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Imagine hiding away on a tiny coral island resort in a sparkling lagoon in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Then imagine a retreat even more exclusive: your own 5-room sanctuary reached only by boat at this member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. You have just envisioned the Private Reserve at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives in the Maldives. Designed in harmony with the natural surroundings, this stunning hideaway boasts two master suites, a natural coral pool and a private spa pavilion. From personal butlers to a customized wine cellar, no indulgence has been overlooked.
Gili Lankanfushi
Lankanfushi Island
North Male' Atoll, Maldives
Nearest Airport: MLE
Quiet luxury An absolutely unforgettable experience at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives. Staying in the overwater villa was a dream come true — waking up surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise water, enjoying incredible sunsets, and having the ocean right on our doorstep was simply magical. The villa was beautiful, spacious, private, and thoughtfully designed, with every detail creating the perfect tropical escape. The service was exceptional throughout our stay, with the staff being warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From the stunning location and incredible food to the peaceful atmosphere and outstanding hospitality, everything was beyond expectations. Gili Lankanfushi truly feels like paradise. A very special place that we would happily return to. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a luxurious, peaceful, and unforgettable Maldivian experience! 🌴🌊✨
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Really a dream. Everything was just perfect. The team is like a family, the villas are unreal, so beautiful, clean and stylish. I would recommend so hard.
Jon A
We got incredibly lucky to be assigned Villa 36, the Lagoon Villa with the best lagoon and underwater sea life on the whole island. The view completely blew us away — it was beyond my expectation. The lagoon water is so clear, the marine life right off our deck is stunning, just breathtaking. I absolutely love the resort’s natural wooden, barefoot luxury style. It feels organic, calm and not overdone, perfectly blending into the island environment. A huge, special shoutout to our Mr Friday, Bobbo. He is such a great planner. Every single day, he mapped out our schedule ahead of time. He would stop by to greet us at breakfast and dinner, walk us through what we had planned for the next day. Since we were celebrating our anniversary, he even surprised us with a bubble bath decorated with our names. Whenever we ran into any questions or small issues, Bobbo responded quickly and sorted everything out for us without delay. The service across the whole resort is outstanding. Every restaurant, spa, and all the excursion teams were fantastic. All staff members are warm and welcoming, happy to answer any questions we had. Dining exceeded our expectations too. Breakfast was lovely, they even prepared our names for the table. The dinner buffets were great, especially the Indian and Mediterranean themed nights — the food was really authentic. The whole island keeps that quiet, relaxed “no shoes, no news” vibe. Snorkeling right from our villa steps was one of our favourite parts of the trip. We would absolutely love to come back when we get the chance. This trip has exceeded every hope we had, and we left feeling fully satisfied and overjoyed with our stay.
Percy L - Zhengzhou, China
Gili Lankanfushi Is the best Water Villa island in the Maldives. We have been lucky enough to visit this wonderful island for the fifth time over many years and never fails to deliver. The villas are spaced out in the calm, clear turquoise water where you can watch a great variety of fish. So it’s a ten out of ten from us.
David B - Amberley, United Kingdom
Amazing location Very relaxing atmosphere with very clean accommodation where every detail is considered and having someone always willing to help makes things very easy
Omar M
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Our holiday at Soneva Gili was the most wonderful we ever had. We spent an unforgettable time there. Thanks a lot to everybody. We hope we will come back soon.
-Christian & Carmen