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 15 Dec '24 to receive up to 20% off the accommodation cost booking between 1 Nov '24–17 Oct '25, when staying a minimum of 4 nights. 

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

Nov 20, 2024 Fouzan K

The trip and island was amazing really enjoyed. Special Thanks to Ms. Hansi who guide us very well and all staff was very helpfull, room service was great, F&B was fabulous. Sunset Hotel was very well organized for couples. Pier Six Hotel was very well located
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A Paradise!

Nov 19, 2024 Apo K

A paradise! I really enjoyed and satisfied by the Island, Cleaning, food, facility. The room is so clean and lux, there are many types of restaurants and food, I really liked the food. Beach is great, Watersports are so fun and the people in the island is so helpful. I so satisfied, I would suggest to anyone who likes to go. They also arrange… Read more
A paradise! I really enjoyed and satisfied by the Island, Cleaning, food, facility. The room is so clean and lux, there are many types of restaurants and food, I really liked the food. Beach is great, Watersports are so fun and the people in the island is so helpful. I so satisfied, I would suggest to anyone who likes to go. They also arrange all transportation for you. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 Best Vids C

The whole Island is just awesome and the Food are very delicious.Very Beautiful Place and we will come back.Azuham our Personal Contact is a exordinary Kind Person.Azuham take care very well of us and he is a very cool guy!👍 Thank you to the whole Team💯💯💯
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Utterly relaxing

Nov 18, 2024 RJ65213 Nantwich, United Kingdom

A stunning location - which I guess is typical of The Maldives - but honestly a first rate hotel and not one person was anything other than pleasant and accommodating. Is there a downside? So no immediate diving experience and you have to take a boat a short distance, but surely that’s part of the fun? Then I personally have an issue with being… Read more
A stunning location - which I guess is typical of The Maldives - but honestly a first rate hotel and not one person was anything other than pleasant and accommodating. Is there a downside? So no immediate diving experience and you have to take a boat a short distance, but surely that’s part of the fun? Then I personally have an issue with being charged $65 for breakfast in my room when every is otherwise included - this on a day where it was pissing down and every shuttle buggy that passed my room was full, so I gave up. Hansi, my primary contact point, was superb. Nothing she wouldn’t organise for me even though I’m low maintenance. Courteous, always recognised me and genuinely wanted to make sure I had the best experience here. I also single out Renu(shri) in Sunset. Always had a smile, great English and just the right level of ‘attentive’. Lovely girl and I hope she progresses well - she deserves to do so. Would I come back? Absolutely. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An island that welcomes you with a hug and creates magical memories

Nov 18, 2024 Trainers1 London

After a busy year, we wanted some down time to relax and recuperate - and Atmosphere Kanifushi was absolutely the right place to do just that. You'll judge from the length of this review that we had an amazing time. We booked through Virgin, which meant we benefitted from a direct flight of 10 hours rather than a stopover in the Middle East. We… Read more
After a busy year, we wanted some down time to relax and recuperate - and Atmosphere Kanifushi was absolutely the right place to do just that. You'll judge from the length of this review that we had an amazing time. We booked through Virgin, which meant we benefitted from a direct flight of 10 hours rather than a stopover in the Middle East. We were met at the arrivals gate by one of the hotel's staff, who guided us through the busy airport to the serene Coral Lounge in the seaplane terminal. It was then a 45-minute seaplane ride over the fabulous atolls before we arrived at the hotel's pier. We don't want to spoil surprises, but there's a lovely welcome, hosted by your personal Guest Relations Officer (wonderful Kencho in our case) who will help you download their app and their shuttle tracker, to keep you fully informed about what's going on, to help you make bookings and to answer any specific questions you've got. It's a brilliant system that proved super helpful when we received a message about the security team finding a hatched nest of baby turtles, and being able to take part in their release into the ocean early one morning. Then it's off for an electric buggy tour of the island so you can orientate yourself and start to decide how to spend your time. We stayed in an over-water villa, with partial glass floors in the living and bathrooms, really effective air-conditioning (essential on some very humid days) and a really well-stocked mini bar with snacks, all included in the package. There are little sets of toiletries including sun cream, lip balm and insect repellent - mossies are around the island, but the resort fogs the area evening and morning. There are Elemis toiletries in the bathroom, along with thoughtful umbrellas, pac a macs and life vests to keep you safe and dry whatever you're choosing to do. The thing that makes Kanifushi so special is the team of staff who work there. They are, without exception, at the top of their game in the hospitality sector. Every welcome is authentic, their attention of service (low-key, understated, watchful but not ever present - just how we really love it) is unparalleled. Communication between all the team members is absolutely fabulous, their memory of their guests likes and preferences is effortless. You can choose to do a lot or a little at Kanifushi. There are motorised and non-motorised water sports and a range of excursions and spa options (again included in the Virgin holidays package). We did the Sunset Fishing Trip - didn't catch anything, honestly didn't matter because it was tranquil and amazing; trip to Turtle Sanctuary - brilliant to see the work they do; snorkelling trip (with really helpful dive guides who completely understood that some people might need more support at beginner level!!) and many more. We could snorkel every day from stairs directly from our room, and saw more than 50 varieties of reef fish of all sizes, plus turtles, reef sharks and rays. The food in all the restaurant outlets was absolutely delicious, with lots of Asian dishes with amazing spicing, fresh fruit and seafood. The chefs start work at 2.30am to get your 7am breakfast ready - and it really shows. The restaurant staff are amazing (watch the crows - they're super clever!!) and we'd especially like to shout out to Immaculate in Liquid, and Christy, Gopal, Gebriyel, Yaz in Spice and Ammu on the boat trip to the island. For days you might want to be indoors, there are table tennis tables, billiards (staff are very happy to enter into friendly competition) and darts, along with a gym with Technogym and Cybex equipment and a fully-equipped five a side football pitch and a Padel court. There are spa treatments included in Virgin's package - we had a couples massage and a fabulous facial. There is some construction work going on at the resort, with a crane audible throughout our stay, developing some of the facilities. We assumed this was happening in time for the busy Christmas rush. One note of caution - the process at the airport on your return journey isn't lovely. It took us literally three hours to get through six security check points. Your bags are scanned before you get to the check-in desks, you go through immigration checks, then another bag scan and body check and then another passport check, a random bag and drugs swipe test as you reach the boarding gate and then the usual passport and boarding card check. Not sure why there are so many levels of check in place, but you're queuing in very hot temperatures with sporadic air-conditioning. The airport staff are all lovely and courteous, but we've never been so glad to get onto a plane and sit down for the journey back. The flight back's a little longer, at 11 hours 15 minutes, but Virgin's extensive entertainment package meant we could catch up on TV we'd missed. Wonderful experience all round - if you're seeing an idyllic island in the sun, Kanifushi is where we found our paradise island. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so memorable. Read less