{"id":192957,"date":"2025-07-24T11:33:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T03:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/?p=192957"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:00:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:00:26","slug":"pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok\/","title":{"rendered":"Barefoot bliss &amp; beachside villas: Here&#8217;s why Pondok Santi Estate is Gili Trawangan\u2019s best-kept secret"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If Bali&#8217;s traffic is getting a bit much, there\u2019s nothing like skipping across the sea to Gili Trawangan. This barefoot paradise is one of the car-free, coconut-lined little sister islands to Lombok, and it&#8217;s my go-to for a proper pause. Think turquoise waters, powder-white sand, and not a traffic jam in sight. And if you\u2019re heading there, you\u2019ll want to stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/pondoksanti.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Pondok Santi Estate<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This eco-luxe resort is set on a former coconut plantation, and it&#8217;s nailed the art of barefoot luxury. It\u2019s just footsteps from Gili T\u2019s postcard-worthy coastline, but it&#8217;s tucked away enough to feel like your own private island.<\/p>\n<p>I checked in for a few soul-soothing nights, and let\u2019s just say&#8230; I didn\u2019t want to check out. From the dreamy villas to the personalised touches, here\u2019s why Pondok Santi tops my list as one of the best places to stay in Gili Trawangan.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0A private pool villa, barefoot luxury &amp; eco-conscious comforts<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192960\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192960\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192960 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/DELUXE-PRIVATE-POOL-VILLA-pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x642.jpg\" alt=\"The Deluxe Private Pool Villa at Pondok Santi Estate resort in Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Indonesia\" width=\"900\" height=\"642\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/DELUXE-PRIVATE-POOL-VILLA-pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x642.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/DELUXE-PRIVATE-POOL-VILLA-pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/DELUXE-PRIVATE-POOL-VILLA-pondok-santi-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort.jpg 1401w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/642;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192960\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The villas at Pondok Santi Estate blend luxury with eco-conscious living<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>First things first, my home base: the Deluxe Private Pool Villa. Just a short stroll from the beach, it\u2019s the kind of place that makes you feel at home the second you walk in. Inside, it&#8217;s designed\u00a0like a traditional Indonesian <em>pondok<\/em> \u2013 think high thatched ceilings, wooden floors, and local handcrafted furniture. And yet, it&#8217;s also got those modern comforts we all know and love: ice-cold air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, WiFi and more. Eco-conscious touches are weaved in too, like rainwater recycling and a firm no to single-use plastics.<\/p>\n<p>I loved waking up to the sound of the ocean, padding barefoot across the white-stone terrace, and sipping my morning coffee beside my own crystal-clear pool. It\u2019s that rare kind of laidback luxury that Gili T isn&#8217;t really known for \u2013 but Pondok Santi absolutely nails it.<\/p>\n<h3>Toes-in-the-sand bites to fine island dining<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192961\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192961\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192961 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/ijo-restaurant-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"The sustainable-gastronomy food at IJO Restaurant in Pondok Santi Estate resort on Gili Trawangan, Lombok Indonesia\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/ijo-restaurant-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/ijo-restaurant-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/ijo-restaurant-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort.jpg 1399w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Pondok Santi Resort, you can dine with your toes in the sand, or book a refined romantic dinner date<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Food plays a big role at Pondok Santi Estate \u2013 and it shows. There are two restaurants here, each with a very different vibe. There\u2019s Santi Beach, which, as its name suggests, is an all-day restaurant right on the beach. I snagged a bean bag chair, ordered the coconut-grilled tuna fillet with a frozen chilli-berry margarita, and settled in for the afternoon with my toes in the sand. With front-row seats to the ocean, it was only natural to linger through to sunset. Come evening, the beach BBQ setup is casual, fun, and full of flavour.<\/p>\n<p>For something more refined, IJO Restaurant turns things up a notch. It\u2019s intimate, romantic, and big on both sustainability and locally-sourced flavours. I kicked things off with the barley risotto topped with an onsen egg and a sprinkle of catfish crumble (unexpected, but delicious). Then came the kalio-glazed lobster, which was as rich and indulgent as it sounds. For dessert, I couldn&#8217;t resist the snake fruit pavlova with banana ice cream, rosella gel and kombucha.<\/p>\n<p>What really makes dining at Pondok Santi so special is the resort\u2019s thoughtful sourcing. Much of the produce comes straight from their own organic garden or nearby fishermen and farmers. They\u2019ve also implemented practices to minimise waste and use compostable packaging.<\/p>\n<h3>Island experiences and a luxury cruise<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_192962\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-192962\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-192962 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Princess-Margaux-boat-trip-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"The Princess Margaux boat trip with Pondok Santi Estate around Gili Trawangan island in Lombok\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Princess-Margaux-boat-trip-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Princess-Margaux-boat-trip-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Princess-Margaux-boat-trip-pondok-santai-estate-gili-trawangan-lombok-indonesia-luxury-hotel-resort.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-192962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pondok Santi Estate offer a wide variety of experiences for all guests<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Just because Gili T is small, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s short on things to do \u2013 especially when you\u2019re staying at Pondok Santi. If you&#8217;re into wellness, there\u2019s daily yoga and in-villa massages. Or if you prefer a little action, you can go horseback riding on the beach, book a private cooking class, or enjoy a sunset picnic on the lawn. And don\u2019t miss the Santi CoCo experience, where the resort\u2019s gardener climbs a towering palm tree and harvests fresh coconuts just for you!<\/p>\n<p>But the real standout for me was a day aboard the Princess Margaux \u2013 the resort\u2019s very own hand-built wooden outrigger turned luxe day yacht. I spent a dreamy day sailing around the island, stopping for snorkelling sessions along the way. You can book a full-service bar or a private charter if you\u2019re travelling with friends. It&#8217;s a luxurious day trip spent exploring Gili\u2019s turquoise waters, with cold drinks, great tunes, and an expert crew.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s the thoughtful, luxury offerings like these that really make Pondok Santi one of the best resorts in Gili Trawangan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Gili Trawangan, Lombok<br \/>\n<strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong> +62 819 0705 7504<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong> reservations@pondoksanti.com<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/pondoksanti.reserveonline.id\/book\/894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Book Pondok Santi Estate<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If Bali&#8217;s traffic is getting a bit much, there\u2019s nothing like skipping across the sea to Gili Trawangan. This barefoot paradise is one of the car-free, coconut-lined little sister islands to Lombok, and it&#8217;s my go-to for a proper pause. Think turquoise waters, powder-white sand, and not a traffic jam in sight. 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