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Captain Coconuts Gili Air
Social backpacker hostel
Boutique backpacker hostel with pool, bar, dorms, and a great social atmosphere.
Coffee & Thyme
Morning coffee and brunch
Specialty coffee shop serving Indonesian beans, brunch, and the best acai bowls on Gili Air.
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.
Freedive Gili
Professional freediving training
Internationally recognised freediving school offering SSI and AIDA courses in ideal Gili waters.
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.
Legend Bar
Live music night out
Reggae bar with live music nights, pool table, and the main backpacker nightlife on Air.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ruby's Cafe
Family meals and wood-fired pizza
Beachfront cafe known for wood-fired pizzas, burgers, relaxed vibe, and occasional live music.
Scallywags Organic Village
Sustainable seafood BBQ
Eco-focused restaurant serving the famous seafood BBQ alongside organic salads and fresh produce.
Slow Gili Air
Luxury eco honeymoon
Luxury eco-boutique hotel with private villas, infinity pool, and contemporary design.
Turtle Beach Snorkel Point
Guaranteed turtle sightings
Famous snorkelling point where sea turtles are virtually guaranteed, with informal boat operators.
Villa Bulan Madu
Honeymoon destination
Honeymoon-focused boutique villas with private pools and romantic settings.
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.
3W Dive
Very personal dive instruction
Boutique dive operator offering personalised small-group dives and courses.
7Seas Cottages
Traditional island atmosphere
Traditional Sasak-style wooden bungalows in a garden setting near the south coast beach.
Apneista Freediving
Freediving as holistic practice
Freediving and yoga school combining breathwork with ocean exploration.
Begadang Backpackers
Social hostel with great burgers
Social backpacker hostel with dorms, bar, burger restaurant, and regular events.
Begadang Burgers
Best burger on the island
Gourmet burger joint famous for Wagyu beef burgers and homemade craft sauces.
Bibi's Cafe
Quiet breakfast spot
Cosy cafe serving breakfast, smoothie bowls, and all-day coffee.
Bintang Beach 2
Sunset beers and easy meals
Beachfront restaurant with Indonesian and Western dishes and good sunset views.
Blue Marlin Dive Gili Air
Reliable PADI diving
Long-established PADI 5-Star dive centre with daily dives around the three Gilis.
Blue Water Express Gili Air
Premium Bali transfer
Premium fast boat operator with comfortable boats and daily Bali-Gili-Lombok services.
Buddha's Gili Art
Quality handmade souvenirs
Boutique selling handmade jewellery, sarongs, beach clothing, and local art.
Chill Out Bar
Classic Gili Air sunset chill
Relaxed beach bar with hammocks, cold beers, and west coast sunset views.
Coco's Beachfront
Casual all-day dining
Casual beachfront restaurant with Indonesian and Western dishes, cocktails, and ocean views.
Damai Homestay
Authentic family stay
Budget family-run guesthouse with simple rooms and genuine local hospitality.
Dive Gear Gili
Dive equipment and swimwear
Dive equipment, masks, fins, rashguards, and swimwear shop.
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.
Gili Air Art Market
Souvenir shopping
Small market of stalls selling local crafts, jewellery, beach clothing, and souvenirs.
Gili Air Bakery
Fresh pastries and bread
Small bakery and cafe serving fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches daily.
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.
Gili Air Cidomo Station
Traditional island tour
Traditional horse-drawn carriages (cidomo) for island tours and transport.
Gili Air Divers
Friendly mid-size dive centre
Friendly dive centre offering daily fun dives, PADI courses, and snorkel trips.
Gili Air Eco Hostel
Eco-conscious backpacker stay
Eco-friendly backpacker hostel with sustainable practices and garden setting.
Gili Air Escape
Adults-only quiet retreat
Adults-only villa retreat with private pools in a quiet garden setting.
Gili Air Hostel
Simple budget stay
Budget hostel with dorms and private rooms close to the main harbour area.
Gili Air Kayak & SUP
Paddling to Gili Meno
Kayak and SUP rental for paddling to Gili Meno or exploring the coastline.
Gili Air Lagoon Resort
Private pool villa at mid-luxury price
Lagoon-style resort with private plunge pool villas and tropical garden setting.
Gili Air Mart
Daily essentials and snacks
Main convenience store on the island selling groceries, snacks, drinks, and essentials.
Gili Air Santai Spa
Affordable traditional massage
Budget-friendly spa with traditional massages and basic beauty treatments.
Gili Air Santay
Authentic Thai green curry
Beachfront Thai and Indonesian restaurant famous for legendary green curry and fresh juices.
Gili Air Snorkel Trips
Three-island snorkel day
Boat snorkel tours visiting the best reefs around all three Gili Islands.
Gili Air SUP
Morning SUP over the reef
Stand-up paddleboard rental and guided tours around the calm waters of Gili Air.
Gili Air Surf School
First-time surf lessons
Surf lessons and board hire for the small reef breaks around Gili Air.
Gili Air Yoga Shala
Casual daily practice
Open-air shala offering vinyasa and hatha classes with drop-in friendly schedule.
