Yoyo's Hotel

What do you usually do at the beach? Sekongkang, West Sumbawa, also has several beaches that can be enjoyed. In addition to enjoying the waves, you can also enjoy the beauty of the clouds and the breeze blowing from the beach. Even if you come in the afternoon when the sun is shining very brightly, then you will be able to take advantage of the moment to take pictures or just lounging on the sand on the seashore. We recommend that you do not forget to apply sunscreen because the sun is shining very bright and tend to be rather hot in Sekongkang Bawah.

If you decide to visit Yoyo's Beach and confused with accommodation and transportation problems in Sekongkang Bawah village, you should not worry. For transport, you can rent a car or motorcycle in Sekongkang Bawah village. As for reaching the Sekongkang Bawah village, after boarding the ship from the Kayangan Port (East Lombok) and reached Poto Tano Port, you can take a bus that passes Taliwang and then headed Sekongkang. Or the other alternative is you can rent a bike or a car in Mataram (Lombok) and then take a boat that takes you to Sumbawa and then up the motor to get to Sekongkang.

As for accommodation, there are a variety of options, ranging from the resorts at the rate per night are quite expensive (such as Tropical Resort) to the resorts that cheap like Yoyo's Hotel, Rantung Hotel and Santai Hotel. If you want to stay at a cheaper rate, Aloha Home Stay can be the right choice. Or if you want to stay at a cheaper rate then you can stay at people's houses. Alternatively if you do not want to pay a penny for accommodation is to visit the homes of friends, relatives or your brother in Sekongkang (if you have one).


By : Benita Lenora Natidya & Mutya Prameswari

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Tropical Resort

One of the reasons why many foreign tourists who vacation in Sekongkang is because  already available facilities resorts and hotels in the beach location. Almost all beach areas in Sekongkang been owned by businessmen who have invested their assets in land and lodging. Almost all of them are businessmen from overseas in cooperation with local residents. But there are also some Indonesian businessmen.

From the some famous resort here, there is one resort that can be spelled the most famous in Sekongkang, it is Tropical Beach Club and Spa Resort. Its location right on Tropical beach. Tropical Resort and Spa provides many amenities that pamper the tourists, both surf lovers or beach lovers as a whole. Swimming pool, variety of room types, bar serving international food and beverage, and the gazebo with the lounge chairs overlooking the beach is the main attraction this resort. Not only that, other facilities such as wifi, billiard table, gym, the surfboard, rental cars and motorcycles are also available.

Tropical Resort is the most luxurious resort on the entire resort in Sekongkang Bawah. The resort owner and owner of Tropical lands are Mrs. Sri Wahyu 'White' or commonly known by the nickname, Mrs. Yuni. Mother of Andrew White (artist) bought land from one citizen Sekongkang Bawah. About 200 meters to east the Tropical resort, there is an airport whose construction is still half finished. Ownership of the airport was initially held by Mrs. Yuni, but this time has been purchased by the Government KSB (West Sumbawa regency).

The target of this resort is foreign tourists, so that the unit price at every fare of this resort is USD and use the international standard fare. Rates per night pegged for between 190 USD to 220 USD. By getting facilities such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, 2 beers per day, daily Surfguide, transport to local surf breaks, local tour with guide, and the there is also golf and speedboat with a requirement minimum 7 days stay. According to the guide from Lombok who works freelance at Nomad Tropical travel agen, instruction and teaching surfing is charged IDR 50,000 per day, and for the rent a surfboard IDR 150,000 per day.

Romanticism of Tropical beach can be found when night comes. The extent of the star-studded sky and the shining moon. Bright of moon can illuminate the sea and coral reefs, causing the beautiful glittering lights of reflection, give light on scales of fish in the sea, and the color of white sand. Charm of Tropical beach is not cheap because all the sacrifices can be paid off by the outstanding natural beauty. Perfection is directly proportional to expensive price, isn't it?



Written by Vegasari Adya
Foto by Luthfi N Freandana

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Welcome to Amazing Sekongkang

Sekongkang located in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. These district located on the southern most tip of West Sumbawa has a distance of about 37 Km from the capital city of Taliwang district. Precisely located in the southwestern part of Sumbawa Island or southeast of the island of Lombok. Has an area of ​​approximately 372.42 km2 with predominantly lowland hilly and coastal areas. With assets owned Sekongkang, it included the  second largest district in West Sumbawa regency after Taliwang district. There are about 8,295 inhabitants in Sekongkang consisting of natives and migrants. Even so, they still hold the culture, customs, and religious beliefs strongly.

According to BPS data in 2013 this district comprises villages: Sekongkang Bawah, Sekongkang Atas, Tongo, Ai Kangkung, Tatar, Talonang Baru, Persiapan Kemuning and UPT Tongo II SP 2. The capital of this district in the Sekongkang Bawah village. Presence the copper mine in area Sekongkang make this area a destination migrants. Despite being in the area around the mine (Newmont Nusa Tenggara), but this area has a huge tourism potential.

Coast tourism became a mainstay Sekongkang , especially the Sekongkang Bawah village which has 24.16 km length of the coastline or beaches. The beaches in coastal region Sekongkang Bawah has been recognized by many tourists, especially foreign tourists because of  beauty of nature and unspoiled beaches by many people. One place where you will get a different tourist experience. Here you will explore the beauty of the white sand beaches, lodging, and stunning hill. Sekongkang bordering the southern ocean, the Indian Ocean, has a coastline with very good waves for surfing.



Welcome to Amazing Sekongkang !

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