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Posted on Dec 27, 2025|Palm View Bungalow
Matt NasirPondok Santi Estate is truly an exceptional place to stay.
We stayed at Pondok Santi Estate in Gili Trawangan for four nights, and from the very first moment, everything exceeded our expectations. The level of service is outstanding — a true 5 out of 5 — and the experience feels much more like a five-star luxury resort rather than a hotel.
Every detail is beautifully designed and perfectly maintained. The rooms are spacious, elegant, and extremely comfortable. Housekeeping is impeccable, and the staff is attentive without ever being intrusive.
The restaurant experience deserves special praise. The food quality, presentation, and service were consistently excellent. Breakfasts were a highlight of our stay — fresh, delicious, and served in a peaceful, beautiful setting that made every morning feel special.
What truly sets this resort apart is the warmth and professionalism of the team. From the room staff to the restaurant team, everyone made us feel genuinely welcome and well cared for throughout our stay.
Personally, Gili Trawangan itself is not a destination that impressed me greatly. However, Pondok Santi Estate completely transformed our experience and made the island a place I would happily return to again — specifically because of this resort.
We feel very fortunate to have stayed here and are deeply grateful for such a memorable and high-quality experience. Pondok Santi Estate is a true sanctuary of comfort, elegance, and exceptional hospitality, and we would not hesitate to return.
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Price per night from:€198
Posted on May 8, 2026
Guest UserThe hotel's location is fantastic, right on the beachfront with private sun loungers. The staff are welcoming, and there's a tap outside each villa to rinse off sand after the beach. We were greeted wonderfully and checked in immediately as our room was ready. They promptly brought welcome drinks and cold towels.
Regarding the downsides: there are no disposable toothbrushes or body lotion. The water isn't in disposable bottles but in a carafe that you have to refill yourself in the lobby. The room is very dark with insufficient lighting. The windows aren't airtight, leading to high street noise, especially when the call to prayer starts at night. The refrigerator is also very noisy. The air conditioner is positioned to blow directly onto the bed, so we had to sleep with our heads at the foot of the bed. The AC is also loud. There were strange worm-like caterpillars crawling in the bathroom and room. There are no power outlets near the beds. Breakfast is à la carte, with an additional buffet offering vegetables, fruits, cheese, cold cuts, and pastries. The breakfast food isn't very good; poached eggs were overcooked. A plus is that you can order several dishes from the menu. The latte coffee was very bitter, and I had to add milk myself. I believe the price for this hotel is too high. The only plus is the location – it's conveniently situated a 10-minute walk from the port and has a beach spot where you can see turtles.
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Price per night from:€79
Posted on Mar 4, 2026|King Room with Balcony
AnastasiaGSea Shell Hotel Gili is a small and cozy hotel where we stayed for two nights during our trip to the Gili Islands. The hotel is located inside the island rather than directly on the beach, but the ocean is still within easy walking distance — just a short walk to the left side of the island. Considering the size of Gili, the location is actually quite convenient and quiet.
Our room was spacious with a large comfortable bed, perfect for relaxing after a day in the sun. The bathroom was also quite big with good plumbing — hot water was always available and the water pressure was strong. Overall everything was clean and well maintained.
One small thing that felt a bit strange was that we were given only one towel per person. If a place positions itself as a hotel rather than a guesthouse, it would be nice to have at least two towels per guest.
Another detail we didn’t love was the drinking water system. Water is provided in a jug rather than sealed plastic bottles. While it may be more eco-friendly, personally I feel a bit more comfortable when the drinking water comes in sealed bottles.
The hotel has a large swimming pool which looks nice, although we didn’t end up using it — when you’re on Gili, swimming in the ocean feels like the obvious choice.
Breakfast was probably the most disappointing part of the stay. There is a menu, but in reality there aren’t many options to choose from. On the second morning about half of the menu was unavailable when we tried to order, and no explanation was given.
Amsterdam - Good cafe near the hotel :) in the end we sorted out our breakfast there
Overall, Sea Shell Hotel Gili is a decent option if you’re looking for a quiet place to stay with spacious rooms and a good bathroom. It’s not perfect, but for a short stay on the island it worked well enough.
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Price per night from:€40
Posted on May 28, 2026
Khadija5I absolutely loved my stay at Lumi Hotel Gili Trawangan. It ended up being my favorite place of my whole trip in Indonesia. The hotel is beautiful, peaceful and perfectly located. I extended my stay because I genuinely felt so good there.
What I loved the most was the atmosphere: calm, simple and relaxing. Every morning I would take my bike, ride around the island, stop at my favorite restaurants and enjoy the peaceful vibe of Gili T. The staff and locals were always kind and welcoming.
The hotel itself is very aesthetic, the pool area is stunning and the sunset side of the island is amazing. I also really appreciated having a bike available during my stay, it made everything so easy and enjoyable.
the only negative point for me was the lack of storage space in the room. There was not really enough space to organize belongings properly. The shower area was also very small and looked a bit worn out and in need of renovation. Especially around the shower walls, it sometimes gave an impression of not feeling fully clean or well maintained.
But overall, this place gave me some of my best memories in Indonesia and I would honestly come back again.
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Price per night from:€80
Posted on Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous UserThe hotel is clean, cool, and the service is excellent. The pool is clean, and the room has a hill view. The pool has a direct view of a beautiful beach. It's perfect for anyone wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle.
The only downside is that there's no fridge in the room.
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Price per night from:€20
Posted on Jan 3, 2026|Chamber Room Double
Guest UserThe hotel is conveniently located right next to the port. It's on a very lively street, with lots of tourists, shops, cafes, and even horses – always bustling with activity. The breakfasts are fantastic – a lavish buffet plus you can order additional dishes to be prepared. Truly among the best! The rooms are incredibly clean and beautiful. The hotel's design gets an A+! 🤓
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Price per night from:€36
Posted on Apr 14, 2026
Guest User
The hotel was excellent...rooms were comfortable, clean and spacious and accommodating for our group of 8. The pool area was great with sun lounges. Location is very central to the port, local restaurants and hiring/booking options. We didn't eat at the restaurant but drinks service was great. Would definitely stay again.
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Price per night from:€41
Posted on Feb 1, 2026
Guest User
Hotel is very good . Near port . Bungalo is clean , standing by the pool , but not raw in the rooms , the room was decorated when you arrived . No exit immediately to the sea shore , you need to walk to the beach of turtle 5-10 minutes . All services take in the hotel , bike 150 thousand ( 750 rules ) , on the street 200 . Massage was also ordered at the hotel . The boat for the tour was ordered next to the hotel , for three gave 900 thousand ( 4500 rubles) 4 hours individual tour , then the staff member reported that they could have ordered . If you want silence and rest after the tour , from the beach , take this hotel !
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Price per night from:€120
Posted on Jan 30, 2025
Denis
The hotel is new and very beautiful, the staff is responsive, a good beach with sun loungers and a gorgeous sunset, far from the pier and all the bars, restaurants only. Very tasty breakfasts
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Price per night from:€51
Posted on Oct 30, 2023
Илья
Goes for the economy
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Price per night from:€11