2026 editionNo. 39
Gili Lankanfushi
North Male Atoll, Maldives
In 2026, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by castaway-style overwater villas, barefoot service, and a distinct low-density Maldivian experience and a clear position within North Male Atoll's high-end hospitality market.
The annual recordWhy Gili Lankanfushi is in The World's Best 100 Hotels 2026
Gili Lankanfushi is an overwater villa resort in North Male Atoll, defined by castaway-style overwater villas, barefoot service, and a distinct low-density Maldivian experience.
In 2026, it remained a commercially and editorially relevant global luxury hotel, supported by castaway-style overwater villas, barefoot service, and a distinct low-density Maldivian experience and a clear position within North Male Atoll's high-end hospitality market.
The essentials.
- Destination
- North Male Atoll, Maldives
- Property
- Overwater villa resort
- Operator
- Gili Lankanfushi
- Opened
- 2012
LocationNorth Male Atoll, MaldivesOpen map ↗
Stories
Edition factsThe record at a glance
- Position
- No. 39
- Hotel type
- Overwater villa resort
- Destination
- North Male Atoll
- Country or region
- Maldives
- Management in 2026
- Gili Lankanfushi
- Opening year
- 2012