Gili Lankanfushi MaldivesvsTaj Coral Reef Resort and Spa Maldives
Both hotels are recommended by experts. Overall, Gili Lankanfushi scores significantly higher than Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives. Gili Lankanfushi scores 84 with endorsements from 4 reviewers including Oyster, Mr & Mrs Smith and Travel + Leisure.
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..."
National GeographicTaj Coral Reef Resort and Spa Maldives Tablet
Jetsetter
Oyster Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Forbes Travel Guide
Hembudhu Island, North Male Atoll
From $1,410/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Tablet18.0
"Half of the sixty-odd thatched-roof villas are of the overwater variety, with ladders in place so that it’s only a couple of steps from the bedroom to the shallow lagoon." Full review
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Just be sure you’re ready to disconnect for a bit.
Jetsetter "Hip thatch-roofed villas dot an intimate lagoon at this laid-back resort in the North Malé Atoll." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This small, upscale resort with lower prices (and less luxury) than sister property Exotica draws couples of many nationalities." Full review
Lonely Planet "Totally remodelled in 2009, heart-shaped Taj Vivanta is a glamorous resort that still manages to feel laid-back and unpretentious." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef Maldives, in spite of (or perhaps by virtue of) its unwieldy name, is the sort of place that needs very little by way of explaining. It’s an overwater villa..." Full review
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Just be sure you’re ready to disconnect for a bit.
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa, Maldives has a distinctly fresh and laid-back vibe that seems
to appeal in particular to young couples - honeymooners make up approximately
80 percent..." Full review
