At Gili Lankanfushi, luxury is defined by a deep connection with the environment. Each of the 45 overwater accommodations has been built from sustainable and recycled materials – including the world's largest freestanding overwater villa. Perfect service and the highest level of comfort are complemented by a playful Robinson Crusoe flair. With a variety of water sports, culinary highlights, a magnificent spa, and an incredible underwater world that you can get up close and personal with, the days fly by.
Start the day with sunrise yoga, try your hand at windsurfing, kayaking, or Hobie Cat sailing, swing a racket on the tennis court, play table tennis, or go jogging. Excursions on offer include romantic dhoni cruises, picnics on sandbanks, dolphin cruises, trips to Malé and other nearby islands, or private film screenings at the Jungle Cinema. And the Meera Spa, located in a secluded bay, is a paradise of relaxation with its range of ancient healing practices from Thailand, Tibet, Japan, and around the world.
All 45 overwater villas at Gili Lankanfushi are furnished with handmade, upcycled furniture and high-quality organic toiletries. Eleven of them have a private infinity pool that seems to merge directly into the sea. Enjoy the sun on your rooftop terrace, surrounded by the gentle sound of the waves. The iconic Private Reserve is even the largest overwater villa in the world, with its own open-air cinema and water slide. The Crusoe Residences, on the other hand, can only be reached by boat and therefore offer a high degree of privacy.
Closeness to nature is a core philosophy of the resort, which is also reflected in the cuisine. Vegetables and herbs are picked daily from the resort's own garden, and the catch of the day is brought ashore every morning. At the Kashiveli beach restaurant, you can enjoy culinary themes such as Asian or Mediterranean street markets, while By the Sea serves exquisite Japanese fusion cuisine with sake. Perched on stilts above the lagoon, the Overwater Bar is the ideal place for a light seafood lunch and cocktails at sunset.
"No news, no shoes" is the unofficial motto of the enchanting Gili Lankanfushi Resort, giving you an idea of the luxurious form of relaxation that awaits you here. The luxury resort is located in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives and is entirely dedicated to the calming power of water. All villas are built over the water and offer direct access to the turquoise ocean. From the jetties, you can observe the incredible underwater world while a gentle sea breeze blows through your hair.
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