Biba Beach Village

Top choice in Gili Air


Biba offers nine lovely, spacious bungalows with large verandas, and grotto-like bathrooms that have walls inlaid with shells and coral. The gorgeous garden overlooks a great stretch of beach. Biba is also home to a good Italian restaurant (9am to 10pm). The best rooms have sea views.


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