GiliZen Resort - Private Pool Villas

Very good villa in Gili Air

Villa privée plus que décevante,petite chambre minimaliste. La première chambre était tellement en mauvais état qu'on change de chambre mais la 2eme pas beaucoup mieux. La salle d'eau manque de propreté et surtout d'entretien, robinets,pomme de douche évacuation lavabo tout est rouillés, certaines serviettes pleines de taches ainsi que les 2 peignoirs soit disant propre! Des taches sur le canapé, les asises de chaises et les oreillets. Le fond de la piscine pas nettoyer en 3 jours! La climatisation ne fonctionne pas à notre arrivée obligé d'appeler un technicien venu le soir réparer. Sur 3 jours sur place 2 jours de coupure de courant de plusieurs heures car il y avait des travaux à côté. On patiente avec 32 degrés dans la chambre. D'autre part l'hôtel est en plein milieu de l'île, loin de tout, et les chemins pour y arriver sont dans un état ! L'île de Gili air n'est pas franchement à recommander, pleins de détritus partout, des hôtels à l'abandon d'autre en construction, vraiment rien de jolis là bas. Juste les tortues à voir sinon rien. Gili trawangan est bien mieux. Mes amis étaient là bas et franchement rien à voir. Pour le positif, eau à volonté, bon petit-déjeuner et piscine petite mais agréable.

Quiet and calm location for a peaceful stay The staff was more than helpfull. When we got to the place reseption person gave us a map and explaned where to find good food, where to snorkel and where to get the best view of the sunset. Breakfast was always on time and there was plenty to eat. Location of the premises was on the quiter side of the island, which for us was perfect. The island is very small so it was easy to get around despite the fact that location was more remote.

Visited all 3 Gili Islands and this island was easily our favourite. Gili Meno too quiet, Gili T too busy. Gili Air was a great balance between the two. Stayed at this hotel for 5 nights, wish it had been more. The accommodation is a 15 minute ride away from the port using the horse and cart transport. Alternative would have been a 30 minute+ walk in the heat and along the makeshift roads and dusty paths. We had a private villa with a small pool that was perfect. Really enjoyed the made to order breakfasts - the floating breakfast was a first and a bit of a novelty. The free fresh water in the large plastic dispenser was a very welcome. A bike is a necessity to get around the island and visit the many excellent beaches and restaurants. As previous reviews have mentioned - if you turn right out of the hotel entrance the pathway is extremely dusty. However, if you turn left you can avoid this. Recommend the H20 if you like Yoga.

Room/pool layout is good, bed comfy. Choice of seating and ability to move loungers to be in shade most of day. Good sized breakfast, we ended up putting croissants and fruit in fridge and have them as lunch after our diving. Breakfast is delivered to your room to have by the pool or in it if you ask for a floating tray. Team always got the right drinks choice with the right meal choice when laying out. Shower had a hint of salt so not fully fresh water. Last part of road is a powdery mud/sand so always ended up with very dirty feet and shoes. But location was great for being away from the bustle of the main streets. Pools very private.