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Gili Lankanfushi vs Baros Maldives
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Gili Lankanfushi scores slightly higher than Baros Maldives. Gili Lankanfushi scores 84 with recommendations from 4 publications like Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Gili Lankanfushi
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Lankanfushi Island, North Male Atoll, 08290
From $2,030 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Formerly Soneva Gili by Six Senses On the private island of Lankanfushi in the North Malé Atoll, the Soneva Gili resort is situated on one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives."
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"At Gili Lankanfushi in the Maldives, relaxation is no laughing matter: shoes are removed on arrival, every villa has a 'Mr Friday', and the views are blue and blissful."
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9.0
"It’s hard to resist the charms of this award-winning Maldivian resort, with its rustic-chic style and eco-friendly ethos, its serene atmosphere and impeccable service."
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Top choice
"Astonishingly impressive Gili Lankansfushi is essentially Swiss Family Robinson meets Condé Nast Traveller, and few visitors come away anything but amazed."
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Baros Maldives
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
Independent
PO Box 2015, 20-02
From $832 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"You'll reach Baros, one of the smaller and more secluded of the Maldives resort islands, by a 25-minute speedboat ride from Malé, and although it is slightly more affordable."
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"Private island idyll with overwater villas, a house reef and three top-notch restaurants."
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"Understated, sophisticated class jumps out at you from the moment you arrive...This is a great choice for a luxurious and romantic getaway."
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9.0
"Marine adventures are guaranteed at Baros thanks to a staggeringly special house reef."
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"Intimate and idyllic, Baros hotel is a boutique retreat in the Maldives with peaceful overwater villas, serious scuba diving and sugary sands."
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Luxury
"This property offers a range of experiences and amenities, though for many travelers, the big draw here is the beach, a beautiful stretch of fine white sand surrounded by turquoise water. "
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Staying here doesn't come cheap, and some guests have complained of high extra taxes tacked on to their bills; to avoid any surprises, make sure to double check whether taxes are included when you book online.
"Named one of the world’s most romantic by the World Travel Awards for 10 consecutive years, and it deserves it. Think destination dinners, private cruises and indulgent spa treatments for two "
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