Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

We had an amazing stay at Gili. It is one of the best hotels we have stayed in, in the Maldives. The standouts are to staff and service which is echoed in everyone else’s reviews. Our mrs Friday Rays was great, Boa was lovely and very attentive and our housekeeper...

We had an amazing stay at Gili. It is one of the best hotels we have stayed in, in the Maldives. The standouts are to staff and service which is echoed in everyone else’s reviews. Our mrs Friday Rays was great, Boa was lovely and very attentive and our housekeeper was amazing … we didn’t manage to say goodbye to him but please do so if this is read! The street market theme nights on the beach are the best , sometimes they do them at the overwater bar which is great too. By the sea Japanese restaurant was great great food. The themed set menu nights (I think 3 times a week) are a bit lacking vs everything else. But that might just be me being fussy. If you don’t like the set menu items (ie on the Maldivian night) you don’t really get a choice of any other Maldivian food on the al la carte menu , which is a shame. The rooms are brilliant, HUGE for the Maldives. And you do find you spend a bit of time in them, so this definitely works. Very spacious and have everything you need. A little dated but think that works with the charm. We had ice brought to the room everyday at the same time, mini bar restocked etc. they really do think of everything. The beach by the pool is one of the best we have ever seen, we spent most of our days actually on this beach rather than at the room because it is so beautiful. The few downsides I’d mention as I feel it’s always fair to help people when booking in the future and I know I look for this when I am researching hotels. The proximity to Male is a real shame, of course that’s the compromise for being at the hotel 30mins after landing off an 11 hour flight but the cargo ships and islands nearby really let the island down for being “remote”. Our room (jetty 1 villa suite number 12) even overlooked a construction island which was really disappointing when it was bellowing out black smoke every day. On that basis to help guest in future, the best located rooms are the Lagoon villas , it is worth paying up for! You look out onto the clear blue sea and the snorkelling reef is right in front of you. The marine staff were great, special shout to Matthew he took us out one day on a complimentary snorkel. The snorkelling isn’t great around the villas themselves , water can be very very shallow on jetty 1 but if you go out to the house reef on the pontoon it’s fab , as long as the water is clear that day. Overall a fab trip we would go back, staff rooms food beach are brilliant. Thank you again for having us

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

Another fabulous experience at the wonderful Gili Lankanfushi. This was our 11th visit to this wonderful island which is truly paradise. There are lots of beautiful islands in the Maldives, and we have visited a few, but what really sets Gili apart is the staff. Every single one of them...

Another fabulous experience at the wonderful Gili Lankanfushi. This was our 11th visit to this wonderful island which is truly paradise. There are lots of beautiful islands in the Maldives, and we have visited a few, but what really sets Gili apart is the staff. Every single one of them is dedicated to making your experience the best it can be and they never fail. The villa's are all over water and designed in a rustic, castaway style that makes them feel a part of the island, rather than a hotel that has been built on it. They are large and very comfortable with everything you could need, but if you think of something that isn't there, you can rest assured it will appear in the blink of an eye. The food is amazing, and every meal is an event. Our favourites are the themed 'street markets' where your choices are prepared on stalls in front of you, but every meal, is of a standard you would expect at a high end restaurant. Chef Hari and his team are amazing. We should also mention the amazing Japanese restaurant 'By The Sea' where Chef Michio and her team prepare some truly fabulous dishes. We dived most days and the dive centre team, guides, boat crew, are all excellent as is the availability of dive sites. It feels wrong to single out particular staff, as every one, whether they be in F&B, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Gardens, Marine Centre, Spa, go out of there way to make your stay completely enjoyable, and make you feel valued as a guest and returning friend. That said we must pick out the following staff who particularly contributed to our stay: Mr Friday - Zubba F&B - Wabbe, Michio, Ali, Rihaz, See-An, Ghayan, Rohan, Abdul (bar),Hari, Monica & Alisha Dive Centre - Vivienne & Moade thank you for some fabulous dives, Sohee & Gabriel (Mgt) Asst GM - Rodrigo In short, we have stayed in some beautiful hotels all around the world, but Gili is easily our all time favourite, and hence why we keep returning.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Gili. We had high expectations of this resort which were met. The villa was incredible, and we spent most of our time here, enjoying the ocean and relaxing. We loved riding bikes around the island, and explored the organic garden. We visited for our...

