Visiting Gili Air with kids
On Gili Air, walking and cycling are common ways to get around. As a result, you can plan short outings between your accommodation, the beach and a restaurant. Choose one or two activities that suit your family’s ages, interests and energy levels.
You can also leave gaps for drinks, snacks or a rest in the shade. A flexible plan gives you room to change things when the children need a break.
Beaches, snorkeling and bike rides
Bahia Gili Air Restaurant & Beach Bar sits directly on the sand, with sunbeds set up right along the water. It’s a straightforward setup: order food, order a drink, and enjoy your Gili Air experience.
The menu leans on choices such as barbecue seafood and grilled fish and prawns alongside comfort dishes like burgers and pasta for anyone not in a seafood mood. Homemade iced teas and fresh juices are popular through the heat of the day, and the sunbeds mean you can float between lunch and the swimming in the sea without needing to go anywhere.
As the day winds down, Bahia’s stretch of beach faces the island’s blue hour rather than a direct sunset, the sky still shifts through soft blues and purples, and offers a quieter, less crowded alternative to the sunset-facing spots elsewhere on the island.
Beach activities at Bahia in Gili Air
Bring your swimwear when you visit BAHIA Restaurant & Beachbar. We provide snorkeling gear, paddleboards and floating beanbags, so you can spend time on the water before or after your meal.
Snorkel from the beach in front of Bahia, try paddleboarding or relax on a floating beanbag. Afterwards, take a break at a beachfront table for lunch, fresh juice or a drink.
Ask the team about equipment availability and sea conditions before heading into the water.
Family-friendly dining at BAHIA Restaurant & Beachbar
After a morning outdoors, stop at BAHIA Restaurant & Beachbar on Gili Air’s east beach. The beachfront tables and sunbeds give you a place to pause between activities.
Bahia welcomes families, and the menu includes seafood, chicken burgers and pasta, as well as vegetarian and vegan choices. For example, try tomato penne, or choose grilled fish or prawns from the barbecue. Fresh juices and homemade lemonades are available too.
For dinner, return for beachfront barbecue and blue hour by the sea. You can also ask the team about evening marshmallow roasting and the timing for your visit. Browse the current Bahia menu to plan what you’d like to order.
Planning your day in Gili Air with kids
Start with beach time at Bahia, then choose snorkeling or paddleboarding if sea conditions suit your family. Afterwards, stop for lunch or a drink at a beachfront table. You can spend more time on the sand, try a floating beanbag or head out for a bike ride. If you stay into the evening, make dinner your last stop.
Walk-ins are welcome at Bahia. For dinner or a larger family group, we recommend booking ahead. Contact the Bahia team to plan your visit and arrange a table by the beach.
