12 Best Hotels in Gili Islands
1. Slow – Gili Air
Hotel Phone: +62 878 6447 6099
The petite resort is along a short stone path from a pretty beach on the quieter western coast of the charming island of Gili Air. The 10 spacious and airy villas with 1 or 2 bedrooms are attractively designed with thatched roofs, wooden floors, and walls lined with Balinese paintings. Each also features an open-air dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, and trendy outdoor bathroom, while the lofty walls offer genuine seclusion. The villas’ private pools are a decent size, surrounded by decking, and face extensive lawns dotted with coconut palms. Belgian-owned and operated, the villas are a 10-minute stroll from the main cluster of beachside cafés and a little further from the boat terminal.
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2. Mahamaya – Gili Meno
Hotel Phone: +62 370 637 616
Positioned along the most isolated coast of the most relaxed of the 3 Gilis, the Mahamaya conveys substantial grandeur. Admittedly, most rooms are clustered together, without balconies or perspectives, however 2 individual villas specifically confronting the shoreline do offer seclusion, space, and sandy yards with swinging seats. The fundamental draws of this British-possessed and worked inn are the welcoming pool encompassed by wooden decking and shade material, and the sublime shoreline simply out front. The water is flawless for swimming and free diving, and trees among the powdery-white sand are associated by hammocks and populated with lanterns that shimmer romantically during the evening. The disengagement does infer, in any case, that hardly any café/bars are inside strolling distance, yet the Mahamaya is just around 10 minutes by cidomo pony carts from the pontoon terminal.
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3. Dolcemare Resort – Gili Air
Hotel Phone: +62 819 0722 1519
This cluster of individually designed villas is a short 2-minute walk inland along a peaceful path from a lovely beach on the quieter western side of Gili Air. Each of the 5 villas showcases tiled floors, many modern art pieces adorning the walls, stylish lampshades and rugs, and exceptionally spacious bathrooms large enough for wooden chairs. Most of the character-filled patios overlook the small but satisfactory pool which is attached to a jacuzzi (unusual for a boutique hotel of this type). Adding to the appeal are the garden and the café filled with traditional wooden furniture and fascinating Balinese carvings.
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4. Gili Air Lagoon Resort – Gili Air
Hotel Phone: +62 370 628 100
The wooden patio in front of each villa leads directly to a private shallow pool where two lounge chairs appear to float, connected thereafter to the main communal pool designed like a lagoon with an embedded drink bar. With an open-air bathroom and abundant appealing wooden furnishings, each detached villa is concealed behind dense foliage and constructed to resemble an `abode`. Guests can access the luxurious Sandbar Beach Club nearby, remarkably the resort also borders the primary beachfront promenades and bars just a minute`s stroll from the boat terminal.
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5. Karma Reef – Gili Meno
Hotel Phone: +62 819 3672 0703
In a beautiful low-key island of Gili Meno, this high-quality resort provides spacious cottages and luxury tents resembling those found in an African wildlife reserve. Crafted like traditional rice barns, the two-level cottages feature an upstairs bedroom furnished in Balinese style and a balcony with direct ocean views, along with an open-air living area on the ground level containing a hammock, sofa, and modern amenities like televisions and coffee machines. The sole disadvantages are that the island`s coastal path winding between the cottages and beach is not straight, and there is no pool. But otherwise the location of the resort is ideal: facing a lovely beach only 10 meters away and within a brief walk of the boat dock.
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6. Wilson’s Retreat – Gili Trawangan
Hotel Phone: +62 370 612 0060
The limited number of rooms and villas are spread across a sandy garden sprinkled with an enjoyable selection of trees. Accommodations feature modern decor, cable television (a rarity), plenty of storage space, and open-air bathrooms, while villas offer 2 bedrooms and more area to compensate for being 100 meters further from the ocean. The pool is elegantly fashioned and flanked by gazebos, and the shady beach just across the path is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Positioned along the quieter northern coast of the most developed of the Gili Islands, and with a few beachside cafés nearby, Wilson’s is a 20-minute stroll from the main strip of bars near the boat terminal.
