Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

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Located in the Maldives’ North Malé Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi features 45 sustainable overwater villas that hover above turquoise waters and fan out from a palm-studded private island. Gili is beloved for its Robinson Crusoe vibe; feeling deserted in paradise is the overarching yet loose theme. The moment guests board the 20-minute speed boat ride from the dock at the airport, they’re handed a canvas bag for their shoes. Guests won’t need them again until they depart. The resort’s ethos: ‘No news, no shoes’ is taken literally. The resort is even has its own time zone- an hour ahead of Male to make the most of sunshine-filled days.

By the Numbers

Opened in 2000; 45 villas including the world’s largest overwater villa; 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé (no need for a seaplane!); more than 300 pieces of coral transplanted onto Gili’s house reef; 10,000 wine bottles representing 500 labels in the underground cellar

Some of our stories

For the ultimate seclusion, the multi-level Private Reserve features an infinity pool, a spa pavilion, a cinema and a water slide into the sea; it’s the largest overwater villa in the world

Special experiences include a private dining experience in the organic garden or romantic on the beach, a lesson in Maldivian drumming and crafts with thoshali (untreated coconut leaves)

A traditional dhoni boat whisks passionate guest-surfers to some of the country’s finest breaks, in the same spot where surfing was born in the Maldives

Meera Spa combines ancient healing practices from all over the world, like Ayurvedic therapy, Tibetan singing bowl sessions, reiki healing, and detoxifying seaweed baths

Chef Hari Govindaraj has a repertoire of 600 plant-based recipes, the largest vegan menu in the Maldives

Huge focus on sustainability initiatives: Gili was one of the first resorts in the Maldives to launch coral restoration projects

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