Best Hotels on Gili Trawangan & Lombok for Every Budget — 11 Real Picks From £16 (2026)

Our top pick across these two Indonesian escapes is Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan, a beachfront 5-star on the car-free island itself — but the real story here is how far your money goes, with real, bookable beds starting at just £16 a night. This is an honest, deliberately smaller guide: 11 verified, good-value stays spanning car-free, party-and-snorkelling Gili Trawangan and the larger neighbouring island of Lombok (including the beach strip of Senggigi). We haven't padded the list to hit a round number — the Gilis and Lombok have plenty of pricier private-villa resorts too, and the live page shows them all. Every property below is real, distinct and currently bookable, each clearly labelled by its area. UK visitors get a 30-day visa on arrival, and the clear turtle-filled water does the rest.

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Scout's 3 best-value picks right now: 🐢 Sadev Resort — Gili Trawangan, from ~£40, a well-reviewed 4★ (960+ reviews) at a mid-range price on the island. 🏝️ Warna Beach Hotel — Gili Trawangan, from ~£63, a solid 3★ beach base with 270+ reviews. 🎒 Intan Inn Hostel — Gili Trawangan, from ~£16, the cheapest bed in this guide for backpackers. From-prices are rough live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Gili Trawangan is the biggest and liveliest of the three Gili islands off Lombok's northwest coast — no cars, no motorbikes, just bikes, cidomo pony carts and a sandy loop you can walk in a couple of hours. Days are for snorkelling with green and hawksbill turtles straight off the beach, diving the reefs, and the famous swings out over the water at sunset; evenings bring the beach-bar scene. Lombok itself is the larger, more rugged neighbouring island: Senggigi is its main west-coast beach strip, while further afield sit Mount Rinjani (Indonesia's second-highest volcano and a serious multi-day trek), the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls, and the pink-sand Pink Beach in the south. Reach the area via Lombok International Airport (LOP) and a boat from Bangsal, or take a fast boat straight from Bali. Dry season runs April to October, and cash is essential — bring plenty. For broader planning, Indonesia's official tourism site is a helpful reference, and it's worth checking the UK Foreign Office's Indonesia travel advice for the latest entry and safety guidance before booking. [Compare live hotel prices](/hotels?city=Gili Trawangan) or search UK flights to Lombok (LOP) to start planning.

The Best-Rated Stays on Gili Trawangan & Lombok

These are the four standout stays across the island and the mainland — two beachfront 5-stars plus two well-reviewed 4-star resorts. Because this is a small, value-focused list rather than a private-villa round-up, "best-rated" here means genuine quality and strong reviews at prices well below what a comparable beachfront resort would cost elsewhere. From-prices are rough live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

1. Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan — Gili Trawangan · 5★ · 43 reviews · from ~£196/night. The top address in this guide and a proper beachfront 5-star right on the car-free island, from around £196 a night. The natural choice for travellers who want island-front comfort with the snorkelling reefs, turtles and sunset beach bars on the doorstep. Everything is a short walk or cidomo ride away.

2. Qunci Villas Resort — Senggigi (Lombok) · 5★ · 117 reviews · from ~£148/night. A polished 5-star on Lombok's mainland Senggigi beach strip and the best-reviewed luxury pick here, from about £148. The pick for travellers who want a west-coast base for Lombok's beaches, sunsets and Rinjani-foothills trips, with the Gilis a short boat away. Higher review count than the island 5-star and a touch cheaper.

3. The Beach House Resort — Gili Trawangan · 4★ · 2,119 reviews · from ~£151/night. By far the best-reviewed hotel in this entire guide — over 2,100 reviews for a 4★ beachfront resort on Gili Trawangan, from around £151. If you want proof rather than a promise that a stay delivers, this is the safe, sociable island default, steps from the beach and the reefs.

4. Sadev Resort — Gili Trawangan · 4★ · 961 reviews · from ~£40/night. Remarkable value — a well-reviewed 4★ on Gili Trawangan (960+ reviews) from about £40 a night, comfortably the best price-to-rating ratio in the guide. A smart mid-range base on the island for couples and friends who want quality without the beachfront-resort premium.

Prices are rough from-rates pulled on live searches while writing; weekends and peak dry-season dates run higher. The live page also lists the islands' pricier private-villa resorts. [See all Gili Trawangan & Lombok stays](/hotels?city=Gili Trawangan) · search flights to LOP.

More Affordable Stays on Gili Trawangan & Lombok — 11 Real, Bookable Options From £16

This is where the islands shine for UK travellers. Every property below is a real, currently operating stay we verified as distinct, with live rates on its JetMeAway page. This is a deliberately small, hand-picked set of well-reviewed, good-value places — we haven't invented anything to pad it, and the islands have many pricier resorts the live page shows in full. The more affordable tier here runs from about £16 to £116 a night, almost all on car-free Gili Trawangan. From-prices are rough rates pulled while writing; your dates will differ.

