Gili Lankanfushi

This was an amazing end to an excellent Maldives trip. Gili wasn't initially on our radar but was a pro suggestion by our travel agent when booking this trip. It is a very quick boat transfer from MLE airport, which makes it a stellar stop at the start or end of a long trip OR as the main feature of a quick 4 day trip. The food was so so tasty at breakfast as well as the two themed nights that happened while we were there. There was an indian night our first night which we loved with all sorts of cool and delicious live stations. We also had dinner at the sushi restaurant which was really really good. Unfortunately we didn't have time to use the spa since it was only a 2n stay but the gym was very well appointed and spacious. The rooms at Gili are gigantic and that wooden robinson crusoe vibe. It was a little still windwise when we were there and half of the house (bathroom/deck/living room) is open air without a/c, but a quick jump off the front deck into the ocean kept us refreshed and very comfortable. Other guests that were diving were having a great time. We went for a snorkel on the house reef and had a fun time (rays and turtles in the grasslands out to the health house reef). I surf and the tropic surf offerings (board selection, coaching, ability to get to waves) was so good. Because it is close to MLE it definitely is more crowded in the water which is definitely a factor, but we had scored other places on the trip and it is just a pleasure to be out in a tropical location, period.

I could not imagine any better hotel in the world. We promissed ourselves (again) that we would come back (again). Extremely grateful for these amazing and unforgettable days!

Cruso residence that we stayed in was a unique experience but the views of the island behind was disappointing. All the staff at the resort was amazing. Overall a great resort with understated luxury. Sunset point by the bar is surreal.

My wife and I were on our 12th return visit to this idyllic resort. Everything about Gili is just perfect, from the hospitality and service provided by all of the team members; F&B, Dive Centre, Housekeeping, Bar, and any of the other staff you may come across during your stay, to the out of this world dining experiences provided by the amazing chefs under the direction of the resorts superb Exec Chef Hari. Special thanks go to our Mr Friday's Zubba & Bobo, Wabbe who looks after our every need at meal times, Sohee, Franco and Mifraa in the Dive Centre, Restaurant Supervisors Shiyan, Alisha & Monica, Sommeliers Rohan, Ghayan, & Rahman and of course Exec Chef Hari. All are always on hand to make your stay perfect as well as share a huge smile and a lighthearted chat. The Maldives are beautiful right across the archipelago, and Gili is a perfect example of that, but what makes it extra special is the staff. It is understated elegance and luxury at its very best.

We had a wonderful stay at Gili Lankanfushi, in a perfect villa, with dedicated and super friendly staff and excellent food. We certainly recommend staying there. However make sure that you choose the right villa upon reservation. Quite a few of the villas have a distant view of the neighbouring industrial island, with its very bright lights which are particularly irritating at night and therefore spoiling the Robinson Crusoe effect.