Escape to one of the “Secret Gilis” for a remote, COVID safe and blissful staycation. Gili Gede has remained a  Green Zone and completely free of any Coronavirus cases since the global pandemic outbreak in February  2020. With strict Health and Hygiene Protocols in place, Villa Selalu has REOPENED and welcoming guests.

Like its neighbouring “Gilis”, palm-dappled, white sand beaches, gently lapped by turquoise waters are  ubiquitous in Gili Gede. But the largest of these “Secret Gilis” offers a whole lot more. Its larger size works in its  favour, offering something a little different from the norm with a scenic, hilly interior. The luxury hideaway Villa  Selalu fully embraces this undulating topography with priceless, 360° uninterrupted views as far as the eye can  see.  

Villa Selalu sits perched on a grassy hilltop offering unique wraparound views of Gili Gede, to the mountains of  Lombok & Bali, as well as surrounding ocean scenery. Its open-plan design brings nature indoors, with a constant,  gentle and welcoming breeze, framed by a lush palette of verdant green and turquoise blue.

The villa features three oversized master bedrooms located off the terrace, with a fourth situated at a lower  level with garden and distant ocean views. The crisp white décor pays homage to the ocean, beach and  mountains, with subtle aquamarine hues and arty natural accessories as well as a splash of intense colour in  contemporary Australian artwork. Sink into the plump super-king size beds with choice of soft bamboo or cool  crisp cotton bedlinen and a pillow menu. The huge marble bathrooms are partly open to the scenery.

The main living area is large and uncluttered, with ample seating on comfy sofas, exuding a timeless feel with  “old world” rattan seating. A large 12-seater dining table takes pride of place overlooking the pool, with  additional seating for snacking or lounging found on the outside terrace.

Adjacent is a dedicated entertainment room for binge watching your favourite TV shows or movies, and also  serves as a place of private quietude to curl up with a good book.  

Luxury villa living offers the flexibility to eat what you want, when you want. At Villa Selalu, a live-in chef is on  hand to cater to your every need, meaning, you don’t have to don an apron or pick up a single saucepan – it is a  vacation after all! All dietary needs can be catered for including gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan,  to name a few. Much of the fresh produce is sourced in Lombok and organic, where possible. Seasonal All-Day  Menus are available – an assortment of dishes created by the chef, both Asian inspired and Western cuisine and  are offered for lunch or dinner. As well as the commercial kitchen, there is a separate, dedicated guest kitchen, where a coffee or light meal can be prepared, if guests prefer. There is also a gas-powered BBQ for al fresco  meat feasts under the starry night sky.

The sprawling Villa Selalu estate offers access to a private beach, plus complimentary pushbikes, paddle boards,  kayaks and snorkelling equipment for guests to use as they please. Venture out around the island, or into nearby  coral reefs teeming with marine life that are just waiting to be explored.

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