Gili Meno Guide How To Make The Best Out Of Your Trip

If Gili Trawangan is called as the party place of Gili islands, Gili Meno could be known for its
tranquility. Meno is quite different from Gili Trawangan’s party reputation and wild nightlife
despite being hardly a kilometer away from that island. Gili Meno is the smalles and quietest of
the Gilis and relatively less developed for the visitors and tourists.

Gili Meno is very popular among honeymooners and couples, and it is not difficult to realize the
reasons behind it. The pristine island has all the beauty of Gili Air and Gili Trawangan, with
fewer crowds. You may not find the crazy and wild nightlife of Gili Trawangan, but the there’s
an amazing turtle hatchery, stunning inland lake, and fantastic snorkeling and diving. Just read
on for useful tips on getting Gili Meno, what to do, where to eat and where to stay there.

Getting To Gili Meno

Its’ really easy to reach the Gili Meno by boat, although there is no airport on the Islands. Boats
depart regularly from the mainland on Lombok, or from Bali. There are a big number of boats
from the Bali that stop off at small Lombok and carry tourists on their way to the awesome Gili
Islands.

What To Expect In Gili Meno

Language: Majority in the Gili Meno Island speaks English (at least basic conversation level).
Indonesian is the native language, which has a unique and dialect uncommon in both the Bali
and Gili Islands.

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah is the local cash, which is commonly abbreviated to Rp. 1 dollar
(US) is currently 13,168 Rupiah. The math isn’t very easy, so it can be helpful if you take a note
with some useful math with you. For example, 10,00,000 Rp. is equal to $76.00; 5,00,000 is
equal to $38.00; 2,00,000 is equal to $15.20. If you can memorize some regular conversion
rates, the dealing with money can be much easier.

Credit Cards: It’s a good idea to bring your credit cards over from Bali as cash is very important
here like all other destination. Note that the amounts (withdraw) in the ATMs can be low and
they’re not all 24/7.

Climate: Okay, the weather and temperature here is as close to perfect as you will find almost
anywhere. With the rainy season running from Nov to Apr, the average day is about eighty
degrees (although the islands get much less rain than the Bali).

High Season: You can enjoy two peak seasons here: December to January and July to August.
These are certainly the best times for the tourists, but the islands will be the busiest as well.
Where To Stay On Gili Meno

Gili Meno doesn’t have the range of hotels that the other Gili islands have, but there is still an
affordable range considering it is such a tiny island.

Pondok Anjani

Pondok Anjani can be a great choice if you are on a budget. A little inland from the beautiful
beach, this homestay is located at the southeast of the island. The basic wooden bungalows are
wonderful for accommodation and they’ve a great attention for service and presentation. Some
rooms have own terraces and private bathrooms with showers and the prices start from about
$13.70 per night.

Dea Gili Cottages

You may check out Dea Gili Cottages if you’ve a higher budget to play with. It has a beautiful
garden and just a minute’s walk from the beach. The brick cottages with steep tiled roofs and
bamboo latticework of the ceilings are great for accommodation. Some rooms have air
conditioning and private balconies with tiled, pleasant bathrooms. Prices start at around $27.00
per night.

Seri Resort Gili Meno

Seri Resort Gili Meno can be a great choice if you are after a high-end stay in the pristine island.
The gorgeous whitewashed bungalows and outdoor pool do not come cheap, though. Prices
start at around $135 per night. The lovely hotel is on the northeast coast of the island.

Dining On Gili Meno

Gili Meno offers a fewer choices comparing with other Gili Islands, but the fantastic Island has
some good eateries. Of course, often a grilled fish and a cold drink is all you need when sitting
with your feet in the crystal-clear water on lovely Gili Meno beach.

Mahamaya

Mahamaya is one of the classiest restaurants on Gili Meno. It’s little pricier than other places on
Gili Meno, but the service standards and the quality of the food, far exceeds comparing with
the rest. To enjoy the spectacular sunsets with awesome dining experience at Mahamaya, you
need to get there early.
Adeng Adeng

Its superb cocktails and delicious Thai food continuously draw travelers to Adeng Adeng. Don’t
miss out Saturdays’ barbeque nights, where freshly fish is grilled & served.

Ya Ya Warung

Ya Ya Warung could be a great choice for the Indonesian favorites like mie goreng, nasi and
gado gado. It can be a worthy stop for lunch or even a nice dinner.

What To Do On Gili Meno

The prime activity for the most tourists on Gili Meno involves just lazing on the awesome
beaches. But, if you are itching for some activities, there are also a few things to do on this
gorgeous little island.

Turtle hatchery, a popular attraction is on the southeast coast of the island. Currently, the
sanctuary is safe home of numerous adult and baby turtles. You do not need to pay to visit
them, but donations are appreciated and it’s important in the beautiful sanctuary continuing
the good work.

You can snorkelling off the coast and see the work of the hatchery, where you’re likely to spot a
number of turtles alongside other sea creatures and colourful fish. Scuba diving is another
popular of activity of Gili Meno as there are many dive operators there.

Final Thoughts

Gili Meno is a serene and beautiful island, much quieter than Gili Air and Gili Trawangan. It’s
popular among couples and honeymooners for its serenity and beauty. In some ways, Gili Meno
is the best place to travel on the Gilis, because of Meno’s soothing and calm atmosphere. So,
you can consider the beautiful Gili Meno on your next trip to the Gilis. Find the best boat deals with
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