Heaven on the Planet - Lombok

Heaven on the Planet is in beautiful Ekas Bay, south-east Lombok, on 17 hectares above the golden sand cliffs and beaches. They are only 30-40 minutes by road from the international airport. The road journey passes through the magnificent scenery of Lombok. Alternatively if you are spending some time in Bali, you can journey across by boat.

Heaven is made for leisure. Read a book, swim in the pool, stroll on the beach or relax in the restaurant. Their grass-topped barugaq has "DVD's by the pool" - comfy cushions, plus food service if you want. Heaven is an Eco-friendly resort, so utilises the natural ocean breezes rather than air-conditioning.  They have electricity, but the generators are turned off at night.

Heaven's beach is a secluded, white sand treasure for sunbathing or swimming in the pure, warm tropical waters. The Beach Warung serves drinks and snacks in the shady restaurant, right on the sand. You can laze on the beach or in the warung, snorkel out to the branching coral reefs, scuba dive from the shore or paddle out to the surf.

They have walking tracks, with unsurpassed coastal views, that lead you through coastal cliffs, shady forest and hidden glades. One favourite is the Lost Valley filled with srikayas (in season), one of nature's most delicious fruits.

A genuine traditional Lombok village is immediately behind the property. Only a short walk away, the local people will welcome you into their village. Teens seek out Lombok's only skateboard bowl, plus mountain biking, basketball, volleyball and javelin. More energetic guests can rent a boat, diving gear, surfboards, motor bikes, abseiling, snorkel/masks, wind surfer or skateboards.

Surf / Kite / Windsurf

If you want surf, kite or windsurf in a beautiful, remote location, both safe and difficult waves, on a range of different breaks, then Heaven on the Planet is ideal.  With everything in one unspoiled location, Hotplanet is the perfect place for surfers, windsurfers, kite surfers and divers. Using our outrigger surf boat, motor bikes or car, you can easily get to Inside and Outside Ekas, the nearby “Southern Reefs”, or the many other breaks in Lombok and West Sumbawa. It’s only a 20 minute pleasant walk between the two main breaks.

HOTPlanet is the biggest and best centre for windsurfing in Lombok. Two wave rider boards, wave jumper and learning equipment are available here. And we want to grow further so let us know if you are coming and want anything special.

Ekas Bay has an amazing broad bombie that is perfectly lined up for the wave-riding windsurfers. After breaking the waves go back into deep water making it an exceptional place. For the flat water speed riders, the Bay is broad and there are many great destinations. Windsurfing seems to be running second to kites at the moment globally. Maybe that’s because there aren’t many sites as good as Ekas Bay. Club bookings are available.

There are limited numbers staying at the Hotel, so you won’t get there to find all the breaks crowded. This means you feel like you own the break and you can’t imagine how good this feels. To ensure you have uncrowded waves during your stay, they now offer the first surfing under lights in Indonesia. This is only for guests of the hotel, so you have absolute priority for the waves.

Your accommodation at Heaven on the Planet overlooks all of the breaks at Inside Ekas. Just paddle, walk at low tide or take the boat at high tide. Check out both Inside and Outside Ekas with our boat … the classic Indo surfing experience.

A range of room types are offered to suit a variety of needs, but rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so the best room types are offered to those who book early.

There are 15 chalets and villas built with local materials to create a comfortable yet traditional feel.

The "Big House", Jati, sits high on the cliff top and overlooks spectacular Ekas Bay. Jati has a separate lounge room. Furnishing includes marble floors, luxury Queen size bed, ornately carved wardrobe and drawers, and two large day bed sofas. There is also a television and DVD player. The bathroom is conveniently annexed to the bedroom and comprises the usual shower, toilet and hand basin. There is an expansive deck overlooking the bay - this is accessible from your bedroom as well as the living room where you have a sun lounger and rocking chair with outdoor dining table and chairs.

'Komodo' is a 3-bedroom villa recently built in a valley above Heaven’s beach.

The Cliff-top Chalets also have the magical cliff top views and private bathroom/toilet facilities. They are a smaller version of the big house.

Slightly more expensive is the 2-storey villa 'Villa Surf' which sits on the headland immediately above Inside Ekas surf break with views of both surf breaks, the Rinjani Volcano, the entrance to the Bay and Ekas village. Villa Surf has its own “infinity” plunge pool and bush trail to the surf breaks.

You dine above Ekas Bay in the cliff top restaurant. Sunset is very special, with the last views of the surf, and the majestic Rinjani volcano dominating the red skyline. Their 4-star chef prepares both western and local foods from the menu or banquet style, with a touch of Lombok spice if you want. His specialty is fresh seafood, cooked over the natural BBQ. Genuinely local foods are available also … including grasshopper (in season).

On the golden sands of Heaven's Beach, the warung restaurant serves meals, snacks, sates and drinks. Room service is also available.

Inside Ekas is best known as a left and right hand peak (see the Indo Surfing Guide) which breaks in medium and large swells. The right is a high quality wave, particularly on low tide, suitable for advanced surfers. The left winds down the reef at high tide, a softer wave ideal for the less experienced surfer who wants a classic long ride. Both short and long boards are suitable on the left. The ride is longer at Ekas, but the left wave is like the well-known Grupuk peak, which has attracted many surfers from all over the world, particularly Japanese visitors.

Also in front of the property are Lombok’s only beginner surfing waves. The left and right “sand bar” peak is ideal for learning to surf. We provide surfboards and surf lessons. Directly in front of the property, a classic wave winds down the reef on moderate swells making an easy left for long boarders or beginners.

Outside Ekas, a solid left break, is best on high tide in large swells when a very long, heavy wave peels over 400-500 m down the reef and barrels in sections. The square take-off jacks up into a thick lip, over deep reef. Outsides also works when the swell is smaller, particularly around mid tide … a bit peaky at times, but still heaps of fun with some power in the waves.

The nearby “Southern Reefs” are really good in the wet season, or early mornings before the wind comes up in the dry. These reefs face straight into the swell and so they break nearly all the time. Hollow left and right peaks break in small swells. In large swells, one newly discovered hollow right winds over 800 m down the reef on the open coast.

Their 18 m outrigger boat is ideal for getting around in the warm tropical waters of Lombok, or reaching the nearby surfbreaks and dive sites. You can also go night fishing offshore.

Villa Surf Inclusions

Surfing tours include:

Diving tours go to the nearby sites in Ekas Bay and the outstanding reefs of the north-east of Lombok, either overland or by boat.

The waterfall tour at the foot of Rinjani volcano has been very popular - a refreshing dip in the mountain stream surrounded by dense jungle.

Shopping tours go to the pottery, pearl and weaving villages, plus the city of Mataram where many bargains can be found if you know where to look.

Cultural tours are within walking distance at the nearby village of Lendang Terak. Local villagers share their homes with you, and offer a snack with the very strong Lombok coffee. It is a great experience with the opportunity to learn how they make the many different handicraft baskets and mats.

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