We have created a list with the best castle hotels near Gili Air, Indonesia. We have also included hotels in resorts, historic villas, country estates and palaces. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Anna Pinto & Ted Valentin. Updated March 2024.
Beautiful. Lovely surroundings. Located in Lombok, The Oberoi offers free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a fitness centre with an outdoor swimming pool overlooking the sea. All rooms and villas at The Oberoi feature a marble sunken garden bathtub and are equipped with satellite TV with DVD player and minibar. 24-hour room service is provided. Guests looking to recharge can work-out with a game of tennis or with a massage at the spa. Mountain bikes are also available for rental. Water sports such as scuba diving and windsurfing are available at Oberoi's Beach Club. Lumbung and Sunbird Cafe offers Asian and Continental cuisine. Themed Indonesian buffets with performances of traditional dance are available at The Amphitheatre. A 10-minute drive across the bay leads to a golf course at Kosaido. Lombok International Airport is a 1 hour, 45-minute drive away.Show full description
Luxurious. Nice interior design. Popular among couples. Located at the beachfront of Gili Trawangan Island, Pondok Santi Estate features tropical-style bungalows with air conditioning. Guests can enjoy relaxing massages or sun tan in the private beach area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Pondok Santi is a 10-minute drive from Nara Bay Harbour, which can be reached by a 40-minute boat ride from Bangsal Harbour. It takes 60 minutes to drive to Bangsal Harbour from Lombok International Airport. All bungalows provide a stylish 4-poster bed with a mosquito net. A minibar and a flat-screen TV are also included. Guests can relax on the private terrace while enjoying the garden views. The private bathroom comes equipped with complete facilities. Staff at the 24-hour front desk is available to assist guests with various services, such as the use of safety deposit box. Outdoor activities such as snorkeling can also be arranged. Additionally, laundry and room services are provided upon request. Open for lunch and dinner, Santi Lounge Restaurant and Bar serves a fusion selection of locally sourced seasonal dishes.Show full description
I think this place could be the most LUXURIOUS resort in Gili Air. It is very popular among couples travelling to Gili Air.
Delightful property. Lovely interior design. Located in the North-West of Lombok, Boutique Hotel The Lombok Lodge Suites & Private Villas is a 10-minutes boat ride from the Gili Islands. The beautiful property features an outdoor pool, two restaurants and 9 exclusive air-conditioned Lodge Suites with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Free internet and parking are provided. Just nine unique and exclusive Designer's Lodge Suites, luxuriously equipped and overlooking the turquoise ocean of Lombok's beautiful Medana Bay come with pure white interiors and have plenty of natural light. Each Lodge Suite is well equipped with a sofa seating area, spacious terrace, Apple TV and Bose Bluetooth Music System. A bathtub and Luxury Hermes toiletries are in the bathroom. Guests can relax with a soothing massage at the spa, discover the amazing Coral Reef just in front of The Lombok Lodge Suites & Private Villas, discover Scuba Diving (PADI-Certified Dive Centre on Property) or take up Private Al-Fresco Cooking Lesson. Daily A la Carte Breakfast and 'Out-of-the-Box' Dining Experience is included for all room rates. The restaurants serve a fine selection of Indonesian and international dishes. Refreshing cocktails are offered at the Beach Bar. The Lombok Lodge Suites & Private Villas is a 20-minute car ride from the Lombok Kosaido Golf Club and a 90-minute drive from Lombok International Airport.Show full description
This is likely the most CHARMING resort in Gili Air.
