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Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is a short 20 minute boat ride from Male, the capital of the Maldives. It is a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas. The forty four stilted villas plus the vast Private Reserve are crafted in a traditional style from natural materials and offer rooftop and over-water sundecks, featuring open air bathrooms, sumptuous daybeds and a personal entertainment center. For ultimate privacy, we have seven Crusoe Residences that are only accessible by personal boat. Come ashore for some great dining and equally great wines or perhaps a romantic moonlit dinner delivered right to the villa. The possibilities are endless. The interior decoration has been devised to recreate a natural habitat, using sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics, whilst still offering all the modern day amenities and creature comforts of true luxury. At Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives we are very sensitive to the environment. The utmost care has been taken in developing the island with respect to its ecological balance. The Maldives is a paradise for snorkeling and diving and the resort has its own fully equipped PADI diving school plus a variety of water sports. This place tops the list of must-do destinations for those seeking the aquatic paradise.
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If one should choose only one place to ever come and experience paradise in every aspect of all senses this is the place. Have travelled all over the world and stayed on the top hotels and resorts of the Globe. This is “the one”. If you look for blitz and bling this is not the one. If you look for the ultimate barefoot paradise with an out of this world service, culinary, spa and diving excellence while just being you in bare feets a pair of shorts or a strapdress in candlelights on a beach for a meal or plain naked in a isoleres 250 SQM waterworld villa with a stingray passing by you - this ticks all boxes. This was our 3rd visit and we will for sure come back many more times.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Thomas P, We are thrilled to hear that Gili Lankanfushi has exceeded your expectations and that you have considered it as "the one" place to visit for a true top resort experience. It is heartening to know that our barefoot concept and the exceptional service levels, culinary offerings, spa journey and diving excursions have left a lasting impression on you. It is was a great pleasure to welcome you back and it is wonderful to hear that after your third visit to our resort you still have plans to return many more times. We truly believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and we are honored to have played a small part in your journey of discovering our 'No News No Shows' sanctuary. Thank you for taking the time to write such a glowing review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Nicolas
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Sometimes when you have had a magical first stay at a resort, you hesitate to return as you wonder if it can be surpassed. Our holiday this year at Gili Lakanfushi was as wonderful and charming as our first. Thank you to all the staff who made our stay a memorable one - Matt, Nicolas, Kiky (our wonderful Mr Friday who looked after us) , Rambo and the F&B team , Hayley and Jocelyn for the enjoyable marine biology snorkelling sessions, and to Dev for leading the sunrise yoga sessions. What really stands out for us at Gili is the amazing food at the resort with different cuisines on offer each night and the warmth of the “Gili family”. It was lovely to see so many familiar faces who are still there and to catch up with everyone on what they have been up to!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Dear SWChin, Thank you for taking the time to share feedback your experience at Gili Lakanfushi and for highlighting the wonderful staff, activities, and food at the resort. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable holiday and that you were able to enjoy the various cuisines and activities offered at the resort, including the enjoyable marine biology snorkelling sessions with Hayley and Jocelyn, and the sunrise yoga sessions with Dev. The culinary journey at Gili is indeed truly special, with different cuisines on offer each night, and we're glad to hear that it played a big part in making your stay with us so enjoyable. It's always a pleasure to welcome back returning guests and we're glad to hear that you were able to reconnect with familiar faces during your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future and provide more unforgettable experiences. Warm regards, Nicolas
