Gili Islands

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Gili Islands featuring dining out, a sunset and landscape views
Gili Islands showing boating, landscape views and a coastal town
Gili Islands featuring a beach, night scenes and a sunset
Gili Islands showing landscape views, general coastal views and a sunset
Gili Islands which includes mountains, general coastal views and boating
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 ¥16,972 per night from Sep 18 to Sep 19
¥16,972
¥20,571 total
Sep 18 - Sep 19
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. ...
Pearl Sunset Resort
Pearl of Trawangan

Pearl of Trawangan

3.5 out of 5
West Nusa Tenggara, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
The price is ¥13,821 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
¥13,821
¥17,082 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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! (776 reviews)
"Stayed for 7 days and loved every minute of it!"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Pearl of Trawangan
Hotel Ombak Sunset

Hotel Ombak Sunset

4 out of 5
Gili Trawangan Island, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
The price is ¥11,367 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥11,367
¥13,754 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Ombak Sunset
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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 ...
BASK GILI MENO
Java Wood Villa

Java Wood Villa

2 out of 5
Jl. Kelapa, Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara
Stay at this villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Gili Trawangan Beach are located nearby.
Java Wood Villa
Villa Cantika Resort

Villa Cantika Resort

3 out of 5
Jl. Ikan Nautilus, Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara
Stay at this 3-star spa villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Meno Wall Dive Site ...
Villa Cantika Resort
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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