Gili Air
The Goldilocks island. Not as rowdy as Trawangan, not as quiet as Meno. Gili Air strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and entertainment, local culture and tourist comfort. It is the island that most people fall in love with and many never leave. The food is the best of the three, the snorkeling is effortless, and the yoga scene is world-class.
What Makes Gili Air Special
Yoga & Wellness
Gili Air has become one of Southeast Asia's top yoga destinations. Beachfront studios offer everything from vinyasa flow to sound healing, with retreats ranging from a single class to multi-week programmes.
Local Village Life
Unlike Trawangan, Gili Air has a thriving local community. Sasak families have lived here for generations, and you will find mosques, local warungs, and children playing in the streets alongside the tourist areas.
Food Scene
Gili Air punches well above its weight when it comes to food. From Indonesian classics to Italian wood-fired pizza and fresh sushi, the restaurant scene here rivals places ten times its size.
Snorkeling Off the Beach
The east and south coasts have excellent snorkeling directly from shore. Turtles are regular visitors, and the coral gardens are healthy and colourful. No boat trip required.
Craft Cocktails & Sunset Bars
Gili Air's bar scene is more chill than Trawangan but far from boring. Think craft cocktails in coconut shells, reggae soundtracks, and sunset views over the ocean.
Closest to Lombok
Gili Air is the nearest island to Lombok, making it the quickest to reach. The local boat crossing takes about 15 minutes from Bangsal harbour.
Insider Tips for Gili Air
The south and east coasts are where the action is. The north and west are much quieter and less developed.
Gili Air has the best Wi-Fi of the three islands, making it popular with remote workers and digital nomads.
Try the local breakfast at a warung. Nasi goreng with a fried egg and strong Javanese coffee is the perfect start to the day.
The island is small enough to walk around in about 90 minutes. No bike needed unless you want one.
If you are coming from Trawangan, the public boat costs a fraction of the price of a private charter.
Gili Air Directory
Every place worth knowing on Gili Air. Browse 92 listings across 11 categories.
Restaurants
23 listingsFrom beachfront seafood grills to international cuisine, discover where to eat.
Mowie's Bar & Restaurant
The famous Gili Air sunset experience
Iconic beachfront restaurant and bar with beanbags on the sand, famous sunset cocktails, and fresh seafood.
Scallywags Organic Village
Sustainable seafood BBQ
Eco-focused restaurant serving the famous seafood BBQ alongside organic salads and fresh produce.
Pachamama Organic Cafe & Restaurant
Best plant-based food in the Gilis
Fully plant-based restaurant with healthy bowls, raw desserts, vegan fare, and on-tap kombucha.
Ruby's Cafe
Family meals and wood-fired pizza
Beachfront cafe known for wood-fired pizzas, burgers, relaxed vibe, and occasional live music.
Gili Air Santay
Authentic Thai green curry
Beachfront Thai and Indonesian restaurant famous for legendary green curry and fresh juices.
Gusto Italiano
Authentic Italian cuisine
Authentic Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, and Italian gelato.
Warung Sasak 2
Authentic local food
Authentic local warung serving traditional Sasak and Indonesian cuisine at budget prices.
Begadang Burgers
Best burger on the island
Gourmet burger joint famous for Wagyu beef burgers and homemade craft sauces.
Warung Kaky
Budget local dining
Family-run warung serving Indonesian classics at proper local prices, favoured by residents.
The Waterfront Restaurant
Upmarket sunset dinner
Upmarket beachfront restaurant with international menu, fresh seafood, and west coast sunset views.
The Garden Restaurant
Peaceful garden lunch
Lush tropical garden restaurant serving Indonesian and international cuisine in a peaceful setting.
Jali Kitchen
Mediterranean tapas night
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with tapas, grilled dishes, and creative sharing plates.
Nest Gili Air
Stylish sunset dinner
Stylish beachfront restaurant with international menu, creative cocktails, and west coast sunset views.
Coco's Beachfront
Casual all-day dining
Casual beachfront restaurant with Indonesian and Western dishes, cocktails, and ocean views.
Kelapa Kecil Restaurant
Fresh grilled fish by the beach
Beachfront seafood restaurant specialising in grilled catch of the day and fresh coconut drinks.
Legend Bar & Restaurant
Working lunch with fast Wi-Fi
Relaxed eatery popular with digital nomads serving everything from fish tacos to Indonesian curries.
Tami's Pizzeria
Real Italian pizza
Wood-fired pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pizzas with imported ingredients.
Warung Mama Pizza
Budget Italian for groups
Budget-friendly Italian with generous pizzas and pastas in a casual inland setting.
Mama Pizza
Reliable family Italian
Long-standing family-friendly pizzeria with Italian classics and pasta.
Bintang Beach 2
Sunset beers and easy meals
Beachfront restaurant with Indonesian and Western dishes and good sunset views.
Pink Pepper Corner
Creative fusion dinner
Creative fusion restaurant combining Asian and European flavours with beautiful presentation.
Warung Padang Pasir
Authentic Padang cuisine
Padang-style warung with rice and curry buffet of Sumatran specialities.
