Travel Guide Asia Indonesia Lesser Sunda Islands Lombok Gili Islands Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan is the largest and most developed of the three Gili Islands. It's got the reputation of a cheap backpacker party island, but during the last couple of years the development on the island has exploded, and the new guesthouses and restaurants are turning more upmarket with boutique hotels, lounge bars and even a sushi restaurant.
Most hotels and restaurants are built around the southeast part of the island, although more and more places are now being built both on the north and in the central part as well. The nicest beach is between the harbor and the north tip of the island.
There's a dirt road that goes all the way around the islands, the main transport on the island is by bicycle or cidomo (horse and carriage). In the centre of the island you can climb the hill and get amazing views over Gunung Rinjani on Lombok and Gunung Agung on Bali. The beach on the east coast is the best. The snorkelling right off the beach is great, you can see coral reef, tropical fish and quite often sea turtles as well.
It's 45 minutes from Bangsal and a little more from Senggigi.
A great place to eat is Tir Na Nog restaurant and bar. Great pizzas, BBQ and a fantastic western menu. Also try out Ryoshi the Japanese Sushi restaurant next door.
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumah Saga | Gili Trawangan | hostel | 83 |
| The Keraton | Lombok | guesthouse | 76 |
| The Keraton | Pemenang Lombok | Guesthouse | 87 |
| Tir Na Nog Villas | Gili Trawangan | hotel | 92 |
| Trawangan Dive | Holiday Inn | Hostel | 68 |
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