Mowies Gili Air
Beachfront bungalows · Gili Air

Slow mornings,
salt on everything.

The best place to stay on Gili Air

A small bungalow escape,
on an island that still feels small.

Gili Air is the middle island; smaller than Trawangan, livelier than Meno, and easily the best of the three if you want real quiet without being stranded. Mowies has sat right on its west beach since 2014: a handful of beachfront bungalows, an open-air kitchen, and a saltwater lagoon where the afternoon just dissolves.

A day in the life

This could be
your tomorrow.

Wake up to the sea, not your phone
Beachfront bungalows

Wake up to the sea, not your phone

See the bungalows
Fresh fish, wood-fired pizza, long lunches
The kitchen

Fresh fish, wood-fired pizza, long lunches

Open the menu
A saltwater pool, and nowhere to rush to
The lagoon

A saltwater pool, and nowhere to rush to

What's included
Turtles a few fin-kicks from your beach chair
Snorkel spots

Turtles a few fin-kicks from your beach chair

Things to do
The quiet middle island, our favourite kind
Gili Air

The quiet middle island, our favourite kind

Open the gallery
Bright, smoky, just-off-the-boat good
On the table

Bright, smoky, just-off-the-boat good

Where to eat
Why people come back

Small place.
Big feeling.

Beachfront
Bungalows

Ten steps from your porch to the sand. Sleep with the windows open; it's only the waves.

Kitchen
Open All Day

Fresh fish, wood-fired pizza, sambal made by hand. Breakfast is on us when you book direct.

Work Here,
If You Must

Starlink Wi-Fi strong enough for video calls. Or put your laptop away; we won't judge.

Family-Run,
Warmly

No front-desk scripts. We know the guides, the dive shops, the secret spots; just ask.

Step onto the estate

Beachfront,
barefoot,
all of it.

A small estate tucked into Gili Air's west beach; coconut palms, open-sided pavilions, and sand that runs straight to the reef. Nothing towering, nothing loud. A proper beachfront property where the garden, the kitchen, and the sea all touch each other.

Sunset over Mowies Gili Air
Luxury Bungalow at Mowies Gili Air
Luxury Bungalow detail
Superior Bungalow interior
Deluxe Bungalow interior
Saltwater pool at Mowies
The kitchen at Mowies
Gili Air beachfront accommodation

Six bungalow types.
Eleven rooms on the sand.

Six distinct bungalow styles across eleven private rooms. Snug garden retreats for a budget stay, a deluxe studio for honeymoons, a family room that sleeps four, all a few steps from the water and all with the same soft bedding and open windows.

Where to eat on Gili Air

One of the best restaurants
on Gili Air, and it's ours.

Breakfast runs all morning. Wood-fired pizzas come out of the oven blistered and fast. The fish on the grill was on a boat an hour ago. And when the sky turns peach, the cocktails come out and the acoustic set starts. Locals and guests, long tables, no rush; the good kind of dinner.

Beachfront restaurant at sunset
Fresh island cuisine
What our guests say

Don't take our word
for any of this.

A lot of our guests come back. A lot of them bring friends. Here's what they say about Mowies, unedited, straight from Google Maps.

4.5
2,092 Google reviews
Incroyable endroit nous sommes resté 4jours à gili on est venu manger 3 fois ici tellement c’était bon je recommande fortement le tuna grilled avec des french fries et ça mayo façon aïoli juste trop trop bonne !! Service impeccable !
Marco Aresti
Restaurant really excellent and personnel very kind. Delicious bowl with fresh tuna
Hanna Pękala
hotelik bardzo kameralny, ładny wystrój. na plus na pewno część plaży która należy do hotelu. obsługa bardzo pomocna. jedyny minus to śniadania. monotonne i niestety mały wybór i porcje .
Anas Bhaiyat
Food was great. They made mocktails for us on request and service was quick.
Chise Onur
I wanted to try a traditional Indonesian dish, so I ordered the Nasi Goreng, and I absolutely loved it. Everything on the plate was delicious, but the rice was especially flavorful and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was beautiful, the bea… I wanted to try a traditional Indonesian dish, so I ordered the Nasi Goreng, and I absolutely loved it. Everything on the plate was delicious, but the rice was especially flavorful and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was beautiful, the beachfront location made the experience even more enjoyable, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. I had a wonderful meal and would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Gili Air.