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My wife and I had high expectations upon arrival at Gili. We departed 6 days later with our expectations completely exceeded on all fronts! Never before have we felt so relaxed and taken care of. We will certainly be returning. To start, Gili has a great format for butler service where each visiting party is assigned a “Mr. or Ms. Friday” who takes care of all accommodations and requests. We were lucky enough to be assigned Alif as our “Mr. Friday”. There was no request that Alif could not accommodate and he did so every step of the way with a smile on his face. We enjoyed our time getting to know him and getting to know the island through him. In addition to Alif, the entire staff was friendly and helpful. Each meal we ate, we felt like we were a high priority from everyone on staff. There are not enough words of praise to give when it comes to the food. Every meal was an experience that we will remember forever. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast each day where there were an overwhelming amount of options offered. Our favorite of which was the abuse t display of local fruits and juices. Lastly the villa’s were more beautiful in person than pictures could do justice. We looked forward to waking up everyday on the water to the beautiful sunsets and enjoying the accommodations in what felt like our home. Gili is the ONLY option when traveling to the Maldives. We are already planning our next visit!…
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Alex K, We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife had an exceptional experience at Gili Lankanfushi. Our team is dedicated to providing genuine personalised service and it's wonderful to hear that you felt well taken care of by Alif and the rest of our hosts. We are particularly delighted to know that you enjoyed your culinary experiences especially our breakfast offerings, and that our spacious rustic villas exceeded your expectations. We are proud to be able to provide guests with a peaceful and beautiful escape, and it's wonderful to know that you felt at home here. We are so glad to hear that you are already planning your next visit to Gili. We look forward to welcoming you back soon Warm regards, Nicolas
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Road57983547300 wrote a review Feb. 2
Future vacations will never be able to top the experience we had at this beautiful resort. My husband and I honeymooned at Gili and couldn’t be happier with our decision! Some of our favorite experiences included the pillow menu that had over a dozen different selections, themed nights of different cuisines and experiences, out of this world snorkeling, one of a kind villas with indoor outdoor layouts and breathtaking 360 views are just the beginning. We were assigned Alif as our Mr. Friday (you must must must request to work with him!) and any request we had, we were answered with “if it is possible we will do anything you’d like”. We didn’t have any requests because this resort has literally thought of every single detail you could possibly think of. In a world full of amazing places, we will definitely go back and stay here with every opportunity we can. Thank you Gili for making our honeymoon so special! …
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear Road57983547300, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Gili Lankanfushi on TripAdvisor. We are thrilled to hear that your honeymoon was a once-in-a-lifetime experience and that you had such a wonderful time at our resort. We are especially happy to hear that you had a fantastic time with your Mr. Friday Alif and that you found him to be incredibly helpful and accommodating. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to Alif and the rest of our hosts, who work hard to ensure our guests have a memorable experience. It's wonderful to hear that you found the villas to be breathtaking and that they exceeded your expectations. In the same time, we are glad to know that you appreciated the attention to detail and little touches such as the pillow menu. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Nicolas
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We stayed at Gilli for a friends 50th Birthday for 12 days in a Lagoon Villa. It was truly such an amazing holiday from the minute you arrive you are in paradise. The villas are stunning with so much space and a hammock to swim to with incredible water and plenty of reef sharks and rays spotted daily. This is our third time at Gilli and would not go anywhere else in the Maldives and this is mainly due to the very professional and super friendly staff. We had Alif as our Mr Friday who was wonderful, his attention to detail was second to none and it was always a yes to any request we put his way and we definitely had a few tricky ones!! Thasleem was our waiter for most of our meals and we have now known him for 3 years, he is so kind and always remembers your juices at breakfast and has the best smile on the island, I can’t imagine going there without seeing him! The food on the island is some of the best I have had and is a highlight of the holiday from the Asian Street Market to having Maldivian cooking classes it was all so delicious. Thank you to Chef Hari and Rodrigo the sommelier for looking after us so well. We have already booked to go back next year! Can’t wait 😛…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dear Rachel, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Gili Lankanfushi with us on TripAdvisor. It was a great pleasure to welcome you back and we are thrilled to hear that you had another amazing Gili holiday. It's great to hear that you appreciated our rustic chic villas, with plenty of space and a hammock in the mesmerizing blue lagoon. We are delighted that you have been impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of our staff, and we will pass along your compliments to the whole team and especially to Alif, Thasleem, Hari and Rodrigo. They will be thrilled to hear that they made a positive impact on your stay and we are glad they were able to meet your requests and make your holiday experience even more memorable. It's wonderful to hear that you have already booked your next visit to and we look forward to welcoming you back for a new chapter in your Gili story. Warm regards, Nicolas