Historic property. Great views. The beachfront Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa is located in the fishing village of Mangsit Bay on Lombok Island. Surrounded by tropical gardens, it has a spa and a beautiful infinity pool. Steps from the sandy beach, Puri Mas Boutique Resort & Spa is just a 5-minute drive from the town centre of Senggigi. Lombok International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away. In-house dive instructors are available to give introductory lessons in the pool. Guests can also request for a private ballroom dance lesson. Puri Mas Boutique Resort has a yoga garden, a tour desk. Featuring handcrafted wooden furniture, rooms and villas at Puri Mas have either an indoor or garden bathroom. Amenities include a minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a personal safe. Villas come with kitchens and private pools. Open-air beachfront fine dining can be enjoyed at The Ballroom Restaurant, which serves seafood and Indonesian specialities. Cocktails are also available.Show full description
Beach front location. Great location. Set on the beautiful beach of Lombok Island, Senggigi Hotel features thatched-roof accommodation with tropical views and free Wi-Fi. It offers 6 dining options, a large lagoon pool and a spa. Senggigi Beach Hotel provides various recreational facilities including 2 tennis courts, a jogging track, and volleyball and badminton courts. Operating a 24-hour front desk, it also offers water sports like windsurfing, canoeing and snorkelling. Rooms offer all the comfort of home with ample seating area, private balconies and various amenities like air conditioning and cable TV. A coffee/tea maker and a minibar are also provided. En suite bathrooms have large mirrors and fitted with either a shower or a bathtub. For meals, guests can visit the all-day dining Rinjani Restaurant which offers views of tropical gardens, ocean or pool, and a combination of European and Asian dishes. Fresh seafood can be enjoyed at Beach Comber Brasserie and delicious Italian delicacies with fine wine at Basilico Italian Sunset Cafe. Senggigi is a 1-hour drive from Lombok International Airport. For convenience, the hotel provides car and bicycle rental facilities.Show full description
Great value. Located a 15-minute walk to the beach, Medana Resort Lombok offers easy access to the 3 Gili Islands. The resort features a swimming pool and restaurant. The resort offers free internet in public areas and free parking. Rooms at Resort Medana give guests a view of the gardens. Each is equipped with a minibar and a safety deposit box. En suite bathrooms have both bathtub and shower facilities. Guests can enjoy a traditional Thai massage, or join a guided tour among the nearby temples and villages. A traditional cooking class is available. The resort also offers car and bicycle rentals, as well as laundry services and many other outdoor activities. The open-air restaurant and bar feature views of palm trees and the bay. Medana Resort Lombok is a 10-minute drive from Bangsal Harbour. Sierra Beach Golf Course is an 8-minute drive away.Show full description
Beach front location. Great pool. The beachfront Holiday Resort Lombok is located along Senggigi Beach, a 5-minute drive from Senggigi tourist area. Set on 15 hectares, it features tropical surroundings including palm trees, flowers and butterflies. There is a large swimming pool with a sun deck and guests can choose from over 5 dining options. Tropical-themed rooms offer bright orange décor with wooden furniture and fixtures. Each is air-conditioned and has a balcony or terrace. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy a game of beach volleyball, table tennis and aqua aerobics provided by the hotel. Tennis court facilities are also available. Bicycles can be rented for a cycle along the beach. Traditional Indonesian delights can be enjoyed at Kayangan Restaurant features outdoor dining, offering seafood. Live entertainment is offered at Gecko’s Steak Bar. This resort is approximately a 30-minute drive from Selaparang Airport and an hour and 15 minutes' drive from Bandara International Lombok Airport. Mayura Water Palace is 20 km away.Show full description
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Situated right on Lombok’s Senggigi Beach, Sheraton is surrounded by tropical gardens. It houses 4 dining options, an outdoor pool and a spa. Modern rooms offer a terrace or balcony featuring ocean, pool or garden views. Sheraton Senggigi Beach Resort is 2 km from Batu Bolong Temple and 12 km from Lembar Harbour, which connects Lombok to Bali. Lombok International Airport is 50 km away. Bawang Putih Restaurant offers Italian dishes by the poolside. Facing the garden, Kebun Anggrek Restaurant serves breakfast. Drinks and light snacks are offered at Senja Restaurant. Private bathrooms come with bath and shower facilities. An electric kettle with complimentary tea and instant coffee, a mini fridge and 24-hour room service is provided. Guests can play a game of tennis, or exercise in the gym. Complimentary parking is provided.Show full description
Great location. Situated on the pristine Sire Beach and just minutes away by boat to the famous Gili Islands, Anema Resort presents a tranquil beachfront getaway with picturesque views of the bay. It also offers great activities for snorkeling and diving, as well as an on-site restaurant. Guests enjoy pick-up/drop-off to Teluk Kodek and Teluk Nare Harbor. Certain rooms have a private bathroom with a hot tub, while others have slippers and free toiletries. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. The area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Lombok International Airport is 47 km away.Show full description
Tennis court. Kelapa Villas is located in a coconut plantation in northwest Gili Trawangan. All villas are fenced and each one of them comes with a private pool. Gili Trawangan Beach is a 5-minute bike ride from the property. Set within landscaped gardens, each villa is built with different lay out and designs. All of the air-conditioned villas have a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms are either indoor or open-air. Some villas include a kitchen and living/dining room. Kelapa Villas is a 15-minute bicycle ride from the lively centre of Gili Trawangan. It is 2 hours from Lombok Airport via land and sea transfers. Transfers from Lombok and Bali can be arranged. Guests enjoy free access to The Trawangan Club, which has a tennis court and an air-conditioned gym. Staff can arrange in-villa massages and laundry services. A choice of American, Continental or Indonesian breakfast is served daily.Show full description
Very cosy. Superb interior design. Situated in Eastern Bali along Jalan Pantai Jasri, Aashaya Jasri Resort features a garden which ends at Jasri Beach. Rustic bungalow and villas with a private bathroom await guests. Fishermen launch their boats at Jasri Beach, which is where guests can swim or dive in the Indian Ocean. A 15-minute drive away is Pasir Putih Beach while Amed Diving Spot is a 30-minute drive from Aashaya Jasri Resort. It takes approximately 2 hours to drive to Ngurah Rai International Airport. Surrounded by the garden, each bungalow comes with either air-conditioning or a fan and features a terrace. A private bathroom includes a shower and toilet. Recreation facilities include an outdoor pool and table tennis. Airport shuttle and laundry services are available at an extra charge. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi in the property’s common area. An on-site restaurant offers Indonesian and Western cuisines.Show full description
Aashaya Jasri Resort is a beautiful beachfront accommodation in Nusa Penida, Bali. It has a peaceful and romantic ambiance with stylish Balinese bungalows and villas. The resort is surrounded by lovely gardens, providing a tranquil and relaxing experience.
