Gili T Sugar Shack

Fantastic holiday location on Gili Trawangan

About Us

Trawangan Island

Gili Trawangan is the largest of over 30 Gili islands that surround Lombok. It is also the only Gili island to rise significantly above sea level (60m). Gili Trawangan measures 3km long and 2km wide.
 
The island is located north west of Lombok.  The population of Trawangan Island is approximately 3500 permanent residents. Gili Trawangan’s name originates from the Indonesian word Terowongan which translates to tunnel, due to the cave tunnels built there during the Japanese occupation in WWII.
 
The closest islands are Gili Meno and Gili Air, both are just a short boat ride from Gili Trawangan.
 
 

Getting to the Gilis

People seem to think that getting to small islands for their holidays is a major inconvenience, but this is definitely not the case with Gili Trawangan.

Lombok is very close to Gili Trawangan, there are many companies that offer transport services from the Lombok Harbour to the many Gili Islands. Generally from Lombok to Gili Trawangan you will be looking at approximately a 90 minute journey. There are also speedboat options that will take about 10-15 minutes in total to arrive at Gili Trawangan.

If you have just arrived to Lombok airport there is also a drive of about 90 minutes to reach the airport, this can often vary on the time of day/time of year that you are planning to visit.

The price from the airport to Gili Trawangan will cost you roughly 500,000 RP, possibly a bit more if you choose the speedboat.

If you are in Bali prior to visiting us, you are looking at an additional 20-30 minute flight from Bali to Lombok.

Once you have reached Gili Trawangan we can arrange for you to be collected from the harbour by one of our friendly staff with a Cidamo (horse and cart) this will cost 50,000 RP. A single Cidamo is able to transport up to three people and their luggage.

 

Transportation on the Island

On Gili Trawangan (and surrounding Gili Islands) there are no motor vehicles. The primary mode of transport are bicycles and Cidamo. To travel to and from other islands you can either use one of the slow boats, which leave twice daily or you can arrange with our staff to take you on our private boat, the Kura Kura.

 

The Villas

The Gili T sugar shack offers four luxury villas with a warm ambiance, beautifully appointed decor and private balconies. The Sugar Shack is a casual 7 minute walk to the white sands and clear, cool blue waters of Gili Trawangan Beach. The villas are set in a small village and with only four rooms, not only do you have complete privacy, but you get a truly unique Gili experience. You will also be able to experience the vibe of life on the Gili Islands.

All four of our Villas face towards the pool. The bottom floor consists of two Villas, with another two upstairs.

 

Food on the island

We provide complimentary breakfast for you, however if you would prefer to cook your own food, we also have a small pool-side kitchen available to all guests.
 
There are numerous restaurants and cafes to choose from with a wide variety of cuisine styles available, and more opening their doors every week.
 
 

Weather on the island

Indonesia is a tropical country, boasting year round climates raging from 27 (80f) to 30 (86). Nights are often cooler.
 
 

Activities on the island

The Gili Islands offer a wide variety of activities such as:
  • horse back riding
  • yoga
  • stand-up paddle boarding
  • canoeing
  • snorkeling
  • diving
  • cooking classes
  • fishing.

If you are feeling adventurous we can also organise a trip to Lombok to hike Rinjani mountain, visit the local tribes or visit the Monkey Forest.

 

Diving

Diving is one of the main reasons people come to the Gilis. There are a great variety of Dive locations throughout the islands for a wide range of skill levels. Our staff are more than happy to help organise a diving experience for you, alternatively there are many tourist information centres located on Gili T.
 
 

Facilities and services

Our facilities and services include:
  • spacious bedrooms with king size bed
  • large bathrooms
  • fresh, hot water
  • marble tiled floors
  • full length mirrors
  • walk-in robes
  • umbrellas
  • all toiletries provided
  • daily room servicing
  • in-room safe
  • daily supply of drinking water
  • wi-fi
  • satellite TV
  • snorkelling equipment
  • internet
  • bicycles
  • complimentary breakfast
  • washing (additional costs apply)
  • boat trips for any occasion.
 

Group Bookings

We are a boutique hotel catering for a maximum of 12 guests. If your group is larger than this, we can recommend nearby hotels which can cater for the remainder of your group. Please mention in your initial booking if you are wishing to make a group reservation.