Perché i rendimenti degli immobili in affitto a Lombok sono così elevati?

Mercoledì 13 maggio 2026

 

A lot of investors look at Lombok and ask the same question: “How are rental yields here so high compared to places like Bali or even Europe?” And honestly, it’s a fair question.

 

Because in many property markets around the world, getting a 3–5 percent annual rental return is already considered decent. Meanwhile in Lombok, especially in South Lombok, investors are often talking about double-digit returns from well-managed villas and holiday rentals.

 

So what’s going on? The biggest reason is actually very simple: Lombok is still early in its growth cycle. The island currently offers a unique combination of relatively low property prices and strong international tourism demand.

 

That combination is what creates high rental yields. For example, investors can still buy villas in Lombok at prices that are significantly cheaper than comparable properties in Bali, while nightly rental rates often remain surprisingly competitive.

 

Beside that, South Lombok, especially areas around Kuta Lombok, Selong Belanak, and Are Guling, has transformed rapidly over the last few years. New cafes, restaurants, gyms, villas, coworking spaces, and tourism businesses are appearing everywhere.

 

The Mandalika development and MotoGP circuit also pushed Lombok into the international spotlight. Suddenly, travelers who once only looked at Bali started paying attention to Lombok too.

 

But here’s the interesting part. Even though tourism is growing quickly, quality accommodation is still relatively limited in many areas. That supply gap matters a lot. Reef Property Lombok describes South Lombok as an “undersupplied rental market,” especially for modern villas and boutique accommodation.

 

That means good villas often achieve high occupancy rates. Some operators report occupancy levels above 80 percent for professionally managed properties in strong locations.

 

And unlike seasonal tourist destinations in Europe, Lombok benefits from year-round tourism. Surfers, digital nomads, remote workers, and holiday travelers continue arriving throughout the year.

 

Even online communities are starting to notice the shift. In discussions about Bali and Lombok property investment, several investors mentioned that emerging markets outside crowded Bali zones still offer strong opportunities and better long-term upside. One commenter even noted that “10%+ returns are still possible” in newer growth markets.

 

A villa still needs proper management, marketing, maintenance, legal clarity, and strong positioning in the market. Bad locations or poorly operated properties can struggle badly, especially as competition increases.

 

And Lombok itself is evolving fast. As more investors enter the market, yields may gradually normalize over time, exactly like what happened in Bali years ago.

 

The island still feels early enough to offer strong growth potential, but developed enough to attract serious tourism demand. For people looking at rental properties, that balance is extremely attractive.

 

Because right now, Lombok sits in a very interesting space between “hidden gem” and “global hotspot.” And in property investing, that’s usually where the biggest opportunities appear.