp8,971,000≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights, dive courses and Gili boat tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or fresh juice at a warung | Rp 15,000–35,000 |
| Nasi campur or mie goreng | Rp 25,000–60,000 |
| Beer: large Bintang at a bar / can at a shop | Rp 40,000–70,000 / Rp 25,000–35,000 |
| Bemo ride, Senggigi to Ampenan | Rp 4,500–5,500 |
| Taxi flag fall | About Rp 4,250 |
| Scooter rental, one day | Rp 80,000+ (check) |
| Private car and driver, basic day trip | About Rp 350,000 (check) |
| Beach massage, local Sasak practitioner | Rp 50,000–100,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches are dark sand and can be littered; hawkers are persistent.
- Bemos stop running by dusk on the west coast — plan the last leg by taxi.
- Riding a scooter or car needs your home licence plus an International Drivers Permit matching the vehicle class; carry your passport or a copy.
- Agree cidomo, ojek and charter-bemo prices before you get in.
- Dec–Mar can bring rough seas and cancelled fast-boat crossings to the Gilis.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Senggigi; consulates and embassies are in Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta. Check your own country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LOP airport → Senggigi, metered taxi: Rp 135,000–155,000 plus a Rp 17,500 airport surcharge, 1–1.5 h (check)
- LOP airport → Senggigi, DAMRI bus: Rp 25,000, about 1.5–2 h; last departure from Senggigi 20:00Rp 25,000, about 1.5–2 h; last departure from Senggigi 8:00 PM
- Senggigi → Bangsal, taxi or shuttle: About 1–1.5 h; agree the price first (check)
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (ter-ee-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Terlalu mahal — Too expensive (ter-la-lu ma-hal)
- Tidak mau — I don't want it (tee-dak mau)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let)
- Tolong — Help (toh-long)
Tipping is not expected; round up or leave Rp 10,000–20,000 for drivers and guides.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Senggigi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain, rough seas, some boat cancellations) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LOP: DAMRI last departure, metered-taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four sleep clusters with walk times: Senggigi centre, Mangsit, Batu Bolong, Kerandangan.
- Place pages with verified entry and sash rules (Pura Batu Bolong, Senggigi Beach, Kerandangan Beach) and dive-shop pages with season cutoffs.
- Wet-season fixtures for boat cancellations so Bangsal and Gili transfers can go green or red.