Gili Lankanfushi MaldivesvsCheval Blanc Randheli
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gili Lankanfushi ranks slightly better than Cheval Blanc Randheli. Gili Lankanfushi has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Travel + Leisure
Tablet
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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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..."
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Jetsetter
Hideaway Report
Forbes Travel Guide
Michelin Guide
H. Bonthi Villa, 2nd Floor, Ameer Ahmed Magu Malé, 20057
From $1,800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "The white sands and turquoise waters of the Noonu Atoll, in the northwest Maldives, are the backdrop for 45 one- and two-bedroom villas." Full review
Lonely Planet "It's a dazzling retreat of utter extravagance and see-and-be-seen fabulousness." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Part of LVMH's hotel empire, staking a claim as the most stylish resort in the Maldives." Full review
Jetsetter "Swanky resort in the northwestern Maldives, with a de Havilland seaplane, Jean-Michel Gathy-designed interiors, and the islands’ only Guerlain Spa." Full review
Hideaway Report96.0
"Glamorous family-friendly resort in the picturesque Noonu Atoll designed by famed architect Jean-Michel Gathy, 40 minutes north of Malé by seaplane." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"When it opened in 2013, Cheval Blanc Randheli was Louis
Vuitton Moët Hennessy’s second hotel venture after establishing the renowned
Cheval Blanc Courchevel in France. While an alpine..." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"In a country of a thousand-plus islands — many of which are private — luxury is a given, but Cheval Blanc Randheli Private Island takes it to a new level. The resort’s 46, palapa-topped..." Full review
