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Best hotels and villas in Gili Trawangan.
Browse hotels and villas on Gili Trawangan, the largest and busiest of the three Gili Islands off Lombok, reached by fast boat from Bali and free of cars and motorbikes.
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Local Context
Why Gili Trawangan works so well for staying
Gili Trawangan is about 3 km long and has no motor traffic, only bicycles and horse carts, so the choice of stay comes down to the side of the island. The east coast near the harbor puts you beside the dive shops, the night market and most bars; the north and west coasts are quieter and face the sunset; the inland village lanes hold most of the cheaper rooms and private-pool villas.
The Gilis are part of Lombok, not Bali. Build the boat crossing into your first and last day, carry some cash, and if you want a quieter base, compare Gili Air and Gili Meno, a short boat hop away.
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FAQ
Is Gili Trawangan in Bali?
No. It is one of three small islands off the north-west coast of Lombok, in West Nusa Tenggara. Most visitors arrive by fast boat from Bali, and the crossing takes up most of a morning.
Where should you stay on Gili Trawangan?
Stay on the east coast near the harbor for bars, dive shops and the night market; choose the north or west coast for quiet nights and sunsets; look inland for cheaper rooms and villas with private pools.
How many nights should you spend on Gili Trawangan?
Three nights is a good minimum once you count the boat days: enough for snorkeling with turtles, a dive or two and a lap of the island by bicycle.