South Beach, Pemenang, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia | (618) 248-8274
Relaxed, surfer-style hotel overlooks a white-sand beach
Secluded location away from other resorts
Breakfast included and free Wi-Fi
Asian-contemporary rooms with sexy outdoor showers
Two- and Four-Bedroom Villas have private freshwater pools
Two attractive outdoor pools, including an infinity pool overlooking the ocean
Super-casual beachfront restaurant and bar
Outdoor massage and spa treatments
Hotel can arrange activities including diving, horseback riding, and island tours
Limited nightlife and dining in surrounding area
Outdoor toilets in some rooms may not appeal to every guest
South-facing locale means no sunrise or sunset views
No on-site fitness facilities
The 23-room Trawangan is an intimate and low-key resort on the southern tip of Indonesia's Gili Trawangan Island. At this upper-middle-range property, barefoot guests -- primarily European couples and a few families -- are never more than a few steps from the beach, the bar, or a lounger at one of two pools. There's little else to do here, although the hotel does book dive trips, horseback riding, yoga classes, and other off-site activities. Comfortable, high-ceilinged rooms with large baths are housed in a two-story structure that straddles the main pool. There are also thatch-roofed villas with open kitchens and private plunge pools. The multi-function beachfront restaurant and bar serves daily breakfast included in the rates and casual fare. For a resort that's within walking distance of restaurants and bars, consider the Hotel Vila Ombak.
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Scene
Barefoot beachfront resort with a rustic surfer vibe
Open-air wooden structures and sandy walkways give this small resort a deliberately casual vibe. The thatch-roofed reception area features roughhewn Balinese wood furniture and accents of cement, teak, and plaster. Across a sandy interior road is the gently sloping beach, where another thatch-roofed pavilion filled with picnic tables serves as the restaurant and bar. Local interest comes from old surfboards tucked into ceiling rafters and a lineup of bikes parked outside. The handsome rectangular infinity pool is tucked in a central courtyard, while the more intimate standard pool is surrounded by tropical greenery and flanked on one side by a row of curtained massage areas. Guests range from solo travelers, to families, and couples -- but everyone is here for the laidback vibes.
Location
Overlooking the beach and a 10-minute walk to bars and restaurants
The Trawangan is on the southern coast of Gili Trawangan, the largest of three islands off the coast of Lombok. The resort's location a bit away from other hotels means more solitude and a slightly longer walk to the cluster of restaurants and bars about 10 minutes away on foot. Gili Trawangan can be reached by a 15-minute speedboat ride from mainland Lombok, and there are regular flights to Lombok International Airport from Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Alternatively, there's two-and-a-half hour speedboat service from Bali's Serangan Harbor and 15-minute speedboat rides from mainland Lombok. Guests arriving at Gili Trawangan’s ferry terminal can get a cidomo (horse-drawn carriage) to the resort, or take a 10-minute walk. There are no motorbikes or cars allowed on the island.
Rooms
Pleasant and functional rooms, some with outdoor bathrooms and private plunge pools
Simple, Asian-style rooms with peaked bamboo ceilings and wood floors occupy a two-story building, and some first-floor rooms offer swim-up access from the main pool. Spare furnishings include simple black platform beds with white linens and clean-lined desks and shelves. Standard Rooms feature outdoor toilets, sinks, and showers within a walled and private patio. Deluxe Rooms are slightly larger, with contemporary indoor bathrooms that include freestanding showers and separate water closets.Two- and Four-Bedroom Villas have spacious living rooms with platform sofas and open-plan kitchens with stone-topped breakfast bars. Sliding doors lead to a private, high-walled freshwater pool. Semi-outdoor bathrooms with vine-covered walls lend an intimate, tropical feel. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with free Wi-Fi, wet bars, and flat-panel TVs.
Features
Two outdoor pools, a quiet beach, beachfront restaurant and bar, and outdoor massages
At the center of the resort grounds is a rectangular infinity-edge pool with a shaded area on one side and a swim-up section for ground floor rooms at the other end. A second, smaller pool surrounded by lush greenery provides more tranquil relaxation away from the guest rooms. It's just a few steps across a sandy road to the beach, which is also where the hotel's restaurant and bar is located. Staff provides beach towels upon request. Guests can enjoy their free breakfast on the beach as well as cocktails and casual fare. Additional amenities include an open-air spa offering massage and other treatments. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Staff can arrange horseback riding, diving, and island tours.
