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Reviews of Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

5 out of 5
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Lankanfushi Island, Lankanfushi Island

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Varinder, Franklin Square

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful place to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gili surpassed all expectations during my recent visit, recommended by my son for its Maldivian paradise. A seamless journey began with a friendly guide at MLE airport, leading to a quick 20-minute boat ride to the resort's dock. Gili's speedboat ensured a swift arrival in about an hour, setting the tone for an exceptional experience. The island's rustic charm complemented my spacious Duplex villa, providing privacy with separate pavilions for bedrooms, living areas, and bathrooms. The culinary experience, led by Chef Harry and Monice, was exceptional, with a variety of high-quality breakfast offerings. Exploring underwater wonders with Mr. Friday, Ismail, was a highlight, showcasing Gili's commitment to guest satisfaction. The impeccable service, personalized touches, and magical atmosphere make Gili a resort worth returning to—an extraordinary experience that left an indelible mark on my memories. I wholeheartedly recommend Gili for romantic getaways or family trips, as it holds a special place in my heart.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

FATIMA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith Alanis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karla, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Tajanay Lakema

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
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Everything was amazing. Staff went above and beyond. Exceeded all expectations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jinéy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort in the most beautiful location on the planet. As wonderful as the resort and the acommodations were, it was the staff at the hotel that made our stay fantastic. If you want endless sunshine, beautiful beaches and water...go to Gili! Five Stars!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gissell

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Y Nhu, Champaign

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Especially, my Ms. Friday Shazu was amazing!!! I recommend this resort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property!! Staff was super nice and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely stunning. Staff is impeccable and goes out of their way to please you. The pictures don't capture enough of this paradise. Buffet dinners are amazing and filling.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mara, Woodside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gili Lankanfushi is a simple yet very elegant resort. It is in perfect harmony with the surroundings. All the villas are built over the water and they are not your regular bungalows. They are beautiful, spacious apartments that have the most stunning views I have ever seen. No detail has been overlooked when it comes to the interior design of the villa that I stayed in (#10). It is open, breezy, quiet, very clean. I had the best sleep of my life. I came for a short vacation for a much need it recovery time and I left completely rejuvenated: body, mind and soul. When you wake up in the morning, the first thing you see when you open your eyes is the most beautiful turquoise waters all around you. The dinning on this island was above and beyond my expectations. One cannot use adjectives like "good" or "delicious" to describe it because it will not do any justice. The flavors, textures, overall presentation all invite you to slow down and savor every bite you take. After each dining experience, I was left with a sense of complete happiness and satisfaction. The “Over the water” sushi restaurant is an experience out of this world. You can tell that the chef, Hari, is not just talented but also passionate and creative about this work with a key eye to details. This came through in every dish he prepared for me. The island is filled with lush vegetation and there's an overall sense of tranquility. It is like a forgotten piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vacation of a life time. Ishmael was our Me Friday and was wonderful. Other staff members that made my trip amazing was Ramen and Jang. Truly cannot wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing. 10 stars. Our “mr Friday” alif was the best and catered to our every need.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you plan on staying at this hotel, DONT. They will nickel and dime you on absolutely everything. You need a COVID test in order to leave? $300. They are absolutely ridiculous. The staff practically harasses you to go to their special themed dinners but once you go, you get the bill at the end as $320 for 2 people. They are complete scammers. The staff is very nice to the point that you feel bad complaining but they are scammers just as much as the hotel itself. They do not disclose pricing to the customer until the final bill comes. Although the hotel room was nice and has a nice view, don’t expect it to be private AT ALL. Both fishing boats and resort tourist boats drive by and park directly in front of the room 24/7. The shower is outdoors so prepare to have to duck every time a boat goes by. Did I mention it’s directly next to a fish factory? The bathroom is completely open, the shower is outside and the bathtub and bathroom are in front of see through windows, any boat that drives by can see you. At many instances it was really uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort that goes above and beyond to make your stay unforgettable. Gorgeous villas, beautiful lagoon, amazingly nice staff. Beautiful beaches with post-card appearances. Convenient location near airport while far enough not to be overwhelmed by the sound of airplanes. Delicious food. Personalized butler services by "Mr Friday" greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

