Coral Beach 2 Bungalow

Good view

Can’t speak for the bungalows as didn’t see, but if the toilets and reception are representative then…oh oh. I’m talking about the restaurant and beach. This place has lots of minuses, and I’ll come to those, but the major plus outweighs the minuses in a big way. The biggest plus is that this resort has a few amazing low, hanging trees full of bloom that cast a wonderful shade across much of the beach front. This means that you can enjoy the Sun on the loungers (new covers, staff would clean sand), the crystal sea, or if you’re looking for some shade under the trees you’ve got that in abundance (this part of the beach appears to have a narrow shorefront, that ebbs and flows with the tide, but that’s a very minor thing). This was absolutely wonderful for our three-year-old daughter who made it her playground. The beach to the east gets steadily more crowded and soon enough gets dirty the closer you are to the ferry. West it’s more huts with a few loungers. Here seems to be the optimal spot. Came here for at least part of each day for three weeks. Also almost every day turtles came up almost to the beach. The food is so so, on one day, the vegetable curry was amongst the best I’ve had, and another day it was amongst the worst. If there was any consistency to this place, it was in its inconsistency. The guys that ran, it were really nice, but also don’t expect any level of sophistication in their approach to customer service. I left my hat one day and when I came back the next it was obviously gone. Yes I had left it they all said, but none thought it wise to put it away for me when I came back. A bit pricey but less so than at more fancy places (this ain’t one!) but kind of on par for Gili T that is very dear when compared to Lombok or Bali (at least in the cheap north). Five stars for the beach, trees, and friendly staff.

Property dated but comfortable. Huts were charming. A/C appreciated. Simple breakfast but menu varied enough. Nice to have breakfast served on beach. Snorkeling in front of hotel was good, lots of fish and turtles. Ready to select a restaurant, rent boats or bikes right there. We got a private boat straight from hotel beach to Lombok, bit more expensive but convenient and no crowds. Staff super helpful and attentive. Food was great. Would stay again.