5 stars, because the hostel is what it's marketed to be: a party hostel. I stayed in room with 3 beds and it was quite comfortable. There are plenty of showers and toilets for everyone to use. There was always hot water except for Friday night, when there was NO water at all for about half an hour. Not a big deal but it annoyed me a bit at the moment. I met great people in this hostel and the party atmosphere was on point at any point of the day. However, the wifi didn't work in the rooms, only in the bar area 🙃 I guess that's fine if you only want to party, but for me as a digital nomad, it was very annoying. The staff tried to help me figure it out, but at the end suggested that I go to a café somewhere and work from there. They denied to give me a compensation for the money I would spend on a beverage while I'm there. The bar area has loud music playing constantly so working from there was not an option either. Consider this of you need to work while at this hostel. Another thing to consider is that the hostel is on the "wrong" side of the island if you want to go partying and clubbing. Every Friday they organize a foam party which was so much fun! Overall I had a pleasant stay and the staff was very friendly.

At this price this much is crazy.Its a very big property with many rooms available. They have pool with sea view. They have entertainers at the pool side which won't let you get bored. You can easily make new friends over here. They have different kind of activities in evening. Washrooms are super clean and yeah with a perfect hot water facility also. As the island is just having bicycle as a mode of transport hostel is quite far away to reach or either you have to take a horse cart which will charge you around 1,20,000 from harbour to the hostel which i felt quite expensive and rented a bicyle instead. ( Hostel management can improve the roads near the hostel ) Bicycle rent facility is available at hostel too.

I run many hostels and i strongly feel about this opinion; and have been following mad monkey's online presence for a few years, was quite excited to be there, finally came and had a sheer disappointment: 1. For the price we paid, 800,000 for a night for a tent with shared bathroom it's totally not worth it. 2. We were 2 people, and we didn't get 2 glasses of water for free, with a clear no even after we came sweating in bad heat. I was surprised to see the cold response from the staff for basic services like water. 3. Food, they don't have a lot of menu and are located in a far away location from the main gilli market too and whatever is available, it's like over priced with the kind of services they have, dirty, uncleaned tables for hours. 4. Fake warmth from the staff. It didn't feel authentic. 5. It's known as a party hostel, which is not different from any other hostel, people are busy drinking on their own tables and no curation for social activities without money 6. Even the beer pong is charged for 1,20,000, and they keep over selling all the time. 7. A sheer disappointment for the price and over-all experience Pros: 1. A beautiful sunset from the beach

This hostel was great! The staff were a highlight, super friendly and always keen to help out with anything. Especially Billy! Such a legend, he made everyone feel right at home. The rooms and bathrooms are the tidiest I’ve seen in a hostel. Food at the hostel restaurant was delicious could happily eat breakfast, lunch and dinner there. I absolutely loved my time here, would stay again and recommend to others! Keep it up team 😊

The staff completely made this trip for me, especially Billy. They all have such good energy and take the time and effort to get to know you and make your experience better. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The bar has great vibes and there’s always something happening, it’s very easy to meet people here! The location is a bit far out but one of my favourite experiences was cycling around the island which I wouldn’t have done if I was on the other side. It’s nice and secluded so you can come home without being close to all the madness. The snorkel tour I went in with the hostel was so fun and the guide made sure we all seen turtles. Another shout out to Riska for making this day out so much fun! Overall I had the best time at this hostel and would definitely return!

The dorms and bathrooms are nice and clean. The A/C works great in the rooms. The staff is all so friendly and they make it a fun environment. Lots of activities are held to keep you busy. The food is amazing and the drinks are actually strong. Only downside is it’s on the other side of the island so it’s far (20 min bike ride) from all the bars and food places. Enjoyed my stay so much I might go back

Great people. Great vibes. Staff super friendly. Lots to do on the island organised by the hostel. I particularly liked the snorkelling tour led by Aufa who was a great personality and really got the boat partying

Amazing place to stay! Far from the port but it's worth it! Staff were the best, rooms good and always a good vibe. Aufa and billy took us on a snorkelling trip and they made it amazing. 10/10 and would recommend to book through the hostel to make the trip perfect. It was so much fun!

Yeah! go for it, is super nice, fun, specially the crew, so fun and they really take care of you, always doing funny things and games, and parties! Definitely book with them the to the snorkeling to the nest, it is crowded, but it is worth it. The only thing is that I did the bike tour haha but I was the only one, so kinda boring, but still, the crew that came with me, super nice TOP TOP! Food was very good, specially the breakfast and the coconut.

It was our second stay at a mad monkey hostel and what can I say we are hooked. Loved the beds, the pool, the food, the music, the activities, the bathrooms and definitely the company. Especially Billy is a party animal and made our stay unforgettable with his dance moves, his good mood and his constant help with everything around the island. Totally loved our stay at mad monkey Gili T it was the perfect end for our travels.

Even tho this hostel is on the other side of the island, it is very good for socialising! Thank you Andi for fixing my bike and Billy for charging my phone in town, legends! Highly recommend !!

