Roberta
Italy · Couple · September 2026
For our holiday in Gili Trawangan, we stayed at Cantika Villa and from the first moment we felt at home. We were welcomed by Tony, the manager of the place, who offered us a welcome drink and gave us all the useful information about the place and the island, also in fluent Italian. The accommodation is very close to the beach and the east coast, but away from the chaos of the bars and the port, which are still reachable in a few minutes (beach 2 minutes by bike and nightlife area 5 minutes away). It is possible to rent bicycles (or electric scooters) directly through them, which I highly recommend to fully enjoy the whole island and also reach the other side of Gili T. where you can see beautiful sunsets in one of the many bars directly on the beach (10-15 minutes by bike to the west). We did not have breakfast but everything seemed very good and if you wanted they would bring it directly to your room. The villa is on two floors (bedroom upstairs - entrance, living room, bathroom, and outdoor space with private pool on the ground floor), and it is exactly as shown in the photos. There is a fridge and a set to make tea and coffee, which was replenished every day. The private pool is the real gem of this place, creating a beautiful atmosphere and making you really feel on vacation. During our stay, we also had the pleasure of meeting the son of the owners, who are Italian, who gave us a lot of tips on where to eat, recommended some parties/events, things to do on the island, and the best diving centers for a first experience. On the last day, we had a mishap with the ferry schedule and Tony helped us resolve everything quickly and in the local language. In the end, the difference is always made by the service offered, and above all the people. Highly recommended.
Small imperfections, normal in any place or not related to the structure (e.g. some external noise or imperfect soundproofing), but nothing relevant or noteworthy.