Gili Lankanfushi

Amazing and beautiful location, only 15mins from Male by Speedboat. The atmosphere is totally relaxed barefoot luxury, with a really friendly vibe which is done to the amazing people there. Our time was spent, catching up with friends who works there who made our stay the most enjoyable and a really relaxing time. The rooms are breathtakingly beautiful, constructed from sustainable wood, beautifully clean and tidy, with indoor outdoor living, where you can even sleep upstairs under the stars if you want. Beautifully designed, with netted hammocks, sofas over the water, and loungers outside, where we never get tired of watching the stingrays, beautiful fish and black tipped sharks swim under the villas. The Complementary Daily yoga and beautiful Jungle Cinema are not to be missed! I had an amazing balinese massage at the Spa whilst watched Eagle rays and mini yellow box fish swim past! I cant even describe the sense of beauty of this island and the people working there, i'm not exaggerating when I say it feels almost magical !! The island is very private with only 45 villas with 3 restaurants, but as there is an exceptional rotating themes with live food stations, every night is different. We had an amazing Brazilian BBQ night, Asian street food, Mediterranean and of course our favourite Japanese restaurant with exceptional Sushi, thanks to Ruthul and Michiyo. The entire staff are so friendly and trained to an exceptional standard, not over imposing but totally aware of your needs, nothing is too much trouble. Excellent service from Bobbo - our fave Mr Friday, he's like family to us !! All the staff are wonderful, but the following stand out for their exceptional skills Wabbe, Alisha, Monika, Ruthul, Michiyo, Charito , they truly made our stay amazing. And of course Rodrigo the GM, for his skills and vision for the Island, his exceptional standards that he has instilled in his team make the island truly outstanding. We're not new travellers to the Maldives as we have visited 20+ times, however, this was our 2nd trip to Gili this year, it's now our clear favourite and we will always be returning ....

As always, it was a very wonderful stay and made more special this time because it's Z's first (our 5 month old). From the reservation process to the day we left, everything was very smooth and we wish to thank everyone from the Reservations team, Chef Hari and his team, everyone in F&B, Makif and his colleagues who patiently drove us around in the buggy, entertaining M (our 4 year old), and to the Spa team for some of the best massages we've had. We know that tourists are spoiled for choice but when it comes to understated barefoot luxury with authentic and genuine hospitality, Gili feels like a home away from home and we look forward to returning.

This was our third stay at Gili Lankanfushi, and once again it was unforgettable! The island is stunning, the villas are beautifully kept, but what really makes Gili so special is the people. The whole team is warm, attentive, and always going the extra mile to make everything perfect. A big thank you to our Mr Friday, Alif, who made everything feel so effortless — and always with a smile! Florian also deserves a big special mention for fulfilling an unique coffee request for us each morning; a thoughtful gesture we will forever cherish. At Kashiveli, Alicia and Monica always welcomed us with so much warmth and fun energy, while Wabbe and Amin never missed a beat with our dining preferences. It’s this level of genuine care and personal touches that keep us coming back. Huge thanks to the entire Gili family for another magical stay — we can’t wait to return!

Staying at Gili is like a dream come true! From the moment we stepped out of the airport onto the speedboat we knew it was going to be special. The water is amazing, the food is varied and delicious, and the staff are friendly, dedicated and ensure that you have exactly the experience you desire. Our "Ms Friday" Shaany was especially great. We look forward to returning to Gili someday!!

Absolutely beautiful resort with exceptional service. We have traveled to all the quarters of the world and experienced many luxury resorts and hotels and Gili service stands out above all. The special attention and care for guests and their stay is immediately recognizable from the moment you step off the boat. Small personal touches and attentive staff go out of their way to ensure every meal and moment of the day is perfect. The resort itself is beautiful, the villas are spacious and the views are incredible. The small island resort has enough activities to fill your day or just relax. The food was incredible the selections at the buffet are very fresh and don't leave you missing anything. The Japanese restaurant was exceptional - it was our favourite meal of our stay. Overall I would highly recommend especially for couples looking for a private secluded romantic getaway! 10/10!