Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Maldives , Maldives
NORTH MALE' ATOLL, Lankanfushi Island, North Male' Atoll
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Jeremy Anthony

Amazing Villa over the water. Fantastic resort. Extras v expensive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2025

Maja

After a ton of research, my husband and I chose this resort for our honeymoon and we were so happy we did! The island and resort are beautiful but so are many in the Maldives what set this place apart was the service. In the reviews everyone raved about the service and now that we experienced it we know why! You get a dedicated concierge upon your arrival who ensures you have a wonderful time and plans your stay according to your preferences so you can just enjoy and relax. But it goes beyond that, we were surprised with so many special and personal touches that just put the service above and beyond anything we expected. The food is excellent, the spa service was wonderful. We could not recommend this place any more especially for couples looking for a romantic getaway! We cannot wait to come back!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

VICHANEE

Easily accessible by 15-20 minute speedboat transfer. Warm hospitality and impeccable service. Breakfast menus change each day. Dinner inclusion in half-board is different each night so get to try different cuisine. Same butler (Mr/Ms Friday) throughout the entire stay which is great. Crystal clear turquoise water, very beautiful. Highly recommended and I would love to return to Gili in the near future.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

GHAITH

The Crusoe rooms were incredible and a unique experience. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The food was average with limited options. The location is great in the sense of accessibility from Male, however, that's also why it's not ideal in terms of heavy boat traffic around the hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Graham

Best holiday I've ever had

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

Tracey Maureen

This was our third visit and it was as fantastic as always. It’s paradise and we can’t wait to return. The people are amazing and the food superb. We can’t think of anything that they could improve (apart from some crisps in the mini bar :))

FABULOUS!!!!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Sarah

Beautiful property with great food and service

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2025

Raul

SO AMAZING, PURE PARADISE!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2024

Boon Leng

Great place

Amazing stay mainly because of the excellent hospitality from the staff. 2nd stay at Gili happy to see high retention rate of staff despite the fact that 2 years have passed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Nov 2024

jason

The best place I’ve ever stayed in my life start to finish the staff where amazing and made us feel special. What a place !! Can’t wait to go back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2024

Rochelle

Excellent.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2024

Christopher

We loved everything! Beautiful room. Amazing property. Staff are so kind.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Shau

Beautiful island. Staff are the most amazing part of the whole experience: happy, friendly and super helpful

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2024

Varinder

Its a beautiful place to visit

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2023

Sovan

Gili surpassed all expectations during my recent visit, recommended by my son for its Maldivian paradise. A seamless journey began with a friendly guide at MLE airport, leading to a quick 20-minute boat ride to the resort's dock. Gili's speedboat ensured a swift arrival in about an hour, setting the tone for an exceptional experience. The island's rustic charm complemented my spacious Duplex villa, providing privacy with separate pavilions for bedrooms, living areas, and bathrooms. The culinary experience, led by Chef Harry and Monice, was exceptional, with a variety of high-quality breakfast offerings. Exploring underwater wonders with Mr. Friday, Ismail, was a highlight, showcasing Gili's commitment to guest satisfaction. The impeccable service, personalized touches, and magical atmosphere make Gili a resort worth returning to—an extraordinary experience that left an indelible mark on my memories. I wholeheartedly recommend Gili for romantic getaways or family trips, as it holds a special place in my heart.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2022

Joseph

Everything was amazing. Staff went above and beyond. Exceeded all expectations!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2022

Michael

Beautiful resort in the most beautiful location on the planet. As wonderful as the resort and the acommodations were, it was the staff at the hotel that made our stay fantastic. If you want endless sunshine, beautiful beaches and water...go to Gili! Five Stars!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2021

Y Nhu

Super friendly and helpful staff. Especially, my Ms. Friday Shazu was amazing!!! I recommend this resort

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2021

Michael Christopher

Amazing property!! Staff was super nice and friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2021

Jeff

The property was absolutely stunning. Staff is impeccable and goes out of their way to please you. The pictures don't capture
enough of this paradise. Buffet dinners are amazing and filling.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2021

Mara

Gili Lankanfushi is a simple yet very elegant resort. It is in perfect harmony with the surroundings. All the villas are built over the water and they are not your regular bungalows. They are beautiful, spacious apartments that have the most stunning views I have ever seen.

No detail has been overlooked when it comes to the interior design of the villa that I stayed in (#10). It is open, breezy, quiet, very clean. I had the best sleep of my life. I came for a short vacation for a much need it recovery time and I left completely rejuvenated: body, mind and soul. When you wake up in the morning, the first thing you see when you open your eyes is the most beautiful turquoise waters all around you.

