Mustika Ocean Lodge

I came to Mustika only for one night, and ended up extending my stay there for almost 4 weeks. Mustika became a home to me... I moved there during the rainy day, but wanted to be at the hotel near the beach, but just couldn't make myself leave Mustika. The garden, pathway to my bungalow, the smell of Jepun/Frangipani flowers and the cosy, most pleasant welcoming home vibe bounded me to Mustika and its staff. I loved looking at the relaxing scenery of green oasis, white flowers, and the blue sky or the starry night from the hammock on the porch... this place will relax and heal you. The bungalow is spacious, clean, great AC, rather quiet. The fridge is "tired" but you can use the one at the reception. The staff were amazing, they give you space and privacy, but also they became my family during this trip, wonderful souls. Breakfast was abundant and delicious. The sweet notes on the banana leaf in the morning, free refill water, free yoga mat, free snorkelling equipment will save you money! They are very serviceable, don't be afraid to ask if you need anything to make your stay perfect. Location is amazing. 5min walk to the beaches on the east, the best one for swimming is the one near Chill Out Bungalows, 2-3min away from the center - a lot of restaurants and amazing international food everywhere with a lot of vegan choices! Gili Air is great for solo travelers who travel and work. Mustika is 15min away from the west and north, from where you can see the sunset. Beach and sunrise in the morning on the east side, and longer walk in the evening to the west side, to the open air cinema and cafes, parties if you want... But, Mustika provides you with a peaceful base, a piece of paradise. Make sure to visit nearby restaurant run by locals Optimiz Prime, 2min away. And for amazing croissants and oat milk latte, working from a cool environment, visit Cafe d'Arts, 3-4min away. Also, 2 wonderful yoga studios few minutes away (Fire and flowers yoga and H2O yoga). I only have words of praise for Mustika and can’t wait to come back and see their new restaurant that will provide a view to the sunrise and the sunset! Also, they serve their own coffee, make sure to use a bit more of it and brew it with boiling water from the kettle provided in the room, for the best taste! Enjoy every sip of it and every breath in Mustika!