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Gili Trawangan, 83352 Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

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Reviewed: July 16, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified review- perfect set up for young kids with both bedrooms inside the property - super clean, excellent breakfast - friendly team based just behind the villa who genuinely cared - comfy beds
Nothing, it was fab!
Hi Suzanne Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to look after you and your family, please come back and see us one day soon. cheers Richard
Reviewed: July 10, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewProperty was beautiful and well maintained. Yudah and Bul were fantastic and made sure we were all looked after
Hi Neehara It was a pleasure having you and your friends as guests at Amalika, hope to see you again one day. Kindest regards Richard, Bul and Yuda
Reviewed: May 18, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe villa was even better than the pictures! A few minor amenity issues aside, everything was perfect. Bul was super helpful with planning activities, and Richard was quick to respond to all our questions. Amalika made our Bali trip so special — and Gili was the absolute highlight. Snorkeling was 👌🏻👌🏻🤌🏻. Thank you, Richard and Bul!
Hi Rosa Thank you so much for your perfect score and beautiful words. We loved having you and your friends as our guests at our villa. Thank you for your patience and understanding when we had the power outage and so glad you enjoyed the snorkelling trip. Please come back and see us again one day. Richard, Bul and Yuda 🙏
Hi Rosa Thank you so much for your perfect score and beautiful words. We loved having you and your friends as our guests at our villa. Thank you for your patience and understanding when we had the power outage and so glad you enjoyed the sn… Show more
Reviewed: May 11, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe villa was very clean and comfortable with good aircon and only 5 mins from the hustle and bustle/ the ferry but was not loud considering it was so close. Yuda and Bull were amazing hosts and very helpful. They organised bikes for us and had them at the villa within 10 minute.
Nothing everything was perfect, definitely will be back
Thank you so much for your amazing review and 10/10 score Sarah. I spoke to Bul and Yuda and they wanted me to pass on their appreciation and said that you were wonderful guests and would love to see you back at Amalika one day. Thanks again Richard 🙏
Thank you so much for your amazing review and 10/10 score Sarah. I spoke to Bul and Yuda and they wanted me to pass on their appreciation and said that you were wonderful guests and would love to see you back at Amalika one day. Thanks … Show more
Reviewed: April 21, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful villa with very comfortable double rooms and a nice common area to hang out. The beds can easily accommodate 2 people. The villa is very airy and sunny. It is located in the main area with a lot of restaurants and bars nearby , yet very quiet and you can relax in the villa without any noise. I'd definitely stay again here .
Hi Sidhant Thank you so much for your wonderful review and 10/10 score. It was a pleasure to look after you and your friend, see you again soon. Kindest regards Richard
Reviewed: April 18, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe spent three fantastic days at Amalika. The villa is exquisitely furnished, comfortable, and very well equipped with everything needed for a holiday on Gili T. Bul and Yuda made our stay extra pleasurable cooking breakfast for us, providing rental bikes and snorkelling gear. The villa is in a very convenient location, just a few metres from the harbour, restaurants and shops. We also enjoyed the private swimming pool. Very recommended
Nothing
Hi Elisa Thank you for your wonderful review, we loved having as guests at Amalika and so glad that you and the kids enjoyed the villa and the snorkelling trip. Come back soon! cheers Richard, Bul and Yuda
Reviewed: April 17, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBul and Yuda were fantastic hosts. Richard was also exceptional in helping out. The villa is located really close to the main strip of Gili. The boys helped us arrange everything and were really helpful throughout our stay on Gili.
Hi Jordan Thanks so much for you glowing review and perfect score. As a returning guest we are so happy that your experience with us was as good as you remembered and that our standards are maintained. looking forward to seeing you next visit. cheers Richard, Bul and Yuda
Hi Jordan Thanks so much for you glowing review and perfect score. As a returning guest we are so happy that your experience with us was as good as you remembered and that our standards are maintained. looking forward to seeing you next vis… Show more
Reviewed: April 13, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe convenience of having everything near to the villa but yet away from all the hustle and bustle.
Nothing to dislike.
Hi Abdul It was such a pleasure caring for you and your beautiful family. Yuda told me that you were perfect guests and loved having you at Amalika. Please come back and see us one day soon :) Richard and the Amalika Team
Reviewed: April 10, 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewHi Emma Thank you so much for your review and score, Bul and Yuda loved looking after you and seeing your smiling faces everyday, hopefully we will see you again one day at Amalika Richard
Reviewed: March 16, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe liked the island and exotic vibe and air :) Nice beaches and restaurants nearby Spacious and clean villa with a good privacy, no moskitos and insect in the villa area Good Breakfast, warm pool, I loved the big wood table in the villa and books in the livingroom Helpfull and nice stuff
Villa is good but not luxury Furniture was very worn out Waterfall in the pool didnt work Seating area and sunbeds old and damaged Mosque loudspeaker was very noisy during the night and early morning, it was really bothersome, we couldn’t sleep well. They said to us the last day of our stay that villa will be closed for some time and is before the reconstruction.
