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Best spots on the Gilis, Lombok, Indonesia

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Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan - my favourite places to eat, chill, hang out, make friends
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Gili Meno

The most peaceful of the three Gilis - Here are my favourite food spots
 
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Amazing local food at great prices, different options available than your generic Indonesian food for foreigners... a taste of Jakarta in Lombok
Le' Batavia - Gili Meno Restaurants - Tripadvisor
 
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Great quality and value, cute spot, a real hidden gem in the center of the island
Tip of the Tongue Restaurant Gili Meno - Tripadvisor
 
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Always a lovely vibe, often live music with brotherhood band or little brother band
New Sasak Cafe · North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
 
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Best coffee on the island, and a great green juice, also my favourite place to work as there is plugpoints with a view
Le Pirate Beach Club
 
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Most recommended diving school on gili meno, and also has a great restaurant! I love the breakfast wrap.
Divine Divers
 
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This is a quirky and special little hostel with some very delicious burgers, a great vibe and all sorts of surprises
The Rabbit Tree Hostel: Hostel Gili Meno | Gili Meno
 
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For when you want something a bit more sophisticated. Stunning pool, beautiful architecture, great music and service, excellent food and drinks... more on the pricy side
BASK Gili Meno
 
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Home of the brotherhood band, only the coolest band in the gilis. Best to go on a Saturday night for family dinner and live music.
Brother hood Gili meno · North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
 
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STUNNING yoga resort in gili meno, daily yoga offerings, beautiful open air yoga shala, surrounded by trees and fields, a truly special space in the heart of the island
MaoMeno Yoga Resort, Gili Meno (harga terbaru 2025) - Booking.com

Gili Trawangan

The party island has more to offer than just reckless nights, here are some of my picks
 
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Great spot for karaoke (I think mondays) and rock n roll bingo (I think fridays) for heaps of fun vibes
Lava Bar Gili Trawangan (@lavabargilit) - Instagram
 
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Live reggae every night. Beautiful energy. Good vibes. Cocktails not too bad either.
SAMA-SAMA REGGAE BAR (@samasamareggaebar) - Instagram
 
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Definitely the best cakes in the gilis. My favourite ginger and salted caramel cheese cake... drooling...
Kayu Cafe (@kayucafegili) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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Near the harbour, excellent coffee, food menu not bad at all, lovely upstairs area.
Coffee & Thyme (@coffeeandthyme) • Instagram photos and videos
 
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Delicious Chinese food, my favourite go-to is the eggplant casserole
山岛小厨 · North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
 
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A favorite spot to have lunch on the beach and a swim - the water is the perfect depth here and the cakes are lovely too. Perfect for those who are gluten free or vegan
The Banyan Tree - Gili Trawangan (@thebanyantreegili)
 
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The Seared tuna salad is deeevine!!
Fat Cats Bar and Restaurant on Gili Trawangan

Gili Air

The spiritual Yoga island has a lot to offer, here are some gems I keep going back to
 
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Excellent value for money. Incredible quality. Delicious crunchy green leaves are a blessing on the gilis. Taste combinations out of this world.
Poke bowl - Gili Air
 
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Beautiful cold pressed juice by Beautiful people in a very cute set up in the centre of the island
Gili Bliss Gili Air · North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara
 
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Great place to stay and make friends, lively pool, close to the beach, lovely bar and cocktails, breakfast included in your stay, and honestly such wonderful people
Hostels Indonesia | Tipsea Turtle – more than just a hostel
 
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Build your own breakfast with such delicious options and real French bread. Total treat for my taste buds.
Kopi Susu, Gili Air - Ulasan Restoran - Tripadvisor
 
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My favourite place to get a massage. They even do pregnancy massage. Very professional. Always feel amazing afterwards.
Mamo Spa Gili Air · North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara