The Papalagi Resort

Sehr schöne ruhige Anlage, die Häuser und Zimmer sind groß und sauber, der Pool ist toll und wunderbar zum erfrischen und relaxen. Luna haben wir sofort ins Herz geschlossen. Besitzerin und Personal alles bestens, leckeres Frühstück

Es war alles gut. Man muss ein bischen laufen bis zum schönen Strand und zu den Strandbars wie Lazy Coconut, aber alles kein Problem

Bij de gastvrouw en haar personeel kun je voor alles terecht.

Nice gardens and pool area, comfortable & quiet. Hot water & aircon. Good restaurant next door for dinner ( at the next resort). The rooms were great, very quiet place.

We didn't enjoy the location very much. We have stayed all around gili gede and prefer the komoko side. It's easier to access amenities. From this side you must walk everywhere ( a lot further to get food, cash, laundry etc). No food here after 4 pm. They make you pay extra for juice at breakfast ( no where else we have stayed in gili gede did this). The bathroom sinks stank so badly, we totally understand the water here is not like other countries but we stayed a while in other places on gili gede with no issue like this. We liked the resort itself, but unfortunately, the behaviour of the owner towards guests and online ( their responses to reviews) was aggressive, rude, disrespectful, and demeaning. This is the main reason we would not recommend this resort or return here. Seeing their replies to reviews as well as the way they treated guests was not kind.

Le calme de cet établissement et l accueil du personnel Je recommande les pancakes a la banane et à l ananas Le repas du midi est possible sur place et c est délicieux

Pour le soir vous devez vous rendre à pied au port c’est une balade de 30 min dans la nature et à travers le village Si vous avez des enfants en bas âges cela peut être compliqué d organisation

Very quiet part of the island (you don’t hear the Mosques in the morning). Beautiful sunset every night. Small setup, in Total 2 bungalows and 2 double rooms so never overcrowded. Staff are amazing and super friendly. Snorkeling gear provided and the reef is just in front of the beach

L'emplacement en front de mer. La sérénité et le calme du lieu. La disponibilité d'Hera la propriétaire et les délicieux pancakes du matin. La sortie snorkeling sur les Gili alentours.

Le relatif isolement de l'hôtel qui oblige à marcher une bonne vingtaine de minutes pour trouver un warung de qualité. Les déchets et le contraste avec la pauvreté des habitants de l'île (mais c'est le cas partout à Lombock).Nous y sommes restés 5 nuits. C'est un peu long étant donné le peu d'activités proposées sur l'île.

Really lovely location right on the water with great sunset views. Helpful and kind staff.

L’emplacement est magnifique et calme. La propriétaire est sympathique. Elle m’a donné des contacts pour organiser une journée snorkeling ainsi que mon transfert vers l’aéroport. Elle a aussi répondu très vite lorsque que je l’ai appelée car il y avait plein de fourmis dans la chambre.

Le petit déjeuner est sommaire. Je n’ai pas pu dîner à l’hôtel car la propriétaire m’a dit que ce n’était pas possible mais d’autres clients ont été servis. L’hôtel étant en plein nature il ne faut pas avoir peur des bêtes dans la chambres.

Een klein maar zeer fijn resort, gelegen aan het strand en omringd door een schitterende tuin. Je wordt wakker van de vogels en drinkt je koffie of thee in een luie stoel of aan de ontbijttafel op nog geen 5 meter van het water. Je hebt een schitterend uitzicht over diverse eilanden en in de verte zie je Bali. Je ontbijt wordt verzorgd door Sul en Rohani, en is fantastisch met vers fruit uit eigen tuin. Hera en Michael zijn de eigenaren en zullen alles in het werk stellen om je een onvergetelijk verblijf te bezorgen. Je wordt ook verwelkomd door Luna, de grote lieve hond, die maar wat graag wil spelen en geaaid wil worden. Ook super lief voor de kinderen. Hera en Michael kennen alle lokale ondernemers en brengen ze met je in contact om overdag een vistour, snorkel tour duiktour of eilandhopping te gaan doen. Na terugkomst maak je een duik in hun heerlijke (grote) zwembad en kan je op verzoek heerlijk bij ze eten. Weer op 5 meter van de zee genietend van de ondergaande zon. Wij hebben hier een heerlijke tijd gehad.

