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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Designed in an authentic style, built using ecofriendly materials and blended seamlessly into the remarkable landscape of a natural environment, our over water villas creates a sophisticated and intimate ambiance where guests are able to feel truly at home.
LUXURY IN YOUR OWN WAY, AT YOUR OWN PACE
Luxury today is seen to be related to the quality of life, but its definition is deeply personal to the individual. Luxury can be defined as time spent with loved ones, a sense of belonging, a moment of absolute privacy, a perfect cup of coffee, a wonderful book, or simply an opportunity to escape from reality. Ultimately, luxury is the freedom to make your own choice.
At Gili Lankanfushi, we offer our guests the freedom to make that choice, providing an opportunity to redefine what luxury means, and ensuring that whatever their definition, we continuously strive to meet and exceed their expectations.
LIVING THE GILI LANKANFUSHI WAY
We aimed to become aware of one’s natural and cultural surroundings, as well as to be responsible in taking care of them. At Gili Lankanfushi, we introduce to our guests the natural beauty of our island and encourage them to live a more responsible lifestyle while moving towards a zero-waste existence.
We not only encourage guests to practice being sustainable during their stay with us, but to also bring home these responsible initiatives to practice and to adopt this way of living in their daily lives, to help make this world a beautiful one to live in.
YOUR PERSONAL ASSISTANT
We have a team of personal guest experience hosts at Gili Lankanfushi known as Mr. Fridays. They’re named after Robinson Crusoe’s loyal assistant and dear friend, and will show you the way around the island while making your stay as memorable as possible.
Day or night and no matter what the request, your trusted host is there to help with everything from unpacking luggage to organising dining experiences and excursions or even setting up a bed under the stars. Parents will be pleased to know that they can also keep little ones entertained.
ECO RESORT
With the natural beauty of the greenery on the island and rich marine biodiversity in our surrounding lagoons, we are sensitive to the environment and respect its ecological balance.
This island is served by Speedboat.

Your Speedboat transfer will take around 20 mins.
Dining experiences include a romantic, moonlit dinner on the deck of your villa, a sunset champagne cruise on a traditional dhoni, or dinners in the underground Gourmet Cellar - the settings are as memorable as the cuisine. From the fine wines to the excellent malts, the island has achieved a reputation of providing the guests with a unique dining experience.
KASHIVELI

Located directly on the beach and open for breakfast and dinner, Kashiveli – which translates as ‘coral sands’ in the local Dhivehi language – embodies locally-sourced, nutritious ingredients and vibrant flavours through a marriage of land and ocean.
Breakfasts celebrate the region’s wide variety of fresh tropical fruits with an ever-changing array of smoothies, juices and fresh fruit plates made to order, as well as traditionally Maldivian offerings such as Mas Huni and international favourites.
Four evenings per week see the beach and overwater bar transformed with a buzzing market experience, with the Asian Street Market, Mediterranean Spice Souk, Passage to India and Maldivian Seafood Grill nights.
The Gili Culinary Journey will be on offer three nights a week, with a rotating menu of signature dishes taking guests on a gastronomic journey through nine cities, from traditional handmade Sardinian pasta and fresh Antalyan salads to vibrant Indonesian Rendang curry and Tamil lamb.
BREAKFAST
Opening Hours Main Restaurant:
7:30am - 10:30am
DINNER
Opening Hours Main Restaurant:
7:30pm - 10:30pm
By the Sea

Engulfed by our tropical jungle and offering sweeping ocean views, this intimate restaurant presents a Japanese fine-dining feast that is an affair to remember.
Enjoy exquisite sushi, sashimi and specialties from our seasonal tasting menus and interact with our highly skilled teppanyaki chef as he puts on a show. By The Sea’s extensive sake list is sure to impress, and if you need any guidance our knowledgeable sommeliers know what to suggest.
Be entertained by our skillful Teppanyaki Chef with culinary acrobatics, whilst you enjoy a gourmet dinner freshly prepared just for you.
DINNER
Opening Hours:
7pm to 10:30pm
Overwater Bar

Standing on stilts in the lagoon, the Overwater Bar floats in a dreamy landscape and offers breathtaking, uninterrupted sea views.
At lunchtime, find salads fresh from our organic garden, Mediterranean dishes, the catch of the day and daily chef’s special. For a healthier option, consider the light yet nutritional and substantial dish from Hari’s super food menu. Come sunset, it’s where you’ll want to be with a coconut martini in hand, relishing the balmy evening breeze.
For a dinner experience at the outer deck of the Over Water Bar, indulge in a Seafood Basket for two with a bottle of Champagne under the stars.
On Sundays, our Passage through India Tandoor night sees sizzling meats, spicy specialties and homemade chapatis, rotis, poppadums, and the ever so delicious naans being whipped up by our chefs, using the tandoori oven.
For those craving for grilled meats at dinner, choose from our newly introduced Gili Lava Grill menu with accompaniments and special sauces.
Over Water Bar is open from 11:00am to 11:00pm for Snacks and Cocktails.
Underground Wine Cellar
A unique underground wine cellar that is home to a wide range of wines from around the world, a cosy space to learn more about wines with our team of knowledgeable sommeliers.
Our cavernous cellar hides at the bottom of a flight of glass stairs and was designed around a huge piece of driftwood that was once swept ashore. It houses more than 500 varieties of wine from numerous international regions.
Venture across the old and new worlds with a tasting session lead by our expert sommelier – who is also a great entertainer. On any evening of the week, be prepared to be sweep off your feet with mouthwatering gourmet dishes along with sommelier’s choice of premium wines hosted by our team of sommeliers.
FINI FONI

