Title: Gili Islands Travel Guide: Best of Gili Islands, West Nusa Tenggara Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Islands-Hotels.d6055723.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Islands-Holiday-Rentals.d6055723.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gili-Islands.d6055723.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gili-Islands.d6055723.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gili Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gili-Islands.d6055723.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gili Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Islands.d6055723.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gili Islands Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Gili Islands which includes landscape views, night scenes and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74935-Indonesia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gili Islands](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74938-Indonesia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gili Islands which includes a sunset, night scenes and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74944-Indonesia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gili Islands showing landscape views, general coastal views and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/74000/74942-Indonesia.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gili Islands showing mountains, boating and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43871-Gili-Islands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gili Islands Things to do #### 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. - Top hotels in Gili Islands - Top Holiday Rentals in Gili Islands ![Ponte Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22180000/22178600/22178528/fc0f71fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ponte Villas Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (131 reviews) The staff is the sweetest. "We have absolutely loved our stay! We’ll definitely be coming back and can 100% recommend it! The staff is the sweetest. Breakfast was also great – we loved that there was a menu to choose from!" Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=22178528&PinnedHotelID=22178528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055723) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=22178528&PinnedHotelID=22178528&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055723) ![Pearl Sunset Resort, Sunset Moments, Adults Only](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90910000/90907400/90907309/add84f35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pearl Sunset Resort, Sunset Moments, Adults Only Jl. Pantai Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan, Nusa Tenggara Bar. £77 10 Oct - 11 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews) "Didnt like the smell of the bathroom, the condition of the bike rental, and there was nearby construction. Otherwise, fantastic experience. Clean and loved the breakfast and cookies on the room ^^" Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F10%2F2025&endDate=11%2F10%2F2025&selected=90907309&PinnedHotelID=90907309&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055723) ![Pearl of Trawangan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10990000/10989300/10989236/61a69dd2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pearl of Trawangan West Nusa Tenggara, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan £59 16 Oct - 17 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews) "Beautiful property, friendly staff, tasty restaurant. I appreciated the luggage service, both for the transport to the room and for storage on the last day. The room, however, was too small and outdated: the door barely locked after two turns of the key, and the bathroom handle kept coming off, we ..." Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F10%2F2025&endDate=17%2F10%2F2025&selected=10989236&PinnedHotelID=10989236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055723) [See all 449 properties in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=6055723) 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. ![BASK GILI MENO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95720000/95711700/95711643/4e875923_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BASK GILI MENO Gili Indah, Pemenang, Gili Meno, West Nusa Tenggara Stay at this 3.5-star beach villa in Gili Meno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and NEST Sculpture ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews) "Our stay at BASK Gili Meno was absolutely amazing and truly unforgettable. The villa was spacious and luxurious, with a private pool, fresh fruit, and water bottles waiting for us. The facilities are outstanding: the pool, bar, and spa all exceeded expectations. The food was exceptional: modern, ..." Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno-Hotels-BASK-GILI-MENO.h95711643.Hotel-Information) ![Java Wood Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109020000/109012200/109012148/d7c4b66f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Java Wood Villa Jl. Kelapa, Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara Stay at this villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and an indoor pool. Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Gili Trawangan Beach are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan-Hotels-Java-Wood-Villa.h109012148.Hotel-Information) ![Kuno Villas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23930000/23924500/23924411/7639f2ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kuno Villas Jl. Kima, Gili Trawangan, Gili Trawangan Stay at this 4-star spa villa in Gili Trawangan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bangsal Harbor and Gili ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Most amazing stay ever "We stayed in villa Oscar, an utterly wonderful experience with our own swimming pool. Everything was perfect!" Reviewed on 24 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan-Hotels-Kuno-Villas.h23924411.