Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
With a private water garden and sun deck in each villa this resort was built with romantic travelers in mind for an unforgettable journey. Gili Lankanfushi is located in the largest lagoons in the Maldives surrounded by crystal clear water with a view of the never ending ocean. This hotel is built with over water villas in the middle of the ocean bringing you utmost comfort. Each environmentally-friendly over water villa includes 7 Crusoe Residences and a Private Reserved reach offered only by boat allowing guests maximum privacy. Soneva Gili offers maximum services to guests with features like laundry, internet, speedboats, meeting rooms and even a pharmacy and hospital located in close proximity.
Guests who want to explore the leisure activities and amenities can visit the spa, swimming pool, tennis court, or even water activities and tourist attractions such as deep-sea fishing, over water health spa, and game fishing. Gili Lankanfushi offers nothing but utmost comfort on one of the most breathtaking oceans in the world.
Soneva Gili Villa Suites(210 sq.m.)
•29 water villas with king size bed and some with two single beds
•Large open air living room with daybeds and dining area
•Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
•Over water sun deck with sun loungers
•Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
•Bathtub and shower
•Air-conditioned bedroom
•Ceiling fan in living room
•Chess and backgammon tables
•Espresso Machine
•Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
•CD, DVD, Hi Fi Stereo system with Bose surround sound
•Television with satellite channels and DVD/CD player
•Extensive DVD and CD library
Max occupancy 3 adults or 2 adults/1 child.
Soneva Gili Residences (250 sq.m.)
•8 water residences secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
•Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
•Roof top sun deck with daybed and two different dining facilities
•Over water sun deck with sunloungers
•Air-conditioned bedroom and living room
•Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
•Chess and backgammon tables
•Kitchenette
•Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
•Bathtub and shower •Espresso Machine
•Mini bar, personal safe and hairdryer
•Television with Video on request
•CD, DVD, Denon Hi Fi system
•Television with satellite channels and separate DVD player
Max occupancy 4 adults or 2 adults/2 children.
Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences (250 sq.m.)
•7 Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences stand-alone in the Indian Ocean, secluded for total privacy, with king size bed
•Private Rowing Boat / Pontoon Boat Shuttle to main island
•Sun deck with daybed
•Floating sun deck
•Private outside sitting area
•Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds (convertible to an additional bedroom)
•Kitchenette
•Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area
•Large bathtub and shower
•Air condition plus overhead fan
•Mini bar, Personal Safe & Hairdryer
•IDD Telephone
•CD Hi-Fi stereo system
•Television with satellite channels and video CD player
Max occupancy 4 adults or 2 adults/2 children.
Soneva Gili Private Reserve (1,400 sq.m.)
Detail : •1400 m2 of the epitome of luxury in the midst of the Indian Ocean
•Situated 500m from Soneva Gili and 300m from the closest villa and accessible only by boat
•Designed with emphasis on natural materials and harmony with the environment
•Enabling guests to instantly feel at ease and in tune with the splendid surroundings
•The villa enjoys an uninterrupted view of both the coral reef fringing the islands and the Indian Ocean
•5 separate buildings designed in rustic chic style
•2 master suites, each with ceiling to floor windows on 3 sides
•Private indoor & outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks
•1 guest room with ensuite bathroom located on the 2nd floor
•All bedrooms, spa and master suite indoor relaxation areas are air conditioned
•Large living room with sitting arrangements and day beds
•Ceiling fans in bedroom and living room
•A large central open plan living area with sea garden, natural coral pool, surrounding viewing/sun decks, dining area, writing desk and day beds
•Unique open-air 100m² private bathroom with separate glass walled shower enclosure
•Each master suite has a relaxing horizon style 2 person bathtub built over the coral gardens
•Private Spa facility with sauna, steamroom, indoor & outdoor treatment pavilion & upstairs air conditioned gymnasium
•Entertainment /library suite with the latest in plasma, audiovisual technologies
•Music and movie selection tailored to guest requirements (Also available in all bedrooms)
•Books and magazines will be stylized to suit the guests tastes
•Individually controlled music throughout the villa, including the underwater coral pool
•Resident Mr & Mrs Friday (Personal Butlers) on call 24 hours
•Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen available for private dining, snacks or a simple cappuccino
•Residents will be invited to design their own cellar selection from our list of 300 wines
•Alternatively, resident sommelier will be pleased to source any preferred wines or beverages
•A deep water coral pool is situated next to the central living area
•For the light hearted, a waterslide is installed from the top deck into the coral pool
•Roof top sun deck with daybed and two outdoor dining pavilions
•Sea level sundecks with sun lounges offering direct access into the crystal clear coral gardens and amazing marine life
•Personal easy to use motorized transfer boats, exclusive to the guests
•Alternatively the Mr Friday will captain and transport the residents
•Espresso Machine & Minibar
•Personal safe
•Hairdryer
•Chess and backgammon tables
Max occupancy 8 adults or 4 adults/4 children.