Reviews pulled directly from Google Maps. Updated weekly.

From our guests

What guests say
about their stay.

Booking.com Reviews
8.9 (1,079)
Skudlarski
Skudlarski
9

Fabulous

😀 Nice hotel beach, great clean rooms
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Valentine
Valentine
10

Nous avons passé une nuit à Mowies on the beach, gros coup de cœur pour Ady qui servait au restaurant et qui était super

😀 Nous avons passé une nuit à Mowies on the beach, gros coup de cœur pour Ady qui servait au restaurant et qui était super gentil. L’emplacement était idéal, la… Nous avons passé une nuit à Mowies on the beach, gros coup de cœur pour Ady qui servait au restaurant et qui était super gentil. L’emplacement était idéal, la chambre très belle et propre.
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Annalisa
Annalisa
10

Exceptional

😀 Struttura fronte mare fantastica con ristorante sulla spiaggia
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Jorge
Jorge
10

A melhor escolha!

😀 A localização é extraordinária. As pessoas são muito simpáticas. A comida é muito saborosa.
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Valerie
Valerie
9

Déconnection totale

😀 Cuisine excellente Très bon spot pour le coucher de soleil La gentillesse des serveurs
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Bart
10

Aanrader! In alles goed en comfortabel! Doen!

😀 Mooie plek en fijn eigen strand. Comfortabele huisjes met goede bedden. Uitstekende staff! Aanrader!
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Alejandro
Alejandro
10

Exceptional

😀
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Emmanuelle
10

Merveilleux !

😀 Très bel établissement avec accès direct à la plage , sunset memorable! Personnel très gentil, professionnel et accueillant. Les chambres sont très belles et so… Très bel établissement avec accès direct à la plage , sunset memorable! Personnel très gentil, professionnel et accueillant. Les chambres sont très belles et sont climatisées .
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Henrietta
9

Great place but enjoyment affected due to not getting room we had booked

😀 Location and rooms were amazing
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Magdalena
Magdalena
10

Świetne miejsce do odpoczynku

😀 Obiekt zadbany i świetnie położony , tuż przy plaży . Bardzo dobre i urozmaicone śniadania . Personel zawsze uśmiechnięty i pomocny . Czuliśmy się tam mile widz… Obiekt zadbany i świetnie położony , tuż przy plaży . Bardzo dobre i urozmaicone śniadania . Personel zawsze uśmiechnięty i pomocny . Czuliśmy się tam mile widziani . Jeśli kiedyś znów będziemy na Gili to wrócimy do Mowies on the Beach
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Melanie
Melanie
10

Wonderful stay

😀 Great hotel with an excellent beachfront location! Everything is within walking distance, and the beach is right in front of the hotel. The restaurant was very… Great hotel with an excellent beachfront location! Everything is within walking distance, and the beach is right in front of the hotel. The restaurant was very good, with tasty food and a pleasant atmosphere. Friendly staff and a wonderful stay overall. Highly recommended!
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Nerea
Nerea
9

El paraiso en Gili Air

😀 Magnífico alojamiento junto a su beach club para pasar unos dias en Gili Air. La atención era muy buena, tenian en cuenta todos los detalles. Tener el hotel con… Magnífico alojamiento junto a su beach club para pasar unos dias en Gili Air. La atención era muy buena, tenian en cuenta todos los detalles. Tener el hotel con su propio beach club a pie de playa era estupendo y muy comodo. La comida muy buena y con precios similares a los de la isla. Te proporcionan hasta toalla de playa y secador de pelo.
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Bas
10

Gezellig en mooi verblijf!

