Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near the beach
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Rooms not clean
Lack of a pool
Maintenance issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.45
Rooms were reported as dirty with complaints about the bathroom and bedding.
Service
9.95
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.95
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location, especially near the beach.
Room Quality
8.45
Some reviews mention rooms being small and issues with cleanliness.
Amenities
7.95
Concerns raised about the lack of a pool and some maintenance issues.
Value for Money
7.95
Mixed sentiments on whether it was worth the cost, especially given some cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Generally positive comments about the food, especially the breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.95
Overall experience was positive despite some complaints about cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 20:26

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Exciting Watersport Activities

Spectacular Views and Comfortable Accommodation
Nestled just a short walk from Gili Air Harbour, Island View Bar & Bungalow offers bungalow-style rooms with terraces overlooking lush gardens. Choose between fan-cooled or air-conditioned rooms, each with open-air private bathrooms for a true tropical experience.

Culinary Delights and Convenient Services
Indulge in local delicacies and international cuisine at the beachside bar and restaurant, or opt for in-room dining for a more private meal. Enjoy the convenience of on-site massage services, airport transfers, and laundry facilities. Need help planning your adventures? Visit the tour desk for travel arrangements.

Unwind and Explore
With chargeable Wi-Fi throughout, guests can stay connected while enjoying the serene beachfront setting. Make the most of watersport activities or simply relax on the beach. Secure free private parking and get ready for a memorable stay at Island View Bar & Bungalow.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People no matter the age stay for Rp 200,000 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1519 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.45
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 7.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 8.95
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Loretta couple au
8
great value for the price
Pros:

staff we accommodating and lovely
accommodation was excellent
bed super comfortable
great bbq

Cons:

no pool

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Lars Lisberg couple dk
5
Cons:

Man skal være klar over, at der ikke er pool og at stranden er tom for vand ca 50 meter ud over koraller osv ca 50% af dagen.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Christine family_with_children be
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller si
8
Good location, excellent staff l and a stingy owner
Pros:

We stayed at the resort for four nights. The staff is outstanding – friendly and helpful. From the waiters, bartender, receptionist, cooks, the elderly man who takes care of the garden, to the students on internship. They put a lot of effort into making guests feel comfortable, while remaining unobtrusive and attentive.
The location of the resort is very good, although the east side is significantly better for snorkeling at high tide than the west side.
The surroundings of the bungalows are beautiful, and the staff maintains the cleanliness and vegetation exceptionally well. The apartment is clean; it is serviced daily. We only ate in their restaurant because the food was sufficiently varied and very tasty – for our taste. They also rent bicycles and electric scooters. It is also possible to go on a snorkeling boat trip with them as a private tour – go as early in the morning as possible. Good Wi-Fi on the beach and in the restaurant.
Overall, the staff, location, and garden deserve a rating of 10, but....

Cons:

We were quite disappointed with the bungalow itself. The pictures in the advertisement were more attractive…
The owners of the resort, from Northern Europe, could invest a bit in upgrading the apartment facilities: basic bathroom equipment – shower head, toilet seat, a tiler to fix tiles and grout in the corners, better lighting in the room, torn mosquito nets… Very poor Wi-Fi inside the apartment. These are things that should be properly arranged given the price of the apartment rental. These are not issues the staff can resolve; the owner simply needs to reinvest part of the profit. For this part, the rating is 6.

Not to mention the swing in the sea, which is in need of a thorough renovation… starting with replacing the broken letters.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Aurelie family_with_children fr
6
Déçu
Pros:

Le cadre extérieur était magnifique. Sur la plage, équipée de petite cabane pour le petits dej et les repas. Beau coucher de soleil.

Cons:

Nous avons fait 3 bungalows différents. 2/3 étaient assez vétustes et vieillissants. Manque de finition. Douche laissant à désirer… c’est vraiment dommage car le cadre est idyllique. Mais le rapport qualité/prix n’est pas au rendez-vous du tout.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Mina family_with_children za
9
Pros:

Honestly the best accommodation we found on the island. Right on the beach. Beautiful setting under a canopy of trees and vegetation. Great food, good cocktails and the staff are super friendly! Comfy rooms with all you need. Perfect sunsets.

