The Trawangan Resort is a beachfront property on Gili Trawangan, the largest and liveliest of the three Gili islands off Lombok's north-west coast. There are no cars or motorbikes on the island, so you will arrive by boat, walk or take a horse cart and bicycle, and the resort is a minute from the sand. Rooms range from standard doubles and twins with garden views and balconies, to deluxe poolside rooms, superior and deluxe rooms with sea views, a triple room for small families and a four-bedroom family villa with a private pool that sleeps eight. Rooms have ceiling fans, premium bedding, a rainfall shower, free Wi-Fi, a safe, a kettle with tea and coffee, and a smart television. The resort has two outdoor pools with sun loungers, two poolside bars, a beach bar and a rooftop terrace, and the Aksata Beach Restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with ocean views. A charging station for electric bikes, a concierge and laundry service make island life easy. It is a sociable, practical base for divers, snorkellers, couples and groups of friends.
Location and getting around
The resort sits on the beach side of the island, a short walk from the sand, with the ferry terminal around fifteen minutes on foot and the Gili Eco Trust about thirteen minutes away. The hilltop viewpoint is around sixteen minutes on foot, a pleasant sunrise or sunset walk.
Getting here means a fast boat from the Lombok mainland or Bali and then a horse cart or a walk, and the resort can arrange a round-trip airport shuttle on the mainland for an extra charge, so ask about the current cost when you book. Bicycles and electric bikes are the way to circle the island.
What to expect
The pool area is the heart of the resort, and the two poolside bars and the beach bar make it a social place in the late afternoon. The sea-view rooms are the best for sunsets, while the garden-view rooms are the best value. Snorkelling spots with turtles are a short boat ride or swim from the beach, and diving courses are easy to arrange on the island.
Breakfast is available for an extra charge, so check your rate. There is no spa on site, but massage is easy to find in the village. Pool access runs from the morning to early evening, and the resort has a limited number of parking spaces for bicycles and carts.
Good to know
Check-in begins in the afternoon and finishes in the evening, and early check-in carries a fee. The resort is smoke-free and pets are not allowed. The sea-facing side of the island can be breezy in the dry season, and swell can reduce swimming conditions, so ask the staff where to swim.
Nights on Gili Trawangan can be lively, so request a quieter room if you prefer an early night. Book ahead for July, August and the December holidays. For divers and beach lovers who want a pool, a bar and a short walk to the water, it is a sensible choice.
Why stay here
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Two poolside bars and a beach bar
- ✓Aksata Beach Restaurant
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Electric bike charging station
- ✓Concierge and laundry service
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
- ✓Family villa with private pool
Good questions
Is The Trawangan Resort on the beach?+
Yes, the sand is about a minute on foot. The ferry terminal is around fifteen minutes away on foot, and there are no motor vehicles on the island.
Does it have a spa?+
No spa is offered at the resort. There are pools, poolside bars, a beach bar and a rooftop terrace, and massage is easy to find in the village.
Can I get a family room?+
Yes, there is a triple room and a four-bedroom family villa with a private pool that sleeps eight. Check availability when you book.
