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 A Perfect Getaway at Atmosphere Kanifushi!

Dec 25, 2024 ShivRamG8 Visakhapatnam, India

My partner and I had an unforgettable 5-day stay in a Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool. The villa was luxurious, impeccably maintained, and offered stunning ocean views. Watching the sunset from our villa and spotting aquatic life like reef sharks and colorful fishes through the glass floor panels was truly magical. The hospitality at the… Read more
My partner and I had an unforgettable 5-day stay in a Sunset Water Villa with Private Pool. The villa was luxurious, impeccably maintained, and offered stunning ocean views. Watching the sunset from our villa and spotting aquatic life like reef sharks and colorful fishes through the glass floor panels was truly magical. The hospitality at the resort was outstanding. A special thanks to Sulhiya, our GRO, who ensured our plans ran smoothly despite some rainy weather. She was always responsive, accommodating, and helped us make the most of our stay. Big shoutout to Akash (Housekeeping) for his creative villa decorations and the thoughtful birthday surprise, including a beautifully made bed and a relaxing bubble bath! Some of the folks in the Oceanix team—Saate, Raul, and Ihu—made our adventures unforgettable. From dolphin-watching and snorkeling with Saate’s patient guidance to Raul’s encouragement on jet skiing and Ihu’s expert scuba diving lessons, their professionalism and warmth were top-notch. We also loved the culinary delights. Chefs Prilji and Ashish delighted us with delicious dosas, pancakes, and crepes. The Ceylon Bliss (Sri Lankan cuisine) and Just Veg restaurants were culinary highlights, offering exceptional food and ambience. Finally, a heartfelt thanks to Mohammad Ali, the ever-smiling shuttle operator in front office, who made in-resort transportation seamless and stress-free. This resort exceeded our expectations with its all-inclusive offerings, excellent service, and unforgettable experiences. There were also Christmas celebrations and events which gave a beautiful festive vibe to our stay. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a perfect blend of luxury, adventure, and relaxation. We'd definitely like to come back and make more memories. Read less
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Dec 24, 2024 gayathri h

It is not only while picking but while dropping back also they treat you well. They take extra effort to give us comfort. My GRO sulhiya was taking care of our comfort during her weekly off also . They shuttle service guys are well trained to take care of the guest . The sea activity is outstanding experience.
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Dec 24, 2024 Katrina W

Such an amazing experience. The staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. The service at the resort is top notch. The accommodations are clean, comfortable and beautiful. There are several restaurants available, all of which are fabulous. The food is delicious.
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Dec 24, 2024 ankit191181 New Delhi, India

We had one of the best experiences at Atmosphere Kanifushi! The staff, specially our GRO, Ms Hansi, was very courteous, warm & helpful in every way. The best part is the play area & creche for kids. There are endless activities. We will certainly be back again!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A fabulous holiday

Dec 23, 2024 KennethB23 Wokingham, United Kingdom

My wife and I were looking for a place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and friends recommended Atmosphere based on their stay earlier in the year. We took their advice and booked a seven-night stay and what a wise choice that was – Atmosphere was absolutely fabulous. Everything about our stay worked faultlessly – the seaplane transfer… Read more
My wife and I were looking for a place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and friends recommended Atmosphere based on their stay earlier in the year. We took their advice and booked a seven-night stay and what a wise choice that was – Atmosphere was absolutely fabulous. Everything about our stay worked faultlessly – the seaplane transfer from Male went smoothly, our welcome to the resort was a warm one, our villa was stunning and the service culture was exemplary. We have stayed in luxury hotels around the world, and we know what good service feels like – Atmosphere is up there with the absolute best. We booked a sunset beach villa and were upgraded to a grand sunset beach villa – number 214 – very spacious accommodation inside, plenty of private deck area outside and our own recliners and parasol on the beach. There’s no concern about hidden charges here – apart from a couple of chargeable restaurants the rest are available as part of the Kanifushi all-inclusive plan which covers all of the alcoholic drinks and also our own choice of wines and spirits in our villa. Of course, the essential ingredient for any exceptional holiday is the staff - and the staff at Atmosphere are first class - and seem genuinely committed to providing their guests with a memorable holiday experience. We certainly enjoyed a memorable wedding anniversary with a flower arrangement on the bed when we returned after breakfast, flowers in the bath and a flower arrangement on our table in the restaurant in the evening, on the balcony overlooking the ocean. The staff couldn’t have done more to make our whole stay special. A particular mention to Nihad, our concierge who organised our restaurant bookings, complimentary massages, set up our drinks choices in our villa and the Atmosphere WhatsApp function on our phones to facilitate our stay – and to Naheem, our villa attendant who provided all of the special touches, the flower arrangements in our villa and the farewell gift and motif in front of our villa when we checked out. We also enjoyed the attentive service in the Spice restaurant and the way our table was decorated on our last night was very much appreciated. The one big mistake we made in booking this 7-day stay at Atmosphere, we realised quite quickly, was that we should have booked at least a 10-night stay – a mistake we won’t make when we return to this stunning resort. Read less