The 41-room 7SEAS Cottages is a two-and-a-half-pearl option situated on a lovely beach, a five-minute walk from Gili Air's ferry terminal. A variety of rooms are available, from backpacker dorms to a two-bedroom villa with a private pool. Most are Standard Rooms or cottages with open-air bathrooms and large furnished terraces, and only the villa has a TV. The open-air restaurant and bar on the beach are both open all day, and breakfast is free (except for dorm guests). Snorkeling, diving, and surfing are offered, but many guests are just here to relax beachside. The outdoor pool is used for training divers, but it works for a swim, too. Travelers who don't mind paying more could check out Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway, which offers a more stylish atmosphere.
The 41-room 7SEAS Cottages is a two-and-a-half-pearl option situated on a lovely beach, a five-minute walk from Gili Air's ferry terminal. A variety of rooms are available, from backpacker dorms to a two-bedroom villa with a private pool. Most are Standard Rooms or cottages with open-air bathrooms and large furnished terraces, and only the villa has a TV. The open-air restaurant and bar on the beach are both open all day, and breakfast is free (except for dorm guests). Snorkeling, diving, and surfing are offered, but many guests are just here to relax beachside. The outdoor pool is used for training divers, but it works for a swim, too. Travelers who don't mind paying more could check out Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway, which offers a more stylish atmosphere.
The 28-room Villa Karang Hotel is a mid-range property situated on a scenic beach, about a five-minute walk from Gili Air's ferry terminal. It's secluded and quiet, ideal for travelers seeking a true island getaway. Rooms range from simple entry-level options to better upgraded options with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea and coffee, mini-fridges, and open-air showers. All have balconies, free (spotty) Wi-Fi, or terraces and hot water. The open-air restaurant overlooking the beach serves all meals, including a free breakfast buffet, and generally gets good reviews. Spa services and diving are available on-site, and the outdoor pool is lovely. Travelers looking to save on rates could check out the 7SEAS Cottages, which also offers a variety of room choices though feels a bit more downmarket.
The 28-room Villa Karang Hotel is a mid-range property situated on a scenic beach, about a five-minute walk from Gili Air's ferry terminal. It's secluded and quiet, ideal for travelers seeking a true island getaway. Rooms range from simple entry-level options to better upgraded options with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kettles for tea and coffee, mini-fridges, and open-air showers. All have balconies, free (spotty) Wi-Fi, or terraces and hot water. The open-air restaurant overlooking the beach serves all meals, including a free breakfast buffet, and generally gets good reviews. Spa services and diving are available on-site, and the outdoor pool is lovely. Travelers looking to save on rates could check out the 7SEAS Cottages, which also offers a variety of room choices though feels a bit more downmarket.
The Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway is a stylish four-pearl option on the southeast coast of Gili Air. The 10 modern rooms have secluded walled courtyards, and some have gorgeous semi-outdoor bathrooms, but they’re an 11-minute walk from the main beach club and restaurant. Guests have access to a pair of small but beautiful pools, or can rent the separate self-contained villa with a private pool. The free breakfast buffet offers a good variety, and the all-day local and international menu is extensive. There’s also a full spa, a diving center, and free bikes to borrow. Wi-Fi is free, too, but the signal can be patchy. Rates are super low at Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway, but for a larger pool and slightly cheaper rates, try the Villa Karang Hotel.
The Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway is a stylish four-pearl option on the southeast coast of Gili Air. The 10 modern rooms have secluded walled courtyards, and some have gorgeous semi-outdoor bathrooms, but they’re an 11-minute walk from the main beach club and restaurant. Guests have access to a pair of small but beautiful pools, or can rent the separate self-contained villa with a private pool. The free breakfast buffet offers a good variety, and the all-day local and international menu is extensive. There’s also a full spa, a diving center, and free bikes to borrow. Wi-Fi is free, too, but the signal can be patchy. Rates are super low at Scallywags Smugglers Hideaway, but for a larger pool and slightly cheaper rates, try the Villa Karang Hotel.