Homestays in Gili Gede

The people are so nice and familiar especially Izy and his wife Mariska. You can ask them anything and they will let you feel very welcome. Also the locals are

It is a lovely tropical environment, refreshing swimming pool, beautiful sea views ,excellent meals and super friendly staff. 10/10 and hope to be back. What a find!

After a short boat ride you pull up directly to the property, which has a beautiful view of Lombok from across the ocean. You can immediately get into your bungalow and settle in, escaping the sun if need be. The natural air flow and shade keeps the temperature down inside during the day, which is quite pleasant to sit and read in. There are ample options for sitting inside or out. I had come to do snorkeling, but unfortunately woke up with sinus issues the morning I traveled over. Due to this I was unable to get snorkeling in during my stay, but I was grateful for the comfortable accommodations in which I could try to recover more quickly. You will have mosquito netting for the bed, and it is advisable that you use it as some will visit during the nights. Also be advised that while you won't have a bidet (at least during the timeframe of my visit), you will still have bathroom access to a water spout and the means with which to remain clean. You'll be fine :) If staying around the property you will often see the lovely owners and their beautiful family enjoying the days. You can find friendly conversation with them, advice for enjoying Gili Gede's offerings, as well as some food or drink options if need be. Their son and I enjoyed some tasty pineapple smoothies in the shade of the ocean front tables, while flowers dropped from the trees above and butterflies fluttered around us. It was nice to have access to the icy treat, packed with vitamin C to help the immune system. Gili Gede is a slower paced, quiet, rural setting away from the party scene you might find among the northern Gilis. There is snorkeling and diving without the crowds, fishing trips, shell collecting when the tide is out, and other ocean activities to partake in which the owners can help you organize.

Good value and friendly attitude from owners

The place was great! One of our favorites :) the bed was super comfy, ac worked well, the room spacious. The food was super tasty. The pool was a great plus. They also have scooter rentals for a good price. Additionally, the staff were super friendly! They really made us feel at home. They also organized a trip for a us and a few other people- we went snorkeling at a few islands and then had a bbq on a little island. So fun!

The room was very clean and comfortable. I couldn’t figure out how to access hot water, so my shower was cold, so my shower was brief. It was not a big issue. The owners made me feel right at home from the instant I arrived. She spoke English really well and was able to give me helpful advice for transport. I had difficulty with the main WiFi in the room, but the owner was really helpful giving me access to an alternate hotspot and I had no issues after that. Food was offered to be cooked fresh (for a small fee), as there were no restaurants or shopping close by. I would stay again.