A new beach club and villa-resort concept is set to bring a new standard for eco-luxury and Indonesian tourism as of early 2016.
BASK Resort Gili Meno is the latest resort to open on the island of Gili Meno, and is the first eco-property of its kind in the region.
The resort is currently being developed by a team of Australian creators, led by entrepreneur Greg Meyer, along with creative director George Gorrow and architect Gary Fell.
Located off the coast of Lombok, the island resort will feature 81 individual villas, totalling 98 rooms in studio, loft, two and three bedroom suite styles.
Local thatched roof, bamboo-framed fishing villas serve as inspiration for the resort’s architectural design, while flat garden roofs, textured concrete and sleek wooden finishes combine to give an authentic and contemporary aesthetic.
Guests can also enjoy 300-metres of private, white sand beachfront, a dip in the infinity pool and a cocktail in the lounge or beach bar.
Adding a more Aussie flavour to the overall resort concept, the restaurant’s menu of Indonesian-influenced Asian and Western cuisine will be designed by chef Dan Moran, from the hailed Sydney Rockpool Bar and Grill.
Meanwhile Aussie mixologist Mark Ward from Hugo’s will be the man behind the signature cocktails blended with local ingredients.
Indonesia has long been given the title of ‘spa and wellness capital of Asia’, and BASK intends to keep with this theme, offering a spa and wellness centre to help guests unwind with a massage or local therapy.
For the active traveller, activities ranging from diving, golf, surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding and hiking will also be on offer.
The eco-resort boasts a strong environmental conscience, with recycling programs, a no-plastic policy, a water treatment plant, and a composting system.
BASK also aims to keep its ecological footprint on the smaller scale through the establishment of a carbon neutral program that serves to keep Gili Meno Island beautiful.
Easily accessible by international airports on Bali and Lombok, fast-boat ferries and private speed boat charters, the islands have seen a steady increase in tourists seeking adventure and looking for an idyllic alternative to neighbouring, over-developed, and very heavily-trafficked Bali.
Local authorities and land owners have also ensured the sublime environment survives, with the Gili Eco Trust keeping the island free from motorised vehicles.