Facilities
•Swimming Pool (30 metres by 10 metres)
•Tennis
•Gym
•Table Tennis
•Jogging
•Volleyball
•Many board-games such as Chess, Backgammon, Trivial Pursuit
•Video CD, DVD and music CD compact disk library
•Diving School, fully equipped with the latest high tech diving equipment
•Our professional instructors will train you to be PADI certified in less than a week
•Six Senses Spa (Holistic, Beauty, Body treatments and Ayurveda) – Treatment room – Spa Champa – Walkway
•Deep-sea fishing by Dhoni (no sport chair)
•Over water health spa (beauty and body treatments, steam room, sauna and gym)
•Snorkeling
•Speedboats
•Cultural excursions to nearby islands
•Water sports centre
•Windsurfing and hobiecat sailing
•Game fishing (with spot chair)
Kashiveli
Located directly on the beach and open for breakfast and dinner, Kashiveli – which translates as ‘coral sands’ in the local Dhivehi language – embodies locally-sourced, nutritious ingredients and vibrant flavours through a marriage of land and ocean.
Breakfasts celebrate the region’s wide variety of fresh tropical fruits with an ever-changing array of smoothies, juices and fresh fruit plates made to order, as well as traditionally Maldivian offerings such as Mas Huni and international favourites.
Four evenings per week see the beach and overwater bar transformed with a buzzing market experience, with the Asian Street Market, Mediterranean Spice Souk, Passage to India and Maldivian Seafood Grill nights.
The Gili Culinary Journey will be on offer three nights a week, with a rotating menu of signature dishes taking guests on a gastronomic journey through nine cities, from traditional handmade Sardinian pasta and fresh Antalyan salads to vibrant Indonesian Rendang curry and Tamil lamb.
Cold Room at Kashiveli – The newly added cold room features a selection of premium cold cuts, artisan cheeses and homemade chocolates made available during the gourmet breakfast experience.
By the Sea
Engulfed by our tropical jungle and offering sweeping ocean views, this intimate restaurant presents a Japanese fine-dining feast that is an affair to remember.
Enjoy exquisite sushi, sashimi and specialties from our seasonal tasting menus and interact with our highly skilled teppanyaki chef as he puts on a show. By The Sea’s extensive sake list is sure to impress, and if you need any guidance our knowledgeable sommeliers know what to suggest.
Be entertained by our skillful Teppanyaki Chef with culinary acrobatics, whilst you enjoy a gourmet dinner freshly prepared just for you.
Fini Foni
Fini Foni in Dhivehi means Cold Sweet, suggests a place where you can have some cold sweet fun. Savour unique homemade flavours of Popsicle and Ice Cream by the poolside and a stone throw from the Tennis Court, an enhancement to the Gili Wine & Dine experience during the day while you bask under the sun for that glowing tan. Mouthwatering snacks and delicious cocktails are also made available for you upon request.
Overwater Bar
Standing on stilts in the lagoon, the Overwater Bar floats in a dreamy landscape and offers breathtaking, uninterrupted sea views.
At lunchtime, find salads fresh from our organic garden, Mediterranean dishes, the catch of the day and daily chef’s special. For a healthier option, consider the light yet nutritional and substantial dish from Hari’s super food menu. Come sunset, it’s where you’ll want to be with a coconut martini in hand, relishing the balmy evening breeze.
Once a week on Wednesdays, a Seafood Grill evening showcases produce straight from local fishermen’s nets. For a dinner experience at the outer deck of the Over Water Bar, indulge in a Seafood Basket for two with a bottle of Champagne under the stars
On Sundays, our Passage through India Tandoor night sees sizzling meats, spicy specialties and homemade chapatis, rotis, pappadums, and the ever so delicious naans being whipped up by our chefs, using the tandoori oven.
On Wednesdays, enjoy fresh local seafood catch of the day as we take you through Fisherman’s Grill.
For those craving for grilled meats at dinner, choose from our newly introduced Gili Lava Grill menu with accompaniments and special sauces.
Over Water Bar is open from 11:00am to 11:00pm for Snacks and Cocktails.
Under ground Wine cellar
A unique underground wine cellar that is home to a wide range of wines from around the world, a cosy space to learn more about wines with our team of knowledgeable sommeliers.
Our cavernous cellar hides at the bottom of a flight of glass stairs and was designed around a huge piece of driftwood that was once swept ashore. It houses more than 500 varieties of wine from numerous international regions.
Venture across the old and new worlds with a tasting session lead by our expert sommelier – who is also a great entertainer. On any evening of the week, be prepared to be sweep off your feet with mouthwatering gourmet dishes along with sommelier’s choice of premium wines hosted by our team of sommeliers.
Non-alcoholic wines and premium sparkling grape juice now available for the little ones and alcohol-intolerant to join in the wine tasting fun.
Gili Dining Experiences
On each night of the week, embark on a different Gili Wine and Dine experience at unique locations around the island. Sit back and allow our team of chefs to surprise you with mouthwatering dishes from a bespoke menu just for you.
Gili Lankanfushi’s gastronomic vision sees our Executive Chef combining locally sourced seafood and a daily harvest from our expansive Organic Garden with seasonal, specially selected produce to creative unique, European-Maldivian fusion fare.
An assortment of settings on the island lend themselves to a collection of food experiences that allow you to dine as your mood directs.
Vegetarians and individuals with special dietary requirements are also in for a treat
Meera Spa
A sanctuary of scented bliss, our Meera Spa sits in a secluded bay and is sprawled across languid waters.
This holistic haven includes six over-water treatment rooms, an Ayurvedic Treatment Champa, steam and sauna rooms and an open-air relaxation area offering breathtaking views. A seaside yoga and meditation champa, where you can salute the sun come dawn or dusk, lies not too far away.