😀 Een heel leuk, gezellig verblijf! Wij hadden een vroege check in aangevraagd en dat verliep allemaal vlekkeloos. Het personeel is heel aardig en attent. Niets i… Een heel leuk, gezellig verblijf! Wij hadden een vroege check in aangevraagd en dat verliep allemaal vlekkeloos. Het personeel is heel aardig en attent. Niets is te gek. De kamers zijn leuk en gezellig ingericht en de beplanting er omheen is prachtig. Het strand voor het verblijf is prachtig en het restaurant daarbij is goed. Het eten is smaakvol en niet te duur.
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Sue
10

A perfect relaxing holiday on the island. Beautiful beach, no cars, just bikes, horse and cart and the odd electric sco

😀 This place is amazing. A true island holiday. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Lecomte
Lecomte
9

Fabulous

😀 Petit hôtel charmant et très propre. Nourriture excellente Personnel très agréable Je recommande
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Wilhelmus
10

Absolute aanrader voor gezinnen

😀 We hebben een fantastisch verblijf gehad bij Mowies op Gili Air. De locatie direct aan het strand is perfect, de sfeer is heerlijk ontspannen en het personeel i… We hebben een fantastisch verblijf gehad bij Mowies op Gili Air. De locatie direct aan het strand is perfect, de sfeer is heerlijk ontspannen en het personeel is ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam. De kamer was schoon en comfortabel en ook het zwembad was een fijne plek om af te koelen. Het ontbijt (50k per ontbijt) en het eten waren ook erg goed. Eigenlijk hebben we niets aan te merken op ons verblijf. Het enige wat je 's nachts kunt horen zijn de bekende gekko's, maar dat hoort wat ons betreft gewoon bij een tropisch eiland en stoorde ons verder niet. We zouden Mowies zonder twijfel opnieuw boeken en raden het zeker aan!
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Paride
Paride
9

Fabulous

😀 Location e staff fantastici.
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Eva
Eva
10

Top místo na Gili!

😀 Skvělé ubytování! Pokojíček sice menší, ale čisto, vše fungovalo! Personál velice příjemný, ochotný a jídlo taky super🎀
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Suzanne
9

Great food and location

😀 The team (especially the manager Bali) were very friendly and helpful (interesting thing was the men and boys had a lot more easy charm than the females). The… The team (especially the manager Bali) were very friendly and helpful (interesting thing was the men and boys had a lot more easy charm than the females). The location of the resort is fabulous- and the standard of international healthy food options was exceptional- I have travelled around six Indonesian 🇮🇩 islands and the Mowies menu was unique- and most enjoyable. My bungalow was set in lovely gardens and it was in a relatively peaceful area of Air - you do of course still get the distinct bass music sounds filtering through but they really aren’t intrusive. The restaurant on the beach is a very popular sunset chilling venue but the team willingly reserve tables or sunbeds etc for resort guests as a priority. Although I have made some comments about some improvements I would like to see I would most certainly choose Mowies when I visit Gili Air again. Bali (manager) was superb at really showing interest in helping guests to feel comfortable and cared for.
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Sara
Sara
10

Exceptional

😀 Nice rooms and relaxing atmosphere fantastic food and location.
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Sebastián
Sebastián
10

Excepcional

😀 El personal fue maravilloso. La ubicación, con acceso directo a la playa, y el restaurante excelentes.
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Emma
Emma
10

Det bedste sted vi har boet i Indonesien

😀 Mowies er uden tvivl det bedste sted, vi har boet under hele vores ferie i Indonesien. Billederne af stedet er smukke, men det var absolut endnu bedre i virkeli… Mowies er uden tvivl det bedste sted, vi har boet under hele vores ferie i Indonesien. Billederne af stedet er smukke, men det var absolut endnu bedre i virkeligheden. Det ligger PERFEKT, der er solsenge på stranden til fri afbenyttelse, personalet var enormt servicemindede og venlige, solnedgangen er enormt smuk fra restauranten og maden var helt fantastisk. Tusind tak for et virkelig dejligt ophold. Hvis vi nogensinde kommer tilbage til Indonesien er det helt sikkert, at vi kommer tilbage og bor hos jer. 10/10 ⭐️
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Steven
Steven
9

Great location, good atmosphere and very good kitchen !

