Silver Fern Beach Retreat

English and Indonesian are spoken by the hotel team, so you can discuss the practical things that matter without resorting to underwater hand signals. Silver Fern Beach Retreat is a small resort-style base for a sea-focused stay in Sekotong, with the beach directly in front, a pool facing the water and a garden behind it.

You can keep the day simple here: breakfast, a spell on the sand, a paddle on the water, then a drink at The Bar. The spa, fitness centre and sun terrace give you a few ways to slow the pace without turning the place into an activity timetable. It suits you if your ideal post-dive plan involves a proper shower, something cold to drink and very little administrative work.

You are in Sekotong, Indonesia, on Lombok's western coast, with direct access to Tawun Beach just a few steps from the property. The beach is white sand, with sun loungers and parasols already part of the setup. Kemos Beach is about 0.4 miles away, while Sekotong Beach is roughly 0.9 miles away.

The immediate surroundings include Gita Nada natural park, about 0.2 miles away, and the transport point for Gili Nanggu at around 0.9 miles. Gili Sudak Beach is about 3.2 miles away. For a meal away from the resort, Rumah Makan Putri is about 0.5 miles away, with Coral Palm Restaurant at a similar distance and Seafood al Hikmah around 0.7 miles away.

Lombok International Airport is roughly 27 miles away by road. The resort offers an airport shuttle, and car hire is available if you want to explore further rather than spend the entire holiday measuring distances in fins.

The sea-view rooms are the natural choice if you want the coast to remain part of the day after you have left it. You can choose a king-bed layout for two, or a twin arrangement if sharing a bed is not part of the dive plan. The version with a balcony gives you an outdoor spot of your own; the family room is the sensible pick when you need more sleeping space and room to spread out.

Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, towels and toiletries, plus a flat-screen television, desk, seating area and free WiFi. There is also a refrigerator and electric kettle, useful for keeping water cold and making a drink before the legs remember what they have been doing all day. Soundproof rooms are available, and daily housekeeping keeps the practical side of the stay moving.

For couples, the sea-view double room keeps the choice straightforward: a king bed, a private bathroom and the coast outside. For a family or a group travelling together, interconnected rooms and the larger family layout give you more flexibility. Children over five are welcome; extra beds can be requested, while cots are not available.

The Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on its terrace, with international and Indonesian cooking on the menu. Breakfast is a buffet with continental, Asian and American choices, so you can keep it familiar or make the first meal of the day a little more local. Special-diet menus are available on request, and breakfast can also be brought to your room.

There is one bar: The Bar, a beach bar specialising in cocktails. That puts the evening drink in the correct location, with the sand rather than a carpet under your feet. A happy hour is also available.

A snack bar covers lighter eating, while packed lunches and room service are useful when an excursion, a lazy afternoon or a very early start makes a formal meal feel like unnecessary ceremony. Kids' meals are available, and the restaurant can also arrange fruit or wine and champagne.

The outdoor pool gives you a freshwater option when the sea has had enough of you, and the sun terrace comes with loungers and parasols. The garden, patio and outdoor seating create several places to sit without having to claim the same chair for an entire afternoon. There are pool toys too, should younger travellers be part of your party.

On the water, the resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding and boat excursions, with equipment available for hire. Snorkelling trips and island hopping can be arranged, including visits to nearby islands. Cycling and fishing are also available away from the property, giving you options when you want to see more of Sekotong rather than simply change from swimwear into a dry shirt.

For a quieter reset, the spa offers massage treatments, while the fitness centre handles the more purposeful form of recovery. Cultural excursions are available as well. You can therefore spend the non-diving day in three distinct ways: move a little, explore a little or remain horizontal beside the pool. All three have their merits.

Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. You need photo identification and a credit card at check-in. Cash is accepted for payments. The hotel provides express check-in and check-out, a tour desk and luggage storage, which helps if your travel plans do not line up neatly with room access.

The airport is about 27 miles away by road, and the resort can arrange a shuttle. You can also hire a car. Private parking is available on site without reservation, and WiFi is free throughout the hotel. A safe is available at reception, while laundry and ironing services take care of the clothes that have had a hard life in humidity.

The resort is non-smoking in its rooms and does not allow pets. Cancellation and prepayment conditions vary with the accommodation you select, so check the terms attached to your chosen room before confirming. The hotel team speaks English and Indonesian.