Manta Dive Gili Trawangan Resort

Great food and staff

I recently stayed at a charming accommodation on the island and absolutely loved it. I’ve visited the island a few times and always choose this place because of its perfect location—right in the middle of the main street yet tucked away enough that no street noise filters through. I stayed in one of the huts, which offered a truly lovely experience. Each hut comes with an open-air shower at the back, making rainy-day showers a unique and memorable delight. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the breakfast each morning was delicious. The only minor downside, which is entirely outside the hotel’s control, is its proximity to a mosque just a few streets away. This means you can hear the call to prayer several times a day, starting early in the morning and continuing into the evening, and it’s pretty loud. However, as we spent most of our days relaxing on the beach away from the busy area, none of it bother - and you might even find yourself getting used to it after few days. And after all, we were the guests on their island so embracing the local way of life and culture is the least we could do. Overall, this accommodation remains my favourite spot on the island, offering comfort, charm, and a memorable island experience.

Very confortable and very close to everything. Just right out the dock and many infopoints for booking your excursions for the islands. The boats are right there. Anyways there are many carriages you can take to go anywhere. Not a big deal. One weird thing: we rent a bike for 1 day, we needed 2 more hours, maybe less (the day after we had leave). For those two hours they charged another full day. Not much flexibility.

Fab hotel, ideal for diving - lovely staff and restaurant on site - don’t look anywhere else for Gili T