Why Lombok

The investment case for Kuta, Lombok

A growing tourism base, improving infrastructure, and pricing that has not yet caught up with more established markets in the region.

The Data

Tourism trends behind the investment case

Official arrivals and hotel-demand data from BPS NTB (Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency), showing the trajectory underpinning Horizen's yield projections.

Tourism

A growing visitor base

Kuta, Lombok has seen sustained growth in international arrivals, supported by direct access via Lombok International Airport.

Infrastructure

Improving connectivity

Road and airport infrastructure around southern Lombok has expanded to support the region's tourism development.

Pricing

Early-stage entry pricing

Property pricing in Kuta, Lombok remains comparatively early-stage against established markets elsewhere in Indonesia.

Mandalika

A circuit-anchored special economic zone

The Mandalika International Street Circuit anchors a 1,035-hectare Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika) along South Lombok's coastline — a government-backed tourism development with tax holidays, VAT exemptions, and land rights of up to 80 years for qualifying investors.

$350M
Realized KEK investment
140K
MotoGP 2025 spectators
100%
Hotel occupancy, race week
19,010
Jobs created in the zone

Source: KEK Mandalika / ITDC; NTB provincial government and MGPA event estimates. MotoGP economic-impact figures are directional, not audited.

Kuta, Lombok coastline
Kuta, Lombok
Bukit Selong rice terraces
Bukit Selong
Senggigi beach
Senggigi
Mount Rinjani
Mount Rinjani
Gili Air to Gili Meno
Gili Air – Gili Meno

Connectivity

International Flight Connectivity

Route Airline Status Details
🇸🇬 Singapore Scoot Operating 34 flights/week
🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, Batik Air, Malaysia Airlines Operating Multiple daily
🇦🇺 Darwin, Australia TransNusa Launched Feb 2026 4x/week, ~2h flight
🇦🇺 Perth, Australia TransNusa Announced, targeting 2026 Second Australian gateway
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey To be confirmed Bilateral agreement signed Oct 2025
🇸🇦 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia To be confirmed Planned Hajj/Umrah pilgrims
🇨🇳 China To be confirmed Proposed Early stage
🇹🇭 Thailand To be confirmed Proposed Early stage
🇲🇾🇸🇬 KL + Singapore TransNusa Planned 2026 Additional capacity
20+ routes, 12 airlines +19.5% YoY intl arrivals 25 min from Bali

Source: BPS NTB; airline and route announcements as of mid-2026.

Infrastructure

Government investment is accelerating

Lombok benefits from both national Strategic Project (PSN) funding and provincial infrastructure budgets, alongside the incentives attached to the Mandalika Special Economic Zone.

Airport

Terminal expansion underway

2.37M passengers passed through Lombok International Airport in 2024. Domestic and international lounges were expanded the same year, with an airport-anchored "Aerocity" master plan in planning.

Roads

Coastal corridor upgrades

The Kuta–Keruak road was elevated to a provincial development priority in 2024, alongside widening projects connecting the airport to the south coast.

Utilities

Water and grid capacity

Water supply (SPAM) and electricity grid upgrades are underway to support the South Lombok tourism corridor as new development comes online.

Regional context

How Lombok compares

Lombok and Bali share a similar tourism proposition, but sit at very different points in their development cycle — a gap reflected directly in land pricing and regulatory posture.

Factor Bali Lombok
Prime land price / m² $400–$1,000+ $60–$350
Market maturity Saturated Early growth
Development regulation Construction moratorium active in 6 districts Actively encouraged via KEK incentives
Flight time from Bali 25 min flight / 2h fast boat

Land pricing and market data: Nour Estates, Indoned, ILA Global Consulting. Bali's construction moratorium was reinstated across six districts following the September 2025 floods.

Yield basis

A projected gross yield of 10–14%

Horizen's projected gross yield of 10–14% is modelled at 65% occupancy, reflecting the current tourism trajectory in Kuta, Lombok and the villa mix across the development. Wider Lombok villa yields are reported in a broader range depending on management model — turnkey, passively managed developments typically sit toward the lower end of that range, which is the basis for Horizen's own projections.

Considerations

Risk factors, addressed directly

Early-stage markets carry real considerations alongside the upside. Here is how each applies to Horizen.

Ownership

Foreign ownership restrictions

Addressed through the PT PMA structure, giving investors direct, compliant title rather than informal nominee arrangements.

Infrastructure

Still developing

Roads, water, and grid capacity are improving but not yet at Bali's level. Government commitment through national PSN funding is well documented.

Liquidity

An early-stage secondary market

Resale infrastructure is still developing. Horizen is positioned for investors planning a 5–7 year hold minimum.

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Location
Kuta, Lombok, Indonesia