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6055723&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan-Ferry-Terminal-Gili-Trawangan.d553248621558642407.Attraction) ![Gili Trawangan Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/43348141d1c8651fc09e6fdf49de46b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gili Trawangan Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Gili Trawangan Beach during your trip to Gili Trawangan? Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan-Beach-Gili-Trawangan.d752846659562651648.Attraction) ![Gili Trawangan Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/69fcb39b387ff0e3546229518c92ddea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gili Trawangan Hill Learn about the local history of Gili Trawangan with a stop at Gili Trawangan Hill. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan-Hill-Gili-Trawangan.d553248635928403561.Attraction) ![Gili Meno Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d0b08724612eeb72b07c00dae1a794c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gili Meno Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Gili Meno Lake during your travels in Gili Meno. Amble around this relaxing area's beaches or seek out the snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno-Lake-Gili-Meno.d553248635974882797.Attraction) #### Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Gili Meno Turtle Sanctuary during your trip to Gili Meno. Discover the area's beautiful sunsets or seek out its snorkelling spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno-Turtle-Sanctuary-Gili-Meno.d553248621526914868.Attraction) #### Gili Meno Harbor Explore the waterfront of Gili Meno Harbor and enjoy other activities such as snorkelling in Gili Meno. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno-Harbor-Gili-Meno.d553248621561021471.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Padangbai: Fast Boat Ticket to/from Gili Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47883073/a31b5ca3-4fd7-4453-a8f0-b30be29dafed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Padangbai: Fast Boat Ticket to/from Gili Island £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/padangbai-fast-boat-ticket-tofrom-gili-island.a47883073.activity-details) ![Ozzy Snorkeling 3 Islands Visit Baby Turtles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48038948/54728b8b-b421-4203-a5ed-d33de588c86b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ozzy Snorkeling 3 Islands Visit Baby Turtles £9 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ozzy-snorkeling-3-islands-visit-baby-turtles.a48038948.activity-details) ![Private snorkeling with turtle and romantice statue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47894096/fbae480c-7f33-4aba-b4b7-cdeb61d143b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private snorkeling with turtle and romantice statue £27 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-snorkeling-with-turtle-and-romantice-statue.a47894096.activity-details) ![From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47816782/016e1d27-f16a-477b-a33f-e9d1f36482f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour £13 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-gili-trawangan-gili-islands-snorkeling-boat-tour.a47816782.activity-details) ![5H Snorkeling & Breakfast Cruise on Utopia Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44871082/1761d872-7f07-44ee-b40b-881b71ed69e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 5H Snorkeling & Breakfast Cruise on Utopia Catamaran £76 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5h-snorkeling-breakfast-cruise-on-utopia-catamaran.a44871082.activity-details) ![Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Sunset Boat Tour and Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47879915/f8e6d4c8-ab6a-4d51-8156-73a4e843780c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gili Trawangan: Gili Islands Sunset Boat Tour and Snorkeling £15 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gili-trawangan-gili-islands-sunset-boat-tour-and-snorkeling.a47879915.activity-details) [See all activities in Gili Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gili-Islands.d6055723.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Gili Islands ![Gili Trawangan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/43348141d1c8651fc09e6fdf49de46b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gili Trawangan [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan.dx6047546) ![Tanjung which includes markets as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43898-Tanjung.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Tanjung [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tanjung.dx6055615) ![Photo by Neil Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/95511d8c36477b9b22b77a70b1437c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Pemenang [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pemenang.dx6142570) ![Gili Islands which includes a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/43000/43882-Gili-Islands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gili Meno [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno.dx6238451) - Cities near Gili Islands - Places of interest [Gili Trawangan](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Trawangan.dx6047546)[Tanjung](https://expedia.co.uk/Tanjung.dx6055615)[Pemenang](https://expedia.co.uk/Pemenang.dx6142570)[Gili Meno](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Meno.dx6238451) - [Gili Air Docks](https://expedia.co.uk/Gili-Air-Docks-West-Nusa-Tenggara.d553248621579093718.Attraction) - [Hilltop Viewpoint](https://expedia.co.uk/Hilltop-Viewpoint-Gili-Trawangan.d781822715508527104.Attraction) - [Senggigi Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Senggigi-Beach-Senggigi.d6055725.Attraction) - [Nipah Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Nipah-Beach-Senggigi.d553248634194283307.Attraction) - [Pura Batu Bolong](https://expedia.co.uk/Pura-Batu-Bolong-Senggigi.d553248633990476732.Attraction) - [Islamic Center NTB](https://expedia.co.uk/Islamic-Center-NTB-Mataram.d553248633990476712.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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