Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2024
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2024
World Travel Awards Maldives' Leading Eco Resort 2023
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award 2024
Overwater Eco-Luxury
45 sustainable villas with private decks, glass floors, and direct lagoon access.
Personal Mr. Friday Butler
Dedicated butler service anticipates every need from arrival to departure.
World-Class Dining
Five distinct venues including underground wine cellar and chocolate cave.
Overwater Spa Sanctuary
Glass-floored treatment rooms with Ayurvedic rituals and ocean views.
Marine Conservation Hub
Active coral regeneration program and resident marine biologist.
Prices for Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
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Halal-friendly features — Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
- ✓Halal food available · Halal-certified meals prepared on request with dedicated kitchen protocols.
- ✓Prayer facilities · Qibla direction markers in villas; prayer mats provided upon request.
- ✓Private villa areas · Secluded overwater villas with high walls ensure total family privacy.
- ✓Bidet amenities standard · All bathrooms feature handheld bidet sprayers for ritual cleansing.
- ✓Alcohol-free minibar · Non-alcoholic minibar setup available upon request at booking.
- ✓Modest swimwear welcome · Burkinis and full-coverage swimwear accepted at all pools and beaches.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives redefines barefoot luxury on the private island of Lankanfushi in North Male Atoll. Just 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, this pioneering eco-resort features 45 spacious overwater villas and residences crafted from sustainable materials, each with private sun decks, glass floor panels revealing marine life below, and direct access to the crystalline lagoon.
The resort's signature 'Mr. Friday' butler service provides intuitive, personalized care from arrival to departure. Dining transcends expectations with five distinct venues: The Main Restaurant for international buffets, By the Sea for innovative Nikkei cuisine overwater, The Wine Cellar housing 8,000+ bottles underground, the Underground Chocolate Cave for artisan cacao journeys, and private dining experiences under the stars.
Meera Spa floats above the lagoon with glass-floored treatment rooms offering Ayurvedic rituals, yoga, and sound healing. The house reef, accessible from every villa, teems with turtles, reef sharks, and vibrant coral — complemented by a PADI 5-star dive center and resident marine biologist leading conservation efforts including coral regeneration.
Location
Lankanfushi Island, North Male Atoll, 08290 Himmafushi, Maldives
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Guests praised staff for friendly, attentive, and personalised service Location valued for quick airport transfer and peaceful island setting Sailing and boating activities enjoyed for unique island experiences Views from villas and public areas described as stunning and serene Breakfast appreciated for variety and quality, enhancing guest mornings
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Important Notes
extra person charges
Third adult in villa: USD 250/night with meals. Children 0-12 free sharing existing bedding. Extra bed USD 250/night (12+).
check in requirements
Passport copy, completed arrival card, credit card pre-authorization (USD 500/night for incidentals). Transfer voucher if pre-booked.
special requests
Dietary needs (halal, vegan, allergies), villa location preference, celebration arrangements, mobility requirements — communicate at booking or 7 days prior.
payment details
Major credit cards accepted. Cash in USD/EUR/GBP/MVR. Bank transfer for group bookings. Pre-authorization at check-in.
accepted payments
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- JCB
- UnionPay
- Cash (USD, EUR, GBP, MVR)
- Bank Transfer
cashless transactions
Resort operates cashless; all charges to villa settled at check-out. USD cash accepted for tips & boutique.
safety features
- 24/7 security team
- In-villa safe
- Life jackets on all decks
- First aid & defibrillators island-wide
- Doctor on call 24/7
- Emergency evacuation plan
- Fire detection & suppression systems
- Tsunami warning system
property suitability for children
Excellent for families. Shallow lagoon, kids club, family villas, kids menus, babysitting, marine education. No kids' pool but calm lagoon serves same purpose. Teens enjoy water sports & diving.
cultural norms note
Maldives is 100% Muslim nation. Alcohol/pork only on resort islands. Dress modestly in Male airport/public areas. Bikinis fine on resort. Respect prayer times. Ramadan: dining hours may adjust; non-fasting guests served discreetly.
Services & Amenities
- 3 restaurants
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Spa & wellness centre
- Bath
- View
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness centre
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Alarm clock
- View
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- BBQ facilitiesAdditional charge
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
- Sofa bed
- Fold-up bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/performance
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- Bike tours
- Movie nightsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainment
- Water sport facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- SnorkellingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Cycling
- Windsurfing
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- FishingAdditional charge
- Tennis court
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating area
- Desk
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Video
- CD player
- Telephone
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Restaurant (5 on site)
- The Main Restaurant — International buffet breakfast/lunch; themed dinner buffets nightly. Overwater setting with open kitchen.
- By the Sea (Japanese-Peruvian Fusion (Nikkei))
- The Wine Cellar (Degustation menus with wine pairing)
- Underground Chocolate Cave (Artisan chocolate & dessert tasting)
- Overwater Barbecue (Grill & seafood)
- The Main Bar (overwater, signature cocktails)
- By the Sea Bar (specialty sake & Japanese whisky)
- Private Reserve Bar (exclusive to Reserve guests)
- Internet services
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-outAdditional charge
- 24-hour front desk
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Swimming pool toys
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Open-air bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa & wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna