Best Adults-Only Stays in Gili Air for Tranquil Escapes

La Siesta Eco Bungalows is adults-only, so families travelling with children will need another address on Gili Air. For parents on a break without the kids, or adult relatives sharing a trip, the air-conditioned bungalows open onto terraces or balconies over a saltwater pool, with a sun terrace, a lush garden and an on-site bar. Its 9.6 average across 23 reviews is excellent, though based on a small sample. I would keep it for couples.

I have to be clear with families: The Koho Air Hotel is adults-only, so it is not an option if you are travelling with children. For parents on a trip without the kids, it is a strong choice on Gili Air. There is a year-round outdoor pool with a pool bar, a spa with beauty services, a fitness centre, a sun terrace and a garden. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms. Guests rate it 9.5 from more than 1,000 reviews.

New Balengku Dua is an adults-only hotel, so children cannot stay and families with kids should book elsewhere on Gili Air. For parents taking a break on their own, I rate it highly: a 9.4 score from 143 reviews, an outdoor pool open all year, a sun terrace and garden, and air-conditioned rooms with walk-in showers. Room service and daily housekeeping keep things easy for a quiet few days on the island.

Gila House is an adults-only stay on Gili Air, so it is not for families with children, and I would recommend it to couples and friends who want a calm adult atmosphere. The outdoor pool is open all year, and there is a sun terrace, a lush garden, a bar, a pool bar and a coffee shop. A daily a la carte breakfast includes vegetarian and vegan options, and WiFi is free.

Villa Bagus is adults only, so I would not book it for a family trip, and I say that plainly. For couples and friends it offers an outdoor pool, a lush garden, a terrace and a pool bar, with yoga classes and a fitness room. Rooms have air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies and free WiFi. Breakfast comes American, à la carte or vegetarian. Families should choose another Gili Air address with child-friendly rooms.

Les Sables Blancs is adults only, so it is not a family choice, and I say that plainly. For couples and friends it has a year-round outdoor pool, a sun terrace, a lush garden and an on-site restaurant serving French, Indonesian and American dishes, with a bar and coffee shop. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, a balcony or terrace and free WiFi. Families should look at other Gili Air properties.

Bae Gili Inn only takes adults, which rules it out for parents travelling with children, even though kids' meals appear among its listed services. If you are visiting Gili Air without the children, I like the set-up: an indoor pool plus a plunge pool, a garden where breakfast is served, bike hire and a tour desk for planning snorkelling trips, and the beach just a few steps away. Families need a different address.