North Malé Atoll
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Named after Robinson Crusoe's loyal assistant, Gili Lankanfushi is a private island sanctuary in North Malé Atoll, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport. Recognized among the best resorts in the Maldives, the resort offers 45 overwater villas and residences built from responsibly sourced local materials including teak, palm wood, bamboo and palm fronds. Every guest is assigned their own "Mr. Friday" — a dedicated personal host available 24 hours. Highlights include Meera Spa with overwater treatment rooms and Ayurvedic therapies, Kashiveli restaurant with organic garden ingredients, the award-winning By The Sea Japanese restaurant, an Underground Wine Cellar with 10,000 bottles, a PADI dive centre, surfing at the birthplace of Maldivian surfing, and the pioneering Coral Lines reef restoration project. EarthCheck certified for sustainability.
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Transfers and meal plans
- Speedboat — Approx. 30 min
Meal plans in source: Breakfast.
Villas
- Two-Bedroom Villa with Pool — up to 4 guests
Spacious two-bedroom overwater villa with private rooftop terrace and infinity pool. Private gym included. Ideal for families or groups. Mr. Friday service included. AC, BOSE surround-sound, espresso machine, minibar, free WiFi.
- Gili Lagoon Retreat — up to 4 guests
Spacious two-bedroom overwater villa with west-facing sunset views. Private rooftop terrace, direct ocean access, two bedrooms each with ensuite bathroom. Ideal for families or groups. Mr. Friday service included. AC, BOSE surround-sound, espresso machine, minibar, free WiFi.
- Gili Lagoon Residence — up to 4 guests
Secluded overwater residence with catamaran nets, overwater hammock, air-conditioned living room. Located a short boat ride from the main island for ultimate privacy. Private boat shuttle included. Mr. Friday service 24/7.
- Island View Crusoe Residence — up to 4 guests
Secluded overwater residence with island views, catamaran nets, overwater hammock. Air-conditioned living room convertible into second bedroom. Private boat shuttle to main island. Mr. Friday service 24/7.
- The Private Reserve — 1700 m² · up to 1 guests
World's largest stand-alone overwater villa — 1,700 sqm spread across multi-level tiers in the middle of the Indian Ocean. 360-degree ocean views. Infinity swimming pool, spa pavilion with sauna and steam room, air-conditioned gymnasium, cinema, bar, water slide into the sea, natural coral pool, sea garden, spacious sundecks, unique open-air bathroom. Private boat exclusive to guests. Mr. Friday service 24/7.
- Sunset Crusoe Residence — up to 4 guests
Ultimate Robinson Crusoe fantasy — stand-alone overwater residence with west-facing sunset views. Air-conditioned living room, catamaran nets, overwater hammock. Private boat shuttle to main island. Mr. Friday service 24/7.
- Residence with Pool — up to 4 guests
Premium overwater residence with private infinity pool, overwater hammock, air-conditioned living room convertible into second bedroom. Short boat ride from main island. Seclusion for couples or families of four. Mr. Friday service and private boat included.
- Residence — up to 4 guests
Overwater residence at end of jetty with air-conditioned living room convertible into second bedroom. Catamaran nets hovering above sea, overwater hammocks. Ideal for couples or small families of four. Private boat shuttle to main island. Mr. Friday service included.
- Gili Lagoon Villa — up to 2 guests
Peaceful stand-alone overwater villa with kitchenette and floating sundeck. Includes a private boat shuttle to the main island. One of the most secluded villa categories. Mr. Friday service and private boat included. AC, BOSE surround-sound, espresso machine, minibar, free WiFi.
- Villa Suite with Pool — up to 3 guests
Open-air overwater villa with private rooftop terrace and infinity pool. Direct ocean access, spacious open-plan living area, Maldivian swing, rooftop sundeck. Rustic-chic design using local materials. Mr. Friday service included. AC, BOSE surround-sound, espresso machine, minibar, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, DVD player, safe, bathrobes.