Hygiene,tuin, centrale open huis was je kan chillen, eten,enz. Tuin, zwembad, uitzicht, lieve behulpzame personeel van het resort

Beautiful and quiet place in the island

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Je recommande fortement ce resort, j'ai passer 3j exceptionnel avec 2 amis et mikel le gérant, les chambres sont niquel, le service est au top, la piscine magnifique, nous avons également très très bien manger. Mikel est une personne exceptionnel, nous avons longtemps discuter ensemble, écouter de la musique, manger etc, il nous a même déposer a bangsal sur son chemin de retour Un grand merci a lui et son équipe, j'espère a bientôt 🫡

Basic but adequate

Room could off been serviced daily

L'ambiance et le snorkeling avec des Nudibranches juste devant. Très confortable, bonne cuisine. Hôtelier très sympathique. Piscine propre et agréable.

The resort embodies the definition of peace. Very nice stay, the staff was great.

Resort Immerso nella natura e di fronte al mare di Gili Gede e per questo estremamente silenzioso. Resort molto curato e con possibilità di poter pranzare / cenare (preferita prenotazione anticipata). Cibo buono e molto sano. Consigliato nel mese di agosto in quanto ridossato dai venti che soffiano tutto il giorno e quindi risulta possibile fare il bagno di fronte al mare. Hera e Mikel ci hanno aiutato ad organizzare una gita privata in Snorkeling di una giornata nelle Gili circostanti. Molto gentili e cortesi i proprietari ci hanno messo a disposizione anche pinne e maschere per lo snorkeling.

The perfect place for a quiet, chilled stay after a busy time travelling. So quiet and peaceful. Hera and Michael and their staff were superb hosts. Friendly, informative, very helpful organising transport etc. Great breakfasts! The evening meals we ate there were great too. Lovely pool and snorkelling straight from hotel frontage.

Nothing….it was lovely !

The place is gorgeous and on top of that the staff are very nice and helpful!

peu de chose si ce n'est le snorkelling plutôt correct à marée basse

le prix au regard des prestations de l'établissement

I recently stayed at this beautiful resort on Gili Gede. The bungalows are charming, comfortable, and perfectly blend with the natural surroundings, offering stunning views and a true island escape. What makes this place even more special is the couple who run it. They are absolutely wonderful—warm, welcoming, and attentive to every detail. You immediately feel at home, yet also like you are part of something unique and authentic. If you are looking for an experience beyond the typical tourist trail, this is the perfect place. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to disconnect from the rush of everyday life and immerse themselves in genuine island living. The atmosphere is peaceful, the setting is breathtaking, and everything feels authentic and unspoiled. I recommend this resort if you want to experience Gili Gede in the most authentic and heartfelt way.

È immersa nel verde e si affaccia sulla parte ovest dell’isola dove si può vedere un bellissimo tramonto

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die Lage, das freundliche Personal

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Breakfast was very good

Great spot, tucked away and super quiet. Staff were amazing, food was fantastic, clean rooms, decent wifi and air con worked great

Shame the beach nearby has a rubbish issue. This resort is super clean but the nearby beaches were littered. The locals really need to get on top of this. Apart from this, this place is paradise

The bungalows were large with a lovely bathroom and very clean. The staff were great with organising snorkeling trips for us and the two other guests that were there. They were very friendly and their children a delight. There is no fridge or tea making in the bungalow but they happily made us tea or coffee whenever we liked. The included breakfast was simple but great. Eggs of any type or pancake, toast and jam, fresh fruit and tea or coffee. We ate at the neighbouring resort at night as their menu was much more extensive.

We were there in the off season and sadly the property looked really neglected. We were unable to use the pool the entire stay as it was green. They said it was from the recent rain but the resort next doors pool was okay. They tried desperately to get it clean for us so hopefully it’s ok by now.

Fabulous place, staff were amazing Suri, Rohan and Ilhan couldn't have done more for us as a family. Rooms were spacious and the bungalows just beautiful. The pool was a particular highlight and breakfasts were very good.

It is positioned over the quieter side of Gili Gede but it didn't hamper us, perfectly easy getting taxi boats around & Ilan provided transport for our snorkelling trip - which was incredible btw. Gili Layar & blue coral.

Best pool for swimming. Owner lent us a kettle.

We loved the well planted garden, the beauty of the place, the sculptures, the pool, the comfortable rooms and lovely bathrooms- a high level of attention to detail. Hera and the kitchen staff were friendly. The one evening meal I had - a curry - was fabulous. We loved Hera’s grandchildren too! There is some quite good snorkelling in front but it relies on a high tide.

It was quiet which was lovely, but for some people being a 20 minute walk from the main part of the village might be a downside if you wanted to go to a bar or another restaurant. The kitchen staff were a little bit disorganised with our breakfast orders. On both days that we were there we had to follow most requests up and mistakes were made. I think having pedal bikes or motorbikes to borrow or rent as some other places do would be a good idea.

So peaceful in a perfect setting overlooking the ocean. Lovely staff and the best cooked meal it was lovely to be among the locals they are so friendly. Thanks Hera for your wonderful hospitality. Make sure to ask for Ilham to take you snorkelling he knows all the spots and he is a delight.

