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Gili Meno Beach

Beach in Gili Islands (Islands).

Gili Meno Beach runs south from the boat harbor along the southeast coast of Gili Meno, the quietest of the three Gili Islands. Its white sand is scattered with bits of coral, the clear water is good for swimming, and there are views across the strait to the mountains of Lombok. Cafes and places to stay line the shore, a turtle sanctuary on the beach cares for hatchlings until they are released, and swimmers should watch for boat traffic near the harbor.

Gili Meno Beach at a glance

  • For children: Good (3/5). Quiet white sand and clear water, but bits of coral underfoot, a quick drop in places and boats near the harbor.
  • Swimming: Good (3/5). Deep enough to swim even at low tide, but waves and currents some days; coral underfoot and boats near the harbor.
  • Surfing: Poor (1/5). Faces Lombok across a narrow strait: mostly flat, with only a rare reef wave off the southeast corner on big swells.
  • Snorkeling: Good (3/5)
  • Sunset: Poor (1/5)
  • Scenery: Very good (4/5)
  • Peace & quiet: Very good (4/5)
  • Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
  • Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
  • Sand: White sand

Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.

Where to stay near Gili Meno Beach

  • BASK Gili Meno: Lombok, from about $300 a night (1.3 km in a straight line)
  • Pearl of Trawangan: Lombok, from about $100 a night (2.4 km in a straight line)
  • Kuno Villas: Lombok, from about $200 a night (3.4 km in a straight line)

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More to see nearby

Photo: Flickr user: yeowatzup https://www.flickr.com/photos/yeowatzup/, CC BY 2.0

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