accommodation IN the gili islands
Bask Gili Meno
Gili Meno, the middle of the three famous “Gili Islands”, may be the quietest of the Gilis but it is rapidly becoming the most sophisticated… thanks to the opening of BASK Gili Meno last year.
The stylish resort and beach club sits in a prime position right on the white sands of Gili Meno, overlooking the aquamarine waters across to Gili Trawangan and Bali beyond.
BASK Gili Meno is the culmination of three years planning by Australian owner, Greg Meyer, and a team of multi award-winning designers and architects.
Pearl of Trawangan
The choice of accommodation on Gili Trawangan these days can be overwhelming. There are so many options on this small island now, from backpacker rooms to luxury villas with private pools – the choices are endless.
But if your holiday wish list includes a comfortable air conditioned room with all the mod cons, resort facilities such as swimming pool and quality dining, and direct access to a beautiful beach; the choices become fewer.
One of our favourites that ticks all the boxes for a perfect island holiday is Pearl of Trawangan Resort.
Hotel Ombak Sunset – Gili T
Such has been the success of Hotel Vila Ombak on Gili Trawangan that, no matter how much the resort expands and builds on existing facilities, the demand just keeps growing.
“We had to start looking for options,” said General Manager, Imam Wahyudi. “And decided to build a sister resort on the west coast of the island. This gives our guests the option of staying at Vila Ombak on the east coast – close to Sentral, the restaurants and the nightlife; or at Ombak Sunset on the west coast, which is away from the noise and crowds, and shows a more peaceful side of Gili T.”
The Exile Gili Trawangan
Back in the 90’s, Gili Trawangan was just a small dot on the backpacker trail east of Bali.
Accommodation was mostly limited to thatched huts on the northeast coast, with places like the old “Good Heart Bungalows” offering a basic bed and mandi bathroom for less than $5 a night.
A bamboo lean-to on the beach dispensed nasi goreng to hungry beachgoers and, at sunset, the local ladies would furtively dispense large bottles of Bintang beer from coolers filled with melted ice water hidden behind the huts.
ko-ko-mo Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan (or Gili T, as it is better known) needs no introduction as the island escape for the tens of thousands of people that visit the Gili islands in North Lombok every year.
Accommodation choices on Gili T span from backpacker hostels to luxurious private villas… and ko-ko-mo Resort comfortably sits at the very top end of the luxury market.
Since opening in 2010, ko-ko-mo Resort has firmly established itself as one of the best upmarket resorts on Gili T, as well as being amongst the island’s best fine dining venues.
Space Available
Hotels
Restaurants
Bar & Cafe
Activities
Read more →