Gili Islands

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Gili Islands showing dining out, night scenes and a sandy beach
Gili Islands
Gili Islands which includes night scenes, a beach and a sunset
Gili Islands featuring a sunset, general coastal views and landscape views
Gili Islands featuring boating, general coastal views and mountains

Ringed by perfect beaches, clear waters and coral reefs, these three tiny islands off northwest Lombok have come to define the perfect holiday escape.

Throughout the 1980s and1990s the deep water coral reefs, miles of white-sand beaches and slow pace oflife attracted backpackers to the three Gili Islands. Today, the islandsfeature stylish resorts as well as the original backpacker accommodations. Thearea has matured into a world-class destination while still managing tomaintain innocence and simplicity.

The three islands thatmake up the Gili archipelago are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.Although they are very close to each other, each has developed its owndistinctive characteristics.

The island closest toLombok is Gili Air. Pull on a face mask and fins and simply swim out from thebeach here to explore fabulous coral reefs. Visibility is often excellent andthere is a vast array of marine life to see including reef sharks, manta raysand barracudas. Back on land, say hello to the local chickens, goats and cows.Gili Air is popular for its quaint rural atmosphere.

The middle island, GiliMeno, is the smallest and quietest. Visit turtle sanctuaries where green andloggerhead turtle eggs are hatched and nurtured for several months before beingreleased into the ocean.

Gili Trawangan is thefarthest from the mainland and known as the party island for its lively barscene and all-night beach parties. It does, however, have its quieter side toowith several luxury hotels and villas.

All three Gilis offer goodsnorkelling and diving opportunities. Find dive operators on any of the islandsto rent equipment or arrange a guide. There are no motorized vehicles on any ofthe islands. Your options for getting around are bicycles, horse-drawn cartsknown as cidomos and walking. Gili means “small islands”. A leisurely walkaround any of the islands takes no more than two hours.

To get to the Gili Islandsfrom Lombok you can charter a boat from Bangsal Harbour or Senggigi. Fast speedboats also run directly from Bali.

Pearl Sunset Resort

Pearl Sunset Resort

4 out of 5
Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan, Nusa Tenggara Bar.
The price is €108 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
€108
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (144 reviews)
"Allround a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Pearl Sunset Resort
Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan

Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan

5 out of 5
Jl. Gili Trawangan Beach 83, Gili Trawangan, Nusa Tenggara
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Gili Trawangan ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"We absolutely loved Cocana Resort. Everything was amazing and well structured from start to finish. The only suggestion i could give is the lady on front of house was not very helpful in suggesting or organising our requests for any day trips, so we had to find help outside of the resort."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan
Pearl of Trawangan

Pearl of Trawangan

3.5 out of 5
West Nusa Tenggara, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
The price is €96 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
€96
8 Sept - 9 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
"Amazing place!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Pearl of Trawangan
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BASK GILI MENO

BASK GILI MENO

3.5 out of 5
Gili Indah, Pemenang, Gili Meno, West Nusa Tenggara
Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Gili Meno. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and NEST Sculpture ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Amazing experience, great facilities and amazing food"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

BASK GILI MENO
Kuno Villas

Kuno Villas

4 out of 5
Jl. Kima, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
Stay at this 4-star spa villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Gili ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Most amazing stay ever
"We stayed in villa Oscar, an utterly wonderful experience with our own swimming pool. Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024

Kuno Villas
Serene Beach Villa

Serene Beach Villa

3 out of 5
Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan, Nusa Tenggara Bar.
Stay at this 3-star villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Hilltop Viewpoint are ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"This was a beautiful accomodation, we really enjoyed staying here for a couple of nights, Gilli T was our favorite place to stay in general. I definitely recommend renting a bicyle to get around the island because you get to explore much more. This accomodation was pretty central, lots of delicious ..."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Serene Beach Villa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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