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The Private Reserve, Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Hotel Name
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives

Booking contact
reservations@gili-lankanfushi.com

Phone
9607953220

Website
https://www.gili-lankanfushi.com/

Location
Lankanfushi, Maldives

Address
Lankanfushi, Maldives, 08290 North Malé Atoll

‘No news, no shoes’ is the motto at the Gili Lankanfushi, and that ethos of barefoot luxury begins before you even reach the private island of Lankanfushi. Located a brief 20 minutes away from Malé International Airport, you can skip the seaplane and instead board one of the resort’s luxury speedboats, as your personal Mr/Ms Friday – the resort’s butlers, named after the Robinson Crusoe character – confiscates your sandals and whisks you towards the ultimate island escape. 

Gili Lankanfushi is secluded in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the gleaming water that makes the Maldives famous. Each of the resort’s water villas promises a private escape, but for the true castaway experience, look to the Private Reserve. Located a further 1,700 ft away from the rest of the resort, the only neighbors here are those in the coral reefs below. 

The villa’s description as a ‘fort of dreams’ is by no means an exaggeration: the Private Reserve totals just short of 18,300 sq ft, making it the largest standalone water villa in the world. Comprised of five units, its open-air interiors and sprawling sun decks make full use of the uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean. 

The duplex master suite includes two bedrooms and an additional guest room with en-suite bathroom means there is plenty of space to accommodate up to ten adults. Outside, there is an infinity pool and sea-level sun deck complete with catamaran nettings that allow direct access to the crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, an air-conditioned gym, private spa, cinema room and waterslide ensure the whole family is entertained. 

It is lavish and spacious, yet the villa’s beach-chic aesthetics remain true to the resort’s overall sustainable ethos. Cedar, oak and pine harvested from sustainable forests in New Zealand create serene interiors, while recycled water from the resort’s desalination plant calms the eco-conscious mind – plastic use, like footwear, is non-existent.

Mr/Ms Friday remains on call to manage any request, reservation or recommendation, while a private chef is there to make use of the Private Reserve’s fully-equipped kitchen. If you can convince yourself to leave the sea fortress and explore the resort, there’s a choice of four restaurants and bars that make it worthwhile to discover. 

Details

CompanyGili Lankanfushi Maldives
LocationLankanfushi, Maldives
Price per night ($)8,300
Profile typeEnhanced
Award winnersTop Family Suites
Price range$5,000 - $9,999
Number of bedroomsFour bedrooms
Features - in suiteBar
Cinema
Dining room
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Kitchen
Gym
Hot tub
Pool
Walk in wardrobes
Wellness facilities
Leisure facilities - HotelBeauty salon
Billiards
Cinema
Family/Child friendly
Fishing
Football field
Garden
Gym
Hair salon
Hot tub
Library
Outdoor pool
Private beach
Private island
Spa
Tennis courts
Water sports
Weddings
Wine cellar
Luxury and privacy optionsDedicated staff quarters
Packing/unpacking service
Private door away from rest of hotel
Private floor of hotel
Size of master bedKing (152 × 198cm)
Number of bathroomsFour bathrooms
Number of floorsTwo floors
Food and drink facilities - HotelPrivate Dining
Number of restaurantsThree restaurants
Business facilities - HotelLibrary
Number of dedicated staffThree members of staff
Exclusive guest servicesButler
Masseuse
Private chef
ViewsSea views
Outside spacePool terrace
Transport optionsAirport transfers
Luxury brandsNespresso
Samsung
TV size43"
Sustainability initiativesCommunity initiatives
Composting
Fishing
Food packaging
LED lighting
Linen and towel reuse programs
Local charity support
Low-flow fixtures
Onsite produce
Plastic management
Recycling
Recycling systems - Food
Recycling systems - Glass
Recycling systems - Metals
Recycling systems - Plastic
Reduced waste
Treatment of waste material
Renewable energy
0-25% (Energy - Renewable sources)
Bed linen brandGreen Cotton
Gold 2024, In-Suite Facilities
Gold 2024, Sustainability
Silver 2024, Food & Drinks
Silver 2024, Luxury
Silver 2024, Privacy
Silver 2024, Staff and Services
Silver 2024, Technology
Bronze 2024, Access
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