Lorin Beach Resort Belitung

Lorin Beach Resort occupies a large garden site at Tanjung Tinggi, steps from the beach with the giant granite boulders made famous by the film Laskar Pelangi. Its location is the main reason to stay: you can walk to the rocks for sunrise before the day-trippers arrive.

Accommodation is in individual cottages spread through planted grounds, giving each guest a sense of privacy. Rooms are large, with big beds, flat-screen televisions and semi-outdoor bathrooms, and there is a good-sized pool with a gazebo looking towards the sea. Guests describe the resort as quiet and relaxing but dated in places, and reviewers suggest eating out rather than relying on the restaurant, as breakfast and room service draw complaints.

Seafood restaurants and warung line the road at Tanjung Tinggi, and the island-hopping jetty at Tanjung Kelayang is about ten minutes' drive west. Rooms have no phones, so keep reception's number handy. It is a sensible, affordable choice for travellers who prioritise being next to the island's best-known beach. Book via the online booking engine or by phone.