5. Marygio Resort — Gili Trawangan · 3★ · 20 reviews · from ~£116/night. A 3★ resort-style stay on Gili Trawangan toward the top of this affordable tier, from around £116 — more of a full resort setup than the island's guesthouses, but still well under the beachfront 5-star rate. A comfortable island base for travellers who want a pool and a bit more polish.

6. Yulaman Hotel — Gili Trawangan · 3★ · 3 reviews · from ~£73/night. A 3★ hotel on Gili Trawangan from about £73 — early days on reviews, but a mid-priced island option with hotel-style rooms rather than a hostel dorm. One to check the live page for on your exact dates before booking.

7. Warna Beach Hotel — Gili Trawangan · 3★ · 276 reviews · from ~£63/night. A well-liked 3★ beach hotel on Gili Trawangan with 270+ reviews, from around £63. A dependable mid-budget island base close to the sand — enough comfort for couples, with the reefs, turtle spots and beach bars a short walk away.

8. Island Beach Bungalow — Gili Trawangan · 3★ · 125 reviews · from ~£52/night. A 3★ bungalow-style stay on Gili Trawangan from about £52, with 125 reviews behind it. The kind of relaxed, low-rise island lodging — bungalows over big blocks — that suits travellers who want the barefoot Gili mood without paying resort prices.

9. Chika House — Gili Trawangan · guesthouse · 24 reviews · from ~£38/night. A small, well-priced guesthouse on Gili Trawangan from around £38 — a personal, budget-friendly perch for travellers who'd rather spend on diving and snorkelling than the room. Simple and central to the island's walkable core.

10. The House Hostel — Gili Trawangan · hostel · 343 reviews · from ~£25/night. One of the best-reviewed budget stays on the island — a sociable hostel on Gili Trawangan with 340+ reviews, from about £25. Ideal for backpackers and solo travellers who want the island's social scene and easy access to dive shops and beach bars at a low price.

11. Intan Inn Hostel — Gili Trawangan · hostel · 6 reviews · from ~£16/night. The cheapest bed in this entire guide — a simple hostel on Gili Trawangan from just £16 a night. Reviews are still few, but for backpackers who want the lowest possible island rate and a place to sleep between snorkelling and sunset swims, it's the rock-bottom entry point. Check the live page for current dates.

More-affordable tier summary: cheapest overall — Intan Inn Hostel, Gili Trawangan, from £16; best-reviewed budget stay — The House Hostel, from £25; best mid-budget value — Sadev Resort, from £40; top of this tier — Marygio Resort, Gili Trawangan, from £116. Prices are rough from-rates; your live price shows on each hotel's page, which also lists the islands' pricier resorts. [Compare all Gili Trawangan & Lombok hotels with live prices →](/hotels?city=Gili Trawangan) or search flights to LOP.

What to do on Gili Trawangan & Lombok

Gili Trawangan is the car-free party-and-snorkelling island off Lombok — snorkel with green and hawksbill turtles straight off the beach, dive the surrounding reefs, cycle the sandy loop, and catch the famous sunset swings out over the water. There are no cars or motorbikes: you walk, hire a bike, or take a cidomo pony cart. Nights bring the beach bars and the Gilis' well-known social scene. Senggigi and the wider Lombok mainland are the bigger, quieter neighbour — west-coast beaches and sunsets around Senggigi, the multi-day Mount Rinjani volcano trek, the Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls, and the pink-sand Pink Beach (Tangsi) down in the south. Together they make a natural island-plus-mainland pairing.

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Planning a wider Indonesia trip? See our companion guides: Best Hotels on Nusa Penida for Every Budget — the dramatic cliff-and-cove island off Bali's southeast coast — and Best Hotels in Ubud for Every Budget, Bali's green cultural heart of rice terraces, temples and yoga retreats. Both pair well with a few nights snorkelling on the Gilis.

Gili Trawangan & Lombok Hotels FAQs

Do UK citizens need a visa for Indonesia? UK passport holders get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for Indonesia, valid for 30 days and extendable once for a further 30 days. It carries a fee (around IDR 500,000) payable on arrival or via the official e-VOA site before you fly. Carry a passport valid for at least six months with a blank page. Gili Trawangan and Lombok are both covered by the standard tourist VOA.

What is the cheapest hotel on Gili Trawangan or Lombok? In this guide the cheapest verified bed is Intan Inn Hostel on Gili Trawangan, from around £16 a night. The House Hostel follows from about £25, and Chika House from about £38. All are real, currently bookable properties on the island — not placeholders. The live page shows the islands' pricier resorts too.

What's the most expensive hotel in this guide? The top of this hand-picked set is around £196 a night at Cocana Resort Gili Trawangan, a beachfront 5-star, with Qunci Villas Resort in Senggigi on the Lombok mainland at about £148. This is a deliberately small, value-focused list — the Gilis and Lombok have plenty of pricier private-villa resorts, and the live JetMeAway page shows the full range.

Which airport do I fly into for Gili Trawangan and Lombok? Fly into Lombok International Airport (LOP), on the south of Lombok island. From there it's a road transfer north to Bangsal harbour, then a short public or fast boat to Gili Trawangan. Many travellers instead reach the Gilis by fast boat directly from Bali (Padang Bai, Serangan or Amed), which takes roughly 1.5-2.5 hours.