We had a wonderful stay at Gili. We had high expectations of this resort which were met. The villa was incredible, and we spent most of our time here, enjoying the ocean and relaxing. We loved riding bikes around the island, and explored the organic garden. We visited for our anniversary and were so grateful for the surprises arranged for us, the team went over and above. Our Ms Friday Naff was a key part of this, thank you Naff. I was sceptical arriving about the buffet nights, as I much prefer a la carte restaurants, but you can always dine from the a la carte, and the Mediterranean buffet ended up being our favourite dinner and evening. Thank you Gili for the splendid stay.

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

Superb- we stayed in March 2025 (we also came in 2024) and the island has retained all its charm and excellent service. The house reef seems to be recovering well from the most recent bleaching event and around the villas you’ll see plenty of fish including Eagle Rays and Sting...

Superb- we stayed in March 2025 (we also came in 2024) and the island has retained all its charm and excellent service. The house reef seems to be recovering well from the most recent bleaching event and around the villas you’ll see plenty of fish including Eagle Rays and Sting Rays A really special place !

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Absolutely fantastic resort. We travelled as a couple and stayed in a lagoon residence. The villa was very spacious and wonderfully furnished. The food offering across the resort was wonderful and varied. The resort has plenty of activities; tennis, scuba, snorkelling to name but a few and the lagoon itself...

Absolutely fantastic resort. We travelled as a couple and stayed in a lagoon residence. The villa was very spacious and wonderfully furnished. The food offering across the resort was wonderful and varied. The resort has plenty of activities; tennis, scuba, snorkelling to name but a few and the lagoon itself is stunning. Without exception the staff were incredible and a special mention to our ‘Friday’ Makif who arranged private dinners on the beach, all our activities and generally made our stay extra special. I’ve stayed in chains such as the Four Seasons and Aman Hotels and Gili is up there with these brands

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

This is our 4th trip here but only our second since it became Gigi Lankanfushi. It is almost 13 years since our last visit and we were very interested o see what had changed. Fundermentally it has remained the same with its incredibly high standards and attention to detail. The...

This is our 4th trip here but only our second since it became Gigi Lankanfushi. It is almost 13 years since our last visit and we were very interested o see what had changed. Fundermentally it has remained the same with its incredibly high standards and attention to detail. The service is superb and it is quite obvious that every little thing has been thought about very carefully, from the views, the rooms, the food and the creation of a peaceful tranquil place even though you are effectively in a hotel. My husband and I have travelled extensively together for more than 40 years and been all over the world staying in beautiful and exclusive hotels but we both agreed last night that we would have no hesitation in recommending this to any of our friends (even the most discerning). Special thanks to Rayaa - our own Ms Friday and to Kuchey

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Gili was truly one of the most special places I have been to. My husband and I went for our honeymoon and our experience was incredible. The hotel was gorgeous with unmatched hospitality. Our “Ms. Friday” in particular, Shaany, helped make our stay unforgettable. She was so helpful with anything...

Gili was truly one of the most special places I have been to. My husband and I went for our honeymoon and our experience was incredible. The hotel was gorgeous with unmatched hospitality. Our “Ms. Friday” in particular, Shaany, helped make our stay unforgettable. She was so helpful with anything we needed and beyond thoughtful, organizing special surprises for us throughout our stay. We will definitely be back!

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Unbelievable. Sensational. I have been coming to the Maldives for 20 years and visit different resorts every time. This time I have now found the plus ultra store for me and will be on vacation there for the rest of my life. Kiki, my Mister Friday is the best Mister...

Unbelievable. Sensational. I have been coming to the Maldives for 20 years and visit different resorts every time. This time I have now found the plus ultra store for me and will be on vacation there for the rest of my life. Kiki, my Mister Friday is the best Mister Friday you can imagine

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

Once you visit Gili Lankanfushi you will want to come back again and again! That's what we did! As soon as we settled comfortably on the sofa in the boat, taking off our shoes as is the Gili custom, we were immersed in the Gili atmosphere. We really like the...

