Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Beautiful location
Cons:
Bathroom cleanliness issues
Room size limitations

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Most rooms were clean, but one review mentioned the bathroom being slightly outdated which can impact perception.
Service
9.01
The staff is described as friendly, warm, and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.05
Location is ideal for snorkeling, with easy access to the beach, enhancing the overall experience.
Room Quality
8.5
Generally comfortable rooms, though there were mentions of smaller sizes and the need for more closet space.
Amenities
8.53
Good amenities such as a pool and a restaurant, although some improvements were suggested for the pool maintenance.
Value for Money
7.99
Value perception was mixed, with some finding prices high for bungalow upgrades.
Food and Beverage
9.04
Quality of food is high, with many guests praising the restaurant's offerings.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, making it a recommended place to stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:42

Property Description

Tropical Paradise Setting
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Alibaba Bungalows on Gili Air Island offers air-conditioned rooms with private terraces just steps away from Gili Beach.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room features a fan, desk, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a separate shower and toilet, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Delightful Dining and Activities
The open-air restaurant serves breakfast, while Tiki Gili House & Resto offers garden dining and airport transfers. Guests can snorkel in front of the property and enjoy barbecued seafood dishes at the sea-facing restaurant.

Ready to experience paradise at Alibaba Bungalows? Book your stay now for an unforgettable tropical getaway!

Important information:

Please note that a deposit payment is required once a booking is made. The property will contact guests directly with deposit payment instructions.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 810 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 9.04
Overall Experience: 8.61
J
Jeremy • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Struttura ben curata, pulita e tenuta in ordine da uno staff simpaticissimo. Posizione ottima per vedere le tartarughe a qualsiasi ora

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
C
coralie • extended_group • fr
10
Excellent séjour à Alibaba Bungalow!
Pros:

L’hôtel est idéalement situé, juste en face de Turtle Point, ce qui permet de profiter facilement des tortues et des activités de snorkeling. Nous avons séjourné dans une chambre double Deluxe ainsi qu’une chambre double standard, toutes deux très confortables, propres et agréables.

L’établissement est en bord de plage tout en étant légèrement en retrait, ce qui garantit un environnement calme et reposant. Le restaurant est excellent, avec des plats délicieux et variés. Le petit-déjeuner est copieux et permet de bien commencer la journée.

Un grand merci au personnel, toujours souriant, attentionné et aux petits soins tout au long du séjour. Leur gentillesse a largement contribué à rendre notre expérience encore plus agréable.

Nous recommandons cet hôtel sans hésitation et y reviendrons avec plaisir !

Cons:

Rien

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • extended_group • au
8
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • family_with_children • de
9
Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt auf Gili Air
Pros:

Lage am Strand. Gutes Restaurant und Personal

Cons:

Preis Leistung unschlagbar. Also nichts hat gefehlt.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
S
Steffen • family_with_children • de
8
Der perfekte Ort um mit Meeresschildkröten zu schnorcheln.
Pros:

Die Lage direkt am Turtle Spot ist perfekt. Man kann schon beim Frühstücken Meeresschildkröten beobachten, die zehn Meter vor einem im Meer schwimmen. Der Strandanschnitt ist relativ ruhig, da er am Ende der touristischen Zone liegt.
Wir hatten den Familienbungalow. Er ist sehr einfach und könnte etwas Zuneigung vertragen. Alles riecht etwas muffig. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich, könnte mit Blick auf Sauberkeit (Pool, Garten, etc.) aber etwas aktiver sein.
Das Frühstück und generell das Essen fanden wir sehr gut.

Cons:

Die Ausstattung der Zimmer und die Sauberkeit haben noch Verbesserungspotenzial.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Xenia • extended_group • es
10
Estancia maravillosa
Pros:

Nos encantó la ubicación en primera línea de playa, justo en la playa donde se encuentran las tortugas. El desayuno nos pareció muy completo y el personal muy atento y amable.

Cons:

Las camas no nos parecieron nada cómodas

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
V
Veronique • extended_group • fr
9
Belle parenthèse
Pros:

Super Emplacement pour nager avec les tortues
Restauration très bonne
Personnel très agréable

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
V
Vittoria • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Amazing location, breakfast with a view! Good food, amazing staff and good facilities!

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
H
Hilal • couple • au
10
Really good place to stay in Gili Air!
Pros:

Near the beach. The staff is super friendly!!

