We stayed at Alang Alang for 5 nights after a 5 day stay for a wedding in a more up-market resort in Mangsit. While not in the luxury category of the first resort, Alang Alang provided a wonderful opportunity to chill out, enjoy the gardens and pool, snorkel in the waters opposite our room, gaze at Mt Agung across the water at breakfast and sunset and to explore the island of Lombok. Food was good, if a limited selection, but we ate at small warungs nearby or a taxi ride into Senggigi costs 20,000IDR (about AU$2). Yes, it does need some maintenance/TLC, but I hope stories of its total redevelopment are exaggerated. The character of the rooms and buildings provides a pleasant alternative experience to that in the more expensive places. Staff were very helpful and friendly and found us a great driver, Dien, for trips around the island as well as to the airport on our last day.