If you’ve ever thought: “I love the idea of a quintessential Maldives experience, but I’m not keen on the travel and effort involved,” Gili Lankanfushi is the resort for you. You will find the eco-chic property in a hard-to-rival location: on a beautiful island in a sparkling lagoon in the North Male atoll, just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.
For guests who are time poor, aren’t thrilled about seaplanes, or don’t want to have to undertake multiple transfers (including domestic flights), Gili Lanknfushi is extremely accessible. Not only that, it’s also one of the most coveted and well-known resorts in the destination, simply because it does everything so well!
Relaxation is taken very seriously here. As soon as your boat pulls up, you’ll be met by your Mr or Mrs Friday (aka your friendly personal butler), who will ensure your every desire is not only met but exceeded throughout the duration of your stay. You’ll be greeted with a cool drink and whisked away to the comfort of your stunning room, (with a helpful tour of the island included on the way, of course), and invited to explore the boundaries of the resort’s famous impeccable service, tranquil spa and delicious dining.
It's not hard to see why Gili Lankanfushi has won so many awards – it’s a charming resort with a rustic, eco-friendly aesthetic, serene atmosphere, and picture-perfect setting. Picture traditional palm-thatched wooden villas floating against a backdrop of iridescent sea, soft white-sand beaches, coral fringes, and an island lush with tropical vegetation.
Built entirely from sustainable materials (palm, coconut, teak and mambo), Gili is one of the most sustainable resorts in the Maldives and boasts an organic vegetable and herb garden, pro-active marine conservation program, and in-house environmental policies that are the cornerstone of the brand’s ethos.
It’s one of those places that from the moment you arrive, you dread having to leave!
How to Make the Gili Lankanfushi Experience Exclusively YOURS: The Private Reserve
Standing strikingly alone in the middle of the resort’s jade lagoon, 500 metres from the main island, lies Gili Lankanfushi’s Private Reserve. Boasting the title of the world’s largest over water villa, it is the epitome of luxury, privacy and seclusion.
Sprawled across two tiered levels, the rustic-chic fort of dreams features the thatched-roof look and rustic ambiance of the main resort, but this one comes with four bedrooms, a cinema room, a butler's wing, water slide that your Instagram followers will love, and a private boat to come and go as you please.
You’ll also find spacious master suites and guest bedroom, a collection of open-plan living and dining spaces, gorgeous infinity swimming pool, spacious sundecks, couple’s spa pavilion with a sauna and steam room, air- conditioned gymnasium, and bar.