How do I get to Gili Trawangan? Two main routes. From Lombok: transfer from LOP airport to Bangsal harbour and take a public slow boat or a chartered fast boat across. From Bali: hop on a tourist fast boat from Padang Bai, Serangan or Amed. Once on Gili Trawangan there are no cars or motorbikes — you walk, cycle, or take a cidomo pony cart.

Is Gili Trawangan car-free? Yes. Gili Trawangan (and its sister islands Gili Meno and Gili Air) ban motor vehicles entirely. You get around on foot, by bicycle, or in a cidomo — a small horse-drawn pony cart. You can walk the whole island in a couple of hours, which is a big part of its laid-back, traffic-free charm.

What currency is used in Indonesia? The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). We quote hotel prices in pounds as rough from-rates for UK readers; your live price on your dates shows when you tap through to each hotel. Card acceptance is patchy on Gili Trawangan and ATMs are limited and sometimes out of cash, so bring enough rupiah with you from Lombok or Bali.

Are there ATMs on Gili Trawangan? There are a few ATMs on Gili Trawangan, but they are limited, charge fees, and regularly run out of cash — especially in peak season. Treat them as a backup, not a plan. Draw enough Indonesian Rupiah before you cross from Lombok or Bali, and keep some cash aside for the boat, cidomo carts and beach bars.

What is the best time of year to visit Gili Trawangan and Lombok? The dry season, roughly April to October, is the best window — sunny days, calm seas and the clearest water for snorkelling and diving. July and August are the busiest and priciest. The wet season (November to March) brings heavier rain and rougher boat crossings, though it is quieter and cheaper.

Is Gili Trawangan good for snorkelling and turtles? Very much so. Gili Trawangan is ringed by coral reefs and is one of the most reliable places in Indonesia to snorkel with green and hawksbill sea turtles, often just off the beach. There are turtle sanctuaries on the island, plenty of dive shops, and easy boat trips to snorkel spots around all three Gili islands.

What is there to do on Gili Trawangan? It is the car-free party-and-snorkelling island off Lombok. Days are for snorkelling with turtles, diving, cycling the sandy loop, and the famous beach swings out over the water at sunset; evenings bring beach bars and a lively social scene. It is compact and walkable, with cidomo pony carts for luggage and longer hops.

What is there to do on Lombok and around Senggigi? Lombok is the larger neighbouring island with a quieter, more rugged feel than Bali. Senggigi is its main beach strip on the west coast; elsewhere you'll find Mount Rinjani (Indonesia's second-highest volcano, a serious multi-day trek), waterfalls like Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep, and the pink-sand Pink Beach (Tangsi) in the south. Kuta Lombok is a growing surf-and-beach base.

How many days do I need for Gili Trawangan and Lombok? Three to seven days covers both nicely. Two or three nights on Gili Trawangan for snorkelling, turtles and the beach-bar scene, plus a few nights on Lombok for Senggigi's beaches, a Rinjani foothills trip or the southern surf coast. Many travellers combine the Gilis and Lombok with a wider Bali or Indonesia itinerary.

Is Gili Trawangan or Lombok better for a first visit? It depends on the trip. Gili Trawangan is car-free, compact and social — perfect for snorkelling, turtles and sunset beach bars. Lombok (including Senggigi) is bigger and more varied, with volcano treks, waterfalls, surf beaches and space to spread out. Most first-timers do both: a few nights on the island, a few on the mainland, which is why we've combined them here.

Do I need cash on Gili Trawangan? Yes — bring plenty. Card machines are unreliable and ATMs are few and often empty, so cash is king on Gili Trawangan. Pay for the boat, cidomo carts, cheaper guesthouses, warungs and beach bars in Indonesian Rupiah. Withdraw what you'll need on Lombok or Bali before you cross, and keep a reserve for emergencies.

Is alcohol available on Gili Trawangan and Lombok? Yes. Gili Trawangan in particular has a well-established beach-bar and nightlife scene, and alcohol is served openly at bars, restaurants and many hotels. Lombok is more conservative and predominantly Muslim, so drinking is more low-key away from the tourist strips like Senggigi, but it remains widely available in tourist areas.

How do I book these exact hotels at the prices shown? Every hotel name in this guide links to that hotel's live page on JetMeAway, with real-time rates, taxes shown, and a date picker for your trip. The from-prices quoted here are rough pounds pulled on live searches while writing, so your dates will differ — tap through for today's number. No booking fees either way.

Do I need a scooter or car on Gili Trawangan? No — Gili Trawangan is car- and motorbike-free. You get around on foot, by bicycle (widely rented) or by cidomo pony cart, and the whole island loops in a couple of hours walk. On Lombok itself you will want a driver, scooter or car, as sights like Rinjani, the waterfalls and the southern beaches are spread out.

Every hotel above links to its own live-price page — real rates and taxes shown, book in under 90 seconds. [Search all Gili Trawangan & Lombok hotels →](/hotels?city=Gili Trawangan) or find UK flights to Lombok (LOP) →.