No deck chairs or bean bags to hang around the pool. Only thing laking

Breakfast great Pool lovely bonus

Stayed in July 2025

Feeling real guests Location Service Équipment

Stayed in August 2025

The staff were amazing, so kind and helpful. Traveling on my own I felt very cared for and safe.

Stayed in July 2025

Serenity. Staff were so accommodating, Room simple but clean and traditional

Stayed in July 2025

Leaving

The kids loved the private pool. the bikes were great.

Stayed in July 2025

The place is really run down. Although it is designed to be rustic, it is dusty and old and needs some maintenance. There are no screens, so you need to shut everything up at night. We stayed in the apartment with a kitchen, which was good for the extra space, but it was a bit like camping. There were caterpillars crawling through the apartment and lots of ants. It was dark with not much natural light, and the lighting was dull. I didn't like the bathroom. The kitchen living area was the nicest space, but it was dusty and still exposed to insects. The grounds need some work. The photos make it look a lot better than it is. The pool was really dirty when we arrived but we did notice that they cleaned it the next day but they had to use way too much chlorine, so we didn't swim in it.

We loved the location. It was quiet but still close to the harbour, sunset restaurants and beach. The bed and pillows were super comfortable with a good mosquito net around it. The air-conditioning worked well, breakfast was good and the staff were lovely and helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

Lovely staff and a really nice property. It’s not ‘fancy’ but our room had a lovely relaxed layout with good bedding and mosquito net. A very easy place to relax and unwind and great value. Again — staff and service were a highlight.

Stayed in June 2025

Good location, spacious clean and comfortable. Pool clean.

Stayed in May 2025

our room was next to the road and you can hear people outside while sleeping. lights not really powerful in room and bathroom.

beautiful pool and common area, surrounded by plants, room and bathroom with good space, tv, fridge and aircon. we rented bikes and omelette for breakfast was very good. great staff!

Stayed in May 2025

I had a comedy routine with a stray cat that had moved in before me that refused to leave. Having given him attention which did not stop his meowing constantly or clawing at me I tried to evict him for over an hour; I sent him behind the drapes & he reappeared from the other side (no walls to keep him out). Eventually I gave up as he was there first.

The magic in this place is at night behind the mosquito net, in the dark, with a breeze …& then being woken up by the birds song in the adjacent tree. I spent 3 nights here & felt like the Queen of Sheba. Good breakfast & kind, helpful staff. On my final morning I discovered the best ocean for swimming just at the end of the street to the right. Clear deep blue sea with a nice wave or two. The pool was beautiful to hang out in & well maintained.

Stayed in April 2025

Single bed has no mosquito net. Bit grotty.

Great location and friendly staff

Stayed in January 2025

Everything was perfect

Big spacious rooms, great air-con and super comfy bed. The pool is fantastic. The grounds are super clean and beautiful. The location is perfect, just far enough from the Main Street but a few minutes walk to the beach for the sunset/all the restaurants and only 10 mins walk from the harbour. The staff are amazing, so kind and friendly! The free breakfast is soooo good, super yummy and a great portion size. Always delivered with a smile. Thank you to you all for making my time here so special. I was booked in for a week but I loved it here so much I extended my stay by another 4 days on my 2nd day of being here, it's a little piece of heaven in Gili Air and I will definitely come back here on my next visit 🙏🏼❤️

Stayed in December 2024

The bathroom could do with a refurb. The water was intermittent as well as the temperature. If it’s very windy you may not enjoy the room as the curtains were blowing around and the lamp was knocked over and smashed

We stayed in the room that was an open room upstairs with just curtains. I really liked it as it was different and meant it was airy and bright. Swimming pool was nice. WiFi was decent. Breakfast really nice.