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This hotel deserves 6 stars. It’s truly a paradise and in my opinion the best hotel in the Maldives. The staff are amazing, the quality of service is unsurpassed and the food is top notch. Every detail is accounted for and nothing is sparred. Our Ms Friday, Shaany was incredible from day one. From the amazing service to the little surprises, she went beyond expectations every day of our stay. I travel a lot and rarely leave reviews but this place deserves one.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 2 days ago
Dear Daniel R., We are thrilled to read your glowing review of Gili Lankanfushi and are so pleased to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us. It is truly heartwarming to know that you felt our hosts provided outstanding service, with special mention to your Ms Friday, Shaany. We take great pride in providing exceptional service to all of our guests and it's wonderful to hear that your expectations were exceeded during your stay with us. We are honored to have been described as a "paradise on earth" and as the "best hotel in the Maldives". It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team and we are so grateful for your recognition. Your kind words will be shared with everyone here at Gili Lankanfushi. Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to share your wonderful experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Warm regards, Nicolas
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We were fortunate to be able to return to our “Gili family“ as part of our seventh stay. If you are still undecided about where to go in the Maldives, look no further! Gili’s “hard” advantages over other resorts are its relatively small size (with just 45 villas, thereby allowing a personalized and intimate level of service) and its proximity to Malé (meaning transfer is fast and flexible with just a 15 minute speedboat ride). If you have experienced other modes of transport in other resorts (seaplane transfer or perhaps even domestic flight plus speedboat) you will, we are almost certain, always opt for the easier speedboat option in future. Gili’s “barefoot luxury” approach with rustic-style yet luxurious villas is something we have truly fallen in love with. It is so suited to the natural beauty of the paradisiacal islands of the Maldives! Gili’s core DNA, on top of all this, is its perfected level of personalized, generous and genuine service from its staff members across all ranks: We cannot commend our Mr Friday Bobbo highly enough. He looked after us so well again. He is one of the most modest and humble persons we have ever come across! Ibbe (Ibrahim) in the restaurant was wonderful as always and so much more than a just a professional waiter. The same goes for Mafas from the shop. All of you have become dear friends to us! Raman, through his humble yet enthusiastic nature, has also truly won a place in our hearts. The team of chefs, first and foremost chef Hari, is one of the main reasons why we love Gili. Chef Abraham is a great asset to the Gili family as well. In the spa, Su impressed us especially during this stay. And our housekeeper Ali provided the most perfect service during our stay! All of this would of course not be possible without the wonderful hotel management team! Thank you to the entire team and see you all soon!…
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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In just 24 hours we will be boarding the plane and heading back to our all time favorite place for the 8th time..!! The same place? For the 8th time? Why? Because Gili is the most magical place in the world! In 2018 I wrote the below review. I have nothing more to add. The fact that Friday morning we will set foot on Gili for the 8th time should confirm that Gili really IS the most magical place on earth. "From arrival to departure it was simply just perfect. From the greeting at Male airport, the swift speedboat transfer to Gili, our preferred villa ready upon arrival, the incredibly amazing food, the sun, the sea, the spa, the beach, the impeccable service and last but not least the absolutely outstanding staff and management. It’s such a pleasure to come back year after year and find the same wonderful and dedicated people greeting you with warm hugs and big smiles. The food is out of this world. The cocktails plenty. The villas rustic yet luxurious. The views simply amazing. If you are looking for late night partying, lots of “bling” and marble, constant interaction with other guests, air-conditioned restaurants and most importantly if you like to dress up and wear shoes Gili is not the place for you. However, if you like fabulous food, privacy, super attentive and very professional service, peaceful surroundings, great cocktails, lots of space, wonderful spa treatments, sleeping under the stars and wearing no shoes for the entire length of your stay then you’ve found your home away from home" Gili might not be for everyone, but it is definitely for us. And we can’t wait to step off the plane, take off our shoes and enter the magical world of Gili. …
