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Indian Ocean/Africa - Maldives

A Paradise for Nature Lovers!

Lankanfushi is one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. Apart from the crystal-clear waters for which the Maldives is world-renowned, the island and lagoon combine natural lush vegetation on the island and an abundance of fish in the surrounding waters.

Rates:

(Depending on season and booked villa): USD 645 – USD 1,540 per night per villa.

Location

Soneva Gili Resort, the first totally-overwater-bungalow resort in the Maldives, is set on the private tropical island of Lankanfushi. This is situated in the Malé atoll, one of 19 atolls that stretch over 800 kilometers through the Indian Ocean, and is one of the 1,190 islands that make up the Maldives.

Accommodation

The overwater villa suites and residences have all the luxuries found in the most exclusive resorts. The cantilevered sundeck sits just above the water level, so dining in your villa is a panoramic dream. The amenities, including a minibar, personal safe and quadraphonic hifi, are concealed, along with the television and VCD, in a hand-fashioned wooden cabinet. Three jetties stretch out from the island and along each jetty you will find our Soneva Gili Villa Suites and Soneva Gili Residences. Each has been designed and built with the utmost attention to detail in order to ensure total comfort for the guests. The 29 Soneva Gili Villa Suites, 8 Soneva Gili Residences and 7 Soneva Gili Crusoe Residences are located in such a way that more than twenty metres separates each from its neighbor, affording total privacy. A favorite pastime is to lie on the cantilevered sundeck or the roof sundeck and just gaze off into the horizon or marvel at the night sky. The Seven Crusoe Residences stand side by side in the lagoon looking out to the coral reef and the open sea. Each has its own private rowing boat for traveling between bungalow and beach. The spacious villas and residences have stylish wooden floors. The bathrooms have been designed with a separate shower accessed by an open-air walkway with its own private water garden. The roof sundeck (some with a jacuzzi) is your own private oasis of luxury, and the cantilevered sundeck an equally inviting location just above the water level.
 

At Soneva Gili they pride themselves not just on the quality of their food and the excellence of their service, but also on the enjoyment of the dining experience. Open-air dining can be romantic, private and unique. A moonlit dinner on the sundeck of your villa or on the pontoon boat as it cruises in the lagoon under the stars, breakfast in the living room of your residence, or lunch over the water in the al fresco restaurant – the settings are as memorable as the cuisine.

Activities

Diving, windsurfing, waterskiing, fitness centre, canoeing, and catamaran sailing

Best time to travel

If you are looking for a few extra hours of sunshine then you should visit the Maldives between December and April, which is the dry season. It is still warm between May and November, but the skies can be cloudy, humidity is higher and rain is more likely. The transition months of November and April are said to be associated with increased water clarity and better visibility for divers.

Getting there

There are regular flights, as well as many charters from European centers. Malé International Airport is the only international gateway; departure tax is $US10. Just a 15-minute boat ride from Malé, the capital of the Maldives, Soneva Gili is easily accessible by speedboat from the international airport.