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Gili Meno
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Gili Meno

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Recommended stay: 1 day
Getting around: Gili Meno is reached by boat from Lombok's Bangsal harbor (around 20-30 minutes) or via public/fast boats that hop between all three Gili islands from Bali. As with the other Gilis, there are no motor vehicles on the island once you arrive — walking, bicycle, or cidomo cart only.
Hours: No fixed hours; boat departures from Bangsal/Bali typically run roughly 08:00-16:00

Gili Meno is the smallest and quietest of the three Gili islands, with a fraction of the guesthouses and restaurants found on Trawangan or even Air, making it the choice for travelers who want beach and not much else. It has an underwater sculpture park just offshore and a small salt lake in the island's interior, along with a turtle sanctuary that's a low-key rather than major attraction.

Gili Meno FAQs

Is Gili Meno good for nightlife?

No, this is the quiet island of the three — a handful of low-key beach bars close early, with nothing resembling Trawangan's party scene.

What is the underwater sculpture park?

A collection of submerged statues just off Gili Meno's coast, popular with snorkelers and divers as an easy, shallow site.

How long does it take to walk around the island?

About 1-1.5 hours for a full loop, since Gili Meno is only around 2km across at its widest.

Is it easy to island-hop to Gili Air or Trawangan from Meno?

Yes, public boats and chartered speedboats run regularly between all three islands, typically 10-20 minutes between each.

Is there fresh water or electricity on Gili Meno?

Most guesthouses run on generators or limited solar power with intermittent hours, and drinking water is bottled or filtered — infrastructure here is the most basic of the three Gilis.

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