Warung Nikmat
Cheap authentic local food
Simple local warung with affordable Indonesian staples and daily home-cooked specials.
Bars & Nightlife
7 listingsSunset bars, beach clubs, and late-night spots to enjoy after dark.
Chill Out Bar
Classic Gili Air sunset chill
Relaxed beach bar with hammocks, cold beers, and west coast sunset views.
Legend Bar
Live music night out
Reggae bar with live music nights, pool table, and the main backpacker nightlife on Air.
Zipp Bar
Stylish sunset DJ session
Beach bar known for sand-floor beanbags, DJ sets, and some of the best sunset vibes on Gili Air.
Lucky's Bar
Late-night dancing on Air
Lively bar with party nights, DJ sets, and a young backpacker crowd.
Pearl Beach Lounge
Upscale sunset drinks
Upscale beach club with cocktails, Mediterranean food, and sunset views.
Sandy Beach Club
Relaxed sunset alternative
Chilled beach club with cocktails, music, and beanbag seating on the west coast.
Sunset Cocktail Bar
Peaceful sunset cocktail
Small beach bar specialising in sunset cocktails and chilled music.
Cafes
8 listingsCoffee shops, smoothie bars, and brunch spots for your morning fix.
Coffee & Thyme
Morning coffee and brunch
Specialty coffee shop serving Indonesian beans, brunch, and the best acai bowls on Gili Air.
Pituq Cafe
Post-yoga smoothie bowl
Vegan and vegetarian cafe with smoothie bowls, raw desserts, and herbal teas.
The Black Penny
All-day brunch
European-style brunch spot known for eggs benedict, specialty coffee, and all-day brunch.
Ozzy Cafe
Aussie-style brunch
Relaxed cafe with Australian-inspired brunch dishes and good coffee.
Bibi's Cafe
Quiet breakfast spot
Cosy cafe serving breakfast, smoothie bowls, and all-day coffee.
Kayu Cafe Gili Air
Healthy brunch
Wooden-themed cafe with healthy bowls, specialty coffee, and brunch menu.
Gili Air Bakery
Fresh pastries and bread
Small bakery and cafe serving fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches daily.
Sasak Cafe Gili Air
Authentic Lombok cafe food
Cafe with traditional Sasak-inspired dishes, coffee, and local breakfasts.
Dive Shops
7 listingsPADI and SSI certified dive centres offering courses and fun dives.
Oceans 5 Dive Resort
Serious dive career training
PADI Career Development Centre offering all levels of courses including instructor training. One of few CDCs in Asia.
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air
Reliable PADI diving
Long-established PADI 5-Star dive centre with daily dives around the three Gilis.
Manta Dive Gili Air
Dive course with accommodation
PADI 5-Star IDC Resort with on-site bungalow accommodation and small group dives.
3W Dive
Very personal dive instruction
Boutique dive operator offering personalised small-group dives and courses.
Gili Air Divers
Friendly mid-size dive centre
Friendly dive centre offering daily fun dives, PADI courses, and snorkel trips.
Dream Divers Gili Air
Island-hopping dive courses
PADI dive centre with multi-island packages available across all three Gilis.
Eko Divers
Eco-conscious diving
Small dive operator with eco-conscious approach and marine conservation focus.
Yoga & Wellness
5 listingsYoga studios, meditation centres, and wellness retreats.
H2O Yoga and Meditation Centre
Yoga retreat or teacher training
Gili Air's most famous yoga centre with daily classes, multi-day retreats, and a stunning dome shala.
Flowers and Fire Yoga Garden
Beautiful outdoor yoga
Open-air jungle yoga studio with daily vinyasa, yin, and workshops in a lotus-shaped bamboo shala.
Gili Yoga Air
Daily drop-in yoga
Drop-in yoga classes with experienced international teachers in an intimate studio.
Gili Bliss
Holistic wellness practice
Holistic wellness centre offering yoga, reiki, meditation, and healing treatments.
Gili Air Yoga Shala
Casual daily practice
Open-air shala offering vinyasa and hatha classes with drop-in friendly schedule.
Hotels & Resorts
13 listingsBeachfront resorts, boutique hotels, and luxury villas.
Slow Gili Air
Luxury eco honeymoon
Luxury eco-boutique hotel with private villas, infinity pool, and contemporary design.
PinkCoco Gili Air
Instagram-worthy girls' trip
Boutique pink-themed hotel with stylish rooms, pool, and the same Instagram-famous design as the Trawangan branch.
Sunrise Beach Club
Mid-range beachfront with pool
Beachfront resort with private villas, pool, and upscale restaurant on the west coast.
Kai's Beach House
Modern beachfront stay
Beachfront boutique hotel with pool, restaurant, and modern room design.
Gili Air Lagoon Resort
Private pool villa at mid-luxury price
Lagoon-style resort with private plunge pool villas and tropical garden setting.
Villa Bulan Madu
Honeymoon destination
Honeymoon-focused boutique villas with private pools and romantic settings.
