Absolute paradise!
Oct 7, 2026 Caroline B
A truly special stay at Lobigili.
From the moment we arrived, Lobigili felt special. We were met at the airport and taken to the island by speedboat, a journey of around 15–20 minutes which was seamless.
One of the things I loved most was how thoughtfully everything was organised. A personal itinerary was provided which consisted of spa…
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A truly special stay at Lobigili.
From the moment we arrived, Lobigili felt special. We were met at the airport and taken to the island by speedboat, a journey of around 15–20 minutes which was seamless.
One of the things I loved most was how thoughtfully everything was organised. A personal itinerary was provided which consisted of spa treatments, excursions such as a sunset cruise and snorkelling trip, and restaurant reservations, so we didn’t have to think about a thing during our stay. Thet, our island hostess, looked after our every need. Her kindness and care, along with her daily reminders about the day’s plans and what was happening on the island, made everything feel effortless.
There are three restaurants on the island. Ylang Ylang serves a variety of cuisines all created with such care, creativity and very tasty. The curry station, in particular, was exceptional—I’d highly recommend it if you enjoy curry.
We dined twice at the underwater Oblu restaurant. Looking out into the open sea while marine life and blacktip sharks swim past is an amazing experience. Gaadiya 16, right on the beach, also offers a lovely choice of food.
The spa was exceptional. My husband and I both enjoyed massages and facials and found it a wonderfully serene and relaxing experience.
Our Beach Nest villa with a pool and looking our on to the stunning beach was exceptional! The bathroom was huge— double sink, huge bath, shower. Outdoors but private. If you fancy a bath, just remember to allow plenty of time for it to fill, because it is huge. Highly recommend booking one of these rooms.
The people are what make Lobigili unforgettable. All the staff we met were always smiling, warm, attentive and genuinely kind. The whole restaurant team—including Marina, Rana, Sapna, Carol, Yuki and Aakrita—deserve a special mention. However, I can’t single out one person, as the service from everyone in the restaurants was exceptional. Their attention to detail, compassion and friendliness were unlike anything I’ve experienced on my travels. They made our holiday truly special, and I even got emotional when we left!
I’m quite an active person and, before our 10-day stay, I wondered if I might get bored on such a secluded island. I even packed my gym clothes—but never went to the gym once. Lobigili offered more than I expected and was everything we needed for a wonderful holiday.
My only small observations were that a few damaged sandbags were visible in places along the beaches, and some plastic litter was spotted in the ocean while snorkelling. I picked it up and disposed of it in the bins. It was not necessarily from the island, but it goes to show how precious our oceans are and how important it is to protect them.
Without a doubt, we look forward to returning to this beautiful island 🏝 😍
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