B&Barbie, World Traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical - Lives up to expectations - Ateef our “Mr Friday” made the trip— leaving recharged and exceeded expectations and all we had heard before— excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality and staff!! Also great food, environment, and rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It rained all week during our stay. TV facilities did work properly. Everything is very expensive. A small can of coke is close to 10 dollars. The themed nights are great, but the other food nights are ok. Soups and other items are a bit cold, need to be hotter.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives on 21 Dec,2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at Gili Lankanfushi through Expedia. We are glad to know that you have enjoyed the themed nights however we are saddened to hear that the other food nights were just ok. In the same time, we understand how the rainy weather might have impacted your stay with us as the usual expectation is to have sunny days in the Maldives. We will certainly use your feedback to enhance and improve our product and services in the future. In the meantime do not hesitate to contact us for any inquiries, Warm regards, Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives

10/10 Excellent

Alagu, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hotel in Maldives with the biggest rooms
Was only able to stay for 2.5 days, but it was excellent. The best service that I have received in any hotel across the world. It is true, you get what you pay for. The only con about the hotel is that the food/activities/etc are not included and are quite expensive.

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Signal Mountain, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for Honeymoon
This trip to the Maldives and Gili was an absolute dream and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. My husband and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary/ belated honeymoon at this resort and everything was beyond expectation. The location, service, accommodations, and just general mood at the resort was wonderful.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine, North Stradbroke Island, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maldive-ine!!!!!!!
Amazing, awesome!!!!! Absolutely spoilt me forever, don't think anywhere could compare with this experience!!!!!! Staff, food, service, accommodation, villas, water, marine life beyond expections! Wish I could have stayed longer in our cruscoe residence, our own private bit of heaven!

10/10 Excellent

Gloria, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OMG!!!!
Everything they say is true....absolutely the most fantastic hotel we've stayed at. We were here for 5 days. My family of 4 (2 adults, 2 teens) stayed is Crusoe Residence, which is an over water villa. It had a separate bedroom with king size bed,and the living room had 2 day beds that comfortably slept our tall teenage boys. Both the bedroom and living room has air conditioning. The resort was fantastic and the good was outstanding. We got the half board package (breakfast and dinner included) and found it to be perfect for us -- big breakfast (buffet), skip lunch, then a nice dinner. Your stay at the resort can be as relaxing or adventurous as you'd like. There was plenty of activities if that's what you want - scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, parasailing, sailing, tubing, sushi making, garden demonstration, yoga, spa, fitness room, bikes, etc. And a nice hammock outsude your villa if that's all you want to do! The service was amazing - every detail was anticipated and efficiently handled. Water equipment was in outstanding condition and all the boats were immaculately maintained. The resort has a "no shoes" policy, so literally we didn't wear shoes all week -- not for dinner or anywhere! You can if you want to, but it was so liberating to spend all day without shoes.

8/10 Good

MAHMOUD, Iran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent

10/10 Excellent

RAMY

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A paradise on earth - Wonderful experirnxe
Fantastic experience with unmatched privacy and excellent villas Other than the pricey food and speed boat, everything was amazing and we enjoyed the vacation as the best ever one.

10/10 Excellent

Jirat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Deserves best hotel in the world
We only spent short 3 days at Gili Lankanfushi but the experience is highly memorable. The standard villa is very huge and private. It offers rustic feeling but very comfortable in every way. The island is big which you cannot snokling around but you can go to each place by bicycle which is provided for every villa or simply by walking. The pool isn't big and quite plain but when you have clear water right in front of villa balcony, we don't really care about the pool. The service is spectacular, you can customize many things from bedding options to even the shampoo in bathroom. All staffs are attentive and eager to provide you the best service there is. Bathroom is huge but the bathtub is a normal bathtub which considered small and will only suit one person. All in all, Gili Lankanfushi deserves the best hotel in the world title.

10/10 Excellent

David, Moscow, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples addressed! Unforgettable & Pricy!
Nice accommodation and highest level of privacy. All water villas hotel. Big enough living space. But evening air not so fresh due low water level and naked riffs as a result. Same time air conditions (at bedrooms) not too advanced but noizy! Great dining experience! Unforgettable breakfast: fresh juices, smoothes, eggs menu, big variety of asian and european meals. Paradise for japanese food lovers! The best dinner experience - japanese restaurant By The Sea. Fantastic food but pricy enough; you'll spend USD 500-700 for couple if will try Sake Testing Menu. Not the best place for people who is looking for unic diving experience offered by Maldives! But - unforgettable! The last but not the list - spa treatments! You will enjoy!

