The Sanctuary -Private Pool Villas

Choosing Gili Sanctuary could be the best decision you'll make while planning your stay on Gili Air. The villas have everything you could want, including kitchen facilities if you fancy a night in. The private pool makes it absolutely outstanding. Tony and his staff are so accommodating and attentive, doing everything they can to make your stay special. The breakfast was great too. I'm looking forward to booking another trip back as it definitely won't be the last time I'm there

We stayed at The Sanctuary Villas as a family and were absolutely thrilled with the entire experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcome – a cold towel and a refreshing welcome drink set the tone for the rest of our stay. The villas are located in a quiet area, yet still close to the beach and several restaurants, which was perfect for us. There was plenty of space both indoors and outdoors, and the kids loved the pool, which stayed cool even on the hottest days. Very nice. The staff were amazing – always helpful and attentive no matter what we needed. When we went out late at night, they even offered us a lamp – a small gesture that meant a lot, especially since the roads can be very dark and lack lighting. We also really appreciated the water dispenser with both hot and cold water in the villa. It saved us many trips to the store and was super convenient for drinks and coffee/tea. The villa itself was well-designed with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and good storage. Having two bathrooms – both with showers – was invaluable for a family. There was even an outdoor shower! Breakfast was a true highlight, with something for everyone. Our kids loved the pancakes, and I highly recommend the granola bowl – absolutely delicious! We honestly have nothing negative to say about our stay. This is a place where every little detail feels well thought out. We’d love to return and give it a solid 5 out of 5 stars!

A wonderful week at Sanctuary Villas with Josie and her team. From a warm welcome by Josie and Danny to all the other staff always with a smile and willing to help they made our stay fantastic. The villa is in a great location - we hired bikes with our two kids on the back of them so a few mins to each side of the island and really near the play cafe (highly recommend this if you have kids!). The pool is fabulous - a real treat to escape the heat and humidity and the big open sitting area/kitchen was perfect when the rain came as somewhere we could play with the kids without being stuck inside a hotel room. Breakfast is a la carte ordered the night before which sounds restrictive but they have three great choices of main, with a fruit platter, juice and tea/coffee and it was delicious! They were also so willing to do extra bits for our daughters when we asked so thank you. Our bikes were wiped down and waiting for us each morning after the rain and they also have a babysitter available for a small hourly rate who was lovely with our girls when we went diving. There is a water machine in each villa which is a great addition and the aircon in each bedroom was very effective. The bathroom and sitting area/kitchen are all ‘outdoors’ so no closing out the element (or bugs) but this made the stay even more fun showing our 3 year old the harmless centipedes and the frogs at night by the pool. Provided a clean and fresh baby cot and baby high chair for us ready on arrival. A really lovely place to stay and great value - thank you Sanctuary Villas!

This was a fantastic place to stay, we enjoyed it so much, it was very clean the breakfast was also great. The staff were so helpfull and help with anything you need. I would definely go back to stay if I come to gili air again,.Arman the mangner was the best and speaks fabulous English.

I spent a couple of nights in this beautiful villa with my partner. The rooms are beautiful, comfortable and clean. We loved having our own pool it was a perfect way to cool down and relax before exploring the island. The staff were amazing they catered to our every need and we felt totally spoilt. If you want a relaxing holiday I would highly recommend staying here.