Kaluku Gili Resort

Kaluku Gili Resort is a mid-range resort on the north-east coast of Gili Air, with thatched A-frame bungalows and rooms arranged around a garden and swimming pool, and a beachfront restaurant facing Lombok. It has a 4.4 Google rating from more than 450 reviews.

Rooms are simple but comfortable, and some have sea views. The big draw is the snorkelling: the reef and seagrass in front of the resort are a good place to see turtles and reef fish, a few metres from your sunbed. The resort rents out bikes for exploring the island, and guests mention fair prices, freshly cooked meals and daily housekeeping.

Bookings are taken by WhatsApp on +62 858 4277 2879. The north-east coast is quieter than the harbour area but still within a 10 to 15-minute walk or a short cidomo ride of restaurants and bars, and the water here is usually calm in the morning.