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek, New Delhi, India

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The magic of Soneva Gili, Maldives
The resort is a mere 25 minutes by speed boat from the Male airport and every minute of that ride was memorable. The friendly staff, the comfort of the boat, the azure colors of the Indian ocean... we were lost in paradise even before getting to our resort. The resort is very serious about making your holiday different and fun. From the Mr. Friday who is available to you through your entire trip starting from the airport, to the "no news, no shoes" policy to the incredible attention to detail in everything they have done, to the genuinely friendly staff. It was like they were pampering us because they enjoy doing so, not because their bonus depends on it. The Indian chef pulled out all stops to make sure we did not go hungry, despite being staunch vegetarians. He especially pampered the kids no end, with different cuisines at every meal, ending with a different fruit sorbet every time. We have traveled a lot and experienced many luxury resorts, but Soneva Gili took the whole experience to a different level. If you prefer night life or shopping, do not go here. But if that is not your trip in life, and if money is not a consideration, this is it.

10/10 Excellent

LOGICS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best example to describe a perfect hotel. They got everything: sustainable, good food, amazing staff and beautiful areas
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edgard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível
Hotel incrível com serviço impecável.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yarede

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

EDUARDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel maravilhoso com serviço impecável. Todos os funcionários são muito atenciosos e tudo de ex’s ele te qualidade
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melhor hotel
Hotel espetacular, vilas são maravilhosas, atendimento nota 10 , comida excelente , cafe da manha divino.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

LEANDRO

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sensacional
Sensacional, tudo Perfeito desde a chegada ao aeroporto fomos recepcionados e conduzidos até a lancha e na chegada fomos recepcionados pela equipe do hotel com muito carinho. Temos um brasileiro Rodrigo na equipe que trata a todos com muita atenção e gentileza. 5 noites inesquecíveis
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jun, 日本

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
最高のおもてなし
2回目の滞在でしたが素晴らしいサービスとフライデーさんの気配りは最高で天気がなかなか難しいこの時期に色々プランを考えてくれて素敵な旅行になりました
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

ABDULAZIZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
اجمل فنادق المالديف
فندق اكثر من رائع كنت قد اخترت جناح فيلا وهي فيلا على الماء.. كانت الفيلا اكثر من رائعة مكونه من غرفة نوم ومنطقة جلوس تفصل بين دورات المياة وغرفة النوم ويوجد كذلك جلسة في السطح ذات اطلالة خلابة وكذلك وكذلك يوجد اكثر من جلسة خارجية على البحر مباشرة.. التصميم مبهر وكذلك الاهتمام بادق التفاصيل.. الخدمة اكثر من رائعة ويتوفر عند كل فيلا دراجة حسب اختيارك سواء بعجلتين او ثلاث عجلات.. الفطور منوع ولذيذ وكذلك الحال للعشاء والغداء.. اذا كنت ترغب باكلات خارج قائمة الطعام الرئيسية فيمكنهم تحضيرها لك لكن اخبرهم قبلها بوقت.. هذه زيارتي الثالثة للمالديف وهذا فندقي الخامس.. للامانه اعتبرة الافضل حتى الان

10/10 Excellent

Zz, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Beach
Everything good service. We can choices food and activity everyday. Every time support staff. Eco concept very interesting.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

AKIYOSHI T.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
o・mo・te・na・shi
素朴ナチュラルテイストのお洒落なホテルです!! カテゴリ―が一番低い部屋でしたが、ベッドルーム・バスルーム・オープンリビング・ルーフトップ・デッキとかなり広々!部屋のいたるところにデイベッドやソファーなどのリラックススペースあります!何処からの眺めも◎素敵です!! 水コテの周りは遠浅、ボツボツとサンゴがあり小魚見られます。ガチシュノーケリングしない方なら満足できるのでは? 火曜の夜はモルディブの民族チックな演奏聞きながらのカクテルパーティーその後は、アジアンビッフェとお洒落な演出!アジアンビッフェは日本食ブースもあります!朝食はオーダー&ビッフェ、スムージーがオススメ!自家栽培の野菜もフレッシュ!一押しはチョコレート!!チョコレート使ったスイーツはかなり旨い!! マイナスポイントは、シャワーのお湯がぬるい!バスルームから桟橋渡ったアウトシャワー、スコール時はかなり寒い。夜も寒い。 日本人スタッフのReiさんには大変お世話になりました!お蔭で“あぁ~幸せ”って思える滞在ができました、ありがとうございましたm(__)m スタッフの皆さん笑顔が素敵で最高のおもてなし!!こちらも自然に笑顔になりますね^^ 

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

OKI, TOKYO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非日常を体感できる最高の場所!食事が・・・
2歳の子供と家族3人でクルーソーに7泊しました。クツをはかず、部屋へのアクセスはボートだけという非日常感は、最高でした!食事の質がもうすこしよくなれば、言うことなしです。またいきたい場所になりました。

10/10 Excellent

SHUHEI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Alberto, Madrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impresionante
Impresionante, uno de los mejores hoteles en los que hemos estado.