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear cdalsgaard2018 , Thank you for taking the time to share this review of your experiences at Gili Lankanfushi. We are honoured to be your resort of choice in the Maldives year after year, and that you find it to be the most magical place on earth. We are especially grateful for your kind words about our hosts, who work tirelessly to ensure that each guest feels at home and receives top-notch service. We are also pleased to hear that you enjoy the food, cocktails, and spa treatments. Our chefs and bartenders take great pride in preparing and presenting each dish and drink, and our spa therapists are dedicated to providing the most relaxing and rejuvenating treatments. We understand that Gili might not be for everyone, but we are glad that it is the perfect place for you to unwind and escape from the daily hustle and bustle. We look forward to welcoming you back for your 8th visit and writing together a new chapter in your Gili story. Wishing you a safe journey, Warm regards, Nicolas
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jihoh2016 wrote a review Jan. 2023
Maldives for honeymoon! Among the numerous resorts, Gili Lankanfushi was the best choice. All staff members are very friendly. In particular, I was so happy every day with Mr. friday, Kiky's meticulous care for 6 days. Also, we will never forget waiter Irufaan who entertained us at every meal and Nimo who kindly taught us how to snorkel. It rained one day during the trip, but Gili Lankanfushi, where it rained, also had its own charm. Looking at the emerald-colored sea and the sun, I thought it would be nice if time stopped. Gili Lankanfushi gave us the best experience and we are so grateful. I will definitely come back to Gili Lankanfushi next time!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Dear jihoh2016, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Gili Lankanfushi during your honeymoon. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time and that our team of hosts lead by your Mr. Friday Kiki, Irufaan and Nimo, made your stay even more memorable. It is also wonderful to hear that you were able to appreciate the unique charm of our resort despite the occasional showers. We are grateful for your kind words and are thrilled that you have already decided to return to Gili Lankanfushi. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Nicolas
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Perfection in paradise! We cannot recommend this stunning island highly enough. We have travelled to some amazing places around the world, stayed in wonderful hotels and resorts but nothing has come close. Flawless, charming staff who create the warmest vibe and are constantly on hand to make the experience the best it can be. The charm comes naturally and above all the motto is true "arrive a guest, leave a friend, return as family". A special thank you to the best Ms Friday we could have wished for. SHAANI you are a star!!!! Thank you and see you when we return with our family soon!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 5 days ago
Dear LHB, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your amazing experience at Gili Lankanfushi with the TripAdvisor community. We are glad to hear that you had the most perfect vacation with us. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the warm and charming atmosphere created by our hosts, who work tirelessly to make each guest's experience the best it can be. Our motto, "Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family" is at the heart of what we strive to achieve, and we're delighted that it resonated with you during your stay. Shaany is indeed a true gem and we're so glad that she was able to make your vacation extra special. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to her and the rest of our team. Once again, thank you for choosing Gili Lankanfushi and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon. Warm regards, Nicolas
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PRICE RANGE
US$1,205 - US$2,797 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaldivesKaafu AtollNorth Male AtollLankanfushi
NUMBER OF ROOMS
45
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gili Lankanfushi
Which popular attractions are close to Gili Lankanfushi?
Nearby attractions include Jafana Park (2.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Gili Lankanfushi?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Gili Lankanfushi?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Gili Lankanfushi?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Gili Lankanfushi?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sea Salt, Sunset Lounge, and Sea Breeze Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Gili Lankanfushi?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Is Gili Lankanfushi located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.02 km away from the centre of Lankanfushi.
Are any cleaning services offered at Gili Lankanfushi?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Gili Lankanfushi?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Hindi, and Japanese.
Are there any historical sites close to Gili Lankanfushi?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mulee Aage (13.9 km).
Does Gili Lankanfushi have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.