Kuta Lombok (north end of town, near the rice fields)
★ 4.7(489 reviews)
Kima Surf Camp is a long-established all-inclusive surf camp in Kuta Lombok offering accommodation, daily surf lessons, breakfast, and beach transfers in one package. Suits beginner to intermediate surfers who want a structured week without coordinating logistics. Less ideal for advanced surfers or budget travellers who want flexibility.
# Kima Surf Camp Kuta Lombok: The Honest Review
Kima Surf Camp is what you book when you want to go surfing in Lombok without making a hundred small decisions. Accommodation, breakfast, daily lessons, beach transfers, board rental — all bundled into a per-night rate. The camp has been running in Kuta since 2010, the longest-established all-inclusive surf camp in town, and the formula works for the kind of traveller it's designed for.
Kima is part of a small chain of surf camps with sister properties in Bali and Sri Lanka. The Lombok branch is run by a mixed team of Indonesian and European staff, with ISA-certified surf instructors and local Sasak surf guides who provide the on-water know-how that international instructors can't.
The camp itself sits at the northern edge of Kuta town, away from the noisier main strip but a 10-minute walk from cafes and bars. The property includes a pool, garden, café, yoga shala, and surf-board storage.
Three room categories:
Shared dorm (4–6 beds, fan or AC) — the budget option, 750,000 IDR per night including breakfast and one daily lesson
Private double room — basic but clean, 1,200,000 IDR per night
Private bungalow — separate garden bungalow with terrace, 1,400,000–2,000,000 IDR per night depending on size
All rates include daily breakfast, one surf lesson per day, beach transfers, board and wetsuit rental, and use of camp facilities.
Daily transfers leave camp at three time slots based on tide and wind: typically early (6:30am), mid-morning (9am), and afternoon (1pm). Lesson groups are formed each morning based on student level and conditions; you'll generally be paired with surfers of similar ability.
Beginners go to Selong Belanak, the 25-minute drive west, for the long mellow wave. Improving beginners and intermediates rotate through Are Guling (when small) and Gerupuk Bay (boat lesson, accessible via local outrigger). Intermediate-plus surfers get directed to Mawi or Ekas as conditions allow.
Wave reading is part of every briefing. Over a week-long stay you'll start to understand why the camp picks specific spots on specific days, which is the real take-home value.
Camp board quiver covers everything from 9'0" soft-tops for first-timers down to 6'2" performance shortboards for intermediates. Boards are replaced or refoamed annually — better than typical rental shops in Kuta. Wetsuit shorty rentals are included; rashguards are loaned but you should bring your own.
7-day all-inclusive packages (accommodation + 1 lesson per day + breakfast + transfers):
Add-ons:
Multi-week discounts: 10% off for 14-day stays, 15% off for 21-day stays.
Book Kima if you're a beginner or intermediate surfer planning a 7+ day surf trip and want everything coordinated in one place. Book them if you're travelling solo and want built-in social structure (camp dinners, group transfers, communal areas). Book them for a first surf trip when you want hand-holding through logistics. Book them if you want consistent instruction over multiple days with the same camp staff.
Skip Kima if you're an advanced surfer who just needs board rental and your own ride to the breaks — direct rentals from Kuta or Gerupuk shops are cheaper. Skip them if you want flexibility on lesson timing and surf spots — fixed transfer schedules are part of the all-inclusive trade-off. Skip them if you're on a tight budget — Kuta has cheaper independent lesson options.
Direct booking via Kima's website or WhatsApp is preferred — third-party platforms add 10–15% on top. Book 2–3 months ahead for June–September peak; 4–6 weeks ahead for shoulder seasons (April, May, October, November). Deposits are typically 30%, balance on arrival. The camp accepts bank transfers, cash, and cards (3% surcharge).