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This was a wonderful small resort just perfect for a relaxing start to my holiday in Indonesia. The owner very helpful and friendly and the local staff were exceptional. The cooking was simple and super healthy.

The owner Hera was lovely, as were her daughter and young grandchildren. The staff were really friendly. Everyone was happy to help whenever needed. Papalagi is kept immaculately clean and the pool is crystal clear. At high tide you can snorkel off the beach, otherwise Hera can arrange well priced boat trips to the amazing islands close by. Gili layar has spectacular coral and fish The sunsets are remarkable and the colours of the sea and clouds just after need to be seen.

Such a beautiful place, the private beach is breathtaking at sunset. It’s a very relaxing, peaceful and scenic place. Recommend for anyone wanting to escape the busy touristy islands! Lots of great snorkelling spots on your door step, and just a 15min walk to the other villages. We loved Gili Gede, and recommend people to visit this place

WiFi was temperamental in the room, but that is to be expected when you are on a remote island!

The resort itself it's ok.

We had a bad experience with our booking: despite cancelling a wrong booking after few seconds they denied us a refund. No common sense. The location is on the wrong side of the island, no beach. Poor service at the restaurant. Disappointing and not recommended at all. Difficult communication due to language barrier.

All meals were great, staff friendly, insect repellant provided thank goodness. Snorkelling trips arranged at reasonable cost.

The accomodation was nice except THEY LITERALLY STOLE OUR MONEY from the bedroom while we were away.

THEY LITERALLY STOLE OUR MONEY. In our second day here, after breakfast (knowing exactly how much cash money each of us had in their wallet), I took my wallet while my boyfriend left his own in our bedroom. We handed the keys to the staff and left for a snorkeling tour. When we came back, 900k rupias (ie, around 50€) were lacking in my boyfriend's wallet. We could not believe that, so we repeatedly traced back every single expense we had in the past few days, but of course, the figures didn't add up. We explained what happened to the staff, making it clear that there was only one possible explanation, and asking where they placed the bedroom keys while we were away, and we clearly grasped that the keys were kept in a place which was accessible to anyone. If it wasn't for us demanding, they wouldn't even bother calling their boss. To no point, however, because all the boss could say was "nothing like this has ever happened before, and you don't even have a proof". Of course we left immediately, and notably in the new accomodation we were told that they are well aware of such robberies having already happened several times in the past at Papalagi Resort.

Location just perfect. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very quiet which was great. Lovely pool.

Not a thing.

Overall we had a great stay at the Papalagi. The Resort is quite small and we were the only guests. At first it was a little bit suspicious, however the humble stuff turned it into a very „local like“ adventure. They were so kind tried to give us always a happy and welcoming feeling. Especially Ilham was really kind and tried to help us with every topic we had. Also the cook (unfortunately don’t know her name) was very kind and her food was exceptionally good. The garden and the pool were very beautiful and if you want to relax it’s definitely the right spot for you. We highly recommend to walk into the local villages. It’s really interesting and you can get an authentic view on how the locals are living

As we wanted to snorkel we were a little bit disappointed about the reef in front of the resort. It was not possible to snorkel there directly. In addition there was only a small offer of food and drinks.

Excellent cuisine prepared by the owners. Very clean property, beautiful garden and site with beach and quick access to nice snorkelling spots. Very quiet. Amazing sunsets with Agung volcano in the distance.

Be prepared for some mosquitoes.

Amazing, remote from other resort and very quiet.. no noise! Little paradise!

location and snorkeling - excellent

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Fantastic location if your after beautiful sunsets, quiet & remote setting. Accomodation had a nice pool

The bungalows were great the other style of accomodation had no reverse cycle cooling & were not as comfortable as bungalows

The view and sunsets were beautiful. The bungalow was nice. You just have to empty pail of water from air conditioner each day.

The atmosphere was very businesslike and did not feel friendly or welcoming. We enjoyed the property but found Khabita Bar next door who treated us as family and just had an amazing atmosphere so we spent most of our time there.

The location was beautiful, quiet and remote. The pool was nice. Hera, the co-owner, helped with a home remedy when I got spiked by a sea urchin.

The cheap room was too expensive for what it was. It was hot and uncomfortable. The more expensive rooms are apparently beautiful. Fork out the extra money here. The cheap room faces the wrong way to catch a sea breeze. There was a lizard in the roof which ran about at night dislodging dirt which fell on the bed. The room wasn't cleaned each day. The food was very expensive and had very small portions, and wasn't very interesting. You can't really snorkel from the beach when the tide's out because of the sea urchins which is a bit of a pity.

