GILI LANKANFUSHI - OVERVIEW

Just 20 minutes from Malé, the capital of the Maldives, Gi l i Lankanfushi is the resort to make your dreams of being cast away on an idyl l ic desert is land a real i ty , with sumptuous v i l las and the except ional Crusoe Residences and phenomenal Pr ivate Reserve to add a luxurious twist to this s l ice of paradise.

This resort comprises 45 v i l las , inc luding 7 Crusoe Residences and the Pr ivate Reserve.

Vil la Suite  – V i l la Suites are large and spacious, with many attract ive features including a rooftop sun deck and another over water sun deck. Inside the suites are equipped with k ing s ized beds and there ’s an open-air pr ivate bathroom with separate glass wal led shower area.

Residence  – Residences are secluded for absolute pr ivacy, offer ing k ing-s ize or twin beds and an open-air pr ivate bathroom with separate glass wal led shower area. The indoor l iv ing space is a ir -condit ioned with two large day beds, but outside there ’s a roof top sun deck with dining faci l i t ies and an over-water sun deck with sun- loungers to tempt you.

Crusoe Residence – These gorgeous is land escapes stand alone above the gl i t ter ing seas, meaning Crusoe Residences offer complete seclusion and the chance to immerse yourself in the rhythms of the ocean. The 250 square metre v i l la offers a King-s ize bed, large air -condit ioned l iv ing room with day beds, two sun deck – one of which f loats – a k i tchenette and an open-air pr ivate bathroom with separate glass wal led

shower area. To get back to the main is land there ’s a pr ivate rowing boat and a shutt le boat.

Private Reserve – As Gi l i Lankanfushi ’s star residence, the Pr ivate Reserve is a vast over-water v i l la accessible only by boat. I ts exclusive seclusion comes with uninterrupted v iews of the coral reef and ocean, across f ive separate rust ical ly designed bui ldings that cover 1 ,400sqm. The Reserve offers 2 master suites, each with cei l ing to f loor windows on 3 s ides and an extra guest room with ensuite bathroom. Both master suites have horizon sty le 2-person bathtubs bui l t over coral gardens, plus there ’s a unique open air pr ivate bathroom in addit ion to this .

There ’s extensive indoor and outdoor l iv ing space including a large central open plan l iv ing area with a water s l ide down into the sea garden and natural coral pool , mult iple sun decks, swim-to hammock. Dedicated personal but lers are on-cal l 24 hours a day, as wel l as speedboat crew, you can choose wines for cel lar and – a l though you can order food direct ly – there ’s a lso a ful ly equipped kitchen.

Guests can be pampered at the pr ivate Spa faci l i ty which has a sauna, steam-room, and both indoor and outdoor treatment pavi l ions. For something more act ive there ’s an air condit ioned gymnasium, or dr ive your easy to use motor boat back to the main is land to take advantage of the resort ’s fac i l i t ies. The Pr ivate Reserve is inclusive of breakfast , lunch and dinner and beverages.

There ’s as much to do on land as there is in the water at Gi l i Lankanfushi , with act iv i t ies such as sunrise yoga and Tai Chi c lasses, tennis and vol leybal l on offer as wel l as the gym. You can also explore in kayaks and canoes, sai l a catamaran or go div ing and windsurf ing. A huge range of excursions such as dhoni cruises, dolphin watching, tr ips into Malé, guided snorkel ing and private c inema screenings can also be arranged.

The Meera Spa has a wide range of ocean- inspired treatments to soothe and pamper – there are even underwater v iews avai lable from the massage table.

There are a number of dining opt ions avai lable, including three restaurants – one of which serves Peruvian- Japanese cuis ine with breathtaking seaside v iews. There ’s a lso a ser ies of Unique Dining Experiences which you can book for something very special , the main bar and a dedicated Wine Cel lar with more than 300 labels .

Gett ing there – The is land is s i tuated on the North Malé atol l , just 20 minutes by boat from the capital .

AMENITIES

Villa Suite

210 square metres

King size bed

Large open-air living room with daybeds

Dining area

Roof top sun deck with daybed and dining facilities

Over water sun deck with sun loungers

Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area

Residence Suite

King-size bed or twin beds

250 square metres

Large air-conditioned living room

2 large day beds

Roof top sun deck with dining facilities

Dining area which could be used as an additional sleeping area

TV

DVD player in living room

Kitchenette

Over-water sun deck with sun-loungers

Mini wine cellar

Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area

Crusoe Residence

King-size bed

Private rowing boat / boat Shuttle to main island

Sun deck with daybed

Large air-conditioned living room with day beds

Floating sun deck

Private outside sitting area

Kitchenette

Open-air private bathroom with separate glass walled shower area

Private Residence

5 separate rustic-style buildings

1400 square metres

2 master suites

1 guest room with ensuite bathroom

Air-conditioned bedrooms, spa, master suite

Private indoor & outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks

A large central open plan living area

Expansive sun decks

2 bottles of champagne upon arrival

Open-air private bathroom/glass walled shower enclosure

Spa facility with sauna, steam-room, indoor & outdoor treatment pavilion

Air conditioned gymnasium

Individually controlled music throughout the villa

Personal butlers

Fully equipped kitchen

Waterslide from top deck into the coral pool

A private speedboat with crew will be on call at all times

Resort facilities

Luxury spa

Watersports

Restaurants & bars

Diving

INCLUSIONS

Pool and Beach

There are no pools at the properties but the whole property and residences are surrounded by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean

Services Included

Daily breakfast. Half and Full Board is available for a supplement

Yoga

Access to the gym

VILLA PICTURES