Situated in its own private garden, just metres from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Villa PaoPao has been built in a tropical style with the convenience of modern living. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, hot water showers and the 3 en-suite bedrooms enjoy garden views. The villa has a first floor wooden decking area with doors to the two double bedrooms and the twin bedroom on the ground floor has its own terrace/patio and seating area. Located in the luscious flower garden is our large, private, family friendly freshwater swimming pool for the exclusive use of guests. It has a safe children’s area in the shallow end and underwater seating around the walls. For extra comfort, there is a shower; a thatched berugaq (shaded seating area); umbrellas and furniture on the surrounding decking. We should point out that our pool is located in the middle of our garden and is easily accessed by safe paths and stairs. Our beautifully secluded pool is shared with guests who are staying in the 2 other Villas on the same site. More often than not, guests will have the large, safe pool to themselves. Set back from the sea, across the single track coastal road to PaoPao Beach, the Villa offers a feel of the 'real' Lombok. The deck is the perfect place to relax, take advantage of the magnificent view across the bay to the offshore islands and watch the friendly locals going about their business. The villa is one of three on our site which share the same staff and management. The other two villas - called KuraKura and Rembulan - are also available for larger groups. Villa PaoPao has the basics of fridge and water dispenser. You can ask our friendly staff if you would prefer to eat your breakfast either in the Villa or at our Cafe Kupu-Kupu in the grounds.

We started travelling in Indonesia in 1990 when we visited Bali and some of the other islands over a period of 6 months. As soon as we arrived in Indonesia we fell in love with it! Everything about the country is fascinating; the interesting culture and different religions; the scenery and amazing natural landscape; the beautiful people and their outlook on life; the delicious food and of course the sunshine. In 2004/2005 we were lucky enough to buy land in this unspoilt region of south west Lombok and with the help of our family and friends in the UK, we started to build Villa PaoPao. After PaoPao came Villa Rembulan and Villa KuraKura. One of our favourite past times is sitting on the verandah, reading a book with a coffee or a beer and watching the world go by - it's very relaxing. A close second is taking a fishing boat out to one of the many outlying islands to snorkel over the beautiful coral and sea life. There are good restaurants on Gili Asahan and Gili Layar where you can enjoy good food and a beer as well as sunbathing and snorkelling.

Take a short boat trip over the stunning neighbouring South West Gili Islands, Gili Asahan, Gili Ringgit and Gili Layar to snorkel over pristine coral and view the abundant sea life just swimming off the beach. The Dive Centre, Oceanway Dive on Gili Asahan offer guests a full range of SCUBA diving and snorkelling opportunities including lessons and PADI courses. Local boat trips and excursions can be easily arranged by our on-site staff. Boat and car trips should be paid for in cash direct to the boat man or driver. There are many interesting places to visit in Lombok - for example - the pottery making village at Banyamulek, the textile weaving centre at Sukarara village, the "old" Dutch colonial quarter in Ampenan, the daily fresh fruit, vegetable and meat/fish market in Cakra and of course many gift shops, cafes and restaurants in Senggigi. If you prefer to go shopping, there's the new Epicentrum Mall in Mataram - they have lots of restaurants here too. If you like visiting jungles and waterfalls, ask to be taken to Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep or the Monkey Forest Last and not least, Villa PaoPao is about 10km from the world renowned surf beach at Bangko Bangko or Desert Point - ask our staff for details of how to get there.