Beach front location. Luxurious. Cosy rooms. Featuring traditional, rice barn-inspired bungalows and deluxe rooms, Kaluku Bungalow offers accommodation in Gili Air, a 2-minute walk from Gili Air Beach. It provides massage and laundry services on site, as well as a 24-hour front desk. It takes a 20-minute boat ride and another 2-hour drive from Lombok International Airport to Gili Air. The bungalow provides an airport shuttle service for guests’ convenience. The bungalows are spacious, boasting private patios and views of the sea or mountain. Some bungalows offer spectacular views of the sun rising over Mount. Rinjani. They have comfortable seating areas, a minibar and modern bathroom facilities with hot water. The pool has sunbeds for guest to relax. Guests can enjoy water activities like banana boat, snorkelling and glass bottom boat trips. The tour desk also organises island hopping excursions.Show full description
Close to beach front. Great restaurant. Popular among couples. Offering direct access to the beach, Arya Amed Beach Resort and Dive Center is situated in the Karangasem region of East Bali and features Balinese-style bungalows with balconies or terraces. It has an outdoor pool, restaurant and free Wi-Fi. Bungalows at the Arya Amed Beach Resort and Dive Center offer ocean, hill or garden views. Each air-conditioned bungalow has a cable TV, personal safe, minibar and tea/coffee maker. The bathroom has a wash basin and a hot shower. Some rooms have a bathtub and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy traditional massages by the pool or have a beachside barbecue. Water activities like diving and snorkelling are available. The resort provides car and motorbike rentals. International and local dishes are served at the Arya Amed Beach Resort and Dive Center. Both American and Indonesian breakfasts are offered. Arya Amed Beach Resort and Dive Center is a 2-hour drive from Ngurah Rai Airport. It is 23 km from Amlapura.Show full description
Featuring an outdoor pool and free parking for guests, Dream Estate Resort offers free Wi-Fi and fully furnished accommodation with daily housekeeping service. Bungalows feature flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Dream Estate Resort is 2 km from Senggigi Town. Bungalows at Dream Estate Resort feature full kitchens consisting of kitchenware and a microwave oven. Mataram is 18 km from the hotel. An hour’s drive brings guests to tennis and fishing options. A terrace with a seating area is provided. A washing machine is also available.Show full description
The Jayakarta Lombok is a beachfront resort located on Meninting Beach at Senggigi. It is an hour's drive from Lombok International Airport. The rooms at the Jayakarta are well-decorated and include air conditioning and en suite bathrooms. All the rooms include a private balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the resort. The Jayakarta Hotel Lombok offers a variety of on-site activities, including tennis courts and a grand outdoor swimming pool with separate kid’s pool. Guests can relax at the spa or enjoy a traditional massage. The Jayakarta's restaurant serves a popular western-style hot breakfast buffet daily. In the evening, sit back with a cool drink, enjoying views of the sunset from the resort’s charming garden area. The Jayakarta Hotel Lombok is a 45-minute drive from the ferry to Bali at Lembar Harbor. Free parking is available on site with a reservation.Show full description
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Set on a private, white sandy beach, Kokomo Resort Gili Gede offers tropical island getaway with complete modern amenities such as outdoor swimming pool, watersports facilities, mini golf course, and tennis court. Offering villas with private pools, this accommodation comes with free WiFi in all areas. Guests can arrange fishing trips and barbecue nights at the property. Built with reclaimed teak inspired by Indonesian traditional house, the villas are equipped with air conditioning, a personal safe, and iPod dock, as well as a flat-screen TV with international channels and DVD player. The Balinese-style open bathroom is private and fitted with walk-in shower facilities and a hairdryer. Toiletries are provided free of charge. Fresh towels are offered. Select villas enjoy beachfront location, while others are located on a hilltop. Head over to the beachside restaurant, while you can enjoy fine cuisines from local ingredients, fresh seafood, and imported meat prepared by a resident chef. Alternatively, you can enjoy the delectable pastries and desserts from the in-house bakery. The restaurant also has a wine list. Every morning, a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast can be enjoyed here. Guests can arrange boat trips to the surrounding secluded islands at extra cost. Gili Trawangan is 45 km from Kokomo Resort Gili Gede, while Tanjung is 49 km away.Show full description
This is likely one of the most ELEGANT resorts in Gili Air. It also has super comfortable beds and amazing staff!