Once you visit Gili Lankanfushi you will want to come back again and again! That's what we did! As soon as we settled comfortably on the sofa in the boat, taking off our shoes as is the Gili custom, we were immersed in the Gili atmosphere. We really like the villa, which looks like it was built from the wreckage of a shipwreck, but is very comfortable, the beautiful beach with tall palm trees where the main restaurant is located, and of course the staff who help guests spend an unforgettable holiday! It was wonderful to recognize friends and hear your name from them! Hello to Rasheed, Loisi,Rodrigo, Shazu and everyone, everyone, everyone! We got a new experience during this stay. First of all, sleeping on the roof, under the stars and meeting the beautiful sunrise! And of course a visit to the Spa. Since I have back and neck problems due to a sedentary lifestyle, our Butler booked me a massage with the best therapist Kamal. In just 5 sessions he was able to relieve me of muscle tension, salt deposits, back and neck pain disappeared. I did deep pressure massage and massage with singing Tibetan bowls. I really liked both procedures, they were done very skillfully, the pressure on my problem areas was excellent. Thanks to all the spa staff for their sincere smiles with which they greet their guests! Immediately upon returning, I was already thinking about my next visit to Gili, where I plan to pay more attention to the spa.

Travel Date: January 31, 2025

This is a magical place created by incredible people. The villas are huge and you have anything you might need to feel like home. The beach and the lagoon are incredibly beautiful. The food is to die for. And above all the Gili team offers top end level services with...

This is a magical place created by incredible people. The villas are huge and you have anything you might need to feel like home. The beach and the lagoon are incredibly beautiful. The food is to die for. And above all the Gili team offers top end level services with a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you 🙏

Travel Date: March 31, 2025

Just coming up to the end of our third stay at this lovely island. Gili has that " je ne sais quoi " that you cant put your finger on and words can not explain. Here you feel calm,balanced,close to nature......just happy with life. 1000 thanks to Rodrigo for leading...

Just coming up to the end of our third stay at this lovely island. Gili has that " je ne sais quoi " that you cant put your finger on and words can not explain. Here you feel calm,balanced,close to nature......just happy with life. 1000 thanks to Rodrigo for leading this lovely bunch of people that take care if us...housekeeping,serving us delicous food,giving wonderful massages at the spa and all the people behind the scene . Rodrigo..you have the best staff,they make our day with their genuine frendliness and lovely smiles. Thank you all . Muchas Gracias.

Travel Date: February 28, 2025

A full four weeks has passed since me and my wife celebrated our honeymoon at the one and only Gili Lankanfushi and I still find it hard to put into words how special our experience was. From the service, to the food, to the beach, to our room, to the...

A full four weeks has passed since me and my wife celebrated our honeymoon at the one and only Gili Lankanfushi and I still find it hard to put into words how special our experience was. From the service, to the food, to the beach, to our room, to the gym, to the jungle cinema, to the pool, to one palm beach. It was all flawless. I can't recommend this hotel enough. As someone who struggles with boredom on a typical sunbathing holiday, this was not that. With so many daytime activities and snorkel excursions, I didn't find myself twiddling my thumbs once. There was always something to do. Every single member of staff helped make our stay as special as it was. However, a special shoutout to Wabbe, Santoes, Alicia and Monika. They always seemed happy to see us and made every meal that extra bit more special for us. Additionally, if you've watched the White Lotus, you would probably see this hotel and assume that everyone is an archetype from the show. It couldn't be further from the truth. We found ourselves always conversing with so many of the other wonderful guests and even kept in touch with a few of them. In short, Gili will forever be the hotel benchmark. Unfortunately for us, that benchmark is incredibly high. We had previously discussed that the Maldives is the kind of holiday you do once and then move on. Thats only the case if you haven't stayed at Gili. We are already counting down the days till our return but in the meantime, our wonderful memories will have to do. Thank you for a truly perfect honeymoon Gili x