Mowie’s Gili Air – Beachfront Restaurant & Boutique Resort

Mowie’s Gili Air is a beachfront restaurant and boutique resort on the west coast of Gili Air, at Gili Indah in North Lombok Regency. The small property brings together private bungalows, an open-air kitchen, coconut palms, a saltwater lagoon and a sandy shoreline that leads towards the reef. It has a relaxed, barefoot character suited to slow island days rather than formal resort dining.

The restaurant serves breakfast throughout the morning and keeps the kitchen open across the day. Its food centres on fresh fish, wood-fired pizza and Indonesian flavours, including sambal prepared by hand. The setting is informal, with open-sided pavilions, long tables and the beach close by. Later in the day, cocktails and acoustic music accompany the changing light over the west coast.

Accommodation is arranged in a small collection of beachfront and garden bungalows. Several room styles are available, ranging from compact garden retreats to larger studios, a deluxe bungalow and a family room for four. The bungalows are designed around simple access to the sand, with open windows, soft bedding and the sound of the sea forming part of the stay. Some rooms are positioned directly by the beach, while others sit within the garden.

The lagoon offers an alternative to the sea, and the nearby reef is associated with turtle sightings and snorkelling. The property also has Wi-Fi suitable for video calls, giving longer-stay guests the option of working between swims, although the atmosphere is more naturally suited to unhurried meals, beach time and island exploration.

Mowie’s works well for couples seeking a low-key beachfront base, families looking for a room that sleeps four, and visitors who want restaurant access without leaving the sand. It also suits diners staying elsewhere on Gili Air, with its open-air setting and all-day food making it a practical stop for breakfast, lunch, sunset drinks or dinner. For travellers exploring Lombok and the Gilis, the location combines a quiet beach setting with easy access to the island’s snorkelling and village life.