In Reply to: Padang Bai v Gili Island-suggestions pls posted by joandtim on Monday, 7. November 2011 at 16:51 Bali Time:
We went to Gili T a few weeks ago. We caught the bluewater express fast boat from Padang Bai to Gili T. There are quite a few fast boats that leave from Bali, most from around Tangung Benoa.
We stayed at Hotel Villa Ombak and it was lovely. There are lots of places to stay but we had children so wanted more of a resort style place.
There is no motorised transport on the island but you can hire a pushbike or a cidomo (a horse drawn cart). We hired a local boat to take us out snorkling but lots of people just snorkel off the beach.