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Gili LankanfushivsHilton Yala Resort

Gili Lankanfushi
Gili Lankanfushi
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Five-Star·★ 4.8
Hilton Yala Resort
Hilton Yala Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.8

Scores at a Glance

Gili LankanfushiHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.2
8.8
Beach
9.3
6.4
Food
·
8.5
Service
·
9.1
Rooms
9.5
9.0
Luxury
·
8.8
Value
·
7.3
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Gili LankanfushiMeasureHilton Yala Resort
(better)9.2Overall Score8.8
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.8 (360)Google Rating4.8 (627)
From $864Price / Night (pp)From $228 (better)
NoAdults OnlyNo
UnverifiedKids' ClubUnverified
OceanfrontBeachfrontNear coast
BoutiqueResort SizeMid-size
(better)30 minAirport Transfer260 min

Gili Lankanfushi

Kids' club & childcare
Unverified
Room service
Available with limits. in-villa dining available; on full board it is covered via a per-meal credit, excess charged
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Largest confirmed capacity: 8 people in one accommodation. The Private Reserve. Adult limit unverified.
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Hilton Yala Resort

Kids' club & childcare
No kids’ club listed
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
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Gili Lankanfushi

Highlights

  • No shoes no news philosophy
  • Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
  • Marine biology excursions
  • Chocolate cave and wine cellar

Why choose it

  • Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
  • Strong service and food praise in Reddit and media sources.
  • Convenient speedboat transfer from Malé.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Hilton Yala Resort

Highlights

  • 1 pool
  • 3 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • 260 min from CMB

Why choose it

  • Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
  • Small 42-room luxury footprint.
  • Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.

Keep in mind

  • Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
  • Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
  • All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.

All Scores

Gili LankanfushiMeasureHilton Yala Resort
(better)9.3Beach6.4
–Food8.5
–Service9.1
(better)9.5Rooms9.0
–Pools8.3
–Luxury8.8
–Value7.3
9.3Romance–
8.7Quiet9.1 (better)
–Adventure9.3
–Remote work8.2

Of the 6 measures we call, Gili Lankanfushi leads on 4 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 2.

Vibes

Gili LankanfushiMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesRomance–
YesAdventureYes
YesQuietYes

Activities

Gili LankanfushiMeasureHilton Yala Resort
YesDiving–
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
Yesnature–
–KidsYes
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