Atmosphere Kanifushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

Virgin rating

The hotel

Offering a unique premium All-Inclusive package, the sun-kissed Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives is an exceptional resort. It promises unlimited cocktails and mocktails, premium brand drinks and a choice of dining, with a complimentary fine dining evening dinner experience at The Sunset or Pier Six, not to mention al carte lunches at The Sunset included, plus fine dining at Just Veg for both lunch and dinner. And did we mention Ceylon Bliss, also included within the plan where you can sample mouth-watering cuisine from the local Sri Lankan chef. From the minute you’re personally met at Malé International Airport by the Atmosphere Team, you’re taken care of. Nothing is too much trouble, whether it’s filling your mini-bar or taking you on complimentary snorkelling adventures twice daily. And your spacious, detached villa or suite provides ample private space to relax and leads directly on to the white sands and turquoise lagoon, the new Kanifushi Residences are wonderful private villas - a good option if you are travelling in a group. One of the largest resort islands in the Maldives, this 2km-long paradise features a swimming pool at each end including one adult only, to give you sunrise and sunset views as you swim — grab a bike and cycle between the two! Don’t forget to make time and head to the spa for your complimentary spa treatments included within the plan based on length of stay.

Amenities

  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa

Where is it

In the Lhaviyani Atoll, along a large natural lagoon. Transfer time from Malé International Airport: 35 minutes by seaplane (remember to pack light for the seaplane transfer as luggage allowance is 20kg plus 5kg hand luggage, per person).

Hotel information

162 detached villas and suites. All with direct access to the beach and lagoon beyond, whirlpool bathtub, private outdoor area, ceiling fan, tea/coffee-making facilities, safe, WiFi access, DVD player, 32" flat-screen TV and iPod docking station.

Sunset Beach Villas offer direct beach access just a few meters in front of their large open air veranda with 1 queen-size bed and either an over-sized day bed or 2 rollaway beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Additional amenities include a well stocked in-villa mini-bar with beer, wine, juices, bottled water, and snacks, replenished daily.

Atmosphere Kanifushi Plan includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Spice - main buffet restaurant with live cooking stations, theme nights and grill. Lunch and dinner at Just Veg restaurant (reservations required). Street food style light meals and beverages at Ceylon Bliss from 5-9pm daily excepts Wednesdays and Sundays. A selection of snacks at The Liquid & Sunset Pool bar. One a la carte fine dining experience per guest (minimum 4 night stay required, pre booking required) at the following restaurants: The Sunset, or Pier Six. Premium brands of spirits, beer, and liquor available The Spice, The Liquid, The Sunset and Just Veg. Unlimited cocktails, mocktails, signature drinks, fresh and packaged juices, soft drinks, mineral water, and a selection of tea and coffee available from the KANIFUSHI PLAN™ Cocktails, Spirits, & Beer Menu. A wide selection of premium wines from the world-over and bubbles from the KANIFUSHI PLAN™ Wine Menu. In-villa mini-bar stocked with beer, two wines, soft drinks, and a selection of snacks – replenished once daily. 1 x 45-minute spa treatment included per adult for every 4 nights. 50% discount on one couple’s massage from a selection at Akiri Spa by Mandara. 20% discount on the first two regular dives per guest (guests must hold a valid dive certificate; no discounts apply if the guest does not dive). One complimentary sunset fishing, per guest, per stay (weather permitting). One complimentary excursion from a selection of exciting excursions, per guest, per stay (weather permitting). Unlimited non-motorised water sports with Dive and Sail throughout the stay (windsurfing, catamaran sailing, canoeing, paddle boarding). Access to The Clubhouse – Sports & Recreation Centre, floodlit tennis court, fully equipped gymnasium, and outdoor and indoor recreational activities. Daily music and DJ night events. Two snorkelling excursions during the stay and complimentary snorkelling equipment for all guests throughout their stay. Seaplane transfers are included.

Please note: Pier Six is open for dinner (7:00pm-10:30pm). The Sunset is open for dinner. The Teppanyaki Grill at Pier Six is open for 2 sittings at dinner on pre-booking; on a chargeable basis and excluded from the Kanifushi Plan package.

Please note: Atmosphere Kanifushi Plan will cease at 11:00am on your day of departure.

Kanifushi Beach Villa with Pool offer direct beach access just a few meters in front of their large open air veranda with 1 queen-size bed and either an over-sized day bed or 2 rollaway beds, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child.

2 Bedroom Sunset Family Beach Villas are sets of interconnecting Sunset Beach Villas, sleeping maximum 6 people (with maximum 4 adults).

Water Villas are perched over a lagoon with a private wooden sundeck with loungers and direct access into the sea, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Extra amenities include a pillow menu, well stocked in-villa mini-bar with beer, wine, juices, bottled water, and snacks, replenished daily; and a Sony Bluetooth speaker.

