Best Honeymoon Stays in Gili Trawangan for Couples

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.

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.

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.

La Villa Gili Trawangan sits right on the beach, with a private beach area and direct access to the sand, plus a pool with sea views. I would book it for families or couples who want to step from the room to the water, with an Italian restaurant and a bar on site for easy evenings. Rooms have air conditioning, a sofa and a flat-screen TV. It has no official star rating, but guests give it 8.8 across nearly 60 reviews.

Cosè Gili Beach gives families direct beach access on Gili Trawangan, plus an outdoor pool with views and a lush garden for breaks from the sand. Rooms are air-conditioned, with a tea and coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. The family-friendly restaurant serves Indonesian, Italian and Asian dishes as well as pizza, an easy win with children, and there is a bar for the evening. An 8.7 rating from 434 reviews is strong for a three-star.

Yulaman Hotel is a four-star on Gili Trawangan, less than a kilometre from North East Beach, with an outdoor pool open all year at its centre. I would book it for families who want air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, some facing the garden or pool, and a family-friendly restaurant with Indonesian and American dishes for children who eat simply. There is also a bar for the evenings. Its 7.9 score from about 300 reviews is fair rather than excellent.