The Waterfront is amongst the finest of the Gili Islands accommodation, currently boasting eight contemporary styled bungalows set amidst a tropical garden on Gili Air, a laid back little island located off the north-west shores of Lombok, Indonesia.
Accomodation
The Waterfront, one of only a few luxury hotels in Gili Air, combines both traditional and modern aspects of island living.
Standard Bungalow
At The Waterfront Hotel Gili Air we have eight beautiful modern rooms set within a tropical garden just a stones throw from the beach. This is some of the best accommodation Gili Air has to offer. All our rooms combine traditional Indonesian building materials and techniques with modern western facilities. These include AC, Fresh Hot Water, Mini Fridge, In-Room Safety Deposit Box, LCD TV, Satelite TV and DVD Player.
Waterfront Hotel Bathroom Gili AirThe spacious bathrooms are finshed with a traditional palimanan stone and the open air showers allow you to literally shower under the stars. Each room also comes with a shaded terrace with comfortable day bed where you can relax.
All our Standard bungalows have the option of either twin or double rooms. Extra mattresses and baby cots are available upon request.
Dining
One of the few more luxury Gili Air resorts, the bar and retaurant offer exceptional sunrise views over Gunung Rinjani (Indonesia's second largest volcanic peak). Guests can enjoy breakfast by the sea, sunbathe on white sand beaches and swim in clear blue waters.
Restaurant
The Waterfront menu focuses on fresh seasonal Indonesian ingredients and flavors prepared with western techniques and presentations. Offering a wide a…
Bar
Dine by the sea, great deserts and fantastic coffees, enjoyed in the open-air ambiance, under the stars in a great atmosphere. Our friendly staf…
Restaurant
The Waterfront menu focuses on fresh seasonal Indonesian ingredients and flavors prepared with western techniques and presentations. Offering a wide array of global favorites, from salads, pizza and pastas, to curries and stir fries and our fish of the day specials, barbequed in front of your eyes, ensuring the freshest seafood platters. The menu incorporates a wide selection of organically, locally produced food from both Bali and Lombok. Our produce is delivered daily to ensure freshness and quality, keeping us at the forefront of Gili Air restaurants.
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Dine by the sea, great deserts and fantastic coffees, enjoyed in the open-air ambiance, under the stars in a great atmosphere. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you choose what to eat.
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Recreation
For a slightly more energetic holiday we can organise kite surfing lessons and we also have an onsite diving center (Manta Dive), no experience is needed for either of these activities and as you will discover there is an incredible variety of aquatic life around the Gili Islands.
Pricing
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Reviews
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Rating
78 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
ebonygirl
Good Bungalow but not Delux as Advertised
A comfortable stay. The resort is located next to Mantra Dive and a stone's throw to the beach. The room was on the small side and if you wished to stay inside for a while to enjoy the air...
Michael F
Perfect for diving
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ire3333
Wonderful resort
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