The Villa Anandita offers a perfect
romantic tropical retreat for families, friends and couples. It is
located on the beautiful island of Lombok
(next to Bali), 40 minutes away from the Mataram
airport.
Anandita is set on 1.5 hectares under an
array of coconut trees on a natural and pristine beach at the tip of
the Tandjung peninsula, across
the famous Gili islands.
The villa consists of a central pavilion with a living room,
another open-air building with dining room and a kitchen, and 4
separate air conditioned ensuite pavilions built to blend in with the
local environment.
Designed by the renowned Australian architect, John
Lincoln, the villa preserves the harmony and tranquility of
this beautiful beachfront site with natural construction materials. The
rooms are decorated with the finest modern furniture and Indonesian
statues and provided with all the conveniences one would expect in a luxury
villa.
The villa is next to the Hosaido golf course
and five minutes by boat from the Gili Islands.
Nearby is the Lombok Oberoi.
Lombok Island neighbors Bali.
The island can be reached by air or by fast or slow
ferry.
Guests will be met upon arrival by the Anandita staff and
driven to the villa.
Anandita is only 40 minutes away
by car from Mataram airport through the Monkey forest pass,
30 minutes away from the tourist resort town of Sengigi,
15 minutes away from Tandjung
and 5 minutes away from the famous five star Oberoi hotel.
Facilities
- Road access to Villa (unpaved)
- Swimming pool
- Plunge pool
- Whirlpool
- Pool filtration system (salt)
- Car parking available at the Villa (6-8 spots)
- Main dining table (seats 12 pax)
- Bar area with stools (10 seats)
- Air conditioned living area(s)
- Living area(s) without air conditioning
- Ceiling fans in un-air conditioned living area(s)
- All bedrooms air-conditioned
Services
- Welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times
- Laundry & Dry-cleaning services (at extra charge)
- Breakfasts included
- Fulltime personal use Car / Driver included (at extra
charge)
- Daytime personal use Car / Driver Included (at extra charge)
- Able to organize additional cars and drivers for guests
- In-house computer for guests
- Spa Treatment
Other services
- Golf
- Bike
- Village tour
- Hiking
Children
- Child friendly Villa
- Baby cot
- Baby cot with mosquito net
- Children’s books, games and toys
- Children’s videos and DVDs
- Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime)
whilst parents present
- Able to arrange after hours baby sitting
AV Systems (In addition to bedrooms)
- DVD player
- iPod adaptor on stereo
- iPod speakers dock
- Stereo system with CD player
- Stereo system without CD player
- DVD player
Kitchen Appliances
- Microwave
- Juicer
- Blender
- Coffee machine
- Conventional oven
Communication
- Mobile telephone
- Computer
The area is well covered by 2 GSM/GPRS mobile networks which
usually allows smooth mobile phone communications and blackberry email
and messaging.
Internet access is limited to dialup, but is sufficiently
reliable for email. A PC and printer are provided for guest use.
Small Functions
- Sit down dinners and small gathering (chairs and crockery)
- Maximum 20 pax
- In-house catering
Large Functions
- Wedding and larger functions acceptable
- Function Coordinator required
- External Catering required
- Maximum 80 pax
- Function charge
- Security deposit required
- Banjar fee
- DJ/loud music permitted
- Curfew
- Sufficient power supply for DJ
- Generator support sufficient for DJ
Security
- 24 hour security
- Daytime security
- Night time security
Extra Facilities / Appliances
- Electrical adaptors
- Hair dryer(s)
- Extra bed available
- Extra mattress available
- DVD library
- Book library
- Board games
- Generator backup during power failures
- Able to provide water pressure during power failure
- Pool Deck Chairs / Sun Loungers
- Pool table
- Putting Green
- BBQ
Other sport / recreational facilities
- 2 sea kayaks
- 1 volley ball field
- 11 Bikes including 3 children’s bikes
Staff
- 2 Maids
- 2 Cooks
- 3 Security guards
- 7 Gardeners
- 1 Technician
The team
Catering to your needs, the staff will look after you, under the strict
supervision of the manager, well trained with previous experience in
managing 4 star hotels.
The team includes one waitress, one cleaning staff, one pool
technician who also supports and helps organizing sport activities,
seven gardeners, one chef, one cooking assistant and three security
guards.
- The manager and a few other staff speak good English and
the manager remains at the Villa 24 hours during
guest occupancy.
- The chef – experienced with the best hotels including the
Oberoi – can prepare a wide choice of Western and Asian delicacies.
- Laundry service is provided.
- A baby cot is available on request.
The beach
The Anandita beach is totally
unspoiled with white sand and calm waters stretching along the Penta
Sirai Bay.
Guests can walk along the beach, watching the crystal clear
waters and find bright orange or deep blue starfish and colorful
seashells.
It is ideal for long promenades or jogging.
Under the cooling shades of the “Bale” one can enjoy the sea
breeze watching the local fishermen coming back with their daily catch
on their small wooden fishing boats with colorful triangular sails.
It is the perfect spot for enjoying the sunrise on the Rinjani
of Lombok (3726m) and the sunset on the Agung
of Bali and a place where guests like to congregate
before and/or after each meal to sip cocktails and chat.
