Villa Willys

Impian Monalisa-Villas within walking distance to the Beach - Seminyak - Price range: Less than US$ 300

Simply the best you can get for the price range, Villa Willys offers you a comfortable private oasis in the most sought after holiday area of Bali, which is literally around KuDeTa and LaLuciola in Seminyak. Hidden behind famous fine dining restaurant The LivingRoom, the beach and the island's best restaurants, spas, and other holiday establishments are reachable within only a few minutes walk, through the cascade of up-market private villa brands.

Villa Willys is a managed compound of three self-contained private villas where each unit is individually gated and comes with private swimming pool. Laying-back on the golden-sandy beach of Petitenget, which is only a few minutes away on foot, or on your own private poolside is solely at your choice. Dedicated estate manager and all the staffs are available to both pamper your indulgence in the villa, as well as proper arrangement should you want to enjoy the rest of the island outside your gate.

With charming simple yet functional layout, furnishing, and decor, the villas are all about tropical holiday living, maximizing enjoyment of both the heat of tropical sun and soothing ocean breeze throughout. Functional modern amenities in Western standard is provided to ensure your comfortable stay, including air-conditioning, en-suites with running hot and cold water, TV and DVD players in each bedroom, and fully equipped kitchen.

Villa 1 (two-bedroom villa)
Villa 1 is the only two bedrooms unit on the estate, located at the front-most, close to the main gate and security post. Whilst it has a private swimming pool located immediately upon the entrance gate, size of pool and the garden are quite smaller than those in the other units. However, smart design makes it still appear as a comfortable home despite of its exact measurements.

Living quarters are housed in an L-shape building surrounding the swimming pool. Compact open living area overlooking the swimming pool comes with comfortable lounging couches, dining area, and a small kitchen. The two bedrooms are smartly located on different sides of the pool allowing both to enjoy quite wide views.

Villa 2 (three-bedroom villa)
The deep blue of the swimming pool is all you catch by entering the gate of Villa 2 which houses three bedrooms. On the opposite side of the pool is the main pavilion housing simple living-dining areas with kitchen, and two en-suited bedrooms on both sides. The master bedroom on the left facing a soothing artificial fountain has an en-suite with bath tub. The other bedroom on the right, directly facing the swimming pool, comes with a rain-shower en-suite.

On the other side of the pool is the third bedroom housed in unique raised wooden house. Comes with a private en-suite, the bed is placed in front of a large window overlooking the swimming pool, creating a unique feeling of sleeping directly on the poolside, but with a comfort of air-conditioned bedroom.

Villa 3 (three-bedroom villa)
Housing its three bedrooms in two separated pavilions, Villa 3 enjoys the largest land plot in the estate. Entering through its private gate is the most eye-catching part of the house, a round building with soaring canonical thatched roof, which house a spacious bedroom with large canopied bed. Large windows along the wall allow you to enjoy the rest, including the swimming pool and the lawn from the bed.

Free form swimming pool sits comfortably on spacious decently-manicured lawn giving a nice contrast of azure blue and tropical green. A narrow pathway between the round-house and the swimming pool leads to the main pavilion at the end of the plot. The main pavilion houses simple living-dining areas with kitchen, and two en-suited bedrooms on both sides. The master bedroom on the left facing a soothing artificial fountain has an en-suite with bath tub. The other bedroom on the right, directly facing the swimming pool, comes with a rain-shower en-suite.

BY FAST BOAT DIRECT FROM BALI OR BY AIR VIA MATARAM AIRPORT

By far the quickest and easiest way of getting to the Gili Islands from Bali is with the new Fast Boat service, operated by Blue Water Express (www.bwsbali.com), established in early 2006. This has rapidly become the most popular way of getting to the Gili Islands, provides a convenient one-stop transportation direct to the Gili beaches.

The Blue Water Fastboat includes fee air-con transfers to and from the Kuta area in Bali, which is just 20 minutes from Benoa Harbour. From here it takes around two hours to get you direct to the beaches of Trawangan, Meno or Air. Price is USD 75/person (one way)

Other Direct Fast Boat Service available is The Gili Cat (Island Xpress), depart every day from Padang Bay to Gili Trawangan, V.V. Price is: USD 70/person (one way)

BY AIR FROM JAKARTA

There are many daily flights from Jakarta - direct or via Surabaya - stop over. If you arrive at night, you may need to stay over in Mataram or Senggigi before crossing over to the Gilis.

