A stone’s throw from Malé International airport, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is an exclusive retreat, far from the worries of the world and a great place to indulge in a Maldives holiday. A hidden sanctuary, with 45 gorgeous, rustic overwater villas, including Crusoe Residences and The Private Reserve reached only by boat. Each villa is designed with incredible attention to detail and built to be environmentally friendly. Your own private water garden and sun deck means each room allows you to live right by the water’s edge.
Dining at Gili Lankanfushiis superb, and restaurants enjoy spectacular over-water settings and stunning views of the ocean. The underground wine cellar and chocolate cave is like something out of a James Bond film: descend down a flight of glass stairs to a cavernous underground cellar with 400 varieties of wine, handmade chocolates and a deli room with artisanal cheese and cold cuts. A special Gili Lankanfushi Maldives dining package is available.
A holiday at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is an eco friendly option, with policies to reduce waste and protect the coral reef. The resort even has a floating bank of solar panels to generate clean electricity. Gili Lankanfushi’s prices are on the high end of the Maldives luxury resort spectrum. Gili Lankanfushi Maldives packages include surfing, family and honeymoon offers. All rooms come with a personal ‘Mr Friday’ butler, on hand 24 hours to answer any requests, book excursions, cruises or even entertain the children.
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Gili Lankanfushi Villa Suite hideaways are spread across two floors and each boasts an open-air living room, spacious bathroom and private rooftop terrace.
With direct ocean access, spend your days swimming and snorkelling around the coral gardens surrounding your sundeck. At night, lounge on catamaran nets while searching the sky for shooting stars.
Swim to the edge of the infinity pool with the feeling of a never ending swim into the ocean. Relax in multiple open-air living and dining spaces. A private corner for everyone to have a quiet moment on their own, to practice the art of doing nothing.
Five overwater luxurious Gili Lankanfushi Lagoon Villas face the west offers spectacular sunset views. Spread across two floors, these thatched one-bedroom hideaways each come with an open-air living room, spacious bathroom and private rooftop terrace. Bask in the sun on your deck, or swim out to your private water hammock. Eagle rays, reef sharks and shoals of luminescent fish may pass you by.
Gili Lankanfushi has six Residence category villas, slightly larger than the Villa Suites at 250 sqm. The main difference is a large, airconditioned dining area and living room, which comes with two large daybeds and can be converted into a second bedroom. Other features include a roof terrace, big sundeck and loungers, wine cellar, the usual fabulous bathroom and audio/visual and wifi.
Feel the ocean’s breeze beneath you as you lay on the large catamaran net extended out into the ocean. Be at home in an expansive living and dining area with unobstructed views of the Indian Ocean. Your sizeable pool offers endless possibilities for relaxation and unimaginable dining experience.
The Gili Lagoon Residence is the same as the Residences, but is located at the far end of a jetty for maximum privacy and an endless view of the ocean.
The spectacular Crusoe Residences are unique in the Maldives. Situated over the lagoon, the villas either have a private pontoon, or are not connected to the island at all -guests are ferried to and from their villas by private boat, giving the accomodation an unrivaled sense of privacy and seclusion. The 250 sqm villas come with a large air conditioned living room with two large daybeds and dining table (which can become an additional bedroom); a roof terrace; large overwater deck with loungers, wine cellar, fabulous bathrooms and audio visual and wifi wifi – for a truly unforgettable holiday at GiliLankanfushi Maldives.
The family villas, at 350 sqm, have two large bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with two single beds. The second bedroom can be converted into a second living room. Situated at the end of a pontoon, the villas has an uninterrupted view of the sea. The villas include large overwater decks with plenty of sunloungers and hammocks, a kitchenette, roof terrance, jacuzzi and spa beds for in-house massages. There’s even a steam room! A television with satellite channels, DVD player and wifi is included.Special GiliLankanfushi Maldives family packages are available.
Two exclusive family villa with pool facing the Eastern side of the island. Wake up to that spectacular sunrise view at water’s edge each morning. Situated at the end of the jetty, this one of a kind villa features a spacious en suite master bedroom, an en suite guest room, an L-shaped swimming pool, a private rooftop terrace and a family room at the far end of the villa, which offers endless views of the Indian Ocean.
This astonishing complex, said to be the largest over-water villa in the world, is pure James Bond. It is a decadent, over-water, 1,700 sqm, palace accessible only via boat. The Reserve enjoys stunning views, an infinity pool (and slide into the lagoon), 1 master en-suite bedroom, 1 duplex master suite with 2 bedrooms, and another guest room with en-suite bathroom. There is a spa, as well as private indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and sun decks, a huge central open plan living area, a natural coral pool, surrounding sun decks, a dining area, writing desks and daybeds. A private cinema is included in the complex, as is an air conditioned gym, and a kitchen. The reserve has the option of having a live-in butler.
