Best staff ever! So friendly, attentive and caring. They definitely made the difference. Opi and Alex were always happy and smiling. The owner, a lovely Australian lady, was super friendly and generous. The pool is very nice and a smallish, but delicious breakfast, made the mornings something to look forward to. It’s only a small place so you are really made to feel at home. The location is great, just a short walk to the popular sunset beach side but far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. I was very happy here, and especially after I moved to one of the air conditioned bungalows. The open air room is stunningly beautiful but it didn’t suit my needs ie, being able to sleep at night. I really need air conditioning, but if you don’t, then the upstairs, open air room is a unique experience! I really enjoyed my time at Elephant House and Bungalows. I would definitely stay here next time I come to Gili Air. I

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Big spacious rooms, great air-con and super comfy bed. The pool is fantastic. The grounds are super clean and beautiful. The location is perfect, just far enough from the Main Street but a few minutes walk to the beach for the sunset/all the restaurants and only 10 mins walk from the harbour. The staff are amazing, so kind and friendly! The free breakfast is soooo good, super yummy and a great portion size. Always delivered with a smile. Thank you to you all for making my time here so special. I was booked in for a week but I loved it here so much I extended my stay by another 4 days on my 2nd day of being here, it's a little piece of heaven in Gili Air and I will definitely come back here on my next visit 🙏🏼❤️

Everything was perfect

The magic in this place is at night behind the mosquito net, in the dark, with a breeze …& then being woken up by the birds song in the adjacent tree. I spent 3 nights here & felt like the Queen of Sheba. Good breakfast & kind, helpful staff. On my final morning I discovered the best ocean for swimming just at the end of the street to the right. Clear deep blue sea with a nice wave or two. The pool was beautiful to hang out in & well maintained.

I had a comedy routine with a stray cat that had moved in before me that refused to leave. Having given him attention which did not stop his meowing constantly or clawing at me I tried to evict him for over an hour; I sent him behind the drapes & he reappeared from the other side (no walls to keep him out). Eventually I gave up as he was there first.

This is an outstanding place to stay - the local staff who run the Elephant House are gracious, kind, professional and very hard working. The rooms have simple decor but are very comfortable and provide a more authentic Gili Air experience than a modern hotel would. The staff keep all spaces spotlessly clean. The central pool is a focal point and an essential cooling off spot when temperatures climb and/or when the tide is out. The gardens are a pleasant backdrop to the pool area. And the breakfasts are great - use of local produce. It is a short walk to the West Beach waterfront with an array of watersport and restaurant venues. In the evenings you can hear music from the waterfront venues - but it is a pleasant background sound - not loud. The sunset at the local beach is not to be missed. The Elephant House does not pretend to be more than it is - extremely good, reasonably priced, comfortable simple accommodation that, for me, felt like a home away from home.

I loved my stay at Elephant House - no complaints

Very chilled. We stayed in the family villa which has a private courtyard garden and plunge pool. Lots of space. The second bedroom/bathroom has a separate entrance and no connecting door to the main part of the villa (though it is attached). This might not be ideal for some but our kids are 12 and 14 so they loved the little bit of independence! Just a few minutes walk from the beach front restaurants and bars but far enough to not be disturbed. Amazing sunsets on the beach. Staff really friendly and helpful.

Rooms only cleaned on request.

The staff, the staff and the staff! Great location, just a slow 2 minute walk to the sunset beach and yet quiet and peaceful. Nice saltwater pool and each bungalow with a nice garden view terrace. Decent and quiet air conditioning. I loved the rustic charm and warm welcome. To be very honest, this is a relatively cheap place on a tiny island in Indonesia. There are a few rough patches and so, if you’re a princess, maybe you would be better off paying way more for a luxury resort on Lombok or Bali. Maybe the Ritz Carlton in Mallorca. The people at Elephant Bungalows are doing their very best to make you happy. Enjoy the experience. I loved it. A word of caution however: The beautiful, and exotic, open air room upstairs, was not to my liking due to the early morning light and the fact that I am addicted to air conditioning. Would DEFINITELY stay again ❤️

What’s not to like about a lovely bungalow on a small tropical island?🏝️

I absolutely loved my open, top floor studio with attached bathroom. All I needed was a fan and mosquito net and it was perfect. No AC needed. I’m shocked by everyone who thinks they need AC when they actually don’t. All was perfect until people moved in next-door and I heard the drone of their AC machine going 24/7 and it spoiled the whole experience for me. What happened to the world? Does no one care about climate change? There is a lovely breeze. If you open your windows you don’t need AC. Nice breakfast. Very friendly staff. There is a safety deposit box for your money, etc.

The noise from the air conditioning machines of other people’s rooms.

Absolutely everything, I can start with the staff, super kind and helpful. They provide a breakfast more complete than what you usually get (eggs & bread of course, but coffee with milk is possible + a fresh fruits juice) And the room. One of the most charming I’ve seen in 7 months of travelling (backpacking as a couple). Spotless, fully open on the outside for ours, which allowed more space than usual, a few sofas to bring friends and talk for hours. On the pricey side, but the extra few euros make all the difference.

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Laidback guesthouse perfect for a family holiday - snorkelling activity in the morning followed by an afternoon around the Elephant House pool. Friendly, attentive staff and delicious breakfasts and juices. Location near port and beach for sunset.

Property was good, but this part of the island has only a few dinner options. There are several beach bars that serve western food and do sunset cocktails, but not many that serve good Indonesian food (we found one pretty good one)

Elephant House is a lovely little place, very well situated to a nice stretch of beach and plenty of restaurants. The room itself was clean and the bed comfortable. Staff were very friendly. There was a very nice pool and the complex was quiet given its proximity to the beach. Perfect for couples or solo travellers as I was. Will hopefully return when I am next on Gili Air.