During the peak holiday season or even regular low season, major airlines are fully booked by locals and expats who wish to spend their weekend on Gilis. If you are outside the country you'll find difficulties to book and purchase tickets online, therefore since August 2008 we setup a Branch Office in Kuta Bali (located 5 minutes from Denpasar International Airport) to give a full assistances and service from the time of your arrival in Denpasar International airport until you safely arrive in gili islands Lombok Indonesia. Our system is now fully integrated with PayPal, so you can make an online booking from your home country, pay instantly with PayPal and get your tickets delivered at the airport in Bali or at the hotel where you stay.

Lombok Network Holidays Branch Office in Kuta Bali

Jl. Kartika Plaza No 97, Kuta Bali, Indonesia

T: +62 361 8757904, F: +62 361 767631, M: +62 817361392

Email: bali@lombok-network.com

Garuda Indonesia Airlines serves two daily direct-flights;

GA 430 (ETA 12:10) and GA 432 (ETA 22:55).

Lion Air serves one daily direct flight from Jakarta on JT 650 (ETA 21:55PM) and two daily flights via Surabaya on JT 8382 (ETA 12:20) and JT 8388 (22:55).

Batavia Air serves one daily flight from Jakarta via Surabaya on 7P - 345 (ETA 19:35PM).

Merpati Airlines have one daily flight from Surabaya direct on MZ 831 (ETA 11:40 AM)

BY AIR FROM DENPASAR (BALI)

Merpati Airlines serves 6 daily flights from Bali to Lombok V.V;

MZ 6600 (ETA 01:30 AM), MZ 6602 (ETA 10:00 AM), MZ 6620 (ETA 16:00 PM) and

MZ 6608 (ETA 17:00 PM).

Indonesia Air Transport serves two direct flights; IT 01 (ETA 08:00AM), IT 05 (ETA 16:10PM).

Trigana Air also serves 2 daily flight from Bali;

TGN 542 (ETA 08:30 AM) and TGN 540 (ETA 16:30PM)

One way airfare are between IDR 385,000 - 425,000/adult.

BY AIR FROM SINGAPORE

From Singapore, Silk Air fly direct to Lombok 3 times a week; MI 126 (ETA 18:05PM) every Monday, Thursday and MI 122 (ETA 10:40AM) every Saturday.

If you arrive between 17:00 - 19:00 PM we suggest you to book our private transfer service in advanced.

PUBLIC BOAT FROM BANGSAL TO GILI ISLANDS

From Mataram Airport, take airport taxi service direct to Bangsal or get a public transport/bemos from Rembiga to Pemenang, then to Bangsal by Cidomo (horse cart). Use your bargaining skills to negotiate the price. From Bangsal to Gili Islands, the only transportation is by regular public boat or boat charter.

The Koperasi Angkutan Laut (Sea Transport Co-operative) is the boat owner cartel which monopolizes transport to the islands. Try to get to Bangsal at around 09:30AM or 10:30AM as most boats go in the morning. The public boat office in Bangsal close at 16:30 PM.

PRIVATE TRANSFER SERVICE (AC COACH + PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT)

Most upmarket hotels on Gili Trawangan give extra service and conveniences to their clients by providing their private modern speedboat and skip the hassle in Bangsal Harbor. There is an alternative private harbor runs privately by hotel's owners at Teluk Nare or Teluk Kodek (another 10 minutes drive from Bangsal).

This option is effective and hassle free. It takes only 10 minutes to Gili Trawangan.

You can pre-book online for a private pick up and transfers service through Lombok Network Holidays. Price per person: USD 30/one way or USD 50/return (min. 2 persons). If you're in a group or with family of maximum 5, the price is USD 80/family (one way) or USD 140/family (return). This service includes; private AC Coach + Private Speedboat. Our guide will meet and greet you upon arrival at Lombok airport, arrange your luggage, and escort you to the harbor and organize the speedboat for you.

BY REGULAR FERRY FROM BALI

Ferry service from Bali - Lombok - Bali available 24 hours, depart every two hours. It takes up to 4,5 hours from Padang Bay (East Bali) to Lembar (South West Lombok). You will spend almost the whole day on the bus and ferry and by the time you reach Bangsal, you may have to charter the boat to get the gilis at unusual price.

From Lembar Harbour, take a bus to Mandalika bus station, choose destination Tanjung, and stop at Pemenang. Get a local transportation called Cidomo (horse cart) to take you to Bangsal Harbour. Once there register your name at the ticket office and wait until the list is full. Boat leaves when number of passengers reached 20 pax.