Best Ocean View Stays in Gili Trawangan

Segreto Boutique Resort sits right on the beach with direct sea access and an outdoor pool open all year, an easy combination with children. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian food with vegetarian and gluten-free options, useful for families with dietary needs. Rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen TVs and streaming services, and some have balconies or terraces. A 9.7 score from 44 reviews puts it among the best-rated stays on Gili Trawangan.

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.

Villa Penyu sits right on the beach on Gili Trawangan, a few steps from North East Beach, and has its own private pool and hot tub. For families, that means a choice between the sea and a pool that nobody else uses, though I would keep a close eye on young children around both. Rooms are air-conditioned, the garden and terrace give extra room to play, and the family-friendly restaurant serves a range of cuisines.

Trawangan Dive Centre is a beachfront three-star on Gili Trawangan with direct beach access, a pool open all year and a dive centre on site. I would book it for families with teenagers or confident swimmers who want to try scuba diving without leaving the hotel. Rooms have air conditioning and a balcony or terrace, some with sea views, and the family-friendly restaurant serves international dishes. Guests give it 8.9 across more than 1,400 reviews.

Gili Beachfront Suites puts families right on the sand, with a saltwater pool for children who prefer calmer water than the sea. Rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms and balconies facing the sea, and the family-friendly restaurant serves a range of cuisines at every meal, so there is no need to hunt for dinner with tired kids. Parents can use the fitness centre or book the spa. Guests rate it 8.8 from 81 reviews.

Scallywags Resort is a four-star beachfront resort on Gili Trawangan with direct beach access, ocean-view options and a wellness area for yoga. Some rooms have private plunge pools and all have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a safety box. The data does not describe it as family-focused, and plunge pools need supervision with children. About 1,330 guests rate it 8.4. My advice: ask the resort which rooms have plunge pools and how they are fenced.

Royal Regantris Trawangan gives families direct beach access on Gili Trawangan, with a saltwater pool for when children have had enough of the sea. The sun terrace looks over the water, and rooms are air-conditioned with balconies. The family-friendly restaurant serves Indonesian, American and Italian dishes, so even fussy eaters will find something. Evening entertainment with live music livens up dinners. An 8.0 rating from 485 reviews suggests a reliable three-star.

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.