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Reviews of Gili Buana Hostel & Backpackers Gili Air 3 stars

Jl. Matahari Gili Air Indah, Pemenang, 83352 Gili Air, Indonesia

#63 of 92 hotels in Gili Air

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Review score

Based on 134 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap clean rooms

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2025

    7.0
    Great for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Chill area was small and dorms were full with misquitos

    Great pool!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really but breakfast was abit meh

    Comfy beds, hot showers, nice swimming pool, welcome drink was lovely

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Of course this is all my opinion but: No descent place to store my stuff in the room, 3 beds and only 1 title cabinet that u can't even close... I dont like living out of my backpack. No descent place to dry clothes, it's in the hallway, it doesn't dry there... The bathrooms had a weird smell and were not the nicest, but acceptable Breakfast, yeah well not the best, you just get bread, butter and shredded pineappl... maybe some jelly or optional to get something extra. For all that I think the price was high for what u get compared to other places I have been.

    For a shared room it was ok, I had single bed, it was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC in a 16 dorm bedroom in high season. Got a heatstroke. Bathrooms a bit far from the rooms.

    nice staff, pool and good location.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Nice place, choose your room accordingly to what you can handle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water tank was empty often when I wanted to refill my water bottle (so you should refill your bottle in the day to make sure someone in the staff can change the tank if needed). Bring your own soap for shower.

    Well located, calm place to chill out and meet people. I booked the cheapest dorm bed at first for 2 nights without knowing it was a 11 persons dorm wirh not working AC and didn't like it. But I liked the place so much that I took 3 other nights in a 3 persons dorm and it was absolutely perfect! Staff was amazing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No water everyday I think it’s a problem in Gili Air but they could have left a bucket of water to at least flush the toilet. Free breakfast but always missing cups, tea spoons or plates. Toaster didn’t work for 3 days.

    Beautiful hostel… very quiet with a free breakfast and orange on arrival. Staff very friendly. Comfortable bed and room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The staff at the reception was very nice and they even give some toast and coffee for free in the morning, which is not even mentioned in the booking. I liked the atmosphere and the price is totally fair.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning could be better, and they might want to consider adding curtains to the dorm beds. One thing I personally found a bit inconvenient is that there’s no place to refill water — you have to buy it there or outside. Compared to other hostels I’ve stayed at, I think that’s a basic amenity.

    I was only going to stay for three days, but I extended it to seven — that shows how great my stay was! It’s about a three-minute walk to the beach, with restaurants really close by. The staff is very friendly and the bathrooms are clean. There’s complimentary toast, jam, and coffee for breakfast. It’s nothing fancy, but since it’s not mentioned in the accommodation’s listings, I think it’s a nice little bonus. For the price, it’s definitely worth it!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    9.0
    Calm and comfortable place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked it all

    It’s quiet and not many hostels around, at least for now)

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2025

    7.0
    Nice homestay but could improve for its value
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They placed us in the double bedroom right next to the front desk, although they were many rooms available, closer to the shared showers and toilets, and less on the way of everyone. They did offer to change us to another room when we complained about the noise, but there were 2 nights left so we didn't change. The staff were very loud in the morning at 7am and the building has very badly soundproof walls in every room. You could hear everything happening in the bedroom next door, at the front desk, in the hallway and at the garage where they fixed the bicycles. They did make an effort when we told the reception about this loud noise at 7am and we could sleep in a little bit the 2 last days. The showers and sinks in the shared bathroom area weren't actually clean. The main hallway and the floors were cleaned every day, but the shower walls and sink area was never cleaned. They have bicycles but not for free, although they are old models, a bit rusty. They would rent them for 45k rps/day which was the same price/more expensive than other renting shops with better bikes nearby. We were expecting the bicycles to be available for free. Overall, it wasn't the worst stay but we thought it was overpriced for what we had.

    The room was clean itself, there was AC in the room. The location was convenient for lunch/dinner and the beach, but it is a bit far from the main pier (20min walking distance, they use horses-taxis on the Island which look very unethical so we walked). The swimming pool was nice.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Even if you are in a private room you can literally hear every sound from everyone in the hallway. If their phone vibrates, their exact conversation, if they are opening their suitcase, etc. As other reviews have stated, you have to pay for towels. More of a family vibe, mostly families with young kids who are on a budget. This is different from other hostels which usually have younger people. Breakfast is basically just toast

    Showers had hot water. Room was spacious, AC worked well

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pool was nice. Bathrooms need to be improved.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    7.0
    Lovely for a hostel but I think for a couple you can get beach huts for a similar price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast included is only toast not the usual eggs etc we were used to when having breakfast included. The place was clean but still stains on the bed sheets etc

    Warm showers and great pool area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast is just toast, you need to pay extra if you want noodles or fried rice. The room is basic, wifi worked ok and limited shared bathrooms.

    The staff are helpful with any questions you may have! Nice pool! A fan and air-con in the room is great. Overall a nice and affordable place!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast very simple for the price (toast + jam + coffee/tea) I would have expected to have a towel provided or to be able to refill my water bottle

    The rooms are very confortable, with just 3 beds Very nice staff The swimming pool is great

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely hotel in a quiet area. Amazing pool and the owner is really kind !

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    9.0
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a dusty road to the hostel from the main road and it is poorly lightened. You don't get a towel during your stay.

    The staff is very friendly and helpful, I was alone in two bed room, even though I booked a dormitory room. Room had a fan and the aircon. The pool area is nice. You get a basic complimentary breakfast. 2 minutes walk to the beach.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly and extra helpful staff, clean, nice swimming pool

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -the road outside the entrance is a bit hidden and dark at night time. -it’s a three bed room without any curtains for each bed, less privacy.

    -nice swimming pool -staffs are friendly and helpful -clean -bed is good but small -enough amount of toilet and shower room -hot water

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Quiet and clean place, 10 mins from beach, 15 from city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have a kitchen, but nothing to comolain about

    Clean, compfy beds, no mosque noise during Ramadan, friendly stuff, pool

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Really nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast but it was during the low season so the owner explained me that the kitchen is close during the low season so it’s normal !

    Really recommended hostel ! Really nice, clean and beautiful ! The swimming pool is a big plus! Staff really nice as well

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Think walls and pour breakfast 3 bedroom a bit small for 3 persons and their luggages

    Nice and very clean Very good value A bit far from the road but quiet place

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice, relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room, nice hosts, enjoyed using the pool

    Stayed in October 2023

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