Accommodation Scams in Lombok, Indonesia
Fake listings, bait-and-switch hotels, ghost rentals, and check-in fraud. Below are the accommodation scams scams reported in Lombok — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mandalay, Palawan, and Bali.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Accommodation Scams Scams
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Total in Lombok
How it works
Guesthouses and homestays in quieter areas of Lombok show tourists a clean, well-appointed room on booking or check-in, then move them to a different, inferior room after their luggage is stored. This is most common during peak season.
How it works
Guesthouse owners show tourists to their booked room — which is genuinely below standard — then immediately offer an upgrade at double the price. The base room may have been deliberately kept in poor condition to drive upsells.
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17 total warnings across all categories