Overview
5-star overwater villa resort with personal butler service in the Maldives
Rooms & Villas
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives offers 45 villas, all built over water with private sun decks and water gardens. The Private Reserve is the largest overwater villa in the Maldives, featuring a dedicated wine cellar and infinity swimming pool with cinema. Each guest is assigned a personal assistant known as Mr. Friday, who handles all arrangements from arrival to departure.
Dining & Wine Experiences
The Gili Wine and Dine program includes exclusive dining in secret locations throughout the resort, such as the Underground Chocolate Cave and The Wine Cellar. The glass cellar holds more than 500 varieties of wine sourced from acclaimed regions, with sommeliers guiding tastings. Guests can also enjoy Japanese fusion cuisine at By the Sea Restaurant and international buffet spreads at the Main Restaurant and Bar.
Activities & Entertainment
Gili Lankanfushi runs on-site coral reef recovery techniques and sustainability training for all staff, with guests invited to participate in coral planting. The marine biologist leads snorkeling excursions to the house reef, where visitors can see stingrays, sharks, and turtles. Other activities include surfing lessons with TropicSurf, a jungle cinema on Friday nights, and a sunset dolphin cruise.
Wellness & Spa
The Meeru Spa offers Ayurvedic wellness journeys with traditional therapies, including treatments in rooms with glass-panelled floors overlooking the ocean. Yoga classes are held each morning at sunrise, led by an instructor who also provides private sessions. The spa features a steam room, sauna, open-air bath, and a full range of spa/wellness packages.
Location & Service
Located on the private island of Lankanfushi, the resort is 25 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. The staff-to-guest ratio is approximately 3 to 1, and every guest is assisted by a dedicated Mr. Friday who manages all bookings, transfers, and requests. Daily housekeeping is performed twice, and the resort provides bamboo bicycles for barefoot exploration of the island.
- Location: Private island, 25 min speedboat from Velana International Airport
- Rooms: 45 overwater villas including the largest overwater villa in the Maldives
- Dining: 3 restaurants plus secret dining locations and over 500 wine varieties
- Wellness: Ayurvedic spa with glass-panelled floors overlooking the ocean
- Unique Feature: Personal Mr. Friday assistant for every guest
- Target Audience: Couples seeking romantic vacations and eco-conscious luxury travelers
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Max:6 persons
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Bed options:2 King Size Beds2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Babysitting/Child services
Outdoor swimming pool
Toys
Children's play area
Children's menu
Cots
Beach access
Private beach
Sun loungers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
- Toys
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Massage
- Open-air bath
- Pool with view
Room view
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Island view
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Essential information about Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
| 💵 Lowest room price | 231470 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 900 m |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Dhaalu Atoll, ddd |
Location
- City landmarks
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