Cons:

Maybe the upper windows, were not actually windows it was like some air flow space with a net for the mosquitoes but it was always open so maybe the noise from outside was a little annoying and the fresh air was escaping

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
L
Lenka • solo_traveller • cz
6
Pros:

The only thing I liked was an amazing food. Nice breakfast and also food from regular menu was great.

Cons:

Unfortunately, there were several things that were not good. The bed in the room was very squeaky, and on the second day there was a strong bad smell in the bathroom, probably coming from the drain. I stayed at the accommodation for two nights, and the Wi-Fi did not work in the room on either night. The Wi-Fi worked in the restaurant.
The accommodation does not have any sunbeds on the beach at all, only sandbags, but you cannot lie down on them. The accommodation also does not provide any beach towels. When the tide is high, the accommodation does not have any beach at all, because the water comes right up to the sandbags. The beach only appears when the tide is low.
The accommodation does not rent out its own bicycles, but you can rent them from the shop next door.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
T
Tiphaine • solo_traveller • fr
7
Bien. Emplacement appréciable pour les tortues, mais à une bonne vingtaine de minute à pied du port.
Pros:

Place juste devant l’emplacement de turtle point ca n’a
Pas de prix. L’équipe de ménage venait tout les jours.

Cons:

Je suis sensible au bruit donc j’ai trouvé les murs pas du tout isolant nous pouvons entendre les conversations des gens même porte fermé. La douche est en plein milieu de la salle de bain, ce qui fait que le sol est sans arrêt mouillé si on veut aller au toilette ou se brosser les dents, car il n’y a pas trop d’ouverture pour faire sécher le sol. Je devais sans arrêt me sécher les pieds pour éviter de glisser sur le carrelage quand je retournais dans la chambre. Mais c’est un détail.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Es ist ein sehr herziges kleines Hotel mit kleinen Bungalows. Es hat alles was es braucht und es benötigt ca. 25 Schritte vom Bett bis ins Meer. Direkt vor dem Hotel kann man schnorcheln gehen und das Wasser ist das klarste was ich jemals gesehen habe. Das Personal ist absolut top, sehr herzlich. Ich würde es jedem weiterempfehlen!

Cons:

Das Bett ist nicht so bequem.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
A
Annemarie • family_with_children • nl
9
Een fantastisch verblijf!!
Pros:

Alles. De medewerkers, de omgeving, het restaurant direct aan zee, de schildpadden binnen 3 meter onder je voeten, het mooie reef voor de deur waardoor je geen snorkeltoer hoeft te boeken. Prachtige zonsopkomst. Twee Italianen, goede vrienden, runnen dit complex. Simone de bungalows en Zach de keuken. Wat een super duo. Inmiddels worden er ook nieuwe bungalows bijgebouwd. De sfeer is geweldig, zo huiselijk. En de medewerkers zo lief.
Wij eten normaal ieder moment van de dag bij andere locatie. Echter hebben we voornamelijk hier gegeten. Mooie verse tonijn, pasta’s, hapjes en smoothies. Een goede kaart met kwaliteit gerechten.
We hebben zelfs twee nachten bijgeboekt omdat we niet weg wilden. Ze verhuren ook fietsen en snorkelmaterialen. Kortom; eenmaal aangekomen kun je gaan genieten den wil je niet meer weg.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
M
Matilde • solo_traveller • au
10
10 out of 10!!!!
Pros:

I loved the staff, always smiling and ready to help or have a chat. I loved the location right in front of the sea, loved the breakfast, very tasty and with view (also coffee with moka!!!). Swimming pool is lovely. I stayed 2 nights and they clean my room the 1st morning. Very good service. I recommend this place

Cons:

There was a lot of mosquitoes, so go prepared!!
And only negative thing is air con is very loud, so I had to switch off during the night, but was too hot without.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Manwithaview • family_with_children • za
9
Alibaba surprised us with their lovely rooms, beautiful pool and perfect location.
Pros:

The rooms were well-appointed, with mini fridge, kettle and clothes storage space.

Cons:

Absence of sun loungers near the beach

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
J
Jimmy • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
R
RUDOLF • couple • us
9
Pros:

The location and staff!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • fr
10
Paradisiaque !!
Pros:

Emplacement idéal juste en face des tortues, magnifique piscine ombragée, très calme et propre. Un véritable coup de cœur !!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Accueil correct

Cons:

On entend les gens du Bungalow à côté dans la salle de douche et Wc très gênant

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee