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Ginny and Ben Burgess grew up barefoot on The Beaches, and now they’re bringing that same laid-back lifestyle to Lombok. Their latest project, KAHAYA, is a boutique resort and villa collection just steps from one of Indonesia’s most beautiful surf beaches and bays. Thoughtfully designed and fully managed, it’s more than a holiday home. It’s your legacy, island style.
Derived from the Indonesian word Cahaya, pronounced “cha-hai-a,” meaning light or radiance, KAHAYA embodies the glow of sunlit mornings and golden sunsets over Selong Belanak beach and guides every aspect of the resort’s design.
There are beaches that take your breath away, and then there’s Selong Belanak, a wide, crescent-shaped bay on the southern coast of Lombok. Here, the ocean moves in gentle layers of turquoise, and local fishermen push their outriggers into the surf at dawn. Time slows and your senses soften. Just 250 metres from this shoreline, a new boutique resort is quietly taking shape with construction slated to begin in Q2 2025.
Welcome to KAHAYA Resort and Villas, a soulful collection of ten dreamy hotel suites and eight private villas designed to restore and inspire. And now, a rare ownership opportunity is being offered.
KAHAYA is the flagship project of Zenvara Group, a vision backed by over 60 years of combined experience from founders Ginny and Ben Burgess. Raised on The Beaches and shaped by years of travel through the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia, the couple have used their expertise in real estate, development, interior design, and marketing to create something special in Lombok.
“We wanted to build something rooted in meaning, not just another villa project, but a lifestyle we’d be proud to live and share,” says Ginny.
The Burgesses first dreamed of creating a tropical retreat 26 years ago. But as Bali grew busier and more overdeveloped, they turned their sights to Lombok, Bali’s serene sister island, just a 30-minute flight away. While Bali hums with energy, Lombok offers a slower, more untouched rhythm.
WELLNESS IS THE NEW LUXURY
KAHAYA is set in Selong Belanak village, just steps from one of Indonesia’s most breathtaking beaches and a long, sweeping bay known for its powder-white sand, calm waves, warm waters, and gentle slope.
“It’s a beach you can walk on for hours, a place to surf, swim, and watch the sun melt into the sea beyond the lush mountains meeting the ocean. It’s the kind of place that makes you never want to leave; it’s our happy place,” adds Ginny.
“We wanted to build something rooted in meaning, not just another villa project, but a resort-inspired lifestyle and investment we’d be proud to live and share.” — GINNY BURGESS
The villas are an elegant study in tropical modernism. Low-slung architecture, generous overhangs, and floor-to-ceiling glass create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. Interiors showcase locally sourced travertine, handmade terrazzo, reclaimed ironwood, and textiles in calming neutral tones.
“We’ve designed KAHAYA to feel grounding the moment you step in,” says Ben. “There’s a softness and a simplicity. It’s meant to slow you down.”
Layouts range from two to four bedrooms, with an additional “flexi-room” for your office, cinema, wellness space, games room, or extra guest suite. Each villa includes a private pool and is set on land up to 400 square metres, with internal areas from 120 to 290 square metres. The design seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, fostering a perpetual holiday vibe.
KAHAYA isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about how you feel. A rooftop yoga pavilion, infrared sauna, cold plunge, gym, and on-site massage will support rituals of movement, healing, and self-care.
“There’s a gourmet restaurant, cocktail bar, and 20-metre pool surrounded by lush native plantings. Mature trees have been carefully preserved, and meandering pathways connect the villas to tranquil shared spaces. This is barefoot luxury – peaceful, private, and beautifully serviced – without the formality,” says Ginny.
INVESTMENT WITH EASE
Each of KAHAYA’s eight villas is fully managed, ensuring effortless ownership. A trusted in-house team handles everything from concierge service and daily housekeeping to 24/7 security, so your villa is cared for even when you’re away.
Owners can simply arrive and relax or opt into a rental program offering returns upwards of 15 percent annually, with all income fully repatriable.
Whether it’s a primary home, a holiday retreat, or a smart investment, KAHAYA makes island living easy.
“People often ask, ‘How do I get started?’ We make it simple. Unlike Bali, this isn’t a leasehold. We offer an ownership structure often referred to as freehold for foreigners. We’re not just selling property; we’re creating an enduring legacy.”
Construction is scheduled to begin in Q2 2025, and detailed investor documents, secure payment plans, and on-ground support are already in place to make the process seamless, especially for first-time offshore buyers.
“It’s rare to find something this beautiful, this secure, and this close to the water,” says one early buyer. “It just made sense.”
From sunrise meditation to sunset mojitos, this is where self-care meets sophistication.
With only eight exclusive villas, private ownership is now available at KAHAYA from $660,000 AUD. If you’ve been dreaming of a more soulful escape, something grounding, lasting, and genuinely beautiful, this could be your moment.
KAHAYA offers more than a home. It’s a life fully lived, where comfort meets culture, where wellness meets wonder, and where your investment is also your sanctuary. •