Gili Air Escape
Adults-only quiet retreat
Adults-only villa retreat with private pools in a quiet garden setting.
Villa Casa Mio
Stay with Italian food on site
Italian-owned villa complex with bungalows, pool, and an on-site Italian restaurant.
7Seas Cottages
Traditional island atmosphere
Traditional Sasak-style wooden bungalows in a garden setting near the south coast beach.
Pelangi Cottages
Quiet traditional stay
Traditional wooden cottages in a garden setting on the quiet north coast.
Island View Bungalows
No-frills mid-range comfort
Mid-range bungalows with garden setting and friendly local service.
Gita Gili
Quiet mid-luxury stay
Boutique hotel with pool, restaurant, and spa services in a quiet north coast location.
Scallywags Organic Village Resort
Eco-conscious stay with great food
Eco-focused resort with organic restaurant, bungalows, and commitment to sustainability.
Hostels & Guesthouses
6 listingsBudget-friendly stays, backpacker hostels, and homestays.
Captain Coconuts Gili Air
Social backpacker hostel
Boutique backpacker hostel with pool, bar, dorms, and a great social atmosphere.
Begadang Backpackers
Social hostel with great burgers
Social backpacker hostel with dorms, bar, burger restaurant, and regular events.
Gili Air Hostel
Simple budget stay
Budget hostel with dorms and private rooms close to the main harbour area.
Gili Air Eco Hostel
Eco-conscious backpacker stay
Eco-friendly backpacker hostel with sustainable practices and garden setting.
Damai Homestay
Authentic family stay
Budget family-run guesthouse with simple rooms and genuine local hospitality.
Lumbung Hostel
Rustic budget bungalows
Traditional-style hostel with dorms and bamboo bungalows in a quiet garden.
Shops & Markets
6 listingsLocal boutiques, art shops, dive gear stores, and night markets.
Gili Air Mart
Daily essentials and snacks
Main convenience store on the island selling groceries, snacks, drinks, and essentials.
Buddha's Gili Art
Quality handmade souvenirs
Boutique selling handmade jewellery, sarongs, beach clothing, and local art.
Gili Air Art Market
Souvenir shopping
Small market of stalls selling local crafts, jewellery, beach clothing, and souvenirs.
Dive Gear Gili
Dive equipment and swimwear
Dive equipment, masks, fins, rashguards, and swimwear shop.
Gili Air Beach Shop
Beach essentials shopping
Swimwear, beachwear, and accessory boutique for beach essentials.
Gili Air Bike Rental
Exploring the island on two wheels
Bicycle rental shop, the main mode of transport for exploring the island.
Spas & Massage
5 listingsTraditional Balinese massage, spa treatments, and relaxation.
Slow Spa Gili Air
Luxury spa experience
Luxury spa at Slow Gili Air offering traditional Balinese and Indonesian treatments.
H2O Spa
Ayurvedic holistic treatments
Spa at H2O Yoga Centre offering holistic treatments, Ayurvedic therapies, and massages.
Taman Sari Spa
Mid-range garden spa
Garden spa offering body scrubs, massages, facials, and affordable traditional treatments.
Gili Air Santai Spa
Affordable traditional massage
Budget-friendly spa with traditional massages and basic beauty treatments.
Villa Nangka Spa
Personalised spa experience
Intimate garden spa with massage and traditional treatments in a peaceful setting.
Water Sports
5 listingsSUP, kayaking, kitesurfing, and other water activities.
Freedive Gili
Professional freediving training
Internationally recognised freediving school offering SSI and AIDA courses in ideal Gili waters.
Apneista Freediving
Freediving as holistic practice
Freediving and yoga school combining breathwork with ocean exploration.
Gili Air SUP
Morning SUP over the reef
Stand-up paddleboard rental and guided tours around the calm waters of Gili Air.
Gili Air Kayak & SUP
Paddling to Gili Meno
Kayak and SUP rental for paddling to Gili Meno or exploring the coastline.
Gili Air Surf School
First-time surf lessons
Surf lessons and board hire for the small reef breaks around Gili Air.
Tour Operators
7 listingsIsland hopping tours, boat trips, and guided excursions.
Turtle Beach Snorkel Point
Guaranteed turtle sightings
Famous snorkelling point where sea turtles are virtually guaranteed, with informal boat operators.
Gili Air Snorkel Trips
Three-island snorkel day
Boat snorkel tours visiting the best reefs around all three Gili Islands.
Glass Bottom Boat Gili Air
Family-friendly reef viewing
Glass bottom boat tours for non-snorkellers to see the coral and marine life.
Perama Tour
Onward travel arrangements
Travel agent offering boat tickets, island transfers, and day trips.
Gili Getaway
Getting to/from Bali
Fast boat service between Bali and the Gili Islands with daily departures.
Blue Water Express Gili Air
Premium Bali transfer
Premium fast boat operator with comfortable boats and daily Bali-Gili-Lombok services.
Gili Air Cidomo Station
Traditional island tour
Traditional horse-drawn carriages (cidomo) for island tours and transport.