The popular Gili islands off the … coast of Lombok are not the only ones worth visiting (Gili simply means island in the local lingo), but this trilogy of little land masses in a turquoise sea have become synonymous with tourism in Lombok. Gili Air is the smallest, Gili Meno is the middle island and Gili Trawangan is the largest, a party island that has its fans and its haters.
Gili Meno is increasingly gaining popularity among all types of travellers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
The water surrounding the beautiful little islands of Southwest Lombok is still, clear and absolutely beautiful for swimming, snorkeling or diving. The natural environment is still largely untouched. Local fishermen drift lazily on the still water, local boats trawl for coral and seaweed and the islands dot the water like little green jewels
Located on a white sand crescent overlooking a picture-perfect turquoise sea, Seri Resort Gili Meno offers a range of superb accommodation, a soaring bamboo yoga shala, a spa, restaurant and bar and a swimming pool that overlooks the ocean. With an Instagram worthy sunrise that floats above Mt Rinjani on Lombok’s mainland, Seri Resort is the ultimate getaway.
Great locations are where Scallywags begins. Their island paradises on both Gili Air and Gili Trawangan have enviable locations, where the sea laps at the tables, the view is endless and the powdery white sand sticks to your toes. The Scallywags nightly barbecue selection is legendary, a carry over from their first successful restaurant in Bali, Echo Beach. Choose from fresh seafood, steaks, kebabs and ribs, which are all barbecued to order. Sample a lively mix of salads, top it off with freshly baked bread and savour a beach bbq that tops all others.
With five different resorts, and an uber chilled beachclub, on two of these stunning islands off lovely Lombok,the options are endless. Eco warriors can secure a stay at the environmentally friendly and sustainably built Scallywags Resort on Gili Trewangan while others might opt for the quieter Scallywags Mango Retreat on Gili Air.
Now, joining the list of our feast of fabulousness is the brand new Seri Resort Gili Meno. A shimmering white three-story restaurant, bar and beach club with a turquoise sea-front pool is your ticket to enjoy a getaway that ticks all the boxes.
A gorgeous restaurant appears with an internationally-renowned chef devising delicious delights, a mixologist creating cocktails while the hip beats of summer float on the warm sea breezes and Karma Reef in Gili Meno is your island home.