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Gia
Gia
10

AMAZING ALL ROUND

😀 Mowies is such great value for money. We had the famiily room which had a queen bed and 2 large bunk beds. Right on the beach, with great food and amazing servi… Mowies is such great value for money. We had the famiily room which had a queen bed and 2 large bunk beds. Right on the beach, with great food and amazing service! Wish we could have stayed here for our whole stay but unfortunately there wasn't availability.
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Craig
Craig
10

Well we are booking again for next year already so that really says it all ☺️

😀 Where to begin. The food was outstanding. The staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly. The location was perfect
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Jennifer
Jennifer
9

Fabulous

😀 Comfortable beds. Nice restaurant and service
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Jannik
9

Met de voeten direct in het zand

😀 Prachtige gerenoveerde kamer, ruim! De strandstoelen die bij Mowies hoorde waren ook gezellig met een goed uitzicht voor zonsondergang - het personeel was ook e… Prachtige gerenoveerde kamer, ruim! De strandstoelen die bij Mowies hoorde waren ook gezellig met een goed uitzicht voor zonsondergang - het personeel was ook enorm vriendelijk (credits to Ali)! Hygiëne was ook zeer goed. Handig dat er een muggennet rond het bed zat.
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Camille
10

Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!

😀 L’emplacement était juste amazing !!!!!! Le personnel adorable.
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Before you pack

The things
everyone wants to know.

Fly into Bali (DPS) or Lombok (LOP), then take a fast boat to Gili Air harbour. From Bali it's the fast boat from Padangbai, Serangan or Amed; about 2 to 2.5 hours. From Lombok it's a quick transfer from Bangsal harbour; 10 to 15 minutes on the water. From the harbour, we're a short walk or cidomo (horse-cart) ride away, and we can arrange pickup when you book.
Depends on what you're after. Trawangan is the lively one; bars, crowds, party energy. Meno is the tiny quiet one; beautiful but very little food or nightlife. Gili Air is the middle: quiet when you want it, a handful of good restaurants when you don't, and by far the best snorkelling and diving base of the three. Most people who've tried all three come back to Gili Air.
May to October is the dry season; bluer skies, calmer water, easier boat rides. June and September are the sweet spot: warm, dry, fewer crowds. November to March is still beautiful but brings afternoon rain and a little chop on the boats. Mowies is open year-round and the reef is fantastic any month.
Free daily breakfast, a welcome mocktail on arrival, VIP priority check-in, and your best rate; we match any OTA price. Plus a real human at the end of a WhatsApp message who knows the island, the boats, and the best dive guides by name.
Six bungalow types and eleven rooms in total, from 20 to 40 sqm. Cosy garden bungalows for budget stays, deluxe studios for honeymoons, a family room that sleeps four. All beachfront, all with air-con, Starlink Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and a private porch with something worth sitting on.
Snorkel the turtle reef off our beach, dive the Halik and Shark Point walls, island-hop to Meno and Trawangan, cycle the whole island in 90 minutes, yoga at sunrise, cocktails at sunset. We book everything at reception; no running around, no booking fees.
Aerial view of Gili Air turquoise waters and white sand

“Come for a few nights. Leave planning the next trip back.”

Estate
  • Beachfront
  • Ocean views
  • Saltwater lagoon
  • Concierge
Activities
  • Snorkeling
  • Island hopping
  • Sunset rides
  • Dive trips
Dining
  • Beachfront cafe
  • Fresh seafood
  • Tropical cocktails
  • Vegan options
Comfort
  • Starlink Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Airport pick-up
Mowies Gili Air Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang,
Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Barat 83352
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The quiet side
is waiting.

Barefoot on the sand. Turtles on the reef. Fresh fish on the grill. A sunset with your name on it. Come find out why people keep coming back to Mowies.

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