Vila Ombak is one of the largest and best-established hotels on Gili Trawangan, with 148 rooms, villas and bungalows set along the beachfront promenade. It is a 4-star property with a private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers and towels, two outdoor pools with poolside bars and a swim-up bar, a children's pool, a spa and a playground. Rooms include the Deluxe Ombak rooms, Lumbung huts, family bungalows, and Akoya pool villas with one or two bedrooms. Activities include snorkeling, boat tours, fishing and bicycle rental, which suits the island, where cars and motorbikes are banned. Free Wi-Fi and free self-parking are included, and buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge. Guests rate it 8.4, Very Good, from 862 reviews, and it is about a one-minute walk to the beach.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the main beachfront of Gili Trawangan, about seven minutes on foot from the ferry terminal and the Gili Eco Trust. Because there are no cars on the island, you arrive by boat, walk or take a horse cart called a cidomo, and bicycles are the best way to explore. The sunset side of the island and the main strip of restaurants and bars are within an easy walk or ride.
The rooms
Choose the room type with care. The Akoya pool villas are the most private and comfortable, while the Lumbung huts and garden rooms give a traditional island feel. The deluxe family bungalows have space for children. Rooms are spacious but some reviewers find the interiors dated.
What to know
The front of the hotel is busy and lively, which suits travelers who want to be near the action but may bother light sleepers, so ask for a room in the quieter garden area. Reviews mention ongoing maintenance and renovations, and at one point both pool bars were closed, so check recent reviews. Breakfast is described by some as mediocre, and there are plenty of cafes nearby if you prefer to eat out. It is a good choice for first-timers, families and groups who want a full-service hotel with pools on Trawangan.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with free cabanas
- ✓Two outdoor pools
- ✓Swim-up bar and poolside bars
- ✓Children’s pool and playground
- ✓Onsite spa
- ✓Pool villas and Lumbung huts
- ✓Snorkeling and boat tours
- ✓Bicycle rentals
Good questions
Where is Vila Ombak on Gili Trawangan?+
It is on the beachfront promenade, about a one-minute walk to the beach and seven minutes on foot from the ferry terminal.
Is it noisy?+
The front of the hotel is busy and lively, so ask for a quieter room in the garden area if you are a light sleeper.
Can I get around by car?+
No, cars and motorbikes are banned on the Gilis. You walk, cycle or take a cidomo horse cart.
