Scores at a Glance
Gili LankanfushiJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.3
9.0
Food
·
8.8
Service
·
9.2
Rooms
9.5
8.5
Value
·
8.7
Romance
9.3
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.2 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.8 (347) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,511) (better) |
| From $665 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Oceanfront | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Boutique | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Beach | 9.0 |
| – | Food | 8.8 |
| – | Service | 9.2 |
| (better)9.5 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| – | Pools | 8.4 |
| – | Value | 8.7 |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.3 | Romance | – |
| 8.7 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
Of the 5 measures we call, Gili Lankanfushi leads on 4 and JAZ Makadina leads on 1.
Vibes
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Gili Lankanfushi | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Diving | – |
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | nature | – |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Gili Lankanfushi
- No shoes no news philosophy
- Overwater villa with slide to lagoon
- Marine biology excursions
- Chocolate cave and wine cellar
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
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.
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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.
Cons · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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