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The beach at Sekotong
Sekotong & the South Gilis
The quiet sea and islands of southwest Lombok, from one page
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In short
What are Sekotong and the South Gilis like?
Sekotong is in the southwest of Lombok, about 60km by road or 1 hour 10 minutes by car from Lombok International Airport. Offshore lie the South Gilis, also called the Secret Gilis, a scattering of small islands much quieter than the northern Gilis (Sekotong complete guide). From Lembar Port, where the public ferry from Bali arrives, it is about 40 minutes by car (Bali to Sekotong).
Island-hopping boats mostly leave from harbours around Tawun, and booking through your accommodation a day or more ahead is the most reliable way (Sekotong boat charter).
A schematic of the South Gilis. Boats leave from harbours around Tawun, and a half-day trip usually takes in three islands.
Islands
The South Gili islands one by one
- Gili NangguGetting there, snorkelling and how to spend the day
- Gili GedeThe South Gili island you can actually stay on
- Gili AsahanThe quiet South Gili island with electricity
- Gili Layar and Gili RengitA day trip to the smallest South Gili islands
- Gili Sudak, Kedis and TangkongWhat each islet is like and how to visit
- Secret Gilis snorkelling and divingThe water around each island and how to arrange a boat
- Harbours for the South GilisTawun, Tembowong or Lembar, with boat prices and crossing times
- South Gili day tripsFrom Senggigi, Mataram and Kuta: tour times, prices and staying in Sekotong
- Which South Gili island?Pick what you want to do and the time you have, and see which islands fit
Play
Boats, fishing, kayaks, beaches and stars
- Sekotong boat charterIsland-hopping prices and how to book
- Fishing off SekotongBoat fishing around the South Gilis: how to arrange it
- Kayaking in LombokWhere to paddle, Sekotong prices and safety
- Sekotong beachesMekaki, Elak-Elak and the south coast
- Day trips from SekotongDriving times to Mataram, Senggigi, Kuta Lombok and Desert Point
- Lombok pearlsSekotong’s pearl farms and choosing a souvenir
- Stargazing in SekotongWhen to see the Southern Cross and the Milky Way
- Sekotong weather by monthRain, sea temperature and when to go South Gili island hopping
- Sekotong’s sea todayWeather, local time, sunrise and sunset, and a three-day forecast
Stay
Where to stay and eat
- Where to stay in SekotongHotels and villas in southwest Lombok
- How many nights in Sekotong?2, 3 or 5 nights, and how to plan South Gili island hopping
- Desert Point: where to stayBy the wave, in Sekotong or on the South Gilis
- Where to eat in SekotongOpening hours, warungs and island lunches
- SAKURA CAFEThe cafe facing the beach at Semelar Beach. 10:00 to 22:00, closed Mondays
- StayThirteen private villas inside the village. The first is due to be completed in early 2027
- RatesThe 3 to 5-night stay programme: what is included and what is not
Getting here
Getting to Sekotong
- Lombok Airport to SekotongTransfers, taxis and ride-hailing apps compared
- Bali to SekotongFlight, the Lembar ferry or a fast boat to Gili Gede
- Gili Islands to SekotongFast boat via Gili Gede or by road from Bangsal
- Lembar Port guideThe Bali to Lombok public ferry, and the gateway to Sekotong
- A cruise call at LembarHalf-day and full-day plans from the port
- Getting hereAbout 1 hour 10 minutes by car from the airport
BookStay and tours
Stay programme
3 nights/4 days to 5 nights/6 days: Rp4,800,000 per person
Airport transfers, getting around, a guide, a welcome dinner and a massage are included. Flights and accommodation are not.
You can enquire before your dates are fixed. Email: support@next-lp.com
FAQ
How are the South Gilis different from the three Gili Islands?
The northern Gilis (Trawangan, Air and Meno) are lively, with plenty of restaurants and bars and easy transport. The South Gilis off Sekotong are for quiet beaches and empty water (The Gili Islands or the Secret Gilis?).
How long does it take to get to Sekotong from the airport?
About 60km by road, or about 1 hour 10 minutes by car. From Mataram it is about 50km, or around 1.5 hours. There is almost no public transport, so a car or a rental motorbike is the standard way (Sekotong complete guide, Lombok Airport to Sekotong).
How do I book island-hopping, and what does it cost?
Boats mostly leave from harbours around Tawun. Book through your accommodation a day or more ahead. Pricing is per boat, roughly Rp350,000 to 600,000 for a half-day, 3-island trip, so it gets cheaper per person the more of you there are (Sekotong boat charter).
Can you stay on the South Gili islands?
Yes. Gili Gede is the South Gili island with places to stay, and Gili Asahan is a quiet island with accommodation too (Gili Gede, Gili Asahan).
Where can you eat in Sekotong?
At Semelar Beach, SAKURA CAFE and SEMELAR MARKET open 10:00 to 22:00, LOCAL FOOD STREET 11:00 to 22:00 and SAKURA BEACH CLUB 13:00 to 22:00, all closed on Mondays. Warungs and island lunches are in Where to eat in Sekotong.
More topics
Other topic guides
- Lombok travel guideThe basics, areas, sights, itineraries and places to stay
- Getting to LombokFlights, Bali to Lombok, and the airport to each area
- Gili Islands guideWhich island, getting there, budget
- Kuta Lombok & the south coastSouthern beaches, surf, places to stay, Bau Nyale
- Food, drink and shoppingLocal dishes, seafood, coffee, alcohol, shops
- Travel essentialsMoney, costs, safety, health, visas, SIM cards
- Weather, seasons and festivalsBest time to go, wet season, holidays, festivals
- Bali and LombokDifferences, getting between them, day trips
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