The dinning on this island was above and beyond my expectations. One cannot use adjectives like \"good\" or \"delicious\" to describe it because it will not do any justice. The flavors, textures, overall presentation all invite you to slow down and savor every bite you take. After each dining experience, I was left with a sense of complete happiness and satisfaction. The “Over the water” sushi restaurant is an experience out of this world. You can tell that the chef, Hari, is not just talented but also passionate and creative about this work with a key eye to details. This came through in every dish he prepared for me.

The island is filled with lush vegetation and there's an overall sense of tranquility. It is like a forgotten piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Vacation of a life time. Ishmael was our Me Friday and was wonderful. Other staff members that made my trip amazing was Ramen and Jang. Truly cannot wait to go back

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Verified traveler

This hotel was amazing. 10 stars. Our “mr Friday” alif was the best and catered to our every need.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

If you plan on staying at this hotel, DONT. They will nickel and dime you on absolutely everything. You need a COVID test in order to leave? $300. They are absolutely ridiculous. The staff practically harasses you to go to their special themed dinners but once you go, you get the bill at the end as $320 for 2 people. They are complete scammers. The staff is very nice to the point that you feel bad complaining but they are scammers just as much as the hotel itself. They do not disclose pricing to the customer until the final bill comes. Although the hotel room was nice and has a nice view, don’t expect it to be private AT ALL. Both fishing boats and resort tourist boats drive by and park directly in front of the room 24/7. The shower is outdoors so prepare to have to duck every time a boat goes by. Did I mention it’s directly next to a fish factory? The bathroom is completely open, the shower is outside and the bathtub and bathroom are in front of see through windows, any boat that drives by can see you. At many instances it was really uncomfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Amazing resort that goes above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. Gorgeous villas, beautiful lagoon, amazingly nice staff. Beautiful beaches with post-card appearances. Convenient location near airport while far enough not to be overwhelmed by the sound of airplanes. Delicious food. Personalized butler services by \"Mr Friday\" greatly appreciated.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2018

B&Barbie

Magical - Lives up to expectations - Ateef our “Mr Friday” made the trip— leaving recharged and exceeded expectations and all we had heard before— excellent

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Great hospitality and staff!!
Also great food, environment, and rooms.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

It rained all week during our stay. TV facilities did work properly. Everything is very expensive. A small can of coke is close to 10 dollars. The themed nights are great, but the other food nights are ok. Soups and other items are a bit cold, need to be hotter.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2016

Alagu

Best hotel in Maldives with the biggest rooms

Was only able to stay for 2.5 days, but it was excellent. The best service that I have received in any hotel across the world. It is true, you get what you pay for. The only con about the hotel is that the food/activities/etc are not included and are quite expensive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2016

Amy

Perfect for Honeymoon

This trip to the Maldives and Gili was an absolute dream and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. My husband and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary/ belated honeymoon at this resort and everything was beyond expectation. The location, service, accommodations, and just general mood at the resort was wonderful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2016

Catherine

Maldive-ine!!!!!!!

Amazing, awesome!!!!! Absolutely spoilt me forever, don't think anywhere could compare with this experience!!!!!! Staff, food, service, accommodation, villas, water, marine life beyond expections! Wish I could have stayed longer in our cruscoe residence, our own private bit of heaven!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2015

Gloria

OMG!!!!

Everything they say is true....absolutely the most fantastic hotel we've stayed at. We were here for 5 days. My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) stayed is Crusoe Residence, which is an over water villa. It had a separate bedroom with king size bed,and the living room had 2 day beds that comfortably slept our tall teenage boys. Both the bedroom and living room has air conditioning. The resort was fantastic and the good was outstanding. We got the half board package (breakfast and dinner included) and found it to be perfect for us -- big breakfast (buffet), skip lunch, then a nice dinner. Your stay at the resort can be as relaxing or adventurous as you'd like. There was plenty of activities if that's what you want - scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, parasailing, sailing, tubing, sushi making, garden demonstration, yoga, spa, fitness room, bikes, etc. And a nice hammock outsude your villa if that's all you want to do! The service was amazing - every detail was anticipated and efficiently handled. Water equipment was in outstanding condition and all the boats were immaculately maintained. The resort has a \"no shoes\" policy, so literally we didn't wear shoes all week -- not for dinner or anywhere! You can if you want to, but it was so liberating to spend all day without shoes.

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2015

MAHMOUD

Excellent

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2015

RAMY

A paradise on earth - Wonderful experirnxe

Fantastic experience with unmatched privacy and excellent villas
Other than the pricey food and speed boat, everything was amazing and we enjoyed the vacation as the best ever one.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2015

Jirat K.

