10 Things to Do in Mataram That You Shouldn't Miss

October 11, 2017 Mikaela Didonna

Discover the best top things to do in Mataram, Indonesia including Epicentrum Mall, Islamic Center Mosque, Lombok Fun Travel Inc., Pura Agung Narmada, Batu Payung Beach, West Nusa Tenggara State Museum, Lingsar Temple, Pura Segera, Ampenan Beach, Narmada Park.
Restaurants in Mataram

1. Epicentrum Mall

Jl. Sriwijaya no. 333, Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia +62 370 631777
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 115 reviews

Epicentrum Mall

Reviewed By Alicia S - Adelaide, Australia

Great cinema, but take a jacket or something as it is quite cool. Security at the front may take bottled drinks away from you, as you are supposed to only take in food and drinks you can buy at the counter.
Rest of the mall has a array of restaurants, large supermarket with many western luxuries, and some household/electronic shops. Nicely airconditioned too.

2. Islamic Center Mosque

Jl. Langko no. 5, Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 56 reviews

Islamic Center Mosque

Reviewed By BallardBeaver - Seattle

This rather new mosque is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. We went up to the top of the observation tower (not really a minaret). The view from the 9th floor was better than from the top 13th floor, due to windows and some obscuring decorative detail on the top level. We were then asked to don full length robes (provided for free) in order to enter the mosque. A very friendly young man led us to the balcony level (apparently used by women during prayers) for a great view of thee prayer area below (capacity 5000 males) and the gorgeous ceiling decoration. A must-do if ine or near Mataram. Right across the street from the immigration office, if you're having to do some visa business anyway.

3. Lombok Fun Travel Inc.

Batu Layar, Senggigi, Lombok 83511, Indonesia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 15 reviews

Lombok Fun Travel Inc.

It's fun to travel to Lombok with easy, comfortable with reliable and genuine services provided. Come and enjoy an unforgettable experiences during your holiday in Lombok.

Reviewed By LSC111 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Spent a day on this Gili as it was the LebaranTopat festival in Lombok on 2 July 2017.
Didn't make prior arrangements as not aware of the festive going on the weekend we are in Lombok for the first time.
Some travel sites with good reviews were not keen to do any trips on this weekend.
The resort we were staying in also could not make arrangement for us on such short notice.
Fortunately , we chanced upon Lombok Fun Travel.
Not only we arranged a private tour, but we had a most wonderful time with Mr.Rivaan.
In short, he was most accomodative , speaks very good English, and gave us his utmost attention.
Took underwater photos for us with his camera.
We were very happy with his service.
Best value for service.

4. Pura Agung Narmada

Cakranegara, Mataram, Lombok 83229, Indonesia +62 823-4056-4761
Excellent
14%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 182 reviews

Pura Agung Narmada

Reviewed By Lsaml K - Jakarta, Indonesia

I can't believe why this complex is not as famous as any other tourist sites in Indonesia.
It's basically a royal park complex, with a small Hindu shrine on top of the hill, a small lake and probably a bathing pool in the centre. There's a swimming pool also, that's barely enjoyable. Hold your swimming desire, there is another interesting uncommon site near this park where you can enjoy a relaxing small cold mountain water, called Suranadi Pool / Kolam Suranadi.
The park complex was said to copy the geographical landscape of Lombok. The old king could not mount the Mt. Rinjani to perform his ritual obligation, so he made this park to mimic the geographical landscape, so he could perform the ritual in this park instead of climbing that very high mountain.
Caution, the heat in this area (like most part of Lombok) can be scorching hot.
The complex is not a fully developed tourist site, there's no decent food stall / resto here, so be prepared with your drinking water if needed.
I think people are too concentrated on the Beaches in Lombok, and forget other interesting sites that holds meaningful cultural and historical values.
Entry fee: US$0,6 / person
Car Parking fee: US$0.4 / car
Estimated visiting time: 30 - 60 minutes

5. Batu Payung Beach

Kec. Pujut, Lombok tengah, Mataram, Lombok 83229, Indonesia +62 822-3650-8569
Excellent
34%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 41 reviews

Batu Payung Beach

Reviewed By Lukman H - Mataram, Indonesia

Batu Payung it is mean that Stone look like umbrella. This object located in Tanjung Aan beach. If you wish to visit this palce there are two acces 1. charter the outrigger boat from Tanjung Aan for return with budget 250.00/6pax, But this is not net price. You may bargain to the boatman. 2. By on foot. Parking your's motorbike in Tanjung Aan parking area and directly walk on side of the Beaches there then climb to the small hill. Just select the left side of the hill cause this more easy and safety. If you stay round kuta Lombok it is about 30 minute with motorbike and don not forget to bring some water or snack to keep your energy cause there is no seller in Batu Payung. The only that you will find just some local people sell fresh coconut it price Rp.15.000.