Billy and the rep team were very good. given good recommendations and a helping hand when we needed to find out about travel options after Gilli T. Reception staff were helpful also but I found bar staff to be a little difficult at time. Using MMXP seemed to be an effort for them and made it uncomfortable when it came to using them other than that great experience all round. Location was great for sunset, the area around Mad monkey was nice and clean. Snorkel tour was also a good experience swell with Billy and the team being great craic

We stayed in mad monkey for 5 nights and would love to have stayed for 5 more. The atmosphere is amazing, the staff are so welcoming especially Billy who greeted us in Irish 🍀 the food is so tasty I recommend the chicken cashew. It’s a really social place with activities every day for everyone to enjoy. Also a special mention to Hardy for his lovely singing voice and Baby boy and Ary for the AMAZING snorkelling trip. We will definitely be back 🤩

Private bungalow was great with private outdoor bathroom & amazing aircon already on when we checked in. Great infinity pool with deep area you can jump into. Salt water so will sting eyes. Relax area with bar & tables for food. Some vegan options. Great events hosted by the hostel: - Beach Clean - Volleyball court - Family dinner night - Quizzes - Snorkelling tours - Sightseeing bike tours

The hostel is on the more quiet side of the island, which I think is great because you can go everywhere by bike within 10-15 minutes. I did the snorkeling tour with mad monkey twice and it was great! The staff is amazing! B is the best!

Wow! I had an incredible experience here, I watched so many sunsets and so many waves all sat in the same place looking out onto the sea. This place was out of this world mainly for the whole welcoming and family feel with events on every night. The atmosphere was incredible and hats of to Billy Highlander! This man amongst many of the staff made the experience just that little bit more special. Everyone always felt comfortable and open to new conversations and relationships! I have met so many amazing people from there whom of which some come from my home country. Definitely recommend the beds are so comfy and showers and toilet in one cubicle so very convenient. What are you doing if you’re not at Mad Monkey Gili T!? Recommend 100%

I highly recommend this hostel. Very friendly staff who will make you feel home instantly. Especially Andy is an amazing guy. We stayed 3 nights in a 3 bed dorm with airco which was perfect. Also the food is really good. Sometimes the music is a bit loud, but that’s why we came to Mad Monkey anyway. 100% would come back!

Would definitely recommend this place, very clean & spacious rooms, friendly staff, great food at the bar and the facilities there like the pool, bar and volleyball Court were great way to meet people. Music was off by 10:30 every night which is great for a good night's sleep or you can go out if you wish. The only thing that needs work is the toilet/shower facilities, taps were always broken and leaking/not clean and the showers had awful water pressure but overall great place!

Best week of life! Massive shout out to the boys, Budi, Dan, Andi, Riska. Without these lads this place would be nothing. The rooms were great, very spacious and kept at perfect temperature. The bathrooms/ showers were cleaned multiple times a day. The food was grand, lots of variety. The boys behind the bar was great, always smiling. The vibe of the whole place was exceptional. Can't wait to come back next year!

This is a really great Mad Monkey, friendly and fun staff, nice clean air conditioned rooms, and many toilets. There's always something happening so it's easy to make friends, it's also right in the beach. The one downfall for some, would be that the location is on the other side of all the action. But in other ways, it could be nice to be able to escape to mad monkey to go to sleep. Over all 5 stars!

Staff was amazing, pretty much the only reason the stay was worthwhile. We stayed on a Saturday, and based on other reviews we expected more of a party vibe. However, the entire place was extremely dead, and everything was shut down at ten pm. People weren’t even allowed to go in the pool anymore (saltwater btw). The location is also extremely secluded, and definitely isn’t worth the bike ride. Save your money and just come for a little bit to hang out with the staff.

The vibe of the hostel is nice. The pool is saltwater unfortunately. They have a happy hour, but when I asked for three different cocktails for the price of two (the sign literally says "buy two, get three") they were to lazy to make three different ones, instead they actually give you the same cocktail three times, which doesn't really make sense to me, since other people also order other cocktails so they have to make different ones and the bar wasn't even busy so they would have had the time to make them, but they didn't care. Drinks were still okay though. Also the showers lack pressure and aren't really hot. We came back on a Saturday night and the hostel was already dead around 1pm. No party nothing. But now comes the annoying thing. The aircon and fan is so loud at night plus you can't turn off the light (see picture) so you can't really sleep good. Not being able to switch of the light is just annoying and switching it just changes the brightness, so no dark room at night. All in all 3 Stars makes it an okay experience. I think there's definitely more valuable hotels.

Really loved staying there. Wanted to stay for 2 nights but extended 3 more. It is not located in the party area which is nice because it’s calm and you can just rent a bike and go everywhere in 15 minutes. Its also perfect if you are traveling alone, staff there is amazing and will help you with anything and will always be so polite & friendly. They organise parties and really take care of their customers. Thank you!