MONEY
The first ATM on the island became operational in September 2008 and can be found at Hotel Vila Ombak. It dispenses Rp 50,000 notes and can be used to withdraw from foreign accounts displaying the VISA or PLUS logos on the cards.
Aside from this one Mandiri Bank ATM, the nearest ATM is in Senggigi, 30 mins away from Bangsal by car.
Non-authorised money changers can be found at tourist information kiosks, however they tend to give a lower than average exchange rate.
Credit cards are accepted at most of the dive schools and big hotels, however there is usually a 3% surcharge for this facility.
Aside from this one Mandiri Bank ATM, the nearest ATM is in Senggigi, 30 mins away from Bangsal by car.
Non-authorised money changers can be found at tourist information kiosks, however they tend to give a lower than average exchange rate.
Credit cards are accepted at most of the dive schools and big hotels, however there is usually a 3% surcharge for this facility.
HEALTH
There is one main clinic on the island at Hotel Vila Ombak. Although it is part of the hotel complex, it is open to the public 24 hours a day.
TELEPHONE AND INTERNET
Local and international calls can be made at the Wartel (Warung Telekomunikasi – telephone kiosk).
Internet can be accessed at the 2 or 3 Warnet (Warung Internet – internet kiosks) on the island. They all claim to be fast broadband connections, but be prepared as that isn’t always the case.
Wi-Fi internet connections can be found at Scallywags.
Internet can be accessed at the 2 or 3 Warnet (Warung Internet – internet kiosks) on the island. They all claim to be fast broadband connections, but be prepared as that isn’t always the case.
Wi-Fi internet connections can be found at Scallywags.
POWER SUPPLY
Electricity is available throughout the island, however, demand for electricity is much higher than the supply.
To cope with the high demand, the electric company tends to rotate the supply to different areas on the island, on alternate days, at particular times of the day.
The effect is that you are more likely than not to encounter a power cut during your stay on the island. While some hotels and restaurants have generators for such circumstances, others rely on candles and torches.
Packing a torch is advised both for power cuts andfor walks back at night.
To cope with the high demand, the electric company tends to rotate the supply to different areas on the island, on alternate days, at particular times of the day.
The effect is that you are more likely than not to encounter a power cut during your stay on the island. While some hotels and restaurants have generators for such circumstances, others rely on candles and torches.
Packing a torch is advised both for power cuts andfor walks back at night.
WATER SUPPLY
The water from the wells on Gili Trawangan is saline.
Fresh water is brought over from the mainland and is not readily available at all hotels. Where it is available, be prepared to pay a little extra for your room.
Fresh water is brought over from the mainland and is not readily available at all hotels. Where it is available, be prepared to pay a little extra for your room.
SECURITY
There is no police station or post on the island. However, as the island relies heavily on tourism the island authorities/officials make it their top priority to ensure that any incidents are very rare.
If there is a report of a crime, such as a theft, it is dealt with in a very swift manner. The item is usually recovered and punishment typically involves banishment from the island for the offender.
If there is a report of a crime, such as a theft, it is dealt with in a very swift manner. The item is usually recovered and punishment typically involves banishment from the island for the offender.
