Gili Lankanfushi

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The resort is home to a dazzling collection of just 45 overwater villas, all recently refurbished to showcase Gili’s rustic-luxe design through recycled materials and curated textiles, blended effortlessly with luxurious amenities to maximise on each guest’s comfort. Every villa caters to their guest’s wishes through the resort’s signature Mr/Mrs Friday butler service, and many of these beautiful water villas feature overwater hammocks in the lagoon and generous private pools overlooking the turquoise waters extending out to the horizon.

Gili Lankanfushi’s careful consideration extends naturally into it’s dining options, where ocean-to-plate sourcing is celebrated and supplemented with the island’s own organic garden. Kashiveli showcases locally-sourced ingredients and divine flavours, and four evenings per week the beach bar comes alive with a bustling food market experience spanning Asia, the Mediterranean, India and Maldivian seafood. Wellbeing and sustainable living remains at the heart of Gili Lankanfushi’s unique experience, and the Meera Spa’s holistic overwater setting truly embodies this philosophy alongside the daily yoga classes that take place at the beachside Yoga Champa. The resort also continues to pioneer ecological practices across the island and surrounding lagoon through sourcing it’s materials and processing it’s waste sustainably, as well as monitoring the health and biodiversity of it’s coral reef system to ensure the atoll is safeguarded not only for it’s cherished guests, but for the future of the Indian Ocean./

Frequently Asked

• When is the best time to visit the Maldives?
  The most popular time of year to visit is between December and April when rain fall amounts are minimum and along with longest hours of sunshine. Cloudy skies and rain showers might be expected from May to October, considered low season with the most attractive rates and special offers.
• What is the weather and average climate like in the Maldives?.
  Located near the equator, the Maldives enjoy a tropical climate this is consistently hot and often humid all year round. The weather in Maldives is mostly sunny and humid throughout the year, however tropical rain showers are expected from May to October.
• Do I need a visa to enter the Maldives?
  Tourists do not require a prior visa as a 30-day free tourist visa is granted upon arrival. You will only require your resort confirmation and your return international flight tickets.
• Do I need a travel insurance?
  It’s not mandatory to have valid medical travel insurance for the Maldives. However, it is strongly recommended to buy a suitable medical travel insurance plan before travelling to the country to ensure that your trip is financially safeguarded against any adverse events.
• Time
  5 hours ahead of GMT
• Currency
  The Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) is the local currency. All major credit cards are accepted in the country
• Medical Services
  The main public hospital Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) and private hospitals ADK and Treetop are located in Male’. Each Atoll has at least one hospital and most resorts have their own clinics and in-house doctors.