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Rising Sun Bungalows, Gili Meno
Bungalows
Gili Meno · Lombok
Slow mornings.
Star-filled nights.
Sasak-style lumbung bungalows two minutes from the harbour—tropical, unhurried, and perfectly placed for turtles, diving, and sunset walks. Not a pub crawl. Not a wellness retreat. Just the island.
2 min
From harbour
No cars
Bikes & cidomo
5 min boat
To Gili T & Air
~1.5 hr
Fast boat from Bali
Stay
Lumbung bungalows
on Gili Meno
Five lumbung bungalows on Gili Meno, a two-minute walk from the harbour. Curved roofs, cool tile floors, private verandas, AC, mosquito nets, and ensuite bathrooms. Partner with Meno Dive Club — Gili Islands stay without Gili Trawangan’s party noise.
What’s included in each bungalow
Nightly rate
500.000IDR / night
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private veranda
- Ensuite bathroom
- Mosquito net
- Workspace / long-stay friendly
Check-in 14:00 · Check-out 11:00
Request dates
Longer stays
Stay a month.
Work from Meno.
Monthly Gili Meno stays at Rising Sun Bungalows, partner with Meno Dive Club — garden space, reliable Wi-Fi, and a workspace so you can take calls without the Trawangan soundtrack.
What’s included on a monthly Gili Meno stay
- Wi-Fi suited for video calls and remote work
- Workspace / desk space in a calm garden setting
- Monthly rates — ask us for the current offer
- Pair with morning dives at Meno Dive Club
From
Monthly rate on request
Mention "long stay" in your booking message · We normally reply within 12 hours.
On site
Our cafe combi
Opening soon
The yellow VW combi is parked under the thatch at Rising Sun Bungalows on Gili Meno. Coffee, cold drinks, and island bites are coming; the opening date will be posted on Instagram first.
Follow along for the opening date—we'll post it on Instagram first.
Follow for cafe newsThe untouched Gili Island
Gili Meno is the smallest of the three Gili Islands off northwest Lombok. Stay at Rising Sun Bungalows, less than two minutes from Gili Meno harbour and partner with Meno Dive Club, when you want reefs and turtles without Gili Trawangan’s 18–25 pub crawls.
Wall dives nearby
Meno Wall, Secret Reef, Bounty Wreck, and classic Gili sites sit minutes away by boat—turtles, macro, and seasonal surprises.
No traffic stress
Pedal the island loop in under two hours, hop a cidomo cart, or simply walk the shoreline—no scooters, no gridlock.
Partner with Meno Dive Club
Dive and stay on
Gili Meno
Rising Sun Bungalows is partner with Meno Dive Club — the SSI dive centre on Gili Meno (est. 2018). Book your bungalow here, then scuba with the same family. Fun dives, Discover Scuba, full SSI courses, eco training, and Dive and Stay packages. Official name Meno Dive Club (people also search Gili Meno Dive Club).
What Meno Dive Club offers
- Sites: Meno Wall, Turtle City, Bounty Wreck, Secret Reef, Bio Rock
- Beginners to advanced — small groups, patient instructors
- Macro heaven, turtles on most dives, seasonal sharks and rays
- 4.9 on Google · family-operated since 2018
Logistics
How to get to Gili Meno
Rising Sun Bungalows is less than 2 minutes on foot from Gili Meno harbour. No cars or scooters on the Gili Islands — walk, bike, or cidomo once you land.
From Bali
Fast boat to the Gilis
How to get to Gili Meno from Bali — about 1.5–2 hours by fast boat from Sanur, Serangan, or Padang Bai. Some boats call at Gili Trawangan or Gili Air first; hop a short inter-island boat to Meno if needed.
From Lombok
Bangsal harbour boat
Public or private boat from Bangsal harbour (or nearby ports such as Teluk Nare) — typically 20–40 minutes to Gili Meno harbour.
Airport LOP
Lombok Airport to Meno
Fly into Lombok International Airport (LOP), road transfer to Bangsal (about 1–1.5 hrs), then boat to Gili Meno. Ask when booking for driver pointers.
Gili T or Air
Island hop the Gilis
Short public or private boat between Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno — usually 5–20 minutes. Easy if you are already in the Gili Islands.
Once you land at Gili Meno harbour
01Step off at Gili Meno harbour.
02Less than a 2-minute walk — message us your arrival boat and we'll meet you or send pin directions.
03Luggage? A cidomo (horse cart) can drop you at the gate for a small fee if you prefer not to walk.
Tip: morning boats are calmer. If seas look rough, ask your operator—schedules shift with weather.
Tell us your arrival plansApproximate pin near Gili Meno harbour — we'll refine walking directions when you book.
Good to know
Gili Meno bungalows — questions
How much is Rising Sun Bungalows per night?
From 500.000 IDR per night for a lumbung bungalow on Gili Meno. Monthly and long-stay rates are available on request via the booking form.
How many bungalows are there?
Five traditional Sasak-style lumbung bungalows, each with AC, mosquito net, ensuite bathroom, and a private veranda.
Who is Rising Sun Bungalows partnered with?
Rising Sun Bungalows is partner with Meno Dive Club, the SSI dive centre on Gili Meno. Stay bookings are made on this site; scuba is booked with Meno Dive Club at menodiveclub.com. People searching “Gili Meno Dive Club” mean this centre.
How do I get to Gili Meno from Bali?
Take a fast boat from Sanur, Serangan, or Padang Bai (about 1.5–2 hours) to the Gili Islands. Some boats land on Gili Trawangan or Gili Air first — hop a short inter-island boat to Gili Meno. Rising Sun Bungalows is less than two minutes’ walk from Gili Meno harbour.
How do I get to Rising Sun Bungalows from Lombok?
Boat from Bangsal harbour (or nearby ports) in about 20–40 minutes to Gili Meno harbour. From Lombok Airport (LOP), transfer by road to Bangsal (about 1–1.5 hours), then boat. There are no cars or motorbikes on the Gilis.
Is there a dive and stay package on Gili Meno?
Yes. Book your bungalow at Rising Sun Bungalows and dive with Meno Dive Club — fun dives, Discover Scuba, SSI courses, and Dive and Stay. The bungalows are partner with the dive centre, a short walk from the harbour.
Do you offer monthly rates or remote-work stays on Gili Meno?
Yes. Longer stays with Wi-Fi and workspace are available. Ask for the current monthly rate on the booking form and select Monthly / long stay.
Why stay on Gili Meno instead of Gili Trawangan?
Gili Meno is the untouched Gili Island — first choice for turtles, reefs, and island pace without Trawangan’s 18–25 pub-crawl scene or a dense wellness / life-coach circuit.
How do I contact Rising Sun Bungalows?
Email risingsunbungalows@gmail.com, WhatsApp Gunawan +62 877-2553-3777, or use the booking form. We normally reply within 12 hours. Scuba is booked separately with Meno Dive Club at menodiveclub.com.
Are pets allowed?
No. Pets are not allowed at Rising Sun Bungalows.
Book Gili Meno bungalows
500.000 IDR per night · five lumbung · monthly rates · partner with Meno Dive Club. No payment on this form — we confirm by email, usually within half a day.
Mention long stay, diving plans, or cafe questions in your message.