Fini Foni in Dhivehi means Cold Sweet, suggests a place where you can have some cold sweet fun. Savour unique homemade flavours of Popsicle and Ice Cream by the poolside and a stone throw from the Tennis Court, an enhancement to the Gili Wine & Dine experience during the day while you bask under the sun for that glowing tan. Mouthwatering snacks and delicious cocktails are also made available for you upon request.
Dining Experiences
On each night of the week, embark on a different Gili Wine and Dine experience at unique locations around the island. Sit back and allow our team of chefs to surprise you with mouthwatering dishes from a bespoke menu just for you.
Gili Lankanfushi’s gastronomic vision sees our Executive Chef combining locally sourced seafood and a daily harvest from our expansive Organic Garden with seasonal, specially selected produce to creative unique, European-Maldivian fusion fare.
An assortment of settings on the island lend themselves to a collection of food experiences that allow you to dine as your mood directs.
Vegetarians and individuals with special dietary requirements are also in for a treat, since no requirement is impossible as personalisation is key. Allow our culinary team to delight and surprise you with creative dishes that is out of the menus, as it is what they do best.
FACILITIES
When you are surrounded by the gifts of nature the possibilities are endless. A spa session feels sensational with the sound of waves and a view of what is beneath. Diving and snorkelling yield amazing stories full of marine creatures. Even a leisure afternoon enjoying the sea breeze seems all the more invigorating. Shopping options are also available to find that perfect memento for lasting memories of a lifetime.

MEERA SPA
A sanctuary of scented bliss, our Meera Spa sits in a secluded bay and is sprawled across languid waters.
This holistic haven includes six over-water treatment rooms, an Ayurvedic Treatment Champa, steam and sauna rooms and an open-air relaxation area offering breathtaking views. A seaside yoga and meditation champa, where you can salute the sun come dawn or dusk, lies not too far away.
Opening Hours:
From 9:00am to 9:00pm

DIVING
Delve into the Maldives’ theatrical underwater world with Ocean Paradise Dive Centre – a PADI-certified outlet operating at Gili Lankanfushi. Many renowned dive sites, such as Banana, HP or Rainbow Reef, Okobe Thila, Nassimo Thila, Maagiri and Manta Point are a short boat ride away from our resort.
Multilingual expert instructors run day and night dives and courses for all levels. As the 9th most environmentally responsible dive centre in Asia, the team takes environmental practices seriously – you can even join a science dive and collect data for the likes of SharkWatch and the Manta Trust.
For those who have never dived before, try a Discover Scuba Diving session, which takes just three hours to complete.
All scuba diving programs are conducted by PADI professionals adhering to the latest safety standards. A self-declaration Medical Form is required before starting any scuba activity.

EXCURSIONS
We offer an extensive range of guided excursions for those looking to explore what lies beyond our resort. Meander through the narrow streets of the capital city, Malé, and discover its markets, mosques and minarets. Or, take a trip to Huraa, a tiny local island that lies 20 minutes north of Gili Lankanfushi, to meet with some of its inhabitants and see their exquisite handcrafted products.
You can also try your hand (and luck) at local-style fishing or embark on a more serious deep sea fishing adventure. Island hopping trips include the chance to stop and snorkel as well. Delight in the excitement of flying over some of the Maldives’ spectacular atolls in a seaplane with our scenic Flight Experience. As you gaze down upon beautiful little islands with their chalk-white sandbars and crystal clear lagoons, you will see how they stand out in stark contrast against the Indian Ocean’ deeper, azure blue seas.

SURFING WITH TROPICSURF
Gili Lankanfushi’s setting in the North Malé atoll is ideally located for unbeatable surfing. Some of the best breaks in the country lie on our doorstep, with three just a five-minute boat ride away and several more are within 20 minutes. Tropical water temperatures, consistent swell and low crowds add to the appeal.
We have teamed up with luxury surfing company Tropicsurf and their experienced instructors offer an array of activities available for beginners learning in our lagoon, intermediate surfers and expert wave warriors looking for a challenge.
All lessons and surf trips are bespoke and tailored to your needs, whether it is a private or group session.