Gili Joglo

Gili Joglo is a small, owner-run villa property on Jl. Ikan Hiu, tucked off the busy main street but within a few minutes' walk of the harbour, restaurants and beach. It is made up of a handful of villas built from traditional carved-wood Javanese joglo houses, including two-bedroom options that work well for families and small groups.

The villas are set around well-kept pools and tropical planting, and the atmosphere is peaceful despite the central location. Reviews are consistently excellent, with the hands-on host and the attentive staff singled out for making guests feel at home and for helping with island tips and bookings.

It is one of the best choices if you want the privacy of a villa without being far from everything. Families with young children have stayed comfortably. Because there are only a few villas, availability goes quickly in peak season; book well ahead through the website or by email.