Vila Ombak, Lombok. Gili Trawangan Island

Hotel Introduction

Hotel Vila Ombak, the first international hotel on the magical island of Gili Trawangan, is a place that balances the comforts of first class accommodation with the natural beauty that surrounds. The Hotel Vila Ombak features the traditional building style of Lombok, and its neighboring islands, to blend harmoniously with the island's landscape. Hotel Vila Ombak is the first international hotel on the magical island of Gili Trawangan,a 10 minutes boat-ride off the North-western coastline of the main island of Lombok, a childhood dream that blends the comforts of first class accommodation with the natural beauty of a small exotic tropical island. The hotel features 60 air-conditioned traditionally inspired comfortable Lumbung Huts and Bungalows, a magnificent 2-storey seaside restaurant, a beach-bar with adjacent beach-restaurant and pizzeria, a spa with massage-, beauty- and body-treatments and the well-known Vila Ombak Diving Academy. Other facilities include a lobby-lounge, a 3-level swimming-pool with pool bar, a combined gift- and drugstore and a little clinic serving the islands community. Last not least there is a luxurious sunbathing - in the evening turn moon/ stargazing - lounge next to the beach-bar on the more than 200 meter long hotel-beach with unrivalled views on the neighboring islands and the majestic Mount Rinjani on Lombok.

  Room and Accommodation

Superior Lumbung Terrace A unique traditional Lumbung roof brings cozy atmosphere that close to nature. The two storey building with four different rooms in one complex unit allow a private holiday to come, all of them equipped and facilitated with modern amenities. The spacious terrace comfort for sunbathing or staring to the clear night stars while enjoying the Superior Superior Lumbung Hut Upon waking you can embrace the morning sun and position yourself for a day of relaxation or explore the underwater-word of the azure Flores Sea. When the heat of the day becomes too intense you can retreat to the elevated lounging area (the balé) in the cool shade below the Lumbung or drift into an afternoon nap in the gently swinging hammock. Deluxe Lumbung Hut The deluxe lumbung huts, with their romantic and exotic charm, make the most of outdoor living. The spacious terrace is a private relaxation area for enjoying the sun or perfect starlit nights. To escape the heat the lower level offers shaded comfort. Relax in the elevated lounging area (Balé), entertain friends or simply daydream in your own hammock. Deluxe Family Bungalow The rooms are half houses that have large sleeping and living areas, they also have a Balé (a spacious lounging area) integrated in the room which can easily be used as a bed for children or foran extra person. Each room has twin beds that can be moved side by side to become a double bed. A mosquito net can be provided though it is rarely needed. All Deluxe Bungalow rooms have spacious semi-open bathrooms. Deluxe Ombak Room Each Deluxe Ombak Room has a large lounging area (Balé) for daytime relaxing which can be easily transformed into comfortable beds to make this a perfect family unit. The bathroom is semi-open and you can enjoy a shower under the sky next to a little garden corner. Ombak Villas Ombak Villas and Cottages are an exclusive extension of the well-liked and highly successful Hotel Vila Ombak. Combining the best of Eastern and Western assets, ideas and talents these unmistakably Indonesian structures with Western comfort guarantee you a magnificent time on an idyllic sun-kissed island free of cars and motorbikes. The dome-shaped "Lumbung" roofs give an exotic, tranquil and warm ambience that blends well with the modern touch of marbles and natural stones.

