10/10 Excellent
Bede, Paraparaumu
Travelled with partner
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Utara Villas was like an oasis.
We spent 8 nights there while on Gili T and after walking in the hot sun all day being able to plunge into the provate salt water pool was absolute bliss! Staff were friendly and helpful and the villa was comfortable and spacious.
We were told that Gili T was the party island, and we were worried we would be walking into another Ibiza or Magaluf. But that might depend on your definition of party. Yes, it's full of young people and there are plenty of bar and restaurant options. And yes, people are having a great time. But the atmosphere is relaxing and safe. There were no drunken or crowds or any obvious level of inappropriate behaviour at all. There were a couple of places that had pumping music, but mostly it was live acoustic music.
Lots of outddor activites available too, not just in the sea but horse riding.
There are no vehicles on the island so it is peaceful, although tourists on bikes can be a hazard!
All up was a great few days on the island, and we couldn't recommend Utara Villas enough.
Would almost go to the island again just to spend a few more nights in that pool!
Bede
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024