Gili Bliss
Holistic wellness practice
Holistic wellness centre offering yoga, reiki, meditation, and healing treatments.
Gili Getaway
Getting to/from Bali
Fast boat service between Bali and the Gili Islands with daily departures.
Gili Yoga Air
Daily drop-in yoga
Drop-in yoga classes with experienced international teachers in an intimate studio.
Gita Gili
Quiet mid-luxury stay
Boutique hotel with pool, restaurant, and spa services in a quiet north coast location.
Glass Bottom Boat Gili Air
Family-friendly reef viewing
Glass bottom boat tours for non-snorkellers to see the coral and marine life.
Gusto Italiano
Authentic Italian cuisine
Authentic Italian restaurant with wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, and Italian gelato.
H2O Spa
Ayurvedic holistic treatments
Spa at H2O Yoga Centre offering holistic treatments, Ayurvedic therapies, and massages.
Island View Bungalows
No-frills mid-range comfort
Mid-range bungalows with garden setting and friendly local service.
Jali Kitchen
Mediterranean tapas night
Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with tapas, grilled dishes, and creative sharing plates.
Kai's Beach House
Modern beachfront stay
Beachfront boutique hotel with pool, restaurant, and modern room design.
Kayu Cafe Gili Air
Healthy brunch
Wooden-themed cafe with healthy bowls, specialty coffee, and brunch menu.
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.
Lucky's Bar
Late-night dancing on Air
Lively bar with party nights, DJ sets, and a young backpacker crowd.
Lumbung Hostel
Rustic budget bungalows
Traditional-style hostel with dorms and bamboo bungalows in a quiet garden.
Mama Pizza
Reliable family Italian
Long-standing family-friendly pizzeria with Italian classics and pasta.
Manta Dive Gili Air
Dive course with accommodation
PADI 5-Star IDC Resort with on-site bungalow accommodation and small group dives.
Nest Gili Air
Stylish sunset dinner
Stylish beachfront restaurant with international menu, creative cocktails, and west coast sunset views.
Ozzy Cafe
Aussie-style brunch
Relaxed cafe with Australian-inspired brunch dishes and good coffee.
Pearl Beach Lounge
Upscale sunset drinks
Upscale beach club with cocktails, Mediterranean food, and sunset views.
Pelangi Cottages
Quiet traditional stay
Traditional wooden cottages in a garden setting on the quiet north coast.
Perama Tour
Onward travel arrangements
Travel agent offering boat tickets, island transfers, and day trips.
Pink Pepper Corner
Creative fusion dinner
Creative fusion restaurant combining Asian and European flavours with beautiful presentation.
Pituq Cafe
Post-yoga smoothie bowl
Vegan and vegetarian cafe with smoothie bowls, raw desserts, and herbal teas.
Sandy Beach Club
Relaxed sunset alternative
Chilled beach club with cocktails, music, and beanbag seating on the west coast.
Sasak Cafe Gili Air
Authentic Lombok cafe food
Cafe with traditional Sasak-inspired dishes, coffee, and local breakfasts.
Scallywags Organic Village Resort
Eco-conscious stay with great food
Eco-focused resort with organic restaurant, bungalows, and commitment to sustainability.
Slow Spa Gili Air
Luxury spa experience
Luxury spa at Slow Gili Air offering traditional Balinese and Indonesian treatments.
Sunrise Beach Club
Mid-range beachfront with pool
Beachfront resort with private villas, pool, and upscale restaurant on the west coast.
Sunset Cocktail Bar
Peaceful sunset cocktail
Small beach bar specialising in sunset cocktails and chilled music.
Taman Sari Spa
Mid-range garden spa
Garden spa offering body scrubs, massages, facials, and affordable traditional treatments.
Tami's Pizzeria
Real Italian pizza
Wood-fired pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pizzas with imported ingredients.
The Black Penny
All-day brunch
European-style brunch spot known for eggs benedict, specialty coffee, and all-day brunch.
The Garden Restaurant
Peaceful garden lunch
Lush tropical garden restaurant serving Indonesian and international cuisine in a peaceful setting.
The Waterfront Restaurant
Upmarket sunset dinner
Upmarket beachfront restaurant with international menu, fresh seafood, and west coast sunset views.
Villa Casa Mio
Stay with Italian food on site
Italian-owned villa complex with bungalows, pool, and an on-site Italian restaurant.
Villa Nangka Spa
Personalised spa experience
Intimate garden spa with massage and traditional treatments in a peaceful setting.
Warung Kaky
Budget local dining
Family-run warung serving Indonesian classics at proper local prices, favoured by residents.
Warung Mama Pizza
Budget Italian for groups
Budget-friendly Italian with generous pizzas and pastas in a casual inland setting.
Warung Nikmat
Cheap authentic local food
Simple local warung with affordable Indonesian staples and daily home-cooked specials.
Warung Padang Pasir
Authentic Padang cuisine
Padang-style warung with rice and curry buffet of Sumatran specialities.
Warung Sasak 2
Authentic local food
Authentic local warung serving traditional Sasak and Indonesian cuisine at budget prices.