  Facilities

Vila Ombak Diving Academy The Vila Ombak Diving A cademy is the only Dive Centre in Indonesia to receive an award for "Outstanding Commitment for the PADI system of education". It is a fully accredited 5 Star Dive Centre and Gold Palm Resort. Situated at Hotel Vila Ombak it has created the premier marine tourism destination in the Gili Islands. Its collective goal is to provide you with the most complete and fulfilling diving experience available on the Gili Islands. The management team has been operating since 1991 and has a 100 % safety record. They cater to all levels of diving ability from complete beginner with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program to Assistant Instructor for the budding scuba professional. They teach and have all PADI materials in a wide range of languages, too. For the experienced diver they dive up to 4 times per day including fantastic night diving. Their experienced PADI dive-masters will guide divers around all Gili Islands spotting marine life such as cuttlefish, octopus, blue ribbon eel, unusual leaf scorpion-fish and tons of turtles! They specialize in small groups and tailor diving to suit the diver's interests. Wedding Venue Celebrate the most important day of your life in the intimate luxury of Hotel Vila Ombak. Your most romantic dreams come alive at our island resort, an alluring wedding venue of unique charm and sophistication. Bring your families and friends together to witness your exchange of vows in paradise. Unite the excitement and emotion of this lifelong memorable occasion with a relaxed and carefree island vacation among a big or intimate group of those near, dear and special to you. Shared, a fantasy comes within reach. Our beautiful hotel with superb personal services awaits you, a special place for memories as precious as these. Restaurants & Bars Facing the sea and Lombok's towering Mount Rinjani, The OMBAK RESTAURANT is a magnificent two-storey restaurant, decorated with the area's arts and crafts. Nestle into one of its many cozy corners or sit outside at the BEACH RESTAURANT AND BAR and enjoy varieties of delicious international food, seafood bazaar or pizza. 'WAROENG BULE' will be open on 13 May 2009 - 24 hours - 7 days, located on the beach front arcade that offers different service and island atmosphere.. Activities at Vila Ombak Apart from the peace and tranquility, the highlight for most visitors to Hotel Vila Ombak is discovering the surrounding clear waters and coral reefs with its variety of colorful tropical fish. A haven for snorkeling enthusiasts and divers alike, there are some excellent sites all within a short boat ride. Hotel Vila Ombak has its own Diving Academy that caters for all levels of diving abilities. Fully qualified instructors are available to teach beginners and help them to make the most of their first underwater experience or to enable the experienced diver to get the next higher PADI Certificate. Individually controlled air-condition Telephone (IDD calls to be done through operator) Refrigerator and Mini bar In-room coffee and tea maker facility In-room safe Color-TV set with satellite channels Panoramic 2-storey Restaurant and Bar Seaside Bar, Specialty Restaurant and Pizzeria Room service  Body Treatments and Spa Studio (optional) Traditional "Joglo" house Souvenir and Art shop Laundry Service Money Exchange Postal, Facsimile and E-mail Service A large 3-levels swimming poolwith a whirlpool (fresh water) more than 200 meters private beach for sunbathing on the day time or set romantic candle light dinner and enjoy stars & moon in the evening. Transfer and Tour Desk Major Credit Cards are accepted (Visa, AMEX and Master Cards) ATM ( Automatic Teller Machine ) - the one and only on the island FREE Wifi Hotspot on the restaurants or pool area.

  Location

Hotel Vila Ombak is located on Gili Trawangan, one of Lombok Island oasis, the largest of the 3 Gili Islands just off Lombok's Northwestern coastline.

You can reach the island with a number of direct daily speedboat services (price available upon request) leaving Benoa Harbor, Bali (approximately 2,5 hours) or Padang Bai Harbor, Bali (approximately 1 hour), or phinisi boat leaving from Padang Bai Harbor, Bali (approximately 4 hours). Arriving in the tiny Trawangan harbour get a horse-carriage (Cidomo) to Vila Ombak. The approx. 500 meters ride costs about Rp. 50,000, - and is very appealing and an enchanting prelude to the island's life style you will enjoy the next days.

Alternatively, you can take flights from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Surabaya or Bali that takes only 25 minutes flight time to Mataram, Lombok. Then, a pick up service can be arranged from the airport with our combine spacious air conditioned car + speedboat transfer service (price available on request) - which will take you trough a scenic drive along the western coastline (Sengigi) or trough a rain forest with monkeys along the road (Pusuk) - to a 7 - 10 minutes trip by our speed boat to the island.

Alternatively you can take a taxi to Bangsal, the little harbor village for the Gili islands. In Bangsal you can charter a boat to Gili Trawangan at an affordable price if you don't want to wait until the public boat has got its 12 or so passengers on board before it leaves. It takes a 40 minutes trip on an outrigger boat from Bangsal to Gili Trawangan.