Meaning ocean in Sanskrit, the Meera Spa offers a wide menu of holistic therapies. With glass floor panels beneath the massage tables, guests can watch the marine life in the sea below. Perfect for a relaxing holiday at GiliLankanfushi Maldives. GiliLankanfushi provides special “go romantic” packages, that includes a couples session at the spa.
Multilingual PADI instructors as well as small dive group sizes ensure guest of all levels enjoy their dives. Nearby Manta Point, a world-famous area to spot Manta Rays, is just a 10-minute boat ride from the resort. Special GiliLankanfushi Maldives dive packages are available.
Located next to the lagoon, amidst lush tropical greenery, the fitness centre enjoys secret views of the ocean through a glass wall.
The perfect location to soak up the sun, relax on loungers and bean bags and sip cocktails. Ones the sun sets join for an evening star gazing experience at Gili Lankanfushi.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives offers tailor-made wedding, honeymoon or special occasion packages, to cater for guest’s personal requirements. The resort offers an overwater chapel, sunset champagne cruises, private meals on a private island, and many more options.
Engulfed by our tropical jungle and offering sweeping ocean views, this intimate restaurant presents a Japanese fine-dining feast that is an affair to remember.
Enjoy exquisite sushi, sashimi and specialties from our seasonal tasting menus and interact with our highly skilled teppanyaki chef as he puts on a show. By The Sea’s extensive sake list is sure to impress, and if you need any guidance, knowledgeable sommeliers know what to suggest.
The underground wine cellar and chocolate cave is like a James Bond villain’s lair: descend down a flight of glass stairs to a cavernous underground cellar with 400 varieties of wine, handmade chocolates and a deli room with artisanal cheese and cold cuts.
Located directly on the beach and open for breakfast and dinner, Kashiveli – which translates as ‘coral sands’ in the local Dhivehi language – embodies locally-sourced, nutritious ingredients and vibrant flavours through a marriage of land and ocean.
Breakfasts celebrate the region’s wide variety of fresh tropical fruits with an ever-changing array of smoothies, juices and fresh fruit plates made to order, as well as traditionally Maldivian offerings such as Mas Huni and international favourites.
Four evenings per week see the beach and overwater bar transformed with a buzzing market experience, with the Asian Street Market, Mediterranean Spice Souk, Passage to India and Maldivian Seafood Grill nights.
Standing on stilts in the lagoon, the Overwater Bar floats in a dreamy landscape and offers breathtaking, uninterrupted sea views.
At lunchtime, find salads fresh from our organic garden, Mediterranean dishes and the catch of the day. Come sunset, it’s where you’ll want to be with a coconut martini in hand, relishing the balmy evening breeze.
The resort also offers destination dining, setting up a private table in one of the island’s romantic, secluded spots: whether a private table on the beach, up in a treehouse overlooking the organic vegetable garden, or on a private sandbank.
Guided snorkeling, speedboat, water skiing, windsurfing – Take to the sea with one of the many water based activities available at Gili Lankanfushi. The resort enjoys a sheltered lagoon, and its own coral reef.
Sail the Indian Ocean on a luxury 14-metre Riviera yacht. Climb on board for a whale shark watching trip, a fishing excursion, or sunset dolphin cruise. Enjoy exclusive transfers to the airport, a private desert island picnic or explore atolls further away. With an en-suite master cabin, two smaller berths and full catering service on board, there’s no finer way to travel.
Sandbank picnics – enjoy a meal on a deserted sandbank in the middle of the lagoon; a genuine ‘castaway’ experience.
Dolphin spotting cruises – the Maldives is home to thousands of these delightful, playful mammals, and spotting a pod of dolphins can be one of the most endearing memories of any holiday.
Set sail toward the exquisite sunset in a wooden dhoni for two. Let yourselves just ‘be’ in the silence that awaits when you drift from the shore. Toast to your future over flutes of champagne, looking forward to the time you will return to Gili Lankanfushi once again.
Sumptuous dinners in secluded locations are what Gili’s romantic dinners are all about. We will do our utmost to surprise and spoil you, while the starlit sky to put on a spectacular show.
Jungle cinema – catch an oldie at Gili Lankanfushi’s romantic cinema, located in the jungle.
Gili lankanfushi Maldives is a tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villas, Reached in short 20-minute boat ride from the Male’ International Airport.
Escape to Gili Lankanfushi Maldives! Book a minimum 4-night stay and enjoy up to 25% discount, complimentary Half Board Meals, and Kids Stay Free.
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