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7. Vyaana Resort – Gili Air
Hotel Phone: +62 877 6538 8515
This group of delightful villas are scattered out, providing rare tranquility and privacy among beachside gardens dominated by tall shady palm and mangrove trees. Each villa is traditionally designed with an unusual arched ceiling as well as a tiled patio, spacious open-air bathroom, and plenty of storage area. The main pool is sizable and encompassed by extensive decking, but does lack shade. Despite facing the secluded west coast, the Vyaana is conveniently located at a junction with an inland path, so it’s just a 15-minute stroll from the boat terminal and 300m from a cluster of inviting seaside cafés.
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8. Pearl of Trawangan – Gili Trawangan
Hotel Phone: +62 819 9715 6999
Where the busiest section of the `Party Island` transitions into a much more serene string of resorts farther south, this hotel offers several stylish but comparatively modest spaces facing an appealing sandy garden. More inviting are the two-level suites designed akin to Balinese rice barns which share a second pool and overlook more attractive gardens, but the extended balconies don`t provide ocean views, which are, however, guaranteed from cottages at the front. The two relaxed pools are surrounded by tasteful decking, the main one featuring a `waterfall` and pool bar, while the extensive grounds with shady palms face an impeccable beach dominated by the private Pearl Beach Lounge.
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9. Pondok Santi Estate – Gili Trawangan
Hotel Phone: +62 819 0705 7504
The handful of villas and bungalows are spread sparsely across an enormous expanse of immaculately maintained lawn dotted with sloping palm trees. The older bungalows stand separately and provide a very stylish design: wide wooden decks, thatched roofs, and massive open-air bathrooms overflowing with flowers. The newer villas exhibit a comparable design but are ultra-modern inside and have lovely private pools and lofty walls for maximum seclusion. The main infinity pool is encircled by exquisite gardens, while on the spotless private beach just across the path are even more gazebos and hammocks. The resort is serenely situated approximately a 5 minute walk past the rowdy strip of cafés and nightclubs on the most developed island of the Gilis.
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10. Alam – Gili Trawangan
Hotel Phone: +62 813 3831 5303
Part of a chain of lovely hotels across Ubud (Bali), this hotel is also designed with alam (`nature`) in mind. As one of the oldest properties on the most developed island of the Gilis, the hotel offers sizable gardens including tropical foliage enjoyed by an abundance of birdlife. The traditionally styled rooms and villas feature spacious patios with sofas facing the gardens and/or pool, and the shady beach located in front is perfect for swimming and snorkeling. Serenely situated farther away from (yet still walkable to) the nightclubs and boat terminal further south, the Alam Gili is flanked by enticing beachside cafes • Hotel website • Review cost options for Blue Harmony
11. Seri Resort – Gili Meno
Hotel Phone: +62 822 3759 6677
This resort feels secluded yet is within a 15-minute stroll of the boat dock and significantly closer to some inviting cafés and bars on the gloriously laid-back islet of Gili Meno. Separately positioned and angled to maximize glimpses of the ocean, the living quarters feature windows on 3 sides, though rooms in a less attractive motel-style block offer superior sea views. The restaurant and top-floor shisha lounge also overlook the scenic beach which is ideal for swimming and snorkeling and scarcely 20m away, but some guests rarely vacate beanbags encircling the sparkling seaside pool. (Avoid the budget-priced and open-wall “tented villas” in a swamp at the back.)
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12. PinkCoco – Gili Trawangan
Hotel Phone: +62 361 895 7371
One of a new chain of stylish boutique hotels across Bali, it is enjoyably eccentric – e.g., most walls feature different shades of pink – and all accommodations face the elongated pool. With a desk carved from a tree-trunk and authentic Balinese photos adorning the walls, the standard rooms are fashionable, while the 2-bedroom suites feature separate lounge/dining rooms and 2 balconies. Alongside a gorgeous beach in a quieter section of the ‘Party Island’, a few cafés are nearby and it’s a 20-minute stroll to Trawangan’s renowned nightlife. Or hire a bicycle – pink, of course.
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