Sunset Beach Villa with pool offer a beachfront location with a 30m² private pool in the private garden looking out at the ocean, with 1 queen-size bed and 1 oversized day bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child. Additional amenities include direct check-in at villa, a pillow menu, well stocked in-villa mini-bar with beer, wine, juices, bottled water, and snacks, replenished daily, a Sony Bluetooth speaker, welcome bottle of sparkling wine in the room with canapes, daily refreshed fruit basket, additional 2 bottles of preferred alcohol brands of your choice (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan spirit menu), and 2 bottles of wine of your choice (1 white and 1 red) refilled daily (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan wine menu), optional a la carte breakfast at the Sunset Bar available on all days during the stay, one complimentary dining per week at The Sunset speciality restaurant or the Pier Six speciality seafood over-water fine dining.

Sunset Water Villa with pool offer ultimate overwater luxury, stretched along the northern end of the island with a private wooden deck and 20m² private pool with loungers and ocean views, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults. Additional amenities include direct check-in at villa, a pillow menu, well stocked in-villa mini-bar with beer, wine, juices, bottled water, and snacks, replenished daily, a Sony Bluetooth speaker, welcome bottle of sparkling wine in the room with canapes, daily refreshed fruit basket, additional 2 bottles of preferred alcohol brands of your choice (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan spirit menu), and 2 bottles of wine of your choice (1 white and 1 red) refilled daily (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan wine menu), optional a la carte breakfast at the Pier Six available on all days during stay, one complimentary dining per week at The Sunset speciality restaurant or the Pier Six speciality seafood over-water fine dining.

Kanifushi Grand Pool Villa is a one bedroom villa with sweeping oceanfront views with a 40m² lap pool with daybeds, sun loungers and a Maldivan swing making up a fabulous poolside set up. The bedroom has 1 king-size bed, with an oversized day bed in the living room, sleeping maximum 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults and 1 child. Additional amenities include direct check-in at villa, a pillow menu, well stocked in-villa mini-bar with beer, wine, juices, bottled water, and snacks, replenished daily, a Sony Bluetooth speaker, welcome bottle of sparkling wine in the room with canapes, daily refreshed fruit basket, additional 2 bottles of preferred alcohol brands of your choice (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan spirit menu), and 2 bottles of wine of your choice (1 white and 1 red) refilled daily (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan wine menu), optional a la carte breakfast at the Sunset Bar available on all days during the stay, one complimentary dining per week at The Sunset speciality restaurant or the Pier Six speciality seafood over-water fine dining.

Kanifushi Residence is the ultimate villa, complete with living/dining room, pantry, entertainment room, and two bedrooms, plus a private free form swimming pool, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 3 children, or 5 adults and 2 children. Additional amenities include a grand welcome with personalised villa signage, direct check-in at the villa, champagne on arrival with canapes, fruit basket and cookie jar replenished daily, enhanced in-villa mini-bar with beer, red and white wines, juices, bottled water, and snacks such as mixed nuts, chips, and chocolates, replenished daily, additional 2 bottles of preferred alcohol brands of your choice (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan spirit menu), and 2 bottles of wine of your choice (1 white and 1 red) refilled daily (from the Atmosphere Kanifushi plan wine menu), daily in-villa fresh coconut juice and homemade ice cream, in-villa breakfast once during stay (for stays of 5 nights or more), optional a la carte breakfast at The Sunset Bar for all days during the stay, optional daily muffin or high tea service, one additional complimentary dining per week at The Sunset or Pier Six speciality restaurants, exclusive butler service, dedicated buggy service, beach toys, special turn down service, customised pillow menu, and personalised departure momento.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Dec '24 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost between 01 Nov '24 –17 Oct '25.

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply.

  • Booking Bonus: Book by 31 Mar '25 to receive a complimentary à la Carte fine dining experience once at The Pier Six and once at The Sunset or twice at The Sunset per guest per stay between 10 Nov–26 Dec '24 and 09 Jan–05 Apr '25. 

    Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply. 

Just Veg (100% meat-free cooking with recipes from the Mediterranean, Arabic, and Indian regions, open for lunch and dinner). The Liquid (Poolside bar serving drinks and bar snacks, as well as a fish and chip service in the evenings). The Sunset Pool Bar (light meals and drinks during the day, speciality fine dining in the evening. Pool bar remains open in the evening for drinks and shisha*). The Spice (all day buffet restaurant, offering International cuisine and themed nights throughout the week). Ceylon Bliss (Sri-Lankan street food). Teppanyaki Grill* (overwater restaurant, open for dinner). Pier Six (specialty over-the-water seafood restaurant, open for lunch and dinner). Marrakech (Moroccan shisha lounge). 

Indian Ocean themed Gala Night and entertainment on Sundays. White Beach BBQ* on Wednesdays. Daily music and DJ night events, as well as theme nights, special disco nights and live performances throughout the year.

50-metre swimming pool overlooking sea. Adults-only pool. Akiri Spa by Mandara*. Sunset fishing*. The Club House (tennis court, full gym, recreation centre for activities from Dhivehi language classes to cocktail making, and table tennis, subject to change). Dive & Sail (non-motorised water sports). Snorkelling (complimentary equipment and 2 excursions per day, weather permitting). Various seasonal activities. Excursions*. Morning Yoga. 

