Bale Sasak Bungalow, Gili Trawangan

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Bale Sasak offers budget accommodation managed by very friendly and welcoming staff. Individual bungalows surround a pleasant swimming pool and fish pond with a water feature. Services such as bicycle hire, massages, and laundry are all offered at Bale Sasak.

The Location

Bale Sasak is very easy to find and is less than a ten-minute walk from where the ferry drops you off. There are no motor vehicles on the island and only dirt roads, so prepare for the walk or opt to travel on horse and cart. Bale Sasak has its own restaurant and there are many others within walking distance, including the Gili Trawangan Night Market, which is just a five-minute walk away. As you're on an island, you are not far from a beach either.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Bale Sasak does not offer shared dormitory rooms, however they do offer reasonably priced bungalows, which all have their own private bathroom. They have double rooms that sleep two, and family rooms that sleep four adults. The bungalows are all of a comfortable size and have air conditioning. The bedrooms have a TV unit and cable box, however we did not have an electrical socket nearby to plug both in. The showers only offer cold water and come with a soap dispenser. Each bungalow has their own patio with seating and a hammock in which to relax.

Common Spaces

Bale Sasak has a pool with sun lounges surrounding it, where guests can relax and socialise. Whilst we where there, the pool was under maintenance and had been completely drained. The restaurant/bar offers another area for guests to interact and purchase food and drinks. At night, the staff play live music, which gives the hotel a great atmosphere. There is also a tour desk where guests can organise diving, snorkeling, and fishing excursions.

Summary

Bale Sasak is very good value for money. Breakfast is included in the room rate and offers the choice of pancakes or eggs with tea or coffee. The staff go out of their way to make your stay more enjoyable and do their best to refer to you by your first name, which is always nice. Gili Trawangan is not a very big island and Bale Sasak is located on the eastern side, with majority of things just a short walk away.

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