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Perched on the side of the highest hill on Gili Gede is the latest upmarket accommodation offering on the island – Bukit Pool Suites.
Bukit Pool Suites is an exclusive development of just eight luxurious two-storey suites commanding magnificent views over the ocean and surrounding landscape.
Inside the suites are spacious and light, decorated in beachy tones of white and blues to reflect the expansive vistas from the large windows adjoining the balcony.
On the lower floor are the bedroom, bathroom and living areas. A cosy sofa is positioned perfectly so that guests can sit in air conditioned comfort whilst enjoying the views or watching movies on the flat screen satellite television.
There are also board games, magazines and books to read. A stylish cabinet houses a fully stocked minibar, complimentary tea and coffee facilities complete with a French Press, and a large water dispenser so that you never have to go in search of drinking water.
The bed is large and comfortable with custom fittings such as light controls and USB charging ports built into the headboard, non-allergenic pillows, and the softest 400 count Egyptian Cotton sheets to sink into at the end of an activity-filled day.
The marble bathrooms are equally luxe with hot and cold fresh water rain showers, European fittings and complimentary toiletries.
From the living area, step through the sliding glass doors onto the balcony where you can relax with a cold drink and marvel at the views stretching along the coastline of Gili Gede and out across the ocean.
It’s a magical place to sit with a coffee early in the morning, watching the sun rise over the hills on the Lombok mainland, with the jagged peak of Mt Rinjani volcano visible on clear days.
Of course, if you’re not an early riser, use the remote controlled blackout blinds to keep your room dark and cool while you sleep.
From the centre of the room, ascend the spiral staircase to your own private rooftop hideaway.
This delightful space features a sparkling blue lounging pool, perfect for two to relax and cool off. Roll out of the pool and onto the sun lounges for your own private sunbathing space from which to look out over the ocean and the small islands across the water.
In the evenings, take a bottle of wine up to the rooftop and watch the sunset colours reflect off the distant hills, as the sky turns dark and fills with brilliant stars.
Bukit Pools Suites is managed by the renowned Ko-ko-mo Resort Gili Gede, so you know the service will be superb.
Call your dedicated BPS villa manager, Made, to arrange a golf buggy to zip you up and down the hill to the lovely beachfront restaurant at Ko-ko-mo, where you can enjoy leisurely breakfasts and romantic dinners by the sea.
The suites are also in walking distance of small shops in the village for snacks and supplies, as well as other restaurants at Yut’s Inn Flower Paradise, Alam Karang, Ultimate Resort and Thamarind Resort.
Walk over the paved road to the other side of the island and you will find a large village and beautiful white sand beaches with fabulous views of the other Southwest islands.
There are more small shops in the village and local street foods to sample in the evening. Check out the restaurant at Hula Hoop Resort overlooking a great snorkelling beach.
During the day, explore the big island of Gili Gede, with its friendly people and varied landscapes of beaches, mangroves and hills.
You can arrange day trips to the nearby islands of Gili Ringgit, Layar and Asahan to snorkel or swim at uncrowded beaches, or explore the many colourful reefs off Gili Gede itself.
Diving the Southwest Gilis can be arranged at Ultimate Gili Gede Resort, who are experts in the area and can cater for beginners to advanced divers. Or ask your villa manager to organise any other activities you might desire.
After a day of exploring, returning to the cool sanctuary of Bukit Pool Suites is heavenly. You might just decide to stay in, relaxing all day in your rooftop pool and admiring the world from afar.
Bukit Pool Suites is located near Ko-ko-mo Resort on Gili Gede on the Southwest coast of Lombok.
Get there fast and take it slow in around 2 hours from Bali or the Gili Islands with Gili Getaway Fast Boat.
Arrange comfortable car transfers with VIP Lombok from anywhere on Lombok.
By car, Gili Gede is around 1 ½ hours from Senggigi, less than 1 ½ hours from Mataram, or just over 1 ½ hours from Kuta, Lombok.