Tripadvisor Says Gili Lankanfushi Is Best Hotel In The World

16 Jun 2015: Tiny coral island in a sparkling lagoon reachable by a 20 minute boat ride is more than just another Maldives resort. Tripadvisor says Gili Lankanfushi is the best hotel in the world in 2015. Wow! That is a big title for such a small resort. It is small enough to be perfect in size and big enough to meet your expectations. The island is surrounded by grains of soft white sand that makes up the beach, swaying palm trees are part of the natural vegetation, marine lives are rich for both snorkeling and scuba diving.

Gili Lankanfushi offers 45 villas of 5 different room types

Villa Suites (210sq m) – 29 rooms with capacity of 2 adults + 1 child or 3 adults


• Large open-air living room with daybeds and dining area
• Rooftop terrace with daybed and dining table
• Overwater sundeck with the sun loungers
• King size bed
• Semi open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
• One villa in this category includes a spa suite
• Latest audio visual offering and Wi-Fi

Residence (250sq m) – 08 rooms with capacity of 2 adults + 2 children or 4 adults


• Large air-conditioned living room with two large daybeds and dining table (convertible to additional bedroom)
• Rooftop terrace with daybed and dining table
• Overwater sundeck with sun loungers
• Mini wine cellar
• King sized bed and some with two single beds
• Semi open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
• One villa in this category includes a spa suite
• Latest audio visual offering and Wi-Fi

Crusoe Residence (250sq m) – 07 rooms with capacity of 2 adults + 2 children or 4 adults


• Crusoe Residences stand alone in the Indian Ocean, secluded for great privacy
• Your own private Motorized Boat or Resort Pontoon to the island
• Private overwater hammock
• Large air conditioned living room with two large daybeds and dining table (convertible to additional bedroom)
• Rooftop terrace with daybed and dining facilities
• Overwater sundeck with sun loungers
• Mini wine cellar
• King sized bed
• Semi open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
• Latest audio visual offering and Wi-Fi

Private Reserve (1400sq m) – 01 room with capacity of 6 adults + 4 children or 10 adults


• Luxuriously appointed living space in the middle of a turquoise blue lagoon
• Uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
• 2 master suites, each with ceiling to floor-to ceiling windows on 3 sides
• Private indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks
• 1 guest room with en-suite bathroom
• All bedrooms, spa, master suite and indoor relaxation areas are air-conditioned
• A large central open plan living area with sea garden, natural coral pool, surrounding viewing/sun decks, dining area, writing desks and daybeds
• 2 Unique open-air 100 sqm private bathroom with separate glass shower enclosure
• Each master suite has a relaxing 2-person bathtub built over coral gardens
• Private couple’s spa with sauna, steam room, indoor and outdoor treatment pavilion. An air conditioned gym on the second floor
• Private cinema
• Mr. and Ms. Friday (Personal Butlers) on call 24 hours. On request, they can be housed in the Reserve
• Residents will be invited to design their own wine cellar selection from our list of 400 labels
• A water slide installed from the top deck leads into the private lagoon swimming area
• 2 Roof top terraces with daybeds and two outdoor dining pavilions
• Sea level sundecks with sun loungers offering direct access into crystal clear coral gardens and amazing marine life
• Your own kitchen
• Personal, easy-to-use motorised transfer boats exclusive to guests. Alternatively Mr. Friday will captain and transport residents
• The welcome room doubles up as a business lounge equipped with a laptop and printer for working purposes
• Latest audio visual offering and Wi-Fi
• Luxury yacht for arrivals and departures

Spa Suite


• Available with one Villa and one Residence
• Couples treatment room with air-conditioning, two treatment beds and CD Hi-Fi stereo system with surround sound speakers
• Bathroom with blitz shower
• Steam room and Gymnasium with air-conditioning, equipment and refrigerator
• Wooden jet bath on the upstairs terrace overlooking the lagoon
• Relaxation area with daybed for couples
• Latest audio visual offering and Wi-Fi



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