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.
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.
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.
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.
Kid friendly playground and sand toys. Great food, great vibes great coffee… Best cappuccinos on the island right on the beach. Unschool your kids here on gili air
Restaurant is one of the busier ones on Hili Air. Solid menu with some Moroccan tones and an extensive cocktail list. Worth a visit for the food and sunset.
Great location, but the service is hit-or-miss. The food was decent, but our experience with the staff was mixed. A few team members were warm and helpful, but others seemed disengaged: at one point, a menu was dropped at our table without…Great location, but the service is hit-or-miss. The food was decent, but our experience with the staff was mixed. A few team members were warm and helpful, but others seemed disengaged: at one point, a menu was dropped at our table without a word before the server walked off. With a bit more consistency in service, this place could be great.
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From our guests
What guests say about their stay.
Booking.com Reviews
8.9
(1,085)
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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.
😀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!
😀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.
😀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 ⭐️
😀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.
😀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.
😀Ci è piaciuto tutto. La posizione , la spiaggia favolosa( tra le più belle di gili air) ben tenuta. Una laguna dall'acqua meravigliosa. La struttura è curati…Ci è piaciuto tutto. La posizione , la spiaggia favolosa( tra le più belle di gili air) ben tenuta. Una laguna dall'acqua meravigliosa. La struttura è curatissima e si pranza / cena sulla spiaggia . Qualità del cibo ottima. Posizione ideale per ammirare i tramonti.staff cordiale e sempre sorridente. Semplicemente fantastico tutto.
😀Chilled Back atmosphere, very friendly staff, amazing sun beds , great breakfast, perfect sunset and great location close to harbour. They helped us book tours…Chilled Back atmosphere, very friendly staff, amazing sun beds , great breakfast, perfect sunset and great location close to harbour. They helped us book tours to other Islands, rent a scooter and provided great room service and beach towels when needed
😀The location is perfect, you are in the best spot for sunrises 🌅 the staff are wonderful the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious try green spice mart…The location is perfect, you are in the best spot for sunrises 🌅 the staff are wonderful the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious try green spice martini
😀Ubicación perfecta, el hotel está al lado de muchos restaurantes y bien conectado con las calles principales. La playa está muy bien y es el sitio perfecto para…Ubicación perfecta, el hotel está al lado de muchos restaurantes y bien conectado con las calles principales. La playa está muy bien y es el sitio perfecto para ver el atardecer. El personal del hotel es muy amable y atento. Menú de desayuno muy variado.
😀The hotel was situated right on the beach. The staff were amazing nothing was to much trouble. The food at the hotel was amazing I would highly recommend stay…The hotel was situated right on the beach. The staff were amazing nothing was to much trouble. The food at the hotel was amazing I would highly recommend staying here. It was our wedding anniversary when we were there . The hotel had decided our bed and we had a special sunset dinner table. It was lovely. Thank you to all the staff at mowies.
😀We hebben een super fijne tijd gehad bij Mowies! De bedden en kussens lagen heerlijk, het personeel was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam, het eten was erg lekker…We hebben een super fijne tijd gehad bij Mowies! De bedden en kussens lagen heerlijk, het personeel was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam, het eten was erg lekker! Echt een mega aanrader!
😀Отличное месторасположение, приятный улыбчивый персонал, чистая территория, прекрасное море, хоть и вход не идеальный из-за кораллов, но и не проблематичный; вк…Отличное месторасположение, приятный улыбчивый персонал, чистая территория, прекрасное море, хоть и вход не идеальный из-за кораллов, но и не проблематичный; вкусная еда в ресторане при отеле. В целом, если бы мы вернулись на этот остров, то скорее всего в этот же отель.
😀Mowies heeft een geweldige ligging direct aan het strand met een ontspannen sfeer. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam, de kamers waren schoo…Mowies heeft een geweldige ligging direct aan het strand met een ontspannen sfeer. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam, de kamers waren schoon en comfortabel en we hebben tijdens ons verblijf heerlijk gegeten in het restaurant. Een perfecte plek om te genieten van Gili Air.
😀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!
😀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.
😀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 ⭐️
😀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.
😀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.
😀Ci è piaciuto tutto. La posizione , la spiaggia favolosa( tra le più belle di gili air) ben tenuta. Una laguna dall'acqua meravigliosa. La struttura è curati…Ci è piaciuto tutto. La posizione , la spiaggia favolosa( tra le più belle di gili air) ben tenuta. Una laguna dall'acqua meravigliosa. La struttura è curatissima e si pranza / cena sulla spiaggia . Qualità del cibo ottima. Posizione ideale per ammirare i tramonti.staff cordiale e sempre sorridente. Semplicemente fantastico tutto.
😀Chilled Back atmosphere, very friendly staff, amazing sun beds , great breakfast, perfect sunset and great location close to harbour. They helped us book tours…Chilled Back atmosphere, very friendly staff, amazing sun beds , great breakfast, perfect sunset and great location close to harbour. They helped us book tours to other Islands, rent a scooter and provided great room service and beach towels when needed
😀The location is perfect, you are in the best spot for sunrises 🌅 the staff are wonderful the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious try green spice mart…The location is perfect, you are in the best spot for sunrises 🌅 the staff are wonderful the food is great, and the cocktails are delicious try green spice martini
😀Ubicación perfecta, el hotel está al lado de muchos restaurantes y bien conectado con las calles principales. La playa está muy bien y es el sitio perfecto para…Ubicación perfecta, el hotel está al lado de muchos restaurantes y bien conectado con las calles principales. La playa está muy bien y es el sitio perfecto para ver el atardecer. El personal del hotel es muy amable y atento. Menú de desayuno muy variado.
😀The hotel was situated right on the beach. The staff were amazing nothing was to much trouble. The food at the hotel was amazing I would highly recommend stay…The hotel was situated right on the beach. The staff were amazing nothing was to much trouble. The food at the hotel was amazing I would highly recommend staying here. It was our wedding anniversary when we were there . The hotel had decided our bed and we had a special sunset dinner table. It was lovely. Thank you to all the staff at mowies.
😀We hebben een super fijne tijd gehad bij Mowies! De bedden en kussens lagen heerlijk, het personeel was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam, het eten was erg lekker…We hebben een super fijne tijd gehad bij Mowies! De bedden en kussens lagen heerlijk, het personeel was super vriendelijk en behulpzaam, het eten was erg lekker! Echt een mega aanrader!
😀Отличное месторасположение, приятный улыбчивый персонал, чистая территория, прекрасное море, хоть и вход не идеальный из-за кораллов, но и не проблематичный; вк…Отличное месторасположение, приятный улыбчивый персонал, чистая территория, прекрасное море, хоть и вход не идеальный из-за кораллов, но и не проблематичный; вкусная еда в ресторане при отеле. В целом, если бы мы вернулись на этот остров, то скорее всего в этот же отель.
😀Mowies heeft een geweldige ligging direct aan het strand met een ontspannen sfeer. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam, de kamers waren schoo…Mowies heeft een geweldige ligging direct aan het strand met een ontspannen sfeer. Het personeel was ontzettend vriendelijk en behulpzaam, de kamers waren schoon en comfortabel en we hebben tijdens ons verblijf heerlijk gegeten in het restaurant. Een perfecte plek om te genieten van Gili Air.
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Booking.com.
Updated weekly.
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.
“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.