Newly opened, October 2023. With pool views, Lombok Stanley Garden Villas is situated in Montongbuwoh and has a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area. Set 500 metres from Tanjung Bias Beach, the property features a private beach area and free private parking. The pool with a view features a pool bar and fence. The units at the villa complex feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the villa complex also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the villa complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the villa. There is a snack bar, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at Lombok Stanley Garden Villas can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. You can play billiards and darts at the accommodation, and bike hire and car hire are available. Kids pool is also available for guests at Lombok Stanley Garden Villas. Popular points of interest near the villa include Montong Beach, Meninting Beach and Malimbu Hill. The nearest airport is Lombok International, 38 km from Lombok Stanley Garden Villas, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Luxurious. Great breakfast. Enjoying easy access to Senggigi Beach, Aruna Senggigi Resort & Convention features an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. It offers massage services, tour arrangements, and free internet access in all areas. Aruna Senggigi Resort & Convention is a 30-minute drive from downtown Mataram and Banyu Mulek Village, which specialises in pottery. Lombok International Airport is about 1.5 hours’ drive away. Featuring dark wood furniture, the air-conditioned rooms have a terrace with a seating area. Each room has satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with a hot and cold shower. The on-site Pandan Restaurant serves Indonesian and Western dishes. Guests can also order room service to dine in privacy. Services include chargeable airport pick-up, car rentals, and currency exchange. Laundry service is also provided. Guests enjoy a 10-minute massage upon arrival.Show full description
Charming. Stunning pool facilities. Situated in the village of Kubu in East Bali's Karangasem, Siddhartha Oceanfront Resort & Spa Bali Bali offers amazing beachfront accommodation. The resort's facilities include a full-service spa, well-equipped fitness center, game room, oceanfront yoga studio, a luxurious pool and pool bar surrounded by a large sundeck right next to the ocean, an open-air restaurant and a fully equipped SSI dive center. Free WiFi is available on the whole property. From the resort, it only takes minutes to the nearest beach. Exceptional dive sites can be found right in front of our resort and we also offer diving day trips to Nusa Penida and Amed. The bungalows and villas at Siddharta Bali are all air-conditioned and fitted with a personal safety deposit box. Please note that only our 2 beach front villas have a fridge, all bungalows only have a minibar fridge. Each room also comes with a large ensuite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and comes with bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A view of the lush garden can be enjoyed from the room's terrace. A tour desk to help you with travel arrangements, a sun deck, a shared lounge and entertainment area are offered at this oceanfront resort. Airport transfer, shuttle service, and meeting/banquet facilities are available with extra charges. Guests can also indulge in relaxing massage treatments at the Six Elements Spa at an additional cost. The staff can help arrange activities like snorkeling, diving, and hiking, also at additional costs. As for dining options, the on-site open-air restaurant serves Asian and Western dishes, whilst the Pool Bar serves refreshing beverages.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Located just 200 metres from Baturinggit Beach, Relax Bali Dive & SPA ocean front resort provides accommodation in Tulamben with access to water sports facilities, a garden, as well as room service. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, pool at the pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the children's playground or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. Featuring views of the sea, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. Some of the units include a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The units at the holiday park have air conditioning and a desk. The holiday park serves a buffet and à la carte breakfast and breakfast in the room is also available. Guests can eat in the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. You can play table tennis and darts at this 4-star holiday park, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Relax Bali Dive & SPA ocean front resort. Lake Batur is 31 km from the accommodation, while Besakih Temple is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International, 104 km from Relax Bali Dive & SPA ocean front resort, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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