Pondok Santi Estate

On the southern tip of Gili Trawangan sits the luxurious Pondok Santi Estate Hotel. In 2005, the hotel was built from an old coconut plantation, which today has been transformed into a tropical garden.

Pondok Santi Estate has a private beach with loungers and hammocks, from which you can enjoy the sun and the view of the turquoise water. Excellent snorkelling opportunities with a world of colourful corals and fish await a few meters from the edge of the beach.

Between the hotel and the beach is the beach boardwalk, which leads up to the harbour, located just 15 minutes away on foot. Along the boardwalk, you also find many good restaurants and bars, as well as the island’s popular night market.

The hotel consists of 18 private bungalows built in a tropical style from natural, sustainable materials. All the bungalows feature elegant canopy beds with mosquito nets as well as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities as well as a partially open bathroom with a shower, bath robe and hair dryer. On the porch, you can unwind with a good book and enjoy the quiet breeze.

In the middle of the 7-hectare garden is the hotel’s wonderful infinity pool. Here, you can lie back on one of the comfortable sun loungers and order snacks and cold drinks from the pool bar. After a long day in the sun, you can enjoy both facials and massage treatments at Santi Spa, or at one of the outdoor treatment areas in the garden.

The hotel has two restaurants that serve a mix or Indonesian and Western cuisine prepared with local ingredients. At sunset, you can enjoy a cocktail from Santi Beach Bar as you look out over the shimmering sea with Lombok in the far distance.

Excursions and bicycle rentals are available at the reception. Free Wi-Fi is available all over the hotel.