6. West Nusa Tenggara State Museum

Jln. PanjiTilar Negara 6, Mataram, Lombok 83115, Indonesia +62 626 32519
Excellent
22%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 36 reviews

West Nusa Tenggara State Museum

Reviewed By scubed82 - New Delhi, India

After disappointing experienced with museums in Jakarta and Yogyakarta wasn't expecting much from my visit to this museum, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a little small and it covers everything from the geology of Lombok to weaving under one roof but it was mostly presented nicely (there were some exhibits without any signboards) and maintained (aka dusted) properly.
Was a bit disappointed that the jewellery exhibition (I think) was shut but was glad to have made the stop at the museum irregardless. Definitely worth a visit, especially for just 5000 rupiah!

7. Lingsar Temple

9km Northeast of Mandalika, Mataram, Lombok 83229, Indonesia
Excellent
16%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 93 reviews

Lingsar Temple

Reviewed By aditralfath - Denpasar, Indonesia

This the most unique temple in Indonesia. The only temple that belong to two different religions; Hindu and Muslim. This is probably one of the strongest symbols of a great relationship between Islam and Hindu in Lombok.
Best time to visit this temple is during Maulid, where you can watch an interesting cultural event called Perang Ketupat (Ketupat War) or locally known as perang topat. Not a real war tho. It was just a fun fight, yet it is actually a symbol of peace between the two religions; Islam and Hindu in Lombok. In this war, the attendances are grouped in to two based on their religion, before the war started, there will be first some ceremonies and praying leads by the Head of each groups. The highlight of this event is people from both groups will throw each others using Ketupat ( A diamond-shaped rice cake made of young coconut leaves). Also you'll find lots of cultural custome parade and a showcase of Lombok's cultures.

8. Pura Segera

Ampenan Beach, Mataram, Lombok 83229, Indonesia
Excellent
29%
Good
66%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Pura Segera

Reviewed By ivettainaray - Melbourne, Australia

You cannot enter the temple itself. But they are happy to lead you the wishing well beside the temple (except for females having periods; regarded as impure).

9. Ampenan Beach

Mataram, Lombok, Indonesia
Excellent
15%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 19 reviews

Ampenan Beach

Reviewed By nasrullahau - Tangerang, Indonesia

closest beach from Mataram City to see sunset with locals since most of traveller or tourist will choose directly Senggigi Beach. Pantai Ampenan also located at old city of Mataram, similira to Old City of Jakarta or Semarang.

10. Narmada Park

Cakranegara, Mataram, Lombok 83229, Indonesia +62 823-4056-4761
Excellent
14%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 182 reviews

Narmada Park

Reviewed By Lsaml K - Jakarta, Indonesia

I can't believe why this complex is not as famous as any other tourist sites in Indonesia.
It's basically a royal park complex, with a small Hindu shrine on top of the hill, a small lake and probably a bathing pool in the centre. There's a swimming pool also, that's barely enjoyable. Hold your swimming desire, there is another interesting uncommon site near this park where you can enjoy a relaxing small cold mountain water, called Suranadi Pool / Kolam Suranadi.
The park complex was said to copy the geographical landscape of Lombok. The old king could not mount the Mt. Rinjani to perform his ritual obligation, so he made this park to mimic the geographical landscape, so he could perform the ritual in this park instead of climbing that very high mountain.
Caution, the heat in this area (like most part of Lombok) can be scorching hot.
The complex is not a fully developed tourist site, there's no decent food stall / resto here, so be prepared with your drinking water if needed.
I think people are too concentrated on the Beaches in Lombok, and forget other interesting sites that holds meaningful cultural and historical values.
Entry fee: US$0,6 / person
Car Parking fee: US$0.4 / car
Estimated visiting time: 30 - 60 minutes

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