Deserves best hotel in the world

We only spent short 3 days at Gili Lankanfushi but the experience is highly memorable. The standard villa is very huge and private. It offers rustic feeling but very comfortable in every way. The island is big which you cannot snokling around but you can go to each place by bicycle which is provided for every villa or simply by walking. The pool isn't big and quite plain but when you have clear water right in front of villa balcony, we don't really care about the pool. The service is spectacular, you can customize many things from bedding options to even the shampoo in bathroom. All staffs are attentive and eager to provide you the best service there is. Bathroom is huge but the bathtub is a normal bathtub which considered small and will only suit one person. All in all, Gili Lankanfushi deserves the best hotel in the world title.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2012

David

Couples addressed! Unforgettable & Pricy!

Nice accommodation and highest level of privacy. All water villas hotel. Big enough living space. But evening air not so fresh due low water level and naked riffs as a result. Same time air conditions (at bedrooms) not too advanced but noizy!
Great dining experience! Unforgettable breakfast: fresh juices, smoothes, eggs menu, big variety of asian and european meals. Paradise for japanese food lovers! The best dinner experience - japanese restaurant By The Sea. Fantastic food but pricy enough; you'll spend USD 500-700 for couple if will try Sake Testing Menu.
Not the best place for people who is looking for unic diving experience offered by Maldives! But - unforgettable! The last but not the list - spa treatments! You will enjoy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2011

Abhishek

The magic of Soneva Gili, Maldives

The resort is a mere 25 minutes by speed boat from the Male airport and every minute of that ride was memorable. The friendly staff, the comfort of the boat, the azure colors of the Indian ocean... we were lost in paradise even before getting to our resort.

The resort is very serious about making your holiday different and fun. From the Mr. Friday who is available to you through your entire trip starting from the airport, to the \"no news, no shoes\" policy to the incredible attention to detail in everything they have done, to the genuinely friendly staff. It was like they were pampering us because they enjoy doing so, not because their bonus depends on it.

The Indian chef pulled out all stops to make sure we did not go hungry, despite being staunch vegetarians. He especially pampered the kids no end, with different cuisines at every meal, ending with a different fruit sorbet every time.

We have traveled a lot and experienced many luxury resorts, but Soneva Gili took the whole experience to a different level.

If you prefer night life or shopping, do not go here. But if that is not your trip in life, and if money is not a consideration, this is it.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

KOHEI

最高だった

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

MASAKO

Mr．Friday，Teslaのサポートは抜群でした!全てが最高の天国です。

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Katsuaki

I thought it was too expensive just for staying in some calm place, but after experiencing what they offered, I feel it deserves the cost. The resort life there is totally different from what we got in Hawaii or in Guam. Compared with the life in Gili Lankanfushi in Maldives, Hawaii or Guam are like urban city, not real resorts.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Reidar Ludvig

Maldivene Gili Lankanfushi

Det beste vi har opplevd av denne type reise, alt overgikk forventningene og ansatte gjør sitt ytterste for at gjester skal ha det optimalt. Egen Butler på samtlige Villaer topper det hele, er online 24/7 og hjelper med alt.😊

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2024

Reidar Ludvig

Maldivene Gili Lankanfushi

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2024

Claudia

Solo me gustaría que mejoraran la comida . Pero el hotel y el servicio fue excelente

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Perfect stay

What a paradice! I loved my experience. Staff is very friendly and food is amazing. I loved how many different fresh juices they have. Breakfast is so good whit many different options. I was on the island early in the morning but got my room right away and when I was leaving I got to stay in the room after check out time.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2023

ARTURO

This is the best example to describe a perfect hotel. They got everything: sustainable, good food, amazing staff and beautiful areas

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2021

Edgard

Incrível

Hotel incrível com serviço impecável.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

EDUARDO

Hotel maravilhoso com serviço impecável. Todos os funcionários são muito atenciosos e tudo de ex’s ele te qualidade

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2021

Carina

Melhor hotel

Hotel espetacular, vilas são maravilhosas, atendimento nota 10 , comida excelente , cafe da manha divino.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2021

LEANDRO

Sensacional

Sensacional, tudo
Perfeito desde a chegada ao aeroporto fomos recepcionados e conduzidos até a lancha e na chegada fomos recepcionados pela equipe do hotel com muito carinho. Temos um brasileiro Rodrigo na equipe que trata a todos com muita atenção e gentileza. 5 noites inesquecíveis

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Jun

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