Mowies Gili Air
Beachfront bungalows · Gili Air · Since 2014

Slow mornings,
salt on everything.

A small, family-run beachfront bungalow escape on the quiet side of Gili Air. A minute from the turtles, ten from the sunset, a lifetime from the noise. Book direct and breakfast is on us, plus a welcome cocktail, VIP check-in, and your best rate, always.

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.

Gili Air beachfront accommodation

Six bungalows.
Pick your favourite.

From snug garden rooms that suit a budget to a family-size retreat and a deluxe studio for honeymoons, all a few steps from the water, all with the same open windows and soft bedding.

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 and Booking.com.

@mowiesgiliair

The island, in pictures.

Sunrises, sunsets, turtles, and whatever the day just served up. Follow along on Instagram.

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 cocktail 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 types, 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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