Beach House - Location

Gili Trawangan, Lombok, NTB | Phone: +62 370 642352 | Fax: +62 370 649365 | beachhouse@elombok.net | www.beachhousegilit.com

Off the northwest coast of Lombok, lie the three famous Gili Islands - Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

These stunning coral islands have long white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters with extensive reefs, abundant sea life and the giant turtles so popular with divers and snorkellers who visit these shores from all over the world.

Gili Trawangan was first discovered when informed travellers happened upon this tropical island paradise. Since then, the island has become a popular haven for those seeking a unspoilt hideaway in the sun. Of the 3 islands, Gili Trawangan is the furthest from Lombok, yet still easily accessible in less than 10 minutes by speed boat from the mainland.

Gili T, as it is known, is the most popular of the three Gilis, but still retains the charm of a tropical isle idyll, with no motorised transport, no pollution and a natural eco-friendly environment. The beachfront is lined with cafes, bars, restaurants, dive schools, many types of accommodation and quaint artifact shops boasting local handicrafts and the famous Lombok pearls.

Local transport is by horse and cart (Cidomo) or pushbike. The noise of cars and motorbikes, so evident in other parts of Indonesia, are soon forgotten, leaving the peaceful sound of waves lapping on the beach. Spend lazy days on the beach or by the pool, or exploring Gili T and the neighbouring islands. In the evening dine alongside the ocean, watching the moonrise over the mountains with a million stars in the clear skies above.

Getting There by Air

Regular flights from Bali depart from Denpasar three to four times daily (depending on the Season) for Mataram, Lombok. Silk Air flies from Singapore to Mataram three times a week, Merpati Airlines link Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lombok, and a number of other carriers fly daily from Jakarta and other major cities.

Arrive in paradise in less than one hour from the airport, via air conditioned Beach House Resort Car, through the picturesque Monkey Forest or along the spectacular coastal road, to Teluk Kodek Bay. From there our speedboat will take you to Gili Trawangan in under 10 minutes.

Please note: our office can arrange all your domestic flights and transfer needs.

Getting There by Sea

Daily sea transportation from Benoa Harbour and Padang Bai in Bali leave early each morning for fast boat transfers to Gili T. The latest, extremely fast Gili Cat, can transfer you to Gili Trawangan in just over 1 hour from Bali. The local ferry from Bali departs Padang Bai 24 hours a day, making the crossing to Lembar Harbour, Lombok in around 4 - 5 hours.

The public ferry to the Gilis from Lombok leaves Bangsal Harbour daily around 8am for the harbour in Gili Trawangan.

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