Banyan Tree VabbinfaruvsGili Lankanfushi Maldives
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Gili Lankanfushi are both highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Gili Lankanfushi ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Gili Lankanfushi scores 84 with accolades from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Oyster
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Vabbinfaru Island
From $573/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
OysterLuxury
"This luxury boutique resort from Thailand's Banyan Tree is slightly bigger and more expensive than sister property Angsana next door." Full review
Lonely Planet "Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"This eco-friendly resort on a beautiful coral island brags ample white-sand shores, a colourful reef teeming with marine life, and various dive sites." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Banyan Tree's only Maldives resort boasts beautiful wide beaches on a lovely circular island far enough from Male to feel like a true desert island experience" Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Simplicity is key at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, a secluded Maldives
resort that lets its stunning sea views and soft white sands do the talking.
Located in the North Male Atoll, the small..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Through the Banyan Tree Global Foundation, the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru location has hired marine biologists to conduct research for protecting coral reefs. A marine lab was opened on the..."
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Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Travel + Leisure
Tablet
Mr & Mrs Smith The Telegraph Lonely Planet
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The Points Guy
Lankanfushi Island, North Male Atoll, 08290
From $2,030/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "Formerly Soneva Gili by Six Senses On the private island of Lankanfushi in the North Malé Atoll, the Soneva Gili resort is situated on one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives." Full review
Tablet20.0
"Every single one of its 45 suites stands over the water, from the Villa Suites, clustered along jetties that fan out from the island, to the Residences, each at the end of its own walkway." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "At Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives, relaxation is no laughing matter: shoes are removed on arrival, every villa has a 'Mr Friday', and the views are blue and blissful." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"It’s hard to resist the charms of this award-winning Maldivian resort, with its rustic-chic style and eco-friendly ethos, its serene atmosphere and impeccable service." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Astonishingly impressive Gili Lankansfushi is essentially Swiss Family Robinson meets Condé Nast Traveller, and few visitors come away anything but amazed." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Splash out on a secluded villa that is only accessible by boat, such as the Robinson Crusoe villas at Gili Lankanfushi"
Condé Nast Traveler "In terms of aesthetics, it's hard to beat Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, where all villas are stilted over one of the most eye-wateringly beautiful lagoons in the country, keeping the island..."
"Who says you have to embrace winter in order to celebrate holiday festivities in style? For those who prefer to enjoy the holidays paired with a healthy dose of vitamin D, Gili..."
National Geographic