Activities
Nearby are traditional Sasak villages, waterfalls and fabulous trails
up to the Rinjani volcano and the famous Gili islands to explore.
Around the Gili islands, the fishing, snorkeling and diving
are sensational and encounters with giant sea turtles likely.
The Anandita beach is surrounded by a well preserved coral
reef, teaming with exotic and colorful fish.
- You can also try the sea kayaks and row
along the coast of the Bay, or charter an outrigger boat
for a picnic party on one of the Gili islands.
- The estate includes several well-maintained mountain
bikes.
- You can walk or bicycle around the bay
through tapioca field s and coconut plantations.
You will come across villagers tending their crops, plowing
their fields with buffaloes or attending their horses.
Life moves at a slow pace around Lombok.
- Horse Carts can be rented from the local
village for an easy, relaxed sightseeing tour of the village.
- Early in the morning, a visit to the nearby market
can provide interesting insights into the daily life of the local
people.
All kinds of commodities: fish, meat, spices, fruits,
vegetables, clothes, utensils and souvenirs are on display.
The market is an absolute “must see” to get a feel of the
island and its charm.
- Those keen on playing golf will not
have to go further than a few hundred meters to reach the club house of
the 18 holes Kosaido golf course, with stunning views of the valleys,
the mountains and the turquoise sea.
- Besides attending to your daily needs, the staff will be
happy to challenge you for a volleyball game at the
end of the afternoon.
- If you prefer to relax after a long day, a massage
can be arranged at the beach bale or in your room, or a sunset drink
can be enjoyed while watching the last rays of the sun over Mount Agung
and the islands.
- In the evening, the staff will serve you BBQ
dinner on the beach or under the coconut trees, where the sky and the
stars will be your only roof.
- On request, a local live band can liven
your evening with songs and music of past and present.
The following are available for guest’s activities:
- 12 bikes – including 3 children bikes –
- Snorkeling gear – including masks and fins –
- 2 double sea kayaks
- Life jackets
If you are seeking a destination that can provide you
with a unique and entirely different vacation experience, being
adventure, nature at its scenic best or just desiring to loose
yourselves in another world, friendly, warm and attentive, the
Villa Anandita is the perfect place to stay.
The main buildings
The villa consists of a central pavilion with a living room,
another open-air building with dining room and a kitchen,
surrounded by 4 separate private pavilions all built to blend in with
the local environment.
Designed by the renowned Australian architect, John
Lincoln, the Anandita is made with local
materials such as wooden roofs and Palimanan stones.
It is decorated with the finest modern furniture, Indonesian
statues and carvings preserving harmony and tranquility.
The living room has a warm living space with
- sofas
- TV
- DVD player
- Hi-Fi
- computer with internet access and a snooker table
A large free standing stone fresco creates a large accent wall
and separates the living area from the entry.
The wide terrace overlooking the pool
provides an excellent spot for sun bathing, afternoon tea or evening
dancing.
Through a corridor of lotus filled ponds, it is connected to a
large open dining room, with a long and massive teak table
for up to 12 guests.
A modern and fully equipped kitchen is
only a few steps away, consisting of 2 separate cooking areas,
one for the guests who enjoy cooking and the back area for the chef.
The long bar table with high chairs is ideal for morning
breakfast or evening aperitif.
Close to the main building and under the shades of the coconut
trees is a spectacular swimming pool
(26m long) made of Indian stones.
- The pool follows natural contours and blends beautifully
with the garden.
- The pool includes a Jacuzzi and a refreshing water fall.
The bedrooms
All bedrooms feature a view to the sea and the pool Each can
accommodate one couple and 2 children
(with additional single beds).
The rooms are equipped with
- air-conditioner
- ceiling fan
- safe
- mini bar refrigerator
A sliding glass door allows a stunning view and instant access
to the sea, the pool and the lawn.
On the front of each pavilion, lawn chairs are set up under a
parasol for guests to relax.
Bedroom 1
Includes a king size bed and 2 single children beds and is equipped
with a TV set and DVD player.
At the back, the glass sliding doors of the en-suite bathroom
can be opened to lead to a private walled garden equipped with an
outdoor shower nested among luxuriant exotic vegetation which can also
be viewed and enjoyed from the classic bathtub.
Bedroom 2
Includes a king size bed and 2 single children beds.
The sliding glass door allows a stunning view and instant
access to the sea, the pool and the lawn.
At the back, the glass sliding doors of the en-suite bathroom
can be opened to lead to a private walled garden equipped with an
outdoor shower nested among luxuriant exotic vegetation which can also
be viewed and enjoyed from the classic bathtub.
Bedroom 3
Is the largest bedroom and it includes a king size bed, 2 single
children beds and a long couch.
It is equipped with a TV set and DVD player and has a large
enclosed en-suite bathroom with a “rain” shower.
Bedroom 4
Is the smallest bedroom and includes a king size bed and 1 single child
bed.
It is equipped with a TV set and DVD player.
An outdoor garden bathroom enclosed by a tall wall decorated
with huge primitive style stone carvings allow guests to feel the fresh
air when bathing in a sunk-in terrazzo bathtub while watching the stars
or the sea.