Let us provide you with some general guidance on each of the three Gili Islands – Trawangan, Meno and Air – and which one would suit you best.

You might be in for great beach bars and a more lively nightlife scene, or, perhaps a total opposite where you simply prefer a ‘retreat’ on a quiet island literally, without the crowds. Maybe something that has the best of both worlds… Unless you’re going for a long stay to experience all of the three islands, choosing which to head to becomes your first critical challenge.

Your single choice could either make or break your stay. We’ve created this area guide for the Gili Islands with this goal in mind: to let you know the highs, the lows, and the main features of these favourite islands, so you can decide which hotel and location on the Gili Islands is best for you.