Gili Lankanfushi

Located overwater, either side of a jetty, the Villa Suites offer a harmonious taste of life on the water’s edge. Sit back and relax while looking out to the sea, basking in the sun on your own sundeck, or enjoy your luxurious private oasis on the hidden rooftop sundeck with daybeds as well as dining facilities.

At arm’s length from your spacious villa, sit back and relax on a private water hammock as you bask in the sun, while dipping in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

These 240sq m standalone residences are a short hop from the main island, reached by a private boat or resort pontoon. Each is spread over two floors, and has a spacious sun deck with catamaran nets, sunloungers, daybeds and direct access to the ocean; there’s also an idyllic water hammock a short swim from the deck. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and a semi-open bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub and walk-in rainfall shower. The living room has a seating area, dining table and two daybeds, meaning it can be turned into a second bedroom on request. On the roof, there’s another private terrace with a daybed and alfresco dining area. Every residence has butler service; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV with on-demand movies; a Bose Bluetooth sound system; a minibar and wine cooler; a Nespresso coffee machine; tea and a kettle; a bamboo bicycle; chess table; and a safe.

Secluded for total privacy, Crusoe Residences stand alone in the pristine waters of the Indian Ocean. The only way these amazing villas can be accessed is by private rowing boat or by pontoon boat shuttle. Now you can feel the luxurious peace, accompanied only by the beautiful Indian Ocean.

Each of these 264sq m villas stands on stilts over the turquoise lagoon, and has a large sundeck, infinity pool and open-air living room to make the most of the sea views. The spacious bedroom has a king-size bed, a daybed and a semi-open bathroom with a freestanding bath tub, walk-in rainfall shower and access to the ocean. The living area has a seating area, daybed and dining table. Out on the deck there are sunloungers, daybeds, catamaran nets and steps to the water; there’s also a roof terrace with an alfresco dining area. Every villa has butler service; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV with on-demand movies; a Bose Bluetooth sound system; a minibar and wine cooler; a Nespresso coffee machine; tea and a kettle; a bamboo bicycle; chess table; and a safe.

A short boat ride away from Gili’s main island, these 250sq m overwater residences are stylish and secluded. They’re each set over two floors, with a living and dining room, kitchenette, master bedroom with a king-size bed, and an indoor-outdoor bathroom with an alfresco shower overlooking your private water garden and a view-blessed oval bath tub. There’s also a private rooftop terrace, furnished with day-beds and set for romantic meals. A hammock hangs out over the luminous waters and you can easily get back to the island with your own motorboat, plus you have direct access to the ocean for snorkelling from your sundeck. You’ll be looked after by your own Mr or Mrs Friday, and you’ll have bikes for use on the island, a chess table, Bluetooth-enabled Bose sound-system, TV with on-demand movies (and a DVD player on request), pre-loaded iPod with dock, free WiFi, mini wine chiller, minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and air-conditioning.

Each of these 374sq m villas stands on stilts over the turquoise lagoon, and has a long sundeck with an infinity pool, sunloungers, an alfresco dining area and catamaran nets for over-water lounging. The spacious bedroom has a king-size bed, a daybed and a semi-open bathroom with a freestanding bath tub, walk-in rainfall shower and access to the ocean. The open-air living room has a seating area, daybed and dining table. Every villa has butler service; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV with on-demand movies; a Bose Bluetooth sound system; a minibar with a wine cooler; a Nespresso coffee machine; tea and a kettle; a bamboo bicycle; chess table; and a safe.

At the far end of the jetty, these 385sq m villas are angled to get the best of the Maldivian sunrise, and have large sun decks with an L-shaped infinity pool. In each, the master bedroom has a king-size bed, a daybed and a semi-open bathroom with a freestanding bath tub, walk-in rainfall shower and access to the ocean. The guest bedroom also has a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom. The spacious family room has a living area, dining area, pantry and powder room. Out on the deck there are sunloungers, daybeds, catamaran nets and steps to the ocean; there’s also a roof terrace with an alfresco dining area. Every villa has butler service; free WiFi; a flatscreen TV with on-demand movies; a Bose Bluetooth sound system; a minibar and wine cooler; a Nespresso coffee machine; tea and a kettle; a bamboo bicycle; chess table; and a safe.

Spread over two floors, this 250sq m over-water residence has an extensive open-air lounge area with uninterrupted ocean views. Found at the rear of the residence and facing the open water, the sundeck has catamaran nets, sun loungers, daybeds and direct access to the turquoise ocean. Just beyond the residence, there’s a hammock suspended over the water. Inside, there’s a spacious living area with two daybeds and a dining table; a bedroom with a king-sized beds (twins available on request); and a semi open-air bathroom with a large bath tub, walk-in shower and direct access to the ocean. There’s a second terrace on the roof, with a daybed and alfresco dining area. Other features include butler service; WiFi; a flatscreen TV; Bose entertainment system; a minibar; Nespresso coffee machine; and a bamboo bicycle for every guest.

This spacious (250sq m) villa is at the end of the jetty and has sweeping sea views and access to a private island cabana. The villa has an overwater terrace with sunloungers and a semi-alfresco private bathroom with a separate glass-walled shower; on the rooftop terrace there’s a daybed, dining area and a Jacuzzi. Inside, there are two airy living rooms, each with a dining table and a large day beds; one of the rooms can be converted into a second bedroom with two single beds for little Smiths. In the master bedroom there’s a king-size bed and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. There’s also a kitchenette, satellite TV, mini wine cellar and a fitness area.

This gigantic and utterly lavish living space in the middle of the turquoise-blue lagoon enjoys totally uninterrupted 360-degree views of the Indian Ocean. The five-unit building is designed in rustic beach-chic style and sits 500 metres from Gili Lankanfushi and 300 metres from the closest villa, accessible only by boat. Relish the aquatic beauty of Maldives in a world of your own.