Stayed in December 2024

I loved my stay at Elephant House - no complaints

This is an outstanding place to stay - the local staff who run the Elephant House are gracious, kind, professional and very hard working. The rooms have simple decor but are very comfortable and provide a more authentic Gili Air experience than a modern hotel would. The staff keep all spaces spotlessly clean. The central pool is a focal point and an essential cooling off spot when temperatures climb and/or when the tide is out. The gardens are a pleasant backdrop to the pool area. And the breakfasts are great - use of local produce. It is a short walk to the West Beach waterfront with an array of watersport and restaurant venues. In the evenings you can hear music from the waterfront venues - but it is a pleasant background sound - not loud. The sunset at the local beach is not to be missed. The Elephant House does not pretend to be more than it is - extremely good, reasonably priced, comfortable simple accommodation that, for me, felt like a home away from home.

Stayed in November 2024

Great, quirky little place one minute's walk to the beach. Staff were fantastic, rooms clean and the pool is lovely. Great basic breakfast.

Stayed in November 2024

The hosts where a gentleman who spoke English, and some younger guys who did speak english but not that good. They were very sweet but dont expect them to arrange your stay on the island - it isn't that hard to figure out on your own though.

Nice place of the busy road and more silent from the mosque, than other places on Gili Air. Pool was nice, very relaxing stay. Room with great aircon, nice bathroom with shower, covered in net for protection from mosquitoes.

Stayed in October 2024

What’s not to like about a lovely bungalow on a small tropical island?🏝️

The staff, the staff and the staff! Great location, just a slow 2 minute walk to the sunset beach and yet quiet and peaceful. Nice saltwater pool and each bungalow with a nice garden view terrace. Decent and quiet air conditioning. I loved the rustic charm and warm welcome. To be very honest, this is a relatively cheap place on a tiny island in Indonesia. There are a few rough patches and so, if you’re a princess, maybe you would be better off paying way more for a luxury resort on Lombok or Bali. Maybe the Ritz Carlton in Mallorca. The people at Elephant Bungalows are doing their very best to make you happy. Enjoy the experience. I loved it. A word of caution however: The beautiful, and exotic, open air room upstairs, was not to my liking due to the early morning light and the fact that I am addicted to air conditioning. Would DEFINITELY stay again ❤️

Stayed in October 2024

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Best staff ever! So friendly, attentive and caring. They definitely made the difference. Opi and Alex were always happy and smiling. The owner, a lovely Australian lady, was super friendly and generous. The pool is very nice and a smallish, but delicious breakfast, made the mornings something to look forward to. It’s only a small place so you are really made to feel at home. The location is great, just a short walk to the popular sunset beach side but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. I was very happy here, and especially after I moved to one of the air conditioned bungalows. The open air room is stunningly beautiful but it didn’t suit my needs ie, being able to sleep at night. I really need air conditioning, but if you don’t, then the upstairs, open air room is a unique experience! I really enjoyed my time at Elephant House and Bungalows. I would definitely stay here next time I come to Gili Air. I

Stayed in October 2024

6 nights within wonderful gardens & beautiful pool. Johan & his staff were extremely kind, helpful & friendly. They provided a menu for their delicious & substantial breakfast including choice of juice, fruit salad , omelette & jaffle with coffee etc. Central position, close to beach’s , great local warangs & restaurants.

Stayed in September 2024

The steep steps up to our room were a bit scary but we soon got used to them!

The place was really quiet and quaint yet only minutes from beach and restaurants. We were given a spectacular Balinese style room which was beautiful. The young guy, Soapy was friendly and polite. Good breakfast.

Stayed in September 2024

Breakfast could be a bit better.

Pool and close to the beach, but far enough to be quiet.

Stayed in September 2024

No coffee or tea facilities in the room.

Charming, Quiet, nice pool, staff were really friendly, good breakfast,

Stayed in September 2024

The water pressure in the shower was pretty weak, it'd really need some tweaking.

We were staying in the open-air room which was one of the best ever. No walls, just curtains and the air moving around you. The pool is perfect, the breakfast is very delicious.

Stayed in August 2024

Nothing

Close proximity to the beach and restaurants. Clean, quiet and spacious.

Stayed in August 2024