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Reviews of Gili Buana This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Jl. Matahari Gili Air Indah, Pemenang, 83352 Gili Islands, Indonesia

#60 of 84 hotels in Gili Islands

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 98 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even if you are in a private room you can literally hear every sound from everyone in the hallway. If their phone vibrates, their exact conversation, if they are opening their suitcase, etc. As other reviews have stated, you have to pay for towels. More of a family vibe, mostly families with young kids who are on a budget. This is different from other hostels which usually have younger people. Breakfast is basically just toast

    Showers had hot water. Room was spacious, AC worked well

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool was nice. Bathrooms need to be improved.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely for a hostel but I think for a couple you can get beach huts for a similar price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast included is only toast not the usual eggs etc we were used to when having breakfast included. The place was clean but still stains on the bed sheets etc

    Warm showers and great pool area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast is just toast, you need to pay extra if you want noodles or fried rice. The room is basic, wifi worked ok and limited shared bathrooms.

    The staff are helpful with any questions you may have! Nice pool! A fan and air-con in the room is great. Overall a nice and affordable place!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast very simple for the price (toast + jam + coffee/tea) I would have expected to have a towel provided or to be able to refill my water bottle

    The rooms are very confortable, with just 3 beds Very nice staff The swimming pool is great

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really lovely hotel in a quiet area. Amazing pool and the owner is really kind !

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a dusty road to the hostel from the main road and it is poorly lightened. You don't get a towel during your stay.

    The staff is very friendly and helpful, I was alone in two bed room, even though I booked a dormitory room. Room had a fan and the aircon. The pool area is nice. You get a basic complimentary breakfast. 2 minutes walk to the beach.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly and extra helpful staff, clean, nice swimming pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -the road outside the entrance is a bit hidden and dark at night time. -it’s a three bed room without any curtains for each bed, less privacy.

    -nice swimming pool -staffs are friendly and helpful -clean -bed is good but small -enough amount of toilet and shower room -hot water

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2024

    9.0
    Quiet and clean place, 10 mins from beach, 15 from city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have a kitchen, but nothing to comolain about

    Clean, compfy beds, no mosque noise during Ramadan, friendly stuff, pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    9.0
    Really nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast but it was during the low season so the owner explained me that the kitchen is close during the low season so it’s normal !

    Really recommended hostel ! Really nice, clean and beautiful ! The swimming pool is a big plus! Staff really nice as well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Think walls and pour breakfast 3 bedroom a bit small for 3 persons and their luggages

    Nice and very clean Very good value A bit far from the road but quiet place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2023

    9.0
    Nice, relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable room, nice hosts, enjoyed using the pool

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    Great value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would have been nice to be able to buy fruit from the restaurant in the morning.

    Simple (in a good way), clean and calm place. Great for backpackers, and families.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    9.0
    Simple, calm and comfortable hostel in Gili Air
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As it's on a secondary road, there's a bit of dust on the way there

    The kindness of the staff, the pool and how well taken care of the hotel is. The room was also comfortable and super clean, and the shared bathrooms were also always clean.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money, some secure storage would have been nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No storage for bags or valuables at all, or any way to lock the rooms. There was a safe in the room but it was tiny and only one between the three strangers staying there, there was also only one key to the room so we had to leave it unlocked. We did ask how to use the safe as we weren’t given the code, but the owner’s English meant he couldn’t understand us so we gave up and just hope for the best. Not ideal, but luckily no problems. The free breakfast is very simple toast and coffee. Also only one main light which was a bit awkward since all three of us in the room were on different schedules.

    Great location for me as although it was a 15min walk from the port it meant I was only five minutes from the beach and dive shop. Good value for what it was and the showers were warm (something I’ve not had in other Indonesian hostels). Space to hang clothes up to dry outside all the rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful place to stay in Gili Air
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We got a superior room with private bathroom and everything was super good. The hotel is 5 minutes walking from the beach, placed at the end of a small dusty road (a little dark at night, better grab a torch light). The staff is really kind, all the spaces are really clean and the atmosphere is lovely.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Small bedroom, can be noisy and poor wifi.

    Great pool, very clean, nice staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is not special place to meet people and speak and no curtains in the bed.

    A big nice hostel with lots of showers and toilets. You can relax there.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very basic breakfast, staff (female owner) was soemtimes quite rough to their guests.

    Location, very clean and comfy place. Very calm place.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    9.0
    amazing gili buana
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    niente

    the whole location is very relaxing and quiet, i really enjoyed the swimmingpool and the beautiful inner garden.. the host is a nice and kind presence and the position in the isle is good, 15min far from the main arbour and there is the possibility to rent bike or tour

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice and helpful staff, very clean!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only some minor things to make it perfect: * Cleaning guys should also take care of some minor repairs like toilet door locks. * Sometimes a noisy pump behind my room (I just put in ear plugs) was little disturbing * I did not like the snorkel tour so much, but not their fault. All shared tours are equal and lots of people at the same spot. Hardly any information from the crew and coral is not really great there. The statues in the water are unique, tough.

    I had a great stay and management is very helpful and competent. Just a summary of points: * Great management * Super clean. There are a lot of people cleaning the whole day. * Good location * WiFi was good. I was able to do a backup pf all my pictures * Recommended zzz Restaurant (that's the name!) has great food and very good value * Will definitely stay here again

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2023

    7.0
    lovely.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the walls in the room were very thin. You could hear everything! but with earplugs enough.

    The pool and the breakfast! The homemade Jam was so delicious. The Room was clean and comfortable. Staff is very friendly! Would Recommend!

    Stayed in August 2023

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