Head to head
Club Med CefalùvsGili Lankanfushi
Club Med CefalùGili Lankanfushi
Quick Stats
8.7
Overall Score
9.2
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (1,536)
Google Rating
4.8 (342)
$500-800
Price / Night
$800+
No
Adults Only
No
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
90 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.3
8.6
Food
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8.5
Service
—
8.7
Rooms
9.5
8.6
Romance
9.3
8.2
Quiet
8.7
8.3
Adventure
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Vibes
Club Med Cefalù
QuietAdventureRomance
Gili Lankanfushi
RomanceAdventureQuiet
Activities
Club Med Cefalù
Water sportsSpaKids
Gili Lankanfushi
DivingSpaWater sportsnature
Club Med Cefalù
- Clifftop Mediterranean village
- Sailing school and water sports
- Italian cooking classes
- Panoramic pool on the bluff
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
Pros — Club Med Cefalù
- Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
- Strong guest ratings for location, sleep quality, rooms, cleanliness, and service.
- Good fit for active couples and families with older children.
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 — Club Med Cefalù
- Not a classic wide-sand beach resort.
- Transfer time is meaningful from both Palermo and Catania.
- Value scores trail the strongest categories in published guest ratings.
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.