Scores at a Glance
Anantara Maia Seychelles VillasGili Lankanfushi
Overall
9.1
9.2
Beach
9.2
9.3
Food
8.9
·
Service
9.4
·
Rooms
9.6
9.5
Luxury
9.5
·
Romance
9.6
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | Overall Score | 9.2 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (373) | Google Rating | 4.8 (347) |
| From $970 | Price / Night (pp) | From $665 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Boutique |
| (better)21 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | Beach | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.9 | Food | – |
| 9.4 | Service | – |
| (better)9.6 | Rooms | 9.5 |
| 9.5 | Luxury | – |
| (better)9.6 | Romance | 9.3 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 8.7 |
Of the 7 measures we call, Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas leads on 4 and Gili Lankanfushi leads on 3.
Vibes
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas | Measure | Gili Lankanfushi |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
| – | nature | Yes |
Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 21 min from SEZ
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
Pros · Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- Very private all-villa layout.
- Large private pool villas with dedicated villa host service.
- Quiet beachfront setting on Anse Louis.
Pros · Gili Lankanfushi
- Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
- Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
- Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.
Cons · Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas
- All-inclusive terms require manual verification because current public offer pages emphasize packages and dining rather than a simple plan grid.
- Limited traditional restaurant count compared with larger resorts.
Cons · Gili Lankanfushi
- Proximity to Malé can mean visible boat, seaplane or industrial traffic in some guest discussions.
- Dining breadth is smaller than at large Maldives mega-resorts.
- Travelers wanting formal, high-gloss luxury may find the aesthetic too casual.
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