Best Adults-Only Stays in Gili Trawangan for Couples

Koa Coco Casa is adults-only, so it does not work for families travelling with children, whatever the listing labels suggest. For parents on a child-free trip, it is close to South East Beach and Gili Trawangan Harbour, handy for boat days, with a lush garden, a spacious terrace, bike hire and room service. Guests rate it 9.8 from 127 reviews. Families should look at other Gili Trawangan addresses with family rooms.

Quma Boutique Hotel is adults-only, so it is not an option for a family travelling with children. I mention it for parents planning a couple's escape on Gili Trawangan, or adult families. The pool is open all year, with a sun terrace and a garden, and rooms are air-conditioned with minibars and private bathrooms. A 24-hour front desk and private check-in make arrivals easy. With a 9.6 score over 587 reviews, it is one of the best-rated stays on the island.

Pearl Sunset is an adults-only resort, so it is not an option for families travelling with children, and I would rather be clear about that. For parents taking a break alone on Gili Trawangan, it works well: direct beach access, a year-round pool with sea views, and rooms with balconies, bathrobes and a minibar. Families heading to the island should look at the family-friendly hotels on Gili Trawangan instead.

PinkCoco Gili Trawangan is an adults-only beachfront hotel, so it is not for families with children and I would not book it for one. Adult guests get an outdoor pool, a spa and sunset views. Rooms have air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safe, and free WiFi, private parking and bike rental are included for getting around the island. About 880 guests rate it 9.2.

Gilibong Bungalows is adults-only, so it is not an option for anyone travelling with children. For parents on a trip without the kids, it makes sense: rooms have balconies, air-conditioning and private bathrooms, the outdoor pool is open all year, and the restaurant cooks halal Chinese, Indonesian and American dishes. The 24-hour front desk is handy given late boat arrivals on Gili Trawangan. Families should look elsewhere on the island.

Pesona Beach Resort & Spa is adults only, so it is not an option for families with children; I list it here for parents travelling without them. It sits on the beach on Gili Trawangan with a wellness centre, a sauna and a cold plunge pool, an in-house Indian restaurant and a dive centre on site. I would book it for couples who want diving and recovery in one place. Guests give it 8.6 across more than 650 reviews.

Cape Rose is an adults-only hotel on Gili Trawangan, so it is not the place for families with children, and I would recommend it to couples and friends who want a calm, wellness-led stay. There is a swimming pool with a view, a sun terrace and a lush garden. A spa, a fitness room and wellness packages are on offer, and North East Beach is a short walk away.

Gili Ocean Club is an adults-only property, so it is not an option for families travelling with children. Parents planning a trip without the kids, or adult family members travelling together, get air-conditioned rooms with pool views, daily housekeeping and an à la carte breakfast. The beach is minutes away and the port is a short walk, which keeps boat days simple. Families with young children should choose another hotel on Gili Trawangan.

Seaside Hotel is adults only, so it is not a family choice, and I say that plainly. For couples and friends it has a swimming pool with views, a sun terrace and a lush garden. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and walk-in showers, and some have a balcony or terrace. Free WiFi, on-site private parking, bike hire and a 24-hour front desk are included. Families should look at the family-friendly hotels on Gili Trawangan instead.

The 5 Brothers Hotel accepts adults only, so it is not a choice for families with children on Gili Trawangan. Parents travelling on their own will find a saltwater pool, a sun terrace and a lush garden, a 24-hour front desk with concierge service, and bike hire for getting around. North East Beach and the Turtle Conservation are a short walk away, a pleasant outing in itself. For a family trip, I would look at other island hotels with family rooms.

Maringo Cottage sits right on the beach on Gili Trawangan, so families can step from the room to the sand, and South East Beach is a five-minute walk. The shared kitchen is useful for preparing simple meals or snacks for children, and the hot spring bath is an unusual extra. Rooms have air-conditioning, private bathrooms and garden or mountain views. The 7.0 average from 76 reviews suggests a modest stay, so I would book it for location first.