Suspended above crystal clear lagoon waters, guests choosing the Crusoe Residences will find themselves happily marooned in the midst of paradise. Lie back in your over-water hammock and enjoy.
Why you'll love it here
- Your shoes are taken from you on the boat transfer and the barefoot luxury begins
- Tour the chef’s garden and witness the garden to plate concept first-hand
- Call your ‘Mr Friday’ butler to take you to the main island in a private boat
- The Cellar is open for you to enjoy everything from chocolates to cheese at anytime
Jackie
Travel Specialist
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- VIP meet & greet service at departure
- Private transfers to and from your hotel
- Personal concierge service throughout
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Perched above the turquoise waters of the Lankanfushi Lagoon, Gili Lankanfushi is a secluded over-water sanctuary in the Maldives. Perfect for honeymooners seeking romance, couples craving intimacy, or families looking for privacy, this resort combines understated elegance with meticulous attention to detail. Every element is designed to let you slow down, reconnect, and enjoy luxury on your terms.
The resort’s thatched villas, built from sustainable timber and natural materials, sit on stilts above the lagoon and feature private rooftop and over-water sun decks with panoramic ocean views. For a more secluded escape, the Crusoe Residences - accessible only by personal boat - offer a private water hammock suspended over the lagoon. At the pinnacle of indulgence, the Private Reserve - the world’s largest over-water two-storey villa, includes four bedrooms, a 21-metre infinity pool, and a dedicated team of Mr & Ms Friday personal assistants available 24 hours a day.
Central to the Gili experience is Mr Friday, your personal concierge and companion. Your Mr Friday can arrange a private sunset dinner on your deck, coordinate watersports or excursions, and manage every practical detail, ensuring your time is entirely your own.
Beyond your villa, the resort offers a range of experiences designed to delight and restore. At the award-winning Meera Spa, you can enjoy bespoke treatments that rejuvenate body and mind, while the resort’s gourmet dining combines local ingredients with international flavours. You can snorkel amid vibrant coral reefs, sail at sunset, or simply drift on the lagoon - every day can be shaped to your desires.
Room Options
Villa Suite
A private sanctuary amid the turquoise lagoon, this two-floor, one-bedroom hideaway is ideal for couples. It features a king-size bed with daybed, an open-air living room, and a semi open-air bathroom with infinity tub and glass-walled shower. The rooftop terrace offers dining and a daybed, while the overwater sundeck with catamaran nets, loungers, and direct ocean access provides the perfect space for swimming and snorkelling. Total area 210 m², with 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service and bamboo...
Villa Suite with Pool
Overwater luxury at its finest, this two-floor villa features a king-size bed with daybed, multiple open-air living and dining areas, and a semi open-air bathroom with standalone tub, glass-walled shower, and secluded ocean access. The rooftop terrace provides dining and lounging, while the extended sundeck includes an infinity pool, loungers, daybeds, and catamaran nets. Total area 264 m², pool 19 m², with 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service and bamboo bicycle included.
Gili Lagoon Villa
Perched over the western lagoon, this two-floor, one-bedroom villa offers uninterrupted sunset views. Featuring a king-size bed with daybed, open-air living room, semi open-air bathroom with infinity tub and glass-walled shower, and a rooftop terrace with dining and daybed. The overwater sundeck includes loungers, catamaran nets, and a private water hammock for direct lagoon swimming.
Family Villa
Perched at the end of the western jetty, this 350 m² two-bedroom villa offers unrivalled views of the lagoon. The master suite features a king-size bed, daybed, and semi open-air bathroom with tub and glass-walled shower, while the guest suite includes an indoor Jacuzzi. Enjoy open-air living and dining areas, rooftop terrace with Jacuzzi, overwater deck with loungers, direct ocean access, and a private wellness and workout room.
Family Villa with Pool
Facing the eastern lagoon, this 385 m² villa captures breathtaking sunrise views. It features a king-size master suite with daybed and pool view, an en-suite guest room, and a spacious family room with dining area and pantry. The overwater sundeck offers an L-shaped infinity pool, loungers, daybeds, and direct ocean access, while the rooftop terrace provides the perfect setting for family meals or sunset gatherings.
Residence
Situated at the secluded end of Jetty 1, this 250 m² ocean-facing villa accommodates families of four. It features a king-size master bedroom with daybed, spacious air-conditioned living room with two daybeds and dining area, and a semi open-air bathroom with tub, glass-walled shower, and direct ocean access. The overwater sundeck includes loungers, daybeds, and catamaran nets, while the rooftop terrace provides an ideal spot for stargazing with 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service and bamboo bicyc...
Residence with Pool
Step into the blue and feel the ocean breeze on the large catamaran net above the water. Take refreshing dips in the infinity pool or swim directly in the Indian Ocean. Inside, the spacious living and dining area offers unobstructed lagoon views, while the semi open-air bathroom features a standalone tub and glass-walled shower. The king-size master bedroom includes a daybed, with rooftop terrace and 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service plus bamboo bicycles included....
Gili Lagoon Residence
Slow down and embrace the island’s rhythms in this 250 m² two-floor residence. The king-size master bedroom with daybed, spacious air-conditioned living room, and semi open-air bathroom with standalone tub and glass-walled shower offer barefoot luxury. Step onto the overwater sundeck with loungers, catamaran nets, and private water hammock, or unwind on the rooftop terrace with dining and daybed. 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service and bamboo bicycles included.
Sunset Crusoe Residence
Channel the spirit of an explorer in this 250 m² stand-alone island residence. Featuring a king-size master bedroom with daybed, spacious air-conditioned living room (convertible to a second bedroom), and semi open-air bathroom with tub and glass-walled shower, it offers barefoot luxury amid turquoise waters. Step onto the overwater sundeck with loungers, catamaran nets, and private water hammock, or enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Private boat access, 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday s...