Hi Lada Thank you for taking time to review Amalika and your mainly positive comments. I'm sorry you found the furniture to be not of your liking, much of it is antique teak from Bali and Java, so it may seem old, but we feel it adds a lot of character to the villa. The waterfall works fine, but you have to ask the staff to switch it on in the pool room. As you mentioned we have just closed for two weeks and have renovated most of the villa, including new pool furniture. Hopefully we will see you again one day
Hi Lada Thank you for taking time to review Amalika and your mainly positive comments. I'm sorry you found the furniture to be not of your liking, much of it is antique teak from Bali and Java, so it may seem old, but we feel it adds a … Show more
Reviewed: March 2, 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful villa in a great location. Our host went above and beyond. Would 100% stay here again.
Hi Leanne Thank you so much for taking the time to review Amalika, we loved having you and your friends as guests, you are welcome back anytime. Richard, Bul & Yuda
Reviewed: February 5, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewWe love love loved staying here, Bul was amazing and looked after us so well, he is a true asset to this villa. The villa is amazing, the pool clean and perfect. Bul organised an ice bucket and made us breakfast by the pool. I even left my airpods behind and Bul arranged for them to be delivered back to the mainland.
Hey Nicolette You and your friends were such fun guests, we loved arranging your champagne breakfast in the pool - that was a first for us, but we'll definitely do it again! And I'm so glad you were finally reunited with your airpods in Bali. We 'd love to have you back one day. cheers Richard, Bul and Yuda
Hey Nicolette You and your friends were such fun guests, we loved arranging your champagne breakfast in the pool - that was a first for us, but we'll definitely do it again! And I'm so glad you were finally reunited with your airpod… Show more
Reviewed: January 9, 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: November 15, 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewYouda was an absolute sweetheart and made our stay a pleasure. His breakfasts were perfect. Location was fantastic and we loved the private pool
The air conditioning units were not functioning properly. They were getting one repaired after we left.
Hi Tana It was a pleasure to have you and your friends as guests and apologies about the Air con problem. We fitted a brand new system the day after you checked out, so thanks for alerting us to the issue. Richard
Reviewed: October 20, 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewEverything! Beautiful villa with brilliant decor and your own private pool. We stayed with 2 children, both below 5yrs old and the villa was safe & suitable for them. Being set a couple streets back it’s quiet from the busy road. Yet you can quickly walk into plenty of restaurants and the beach. The lads (Bul & Yuda) looking after us in the villa were very courteous and nothing was a problem for them. They organised bikes, horse taxis, and did a great job cleaning and cooking. They really made our stay.
Nothing. it was perfect - Don’t hesitate to book.
Hi Alan Thank you for your amazing review. I’m so glad we could look after you and your family, you were a joy to have as guests. hope to see you again soon Cheers Richard
Reviewed: August 12, 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewVery close to the pier and also the dive shops; comes with all the basic amenities, clean and daily towel changes by staff, good hygiene at island standards (not to be compared with the other resorts), large living room area to share with friends
Small insects as expected but nothing serious , may buy some nicer shampoos and toothbrush yourself
Thanks so much for your review Hei it was great to have you as our guests. We strive to offer an international standard experience in a remote island location. We're not sure what insects you found as you didn't mention anything during your stay, but we'll investigate and treat accordingly. We'd love to see you again some day soon.
Thanks so much for your review Hei it was great to have you as our guests. We strive to offer an international standard experience in a remote island location. We're not sure what insects you found as you didn't mention anything dur… Show more
Reviewed: August 12, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 31, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 16, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed
Nothing
Thank you so much for your perfect score and comments. Bul and Yuda were so happy to look after you for your extended stay, Bul said you were perfect guests and we’d all love to see you again someday Richard@Amalika 🌴
Reviewed: May 31, 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe location wasn’t so bad.
for what you pay it was definitely not worth it. everything about the villa was old and it needed redecorating and replacing. I was very disappointed with the villa. The AC machine was not cold enough and it’s always hot there.
This is obviously inconsistent with every review we have had for the last 10 years. We have no record of this person staying at the villa and believe it to be a scam and have reported this review to Booking.com
Reviewed: May 11, 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewAll was great
Wine and beer glasses were plastic. For such type of villa it looks strange when everything is so well designed and luxurious while the glasses look so cheap and out of style.
Hi Svetlana Thank you for your kind review and score, we loved having you as our guests. Unfortunately we had to change to plastic glasses a few years ago as some guests took the glasses outside by the pool and broke them, meaning that we had to drain the pool to recover any particles of glass. I hope it didn’t spoil your stay and hopefully see you again one day Richard
Hi Svetlana Thank you for your kind review and score, we loved having you as our guests. Unfortunately we had to change to plastic glasses a few years ago as some guests took the glasses outside by the pool and broke them, meaning that we h… Show more
Reviewed: May 6, 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: April 23, 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewPrivate, beautiful garden and pool, close to amenities but quiet Very helpful staff
Reviewed: February 25, 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewThe best Villa. ❤️
Thank you Polona for your perfect score, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Amalika Villa, please come back soon ♥️