In Reply to: Gili T - Alam Gili Accom posted by linda on Friday, 21. January 2011 at 05:41 Bali Time:
A very nice hotel, but be aware it is a long way fom everything on the North side of the island. From the wharf,50,000 rp in a cidomo on a rough road to hotel. I had the Mahi mahi suite. $75 US per night - expensive. Very nice room and bathroom and a nice verandah. The aircon was not functioning properly and could not be turned off - so rather cold.
Room very clean,tasteful and well thought out. I think the smaller cheaper rooms could be sufficent. A lot of flies around - but that's Gili and the season.
There are a couple of restaurants on the beach close by, but not much to do. I prefer staying closer to the centre of Gili T.
I prefer to fly to MAtaram from Denpasar and then taxi to Bangsal and catch the local boat to Gili. It's always interesting and colourful. Best time to travel to Bangsal is early amd say to catch the 9am boat. Perhaps you could stay one night in Senggigi? Avoid fast talking touts at Bangsal - just buy your tickets at the desk inside - it's no problem. CArry your own bags.