Island View Crusoe Residence
Embrace the explorer’s life in this 250 m² stand-alone island residence. Featuring a king-size master bedroom with daybed, spacious air-conditioned living room (convertible to a second bedroom), and semi open-air bathroom with tub and glass-walled shower, it offers direct ocean access via overwater sundeck with loungers, catamaran nets, and private water hammock. Enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace, private boat access, 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service, and bamboo bicycles included.<...
The Private Reserve
The world’s largest standalone overwater villa, this 1,700 m² multi-level retreat sits in the heart of a turquoise lagoon. Featuring two master suites, two guest suites, open-air living areas, infinity pool, sea-level sundecks, private gym, cinema, spa pavilion, and even a water slide into the ocean, it offers total privacy and sophistication. Luxury yacht transfers, personal boats, bamboo bicycles, and 24-hour Mr./Ms. Friday service ensure effortless indulgence.Facilities/Amenities
- Dive centre
- Gym/fitness centre
- House reef
- Overwater villas
- Spa/wellness
- Tennis
Restaurants & Bars
By the Sea
Set amidst tropical greenery with breathtaking ocean views, this Japanese-fusion restaurant delivers a sensory dining experience. Watch the expert teppanyaki chef in action as you savour delicate sashimi, hand rolls, and seasonal creations made from the freshest local ingredients. Pair each bite with premium sake from the restaurant’s impressive collection.
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Kashiveli
Set right on the sand, Kashiveli, which means 'coral sands' in Dhivehi, offers a true taste of place. Begin your day with vibrant tropical breakfasts, then return in the evening for its lively night market, where world flavours meet Maldivian ingredients. Expect global favourites reimagined with island flair, from Indonesian rendang to Moroccan-inspired spice feasts.
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- Dinner
Overwater Bar
Set right on the sand, Kashiveli offers a true taste of the Maldives with sweeping ocean views. By day, enjoy vibrant tropical breakfasts surrounded by coral sands; by night, the restaurant transforms into a lively open-air market serving global dishes reimagined with local ingredients - an unforgettable island dining experience.
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- Dinner
Underground Wine Cellar
The Underground Wine Cellar offers an intimate setting to refine your palate with over 500 wines from renowned and emerging regions. Guided by expert sommeliers, enjoy tastings paired with gourmet dishes, chocolate, or cheese, or take part in weekly themed experiences. From blind tastings to multi-course wine dinners, each visit uncovers new flavours and the artistry of exceptional wine pairings.
Organic Garden
The Organic Garden invites you to savour the freshest produce grown without chemical fertilisers or pesticides, from tropical fruits to vibrant herbs and vegetables. Dine amid the greenery with a garden-fresh meal or enjoy a plant-based tasting menu paired with organic wines. Special experiences include private vegan cooking classes and celebratory Champagne breakfasts on your rooftop or pool deck.
Private Dining Experiences
Private Dining Experiences offer delicious meals in unique island settings. Savour a beachside barbeque with live music, test your palate with a blindfolded “Dining for the Senses” experience, or enjoy a romantic rooftop dinner under the stars. Menus can be tailored or left to our chefs’ creativity, featuring fresh seafood, organic garden produce, and bespoke culinary delights.
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Activities & Entertainment
Watersports
Embrace the turquoise waters surrounding Gili Lankanfushi with a range of aquatic adventures. Dive into vibrant coral reefs through the resort’s PADI-certified dive centre, or snorkel alongside turtles, reef sharks, and colourful marine life with guidance from resident marine biologists. Surfing enthusiasts can ride barrels at legendary breaks just minutes from the resort, while kayaking, paddle-boarding, windsurfing, and catamaran sailing offer endless ways to explore the North Malé Atoll.
Land Activities
On land, the island provides equally engaging pursuits. Hone culinary skills in cooking classes, perfect your serve on the tennis courts, or unwind with movie nights beneath the stars. Romantic beach dinners, private wine tastings, and sunset dolphin cruises provide unforgettable experiences for couples, while families and solo travellers can enjoy tailored excursions to nearby islands, fishing trips, and luxury yacht adventures.
Spa and Wellness
A sanctuary for the mind, body, and soul, Gili Lankanfushi offers a holistic approach to wellbeing. Far from the distractions of everyday life, guests can reconnect with themselves, rediscover balance, and recharge under the guidance of expert wellness specialists. Customised treatments ensure every visit is tailored to individual needs, whether seeking relaxation, rejuvenation, or revitalisation.
Meera Spa
Drawing on traditions from around the globe, Meera Spa blends ancient therapies with modern techniques. Skilled therapists harness the benefits of holistic treatments to restore energy, ease tension, and nurture the body and mind.
Ayurvedic Therapy
Experience the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda with personalised therapies and herb-based treatments designed to restore harmony and wellbeing.
Wellbeing & Fitness
Daily movement is celebrated through yoga, fitness sessions, and tennis, allowing guests to maintain their routine while embracing the island’s serene surroundings.
Master in Residence
Specialist healers, including Reiki, Watsu, acupuncture, and crystal sound therapy experts, visit Gili Lankanfushi to host curated wellness programs, offering rare insights and transformative experiences.
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- Time zone: +5 GMT
- Flight time: 8 hours, 30 minutes
- Currency: Rufiyaa, US dollar
- Tipping guideline: A 10% service tax is added to most restaurant bills
- Health considerations: No major health risks
- Capital: Malé
- Population: 521,021 (2023)
- National languages: Dhivehi, English
- Electricity and plugs: D/G - 230v, 50Hz
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: You must complete a traveller declaration form (IMUGA) within 96 hours before your flight to or from the Maldives.
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