Must-see hotels in Gili Trawangan

  • Gili Joglo

    Gili Trawangan

    You'll find three fabulous villas here. One is crafted out of an antique joglo (traditional Javanese house) with polished concrete floors, two bedrooms…

  • Gili Treehouses

    Gili Trawangan

    These five 'tree houses' (really stilted wooden villas) are a welcome change from the tried and true Gili T villa concept. Though tightly packed together,…

  • Eden Cottages

    Gili Trawangan

    Eden takes the form of six posh, upgraded bungalows wrapped around a pool, fringed by a garden and shaded by a coconut grove. Rooms have tasteful…

  • Gili Beach Bum Hotel

    Gili Trawangan

    This co-ed dorm complex has 19 triple rooms, some under a thatched Torajan-style roof. The rooms have concrete floors, high ceilings, lockers and their…

  • Blu d'aMare

    Gili Trawangan

    At Blu d'aMare you can bed down in one of five lovely 1920s Javanese houses (joglo). Features include gorgeous old wood floors, queen beds, and freshwater…

  • Wilson's Retreat

    Gili Trawangan

    Wilson's has 16 rooms plus four villas with private pools. The setting is expansive, stylish and classy, but it still manages some Gili languor. The…

  • Gili Teak Resort

    Gili Trawangan

    New Age bungalows have teak walls and a stylish, simple design that lets in lots of light. Terraces for each of the 11 units have plush loungers, plus…

  • Coconut Garden

    Gili Trawangan

    An atmospheric spot with six bright and airy glass-fronted Javanese-style houses with tiled roofs connected to outdoor terrazzo bathrooms. Expect plush…

  • Pearl of Trawangan

    Gili Trawangan

    Sinuous bamboo and thatch architecture echo the snakelike curves of the pool at this upscale property at the south end of the strip. There are tidy…

  • Pondok Santi Estate

    Gili Trawangan

    Seventeen gorgeous bungalows are set well apart on this old coconut plantation. Lawns now cover the grounds, and this is easily one of the classier…

  • Gili Eco Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Nineteen classy rooms and villas, made from recycled teak salvaged from old Javanese colonial buildings, are set back from the beach on Trawangan's…

  • Villa Nero

    Gili Trawangan

    One of the best-run (if totally overpriced) places to stay on Gili T. Each of the 10 large units has hardwood floors across multiple rooms and a large…

  • Mango Tree Homestay

    Gili Trawangan

    This friendly homestay in a quieter part of the village offers eight simple doubles facing each other across a shady, fern-filled courtyard. The young…

  • Gili Mansion

    Gili Trawangan

    Though the gimmicky castle theme is a real island buzzkill, this always-booming hostel is nevertheless one of the best budget bets in town with clean…

  • Woodstock

    Gili Trawangan

    Should the vibe surprise you, given the name? Commune with the spirit of the Dead, drop out with Baez and turn on with Hendrix in 12 good-value rooms with…

  • Madison Gili

    Gili Trawangan

    Twelve bungalow-style units are crowded into a tight site around a pool. However, through clever design, each unit feels private. The rooms are…

  • Gili La Boheme Sister

    Gili Trawangan

    Exposed brick walls, repurposed wood, tiled floors and a rainbow of colours – that's the design formula at this quirky, eye-pleasing hostel. Some beds are…

  • Alam Gili

    Gili Trawangan

    A lush mature garden and a quiet beach location are the main draws here. The nine rooms and villas in a small compound boast elegant lashings of old…

  • Indigo Bungalows

    Gili Trawangan

    In the crowded Gili T midrange market, Indigo stands out for its attention to detail. The six rooms have hot water, patios and views of the pool or…

  • Amora Villa

    Gili Trawangan

    Thirteen lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, set deep in the village, tucked up against the hillside, surrounding a large pool. They're a great deal off season,…

  • Kelapa Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Luxury development in an inland location with a selection of 18 commodious villas (all with private pools) that offer style and space in abundance. A…

  • Balé Sampan

    Gili Trawangan

    On a nice wide-open stretch of beach. The 13 fine modern-edge rooms have stone bathrooms and plush duvet covers. Other highlights include a freshwater…

  • Alexyane Paradise

    Gili Trawangan

    Five great-quality dark-wood cottages (one is family-sized) with high ceilings, bamboo beds and lovely light-flooded outdoor bathrooms.

  • Jali Resort

    Gili Trawangan

    Sixteen turquoise-tiled rooms surround a frangipani-shaded pool in this exceedingly stylish and pleasantly compact boutique hotel.

  • Sama Sama Bungalows

    Gili Trawangan

    Just a few metres from where the fast boats drop you on the beach, the two lumbung (rice-barn) units and seven rooms here are perfect if you want to be…

  • Oceane Paradise

    Gili Trawangan

    A decent compound of four wooden cottages with stylish outdoor bathrooms.

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