Gili Lawang, West Nusa Tenggara hotel rooms at the Independent

"Where to begin? It’s clean and safe and in the middle of nowhere. Staff is lovely and kind, and without transportation, this is the only game in town. Breakfast was fine. Dinners were ok. Neither was spectacular. We’re just curious about who built this place and who comes here. Video is flashy, as is website, but don’t be fooled. It’s a bit shabby around the edges and worth only one night if you’re here to explore Gili Kondo and other islands or making your way to Sumbawa. "

"This property looks good from outside as a tea house, but the hotel rooms are downstairs and are not easy to access. The stair way has steep steps. The rooms are very small and simple with minimum furniture. The bathroom has a smell as the sewage is not sealed properly. The room pictures listed are very misleading. The real condition is actually very primitive. Not recommended."