Gili Lankanfushi MaldivesvsSoneva Fushi
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Soneva Fushi is the choice of most professionals compared to Gili Lankanfushi. Soneva Fushi ranks #2 in Maldives with approval from 7 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
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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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Baa Atoll, 2233
From $8,800/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "This luxury resort on the uninhabited island of Kunfunadhoo in the Baa Atoll encourages its guests to spend their entire vacations barefoot." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This chic island idyll offers castaway beachside picnics, an outdoor cinema, a Six Senses spa, and lovely one-to-nine room villas." Full review
Tablet18.0
"Soneva Fushi aims to provide a sort of Robinson Crusoe experience: each villa feels as though it's marooned on its own private island, with its own stretch of white sand beach just steps away." Full review
Jetsetter "Live out a castaway fantasy at this eco-chic retreat with thatch-roofed villas, a stellar spa and an observatory." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"As if pretty much every water sport under the sun wasn't enough, this cluster of 65 villas also has a planetarium and open-air cinema to keep guests entertained." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Nestled under verdant jungle on the beaches of a secluded island in the Maldives, boutique hotel Soneva Fushi’s luxe villas circle a romantic tropical playground, with a gorgeous spa." Full review
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We're served drinks and snacks, then asked – in a seemingly random fashion – to choose our favourite smell from two oil samples, one minty and one lemony.
Independent "Swing by for the big, beautiful back-to-nature villas; the inspired dining – looking out for visiting Michelin chefs; and singular experiences, from spending the night alone on a sandbank"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Rightly one of the most famous resorts in the country, ecofabulous Soneva Fushi is the place to get back to nature in style." Full review
Michelin Guide "The Maldives are an oddity, a vast archipelago of a thousand tiny islands seemingly tailor-made for tourism — and this particular island, home to Soneva Fushi, is perhaps the archetypal..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Not everything is as it appears at Soneva Fushi, a private island escape nestled in the Maldives’ Baa Atoll. What first appears as a collection of driftwood huts hidden beneath a lush..." Full review
