Gili Lankanfushi Maldives wins the Best Honeymoon Resort award at the 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives, the pioneers in sustainable and barefoot luxury holidays, has won the ‘Best Honeymoon Resort’ award at the 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards. At the prestigious award ceremony held at London’s famous Dorchester Hotel on 5th February 2026, Gili Lankanfushi won the award, which is a clear indication of the outstanding honeymoon experience provided by the resort. Every year, the United Kingdom Weddings & Honeymoons Awards (UKWHA) gathers the best of the best in the wedding and honeymoon sector for the largest and most eagerly awaited awards ceremony in Europe.
Speaking about the win, Gili Lankanfushi General Manager Rodrigo Buanafina said: “We were delighted to accept the ‘Best Honeymoon Resort’ Award at the 2026 UK Weddings & Honeymoons Awards. We are very proud of our honeymoon experience here at Gili and it is fantastic to receive this recognition from the most respected bridal awards in the industry. From supper under the stars to traditional Dhoni boat rides, our island paradise offers a true castaway honeymoon experience that will leave couples in love all over again.”
Gili Lankanfushi has also launched a luxurious list of honeymoon packages and experiences, which include:
Romantic Retreats at Meera Spa
Couples will feel the burden of the world melt away as they step into Gili Lankanfushi’s Maldives serene overwater Meera Spa. The ‘couples’ journeys’, all of which are accompanied by a bubble bath therapy treatment for two overlooking the lagoon, are:
Gili Honeymoon BlissGuests will begin their romantic getaway with a foot ritual to ease their feet before indulging in a head-to-toe Aromatherapy couples massage. A mini facial and scalp massage will bring guests back from their blissful state as an aromatic bath beckons, complete with Champagne and spa refreshments chilled to perfection. From $499++ per couple.
Wonders of Gili
This experience is carefully crafted to stimulate and elevate all five senses. Couples will indulge in a romantic massage by candlelight while taking in breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. This will be followed by an ‘ocean therapy’ consisting of a Seaweed Body Buff & Detox Seaweed Mud Wrap to thoroughly cleanse and rejuvenate the skin, as well as a scalp massage. The experience culminates with a candlelit desert rose Aroma Bath for two, complete with a bottle of Champagne, chocolates, and fresh fruits.
Traditional Dhoni à Deux
The Dhoni à Deux experience is the ultimate choice for couples who want their romance to come with a side of local culture. This experience involves couples sailing off on a traditional Maldivian Dhoni boat at sunset. The boat is guided by a private skipper who will take the guests sailing around the island’s turquoise lagoon while they enjoy champagne and canapés. The guests will then return to the jetty for supper. This is the most indulgent aperitif on the island and an amazing photo shoot!
Castaway Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Couples who love sea life will love this bucket-list experience where they get to see dolphins, enjoy canapés, and have a drink or two while they enjoy the two-hour sunset cruise. The cruise departs at sunset, which is when the dolphins migrate from the atoll to go and find their supper in the deep sea. Couples will make memories that will last a lifetime on this very special cruise.
Supper Under the Stars
Gili Lankanfushi’s supper under the stars experience is a wonderfully romantic and completely private dining offering. Here, guests will enjoy a fine dining meal with champagne and wine pairings as they soak up the magical sunset and crystal-clear Maldivian constellations. Whether couples prefer a champagne toast on a lantern-lit private beach or an exotic feast served amid lush palms and birdsong, the experience is completely tailored to their tastes and preferences. For the ultimate surprise, the team can even whisk lovers away to a mystery location where they will enjoy the chef’s culinary creations in a dreamy setting.
Slumber Beneath the Stars
For a truly romantic experience, couples are able to spend an unforgettable night slumbering beneath the stars on their very own star bed. On request, the Mr/Mrs Friday private butlers can turn the daybeds on the private roof terrace of each villa into luxurious settings complete with candlelight, champagne on ice, and strawberries.
Gili Romance Story Package
For those couples who wish to indulge in their honeymoon experience, the Gili Romance Story full package is the only option! The indulgent half-board package is available throughout the year and includes:
Accommodation in a villa of choice with a minimum 4-night stay
Return speedboat transfers
Gourmet breakfast and dinner daily at Kashiveli restaurant
A choice of 60 minutes of Ayurvedic therapy or Kahnuma Lomi Lomi
Private in-villa couples’ yoga
A tropical flower bath with candlelight, champagne, and strawberries
Meera “Better Sleep” Spa Gift (Pillow Mist)
Dine in the Dark – A blinded dinner experience for the senses during guests’ stay
Sleeping under the stars experience
Gili Lankanfushi is an unspoiled island in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives, only 20 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport with direct flights from London now available.