Cons:

A pool would be amazing as it’s quite rocky in the sea so one can dip but not really swim and enjoy is like the other side.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
R
Ross family_with_children au
10
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
J
Jacob solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

El lugar es idílico, el personal atento y muy amable. Hay que destacar que la zona de playa de mesas y hamacas es para mí la mejor de la Isla, por su comodidad y la versatilidad entre zonas de sol y sombra integradas en el paisaje. Si volviera a las Gili, sin duda volvería aquí.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
E
Ela couple gb
4
I would not stay here again
Pros:

The garden was well kept and the hammock was a nice touch

Cons:

We were in a superior room which turned out to be the basic entry level room. It was really small. After 1 night we managed to move to a deluxe room which was a bit bigger.

The gardens outside the bungalows/duplexes were beautifully maintained, but the rooms were less rustic island charm and were just shabby. The bathroom door does not shut so you have to bolt it inside and bolt it outside.

The rooms had ridiculously low hanging light fittings either side of the bed, so you’d bang some part of yourself when getting in or out of bed!

Breakfast was average although the fresh pineapple juice was very delicious.

Having walked round the whole island (about an hour and 15 mins), the beach in front of the hotel was perhaps the least attractive stretch of beach we came across, especially in low tide.

The ‘island view Gili Air’ sign above the swing in the water has a few letters missing which also gave the property an unloved feel about it.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
J
jimmy family_with_children fr
8
Magnifique personnel et magnifique endroit
Pros:

Tout

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
V
Virginie solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce logement.
La chambre est spacieuse ainsi que la salle de bain.
Nous avons apprécié la terrasse ombragée.
Nous avons adoré le bar les pied dans le sable face à la mer et les excellents barbecue le soir avec les poissons frais.
Idéal pour les sunsets.
Nous recommandons ce logement.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
B
Borja solo_traveller es
8
Echamos de menos piscina con marea baja
Pros:

La habitación muy bonita. Teníamos hasta hamaca.
Muy amables para hacer el desayuno temprano, muy puntuales.

Cons:

Cuando baja la marea te quedas sin playa (en nuestro caso era toda la tarde). Con el calor que hace y sin playa echas de menos una piscina.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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chasaem solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

La propreté de la chambre, l emplacement, le service du personnel

Cons:

Manque une Douche extérieure vers la plage,manque bouilloire, café a disposition dans la chambre

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
D
Daniela family_with_children at
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nadine family_with_children de
6
Pros:

Direkt am Strand mit tollem Sonnenuntergang

Cons:

Viele tote Korallen am Strand, so das man ohne Schuhe nicht ins Wasser konnte, ab Mittag war Ebbe, kleines Bett, Bungalow sehr dunkel und klein, kein Föhn, kein Fernseher, Frühstück relativ eintönig

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Marianne couple de
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Federica couple it
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Elodie couple fr
10
Très bon moments
Pros:

C’est un endroit très calme , nous avons passé un super séjour . Très bien placé pour voir des magnifiques coucher de soleil. On est les pieds dans le sable .

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple au
8
Nice, would have loved to stay longer but I had to leave and hit the emergency clinic ;p
Pros:

Tommy at reception and the crew at the BBQ and the bar were all fantastic, very friendly and excellent service.
Bungalow in general was nice, with rustic features. Room servicing was good and unobtrusive.

Cons:

Some tea and coffee facilities in the bungalows would be great for earlybirds as nothing was available before 07:30.
The mosquito canopy on our bed was rather stained, dirty and ineffective. I managed to contract Chikungunya by the last day :( I won't hold that against you, but perhaps you should provide some bug spray in the rooms too.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
K
Kristin couple no
9
2026-06-09 via Nuitee