The Small Elegant 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 traditional "Joglo" house, a combined gift- and drugstore and a little clinic serving the island's 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.

Deluxe Family Bungalow could accommodate 2 adults + 2 children OR 3 adults.

Deluxe Ombak Room could accommodate 2 adults + 2 children OR 3 adults.

Extra person is USD 15.00 net/room/night

High season surcharge is apply USD 20.00 net/room/night for 15 Jul – 15 Sep & 15 Dec – 15 Jan.

Inclusive of:

~ Daily breakfast

~ Welcome drink upon arrival

~ Fruit basket served in the room upon arrival

~ Face towel upon arrival

THE OMBAK RESTAURANT

Facing the sea and Lombok's towering Mount Rinjani, the Vila Ombak Restaurant is a comfortable two-storey space, decorated with the area's arts and crafts. Nestle into one of its many cozy corners or sit outside at the beach terrace next to the waves and treat your taste buds with one of the many delicious food choices. From summer 2006 there will be another specialty restaurant directly on the beach.

DIVING ACADEMY

The Vila Ombak Diving Academy 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.

TRADITIONAL MASSAGE & BEAUTY TREATMENTS

Blending traditional Eastern skills with modern Western technology, we offer a range of health and beauty treatments. Devoted to pampering both mind and body, we created a world of peace and contentment where aroma, sound and color work together with our professional staff to relax, replenish and enliven the senses.

THE WATER (KINDLY READ THIS CAREFULLY)

As Gili Trawangan has little fresh water, the management of Hotel Vila Ombak decided it would be inappropriate to access the community's limited fresh water resources to allow guests to shower. That is why the water for showers in the bathrooms is saline (salty). The fresh water contained in the traditional earth-ware jar in the bathroom will allow our guests to lather up any soap or shampoo and to rinse any saline leavings after showering. Hot water is available in all rooms.

THE LOCATION - GILI TRAWANGAN ISLAND

Trawangan Island, the largest of the three Gili Islands just off Lombok's rugged and green North-western coastline is an island kissed by the sun, with a cloak of fine beaches and surrounded by pristine azure waters thriving with an abundance of stunning marine life. No motor vehicles are allowed on the island to disturb its content tranquility. Lamps in the night are scarce and limitless moonlight reaches down to greet the island and embrace it in a star-filled sky. Here you will find the Hotel Vila Ombak (Ombak means "waves"), the first hotel on this magical island, a place that balances the comforts of first class accommodation with the natural beauty that surrounds. Lean back and relax or explore the magnificent underwater world by snorkeling or scuba diving. Traversing the island's 8 kilometers circumference in a Cidomo, the traditional Lombok horse cart, you can see the silhouettes of the mighty volcanoes Mount Agung in Bali and Mount Rinjani in Lombok. For day-tours the still quite untouched island of Lombok is just few minutes away.

HOW TO GET TO TRAWANGAN

There are numerous daily flights from Denpasar (Bali) to Mataram (Lombok), the flight-time is approximately 25 minutes (the airfare is approx. 65 US$ return)

• Merpati Nusantara Airlines have a minimum 4 daily flights in each direction

• Wings/Lion Airlines have 2 daily flights in each direction

• There are other airlines serving this route as well. Furthermore there are daily flights from Jakarta, Surabaya and Jogyakarta to Mataram.

• Silk Air flies Singapore-Mataram 3 times a week

You can arrange to be picked-up on arrival at Mataram airport with our combined spacious A/C car + speedboat transfer service (The price is available on request). Arriving at day-time it is the best to choose the route via Senggigi, the main tourist area on Lombok.

It is a breathtaking road, winding along the hills right above the coastline. With its many still untouched beaches, the mountains in the back and the 3 Gili Islands nearby, it are one of the most beautiful roads on earth. You will board our speedboat at Teluk Kode, bound for Gili Trawangan. This trip takes just approximately 7 to 10 minutes.

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. Arriving in the tiny Trawangan harbour get a horse-carriage (Cidomo) to Vila Ombak. The approx. 500 meters ride costs about Rp. 10,000, - and is very appealing and an enchanting prelude to the island's life style you will enjoy the next days.