- Villa Suite — 210 m² · up to 3 guests
Open-air overwater villa with direct ocean access, spacious open-plan living area, private sundeck with Maldivian swing, direct lagoon access. Rustic-chic design using local materials. Mr. Friday service included. AC, BOSE surround-sound, espresso machine, minibar, free WiFi, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, DVD player, safe, bathrobes, slippers.
Dining
- By The Sea — Japanese · Surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views
Intimate Japanese fine-dining restaurant surrounded by tropical jungle with sweeping ocean views. A feast of the senses — hand-rolled sushi, sashimi and teppanyaki.
- Organic Garden — Organic Garden · Heart of the island — lush organic garden
Organic garden overflowing with leafy greens and fragrant herbs. Explore at leisure, join a tour led by the executive chef, or opt for a gardenside tasting menu with organic wines. Ingredients used in Kashiveli daily.
- Kashiveli — European-Maldivian, International, Organic · Outdoor, breezy main restaurant
Fresh, nutritious ingredients sourced from the resort's organic garden and local waters in a breezy outdoor environment. Nightly themed markets and immersive Culinary Journey dining experiences.
- Underground Wine Cellar — Fine Wine, Food Pairings · Underground Cellar
500 wine labels, 10,000 wine bottles, one underground wine cellar and a team of expert sommeliers to guide selection and delight with creative pairings.
- Fini Foni — Ice Cream, Snacks, Beverages · Poolside
A casual poolside eatery at Gili Lankanfushi, the spot for a scoop of handmade ice cream, a cooling beverage or a mouth-watering snack between swims. Relaxed and unhurried, it makes an easy daytime stop beside the pool on this barefoot-luxury island.
- Overwater Bar — Cocktails, Fine Spirits, Beverages · Overwater, panoramic views
A panoramic overwater bar at Gili Lankanfushi, at its best come sunset with a coconut martini in hand. Relish the evening breeze and watch the sky turn shades of pink and purple, the island's favourite spot for an unhurried sundowner over the lagoon.
Wellness
- Meera Spa — Overwater treatment rooms on secluded bay
Meera Spa is a holistic haven set on a secluded bay with overwater treatment rooms that are airy and light with expansive views and sea breezes. Ancient healing practices from around the world form the basis of the wellness programme. Highly skilled therapists use luxurious concoctions blended from the island's organic garden plants and herbs to soothe and promote balance. Each session begins with a mineral-rich sea salt foot bath. A rotating roster of visiting "Masters in Residence" bring the world's best wellness practitioners to the island. Meera Ayurvedic Therapy programme also available with dedicated Ayurvedic practitioners.
Diving
- Gili Lankanfushi Dive Centre — PADI Certified
Coral Lines Project — first of its kind in Maldives; Resident Marine Biologist
Experiences
- Castaway Sunset Experience — Cruise
Sunset experience on private sandbank
- Surfing — Cruise
Birthplace of Maldivian surfing — 3 breaks 5 min away, many more within 20 min by Dhoni
- Culinary Journey — Dining
Immersive dining experience at Kashiveli with themed market
- Blindfold Feast — Dining
Private dinner amid lush palms with birdsong soundtrack
- Coral Lines Eco Tour — Snorkelling
First coral restoration project in Maldives — reef cleaning, eco tours, presentations
- Yacht Cruise — Cruise
Private yacht charter around North Malé Atoll
- Wine Tasting — Dining
Expert sommelier-led wine tasting in Underground Wine Cellar
- Fishing Trip — Fishing
Traditional Maldivian fishing excursion
- Local Island Visit — Cruise
Guided tour of nearby local Maldivian island
- Sunset Dolphin Cruise — Cruise
Guided sunset dolphin-watching cruise
- Cocktail Battle — Dining
Interactive cocktail-making competition
- Private Beach Dinner — Dining
Champagne toast on private lantern-lit beach under stars
- House Reef Snorkelling — Snorkelling
Self-guided or with resident marine biologist — turtles, sharks and more
- Scuba Diving — Diving
PADI certified — vibrant North Malé Atoll reefs