Island House Resort, West Bay

Advantages: Soft white sandy beach with Crystal clear water, Great Diving!!!
Disadvantages: Tourism is not quite as developed yet; in the island fresh water is expensive on the island.

...available and it fills up quickly in June-September. If you are seeking a quieter place to stay there are bungalows in the village and towards the north. Most of the cheap accommodation are located in the Village of Gili Trawangan (not in the beach), but a few of them with old style building are still exist near the beach in the west and north part of the island. The accommodation tariffs on the last time I was there are between Rp. 45,000 to 100,000 per night for a simple room with fan, to an air-con bungalows style with hot water. In comfortable resort-style settings at up to Rp. 750,000 per night and everything in between, depending on the seasonal price fluctuations... There are dive schools available to cater the needs of tourists, offering complete range of PADI courses, as well as Fun Dives for those already certified... Read review

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Advantages: Small Quiet Good Coral
Disadvantages: Cold Food, Cockroaches, Cracked Bath

...-Bone and Lobster are 2 of the chargeable options. The bar was quiet and there was little entertainment. Again all inclusive guests could drink local brands of drinks for free but watch out as international brands are not included also the Bloody Mary is not included but have a Vodka and tomato juice and it is on the all inclusive. Happy hour between 7 and 8 every evening and you get 20% of selected alcohol OK prices all in dollars 1.5ltr water $2.50 Coke Sprite or Fanta Tonic etc $2.50 Beer $3.50 House Wine $4.00 red is terrible Spirits $4.50 except Brandy which was $6.00 Cocktails $8.00 to $9.50 MInibar prices were slightly higher about $0.50 for some items Activities: -Trips For such a small island there were many trips on offer. Visits to local island, Robinson cruso island, Meal on Island, Visit other resort Islands, Dolphin trip... Read review

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Advantages: Medium Size, Pool, Good Staff, Trips, Beach
Disadvantages: Sea Wall, Rough Sand, Green/Green Decor

...type Direct nonstop Airport UK London Gatwick LGW Airport Maldives Male MLE Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa but US Dollars and Major Credit Cards accepted. Our advise is take dollars for tips Roomboys, waiter bar staff and beach boys etc and use credit card to settle bill and at the airport as you get the international exchange rate which will be better than the £/$ exchange rate on the day Island Lily Beach a small island to the South-West of the capital Male on the South Ari atoll. Apart from the two Male atols this atoll would appear to house the next highest concentration of holiday islands. Lily beach is approximately 550m x 150m Approximately 45 minutes by seaplane and a 5 minute boat ride to the island from the airport There are about 95 rooms on the island including Water Bungalows which at low tide are completely on dry land... Read review

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