About
Stay Social - Meet People Easily.
🍽️ NEW: All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Breakfast (2026)
Nutella/Peanut Butter/Jam - Waffles & Crepes, Coconut Porridge, Focaccia Bread, Omelette & Fried Eggs, Fresh Fruit & Veg, Nasi Goreng, Seasoned Roast Chicken, Crispy Pork Bacon, Cereals, Juices, Tea & Coffee & more!
Welcome to The Social – Begadang, the easiest place on Gili Air to meet people and feel instantly at home with our own Beach Front Sunset Bar a few moments away.
Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as a couple, our relaxed social atmosphere makes it easy to connect with others in a natural garden setting. Unwind by the pool surrounded by greenery, with virtually no concrete in sight—just a peaceful, open space designed for true Gili Air style island living.
Days are laid-back, nights are social, and within minutes you’ll find yourself chatting, laughing, and making plans with new friends.
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✨ Why Guests Love It
🤝 Social Vibe
Designed for connection—meet people organically through shared spaces, dinners, and daily moments.
🌅 Best Sunset Beach Bar Access
Head down the road to our beachfront PJ’s Bar & Grill for sunset drinks and beach games.
🌿 Space to Socialise or Chill
Set in a huge tropical garden (6000sqm), with plenty of room to mingle or unwind.
🎬 Outdoor Cinema Nights
Watch movies and live concerts under the stars on Gili Air’s biggest outdoor screen.
🍻 Weekly Social Events
Family dinners, taco nights, sunset meetups—easy ways to connect.
⚡ Fastest WiFi Everywhere
300Mbps fibre across all rooms and common areas.
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🍹 The Vibe
Think:
• sunset drinks with new friends
• shared dinners and easy conversations
• relaxed, friendly atmosphere
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🏆 Recognition
• Hostelworld HOSCAR – Extraordinary Social Experience (#1 Asia)
• Featured in South East Asia Backpacker Magazine
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📅 Weekly Highlights
• 🌮 Legendary taco nights
• 🍽️ Social hostel dinners
• 🎬 Outdoor cinema under the stars
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💬 Who It’s Perfect For
• Solo travellers looking to meet people
• Groups wanting a social base
• Couples who enjoy a friendly atmosphere
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🌙 A Little Local Meaning
“Begadang” means staying up late talking—
which is exactly what tends to happen here.
Important:
Before arrival, we place a pre-authorisation (hold) for the remaining balance of your first night to help prevent fraud. This is separate from payment to Hostelworld, so you must have sufficient funds available and may need to also approve this transaction when booking. If the hold fails and cannot be resolved before arrival, we cannot guarantee your bed or room. The hold is released on arrival, and we then charge the full remaining balance.
Linkup Events
Book now to join hostel-organised events over your dates.Facilities
- Free Breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Free Internet Access
- Bicycle Parking
- Adaptors
- Luggage Storage
- Housekeeping
- Book Exchange