Complimentary WiFi access.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: to ensure our customer's safety, we are unable to offer over water accommodation to children under the age of 12.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating An incredible experience! Beyond expectations!

Dec 17, 2024 Giselle B

Everything exceeded my expectations. The place is incredible, the service impeccable. Absolutely recommended! Everything is designed so that you don't have to worry about anything. There are many activities for those of us who like to be active and you will also find that it is a perfect place to relax and enjoy. The resort has two swimming pools,… Read more
Everything exceeded my expectations. The place is incredible, the service impeccable. Absolutely recommended! Everything is designed so that you don't have to worry about anything. There are many activities for those of us who like to be active and you will also find that it is a perfect place to relax and enjoy. The resort has two swimming pools, a gym, a paddle court, tennis and soccer. Yoga and dance classes, among others. 6 restaurants, one better than the other. I highly recommend that you don't miss this experience! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The closest thing to paradise you will find!

Dec 16, 2024 Lara D

We can highly recommend this island resort to anyone. Everything there is highly organised with lots of staff doing everything they can possibly do to make your stay perfect. There is a great selection of restaurants and bars with different themes and excellent chefs. We really enjoyed the hire bikes for getting up and down the island quickly,… Read more
We can highly recommend this island resort to anyone. Everything there is highly organised with lots of staff doing everything they can possibly do to make your stay perfect. There is a great selection of restaurants and bars with different themes and excellent chefs. We really enjoyed the hire bikes for getting up and down the island quickly, although there are little electric bussed running up and down constantly if you prefer that. There are multiple trips per day, and twice daily snorkelling boats taking you out to various different reefs. The water sports and dive team were excellent, and the equipment was really good quality. There were many extra touches such as being greeted off the seaplane by staff in Maldivian costume playing drums. We were assigned our own person to look after us during our stay- he kept us up to date with what was on, and made bookings for us. Our room attendant was great and also very artistic. Highly recommend this island, and we will go back I am sure. You would never be bored there! Read less
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Dec 16, 2024 Erika B

Our stay at Atmosphere Kanifushi was one to remember, everything from warm welcoming staff to full service during our stay in the beautiful sunset water villa was amazing. On a small island, you have lots of things to do and see, you can not be bored here, many restaurants to choose from with smiling and professional staff or just enjoying this… Read more
Our stay at Atmosphere Kanifushi was one to remember, everything from warm welcoming staff to full service during our stay in the beautiful sunset water villa was amazing. On a small island, you have lots of things to do and see, you can not be bored here, many restaurants to choose from with smiling and professional staff or just enjoying this paradise island. I would like to thank to amazing Kencho, who was doing beyond to make our stay and especially my birthday exceptional even on her dat off. You are lucky if you meet her on the island :) We have had an amazing stay and would be happy to be back! Erika and Marian Read less
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Dec 15, 2024 664jayshreep Greater London, United Kingdom

The staff have been absolutely amazing. They are all very friendly and make the holiday extra special. The resort is very clean and tidy! The food is amazing in all the restaurants and the staff from the waiters to the chefs to the cleaners are all so good! Kencho our guest relations officer looked after us to well and very responsive to our… Read more
The staff have been absolutely amazing. They are all very friendly and make the holiday extra special. The resort is very clean and tidy! The food is amazing in all the restaurants and the staff from the waiters to the chefs to the cleaners are all so good! Kencho our guest relations officer looked after us to well and very responsive to our requests. The buggy drivers were all so nice and Mohammed Ali who always had a smile on his face and so friendly! The staff (Paras. Betsy, Gopal, Bharat, Abdullah) at the Spice and Sunset Beach looked after us so well. Mr Raman the food and beverage manager would always come to say hello during our meals and made sure we were okay and very attentive. Highly recommend Atmosphere Kanifushi if you want first class service. Read less
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Dec 15, 2024 Kelly A

Where do I start with this amazing place? Arrival at male went perfect, someone there to meet us from the flight and take us to the lounge whilst we waited for our sea plane. We booked Kanifushi beach villa with private pool. The room was perfect. Our room boy suresh was amazing. Mini bar and snacks replenished daily. Plug sockets are same as uk… Read more
Where do I start with this amazing place? Arrival at male went perfect, someone there to meet us from the flight and take us to the lounge whilst we waited for our sea plane. We booked Kanifushi beach villa with private pool. The room was perfect. Our room boy suresh was amazing. Mini bar and snacks replenished daily. Plug sockets are same as uk so no need to take adapters. We ate at most of the restaurants which were all amazing. We needed to go to the onsite shop which was expensive as we needed to buy mosquito repellent which was 20 $. We hired bikes for our stay which we loved using. Every single staff member we encountered were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. I will 100% be retuning. Thanks for an amazing holiday ❤️ Read less