The place is ok and good spot for sunset.

Totally overpriced. I paid a snorkelling trip (old mask no fins) almost as much as a diving excursion. Felt unwelcomed for the first time in indonesia.

We found Hera to be a most gracious hostess who, together with her staff (and Bruno the dog) made our stay wonderful...including surprising me with a birthday dinner and cake! The gardens and the pool are peaceful and the snorkeling was excellent.

Nothing. All was good.

Amazing view, beach front, snorkeling, nice pool.

If you are looking for something special in the south Gili, a quiet, peaceful hotel, this is the place. We spent nine days, here. There are three bungalows and a few rooms in a low building, we stayed in a bungalow. The room was spacious, clean and well maintained. There was ac and hot water. The pool was large,deep and well maintained too. The atmosfere was very relaxing: you feel you are in a family; the owner, madame Hera, is very friendly and can help you for any question. The cooking of the hotel is very good and food is prepared on order.

The presence of some hunk or similar to put on dresses could be usefull

The swimming pool was great.

The price of the accommodation, food and drinks were v expensive even for the Island.

Everything was perfect. The owner Hera is very nice and took good care of us during the whole stay. Her resort is really like an oasis on the island. She also arranges transportation and trips (fishing, snorkeling). And lovely dog Bruno is like cherry on top :-))

The best thing was having a drink while watching the sunset over Bali. And also best is the perfect peace and quiet. Hera is a wonderful, caring host who will organise everything for you. We loved it here.

Very little! The food was good but a bit limited due to the remoteness.

Location, loved seeing the hens and roosters running around and flying up a tree at dinner time. Enjoyed snorkelling out from Papalagi until we snorkelled at the truly amazing snorkelling spots on nearby smaller islands.

Food. Prices unreasonably high being more expensive and less delicious compared with other Gili Gede resorts (we tried most of them). Even more expensive than on Gili Asahan (so the excuse about prices being high due to remoteness didn’t cut it). We were the only customers at the resort so way to much focus on us. We had to let owner know hours in advance what we would order for dinner which reduced our freedom of where we ate. When we were having dinner, the owner regularly joined us even when we tried to have a few romantic dinners at a small table by the sea. The pool was filthy and unusable when we arrived. We smelled and watched over the days loads of chlorine being put in pool right up to the day before we left- we did not even bother to try it. While we paid $110 (Aussie) per night for 7 nights incl breakfast, we noticed the price reduced nearly 40% while we were there. The entire time we stayed we did not have anyone clean the room or change the sheets. The bathroom smelled due to no S-bend in the sink plumbing. We also were unnecessarily exposed to island politics regarding which boatman to use. We walked all over the island which we loved and returned to a different resort for another week after a few days in Tetebatu.

Excellent place with really nice and hearty breakfast included. The rooms are fine with a good bathroom - I did not get a look at the bungalows, which are more expensive. Hir and the other staff are very helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is very relaxed. The food is very good but expensive, as it probably is in all resorts in Indonesia. You can see the sunrise up on the hill behind the resort, which is a bit difficult to get to, but the sunsets are to die for. However, to me the main selling point was the coral reef, which was directly accessible from the beach: A short swim across the sea grass will take you to some healthy coral and a lot of fish. The water was not crystal clear but still great. Also, the 3 hour snorkel safari to 4 different sites was very good value for the money. The best of these places was really the northwest beach of Gili Gede, which you can also reach by foot; it features some amazing blue staghorn coral and lots of fish (and very clear water). Bruno, the sweet, young Rottweiler, is actually quite reserved, so you have to earn his friendship, meaning that if you would rather not engage with him, he will let you be.

The communication with the resort before my arrival was not optimal. I requested transportation by boat from Kokomo (the arrival point of the Gili Getaways ferry on the other side of Gili Gede) to the Papalagi resort and also got what I thought was a confirmation on WhatsApp. However, when I arrived, nobody was waiting, so I had to contact the resort again. The Kokomo restaurant was not the worst place to wait, so it did not really matter, but I am still not sure what went wrong. Some debris sometimes drifts onto the beach, depending on the current. When I was there, it was mostly in the evening, so it did not affect my snorkelling during the day. However, the employees are very concerned about it and try to influence stakeholders in Lombok and Bali to keep the water free of debris, although this may be an uphill battle.

Michael, the owner, is so nice, funny, generous & friendly. Beautiful garden and swimming pool, private beach, the best choice in Gili Gede !!!! The rooms are nice, with nice furniture and good bathrooms. michael’s staff is so nice and the food is great !

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Thank you so much for the hospitality! The staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The perfect place to escape the crowds! (miss you Bruno ;) the perfect gentleman pooch)