Hotels near Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport - SWQ, Sumbawa Besar

Sumbawa Besar is a very relaxed city. I wouldn't say there is a lot to do in the city itself but a convenient location for exploring the area around Sumbawa Besar. Waterfalls and sarcophagus 20km outside Sumbawa Besar are definitely worth visiting. The people are extremely friendly - sitting down at a roadside warung for a coffee is a great way to meet the locals.

Good starting point for tours in the area; I don't think there is as much to do in the city. I recommend Sumbawa Holiday Tours... great company and willing to accommodate; I did a one-day tour swimming with whale sharks that was incredible. Book any tours in this area in advance (do not rely on your hotel unless they give you specifics in advance... best to do it yourself). The multi-day tours seem great... wish I had done one! This area is tricky for solo travelers (especially female)... it seems like nearly all tours are private, which can feel uncomfortable or unsafe. I was fine, but I would have preferred group tours... I hope Sumbawa companies can make this change to make tours more affordable and easier to meet others.