Gili Islands

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Gili Islands featuring swimming, landscape 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.

Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan
Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan
5 out of 5
Jl. Gili Trawangan Beach 83, Gili Trawangan, Nusa Tenggara
The price is CA $169 per night from May 19 to May 20
CA $169
CA $204 total
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May 19 - May 20
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Ponte Villas
3.5 out of 5
Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
The price is CA $168 per night from May 14 to May 15
CA $168
CA $203 total
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May 14 - May 15
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Gili Trawangan Ferry Terminal and ...
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Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2023

Ponte Villas
Scallywags Resort
Scallywags Resort
4 out of 5
Gili Trawangan, West Nusa, Tenggara Lombok, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
The price is CA $94 per night from May 15 to May 16
CA $94
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
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Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Scallywags Resort
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BASK GILI MENO
BASK GILI MENO
3.5 out of 5
Gili Indah, Pemenang, Gili Meno, West Nusa Tenggara
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10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Best stay ever!
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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2023

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Kuno Villas
Kuno Villas
4 out of 5
Jl. Kima, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2024

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Villa Cantika Resort
Villa Cantika Resort
3 out of 5
Jl. Ikan Nautilus, Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara
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10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
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Villa Cantika Resort
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