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. Shisha at Marrakech Shisha Lounge. In-villa mini-bar stocked with beer, two wines, soft drinks, and a selection of snacks – replenished once daily. 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. Return local transfer to and from the airport.

Please note: Pier 6 is open for lunch and dinner. 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 3 adults.

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 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 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 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 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. 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 30 Jun '24 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost for travel between 01 Oct '23 - 31 Oct '24.  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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Apr 28, 2024 mark f

Just come back from 10 wonderful days at atmosphere Kanifushi wow !!! where to start firstly the accommodation was out of this world we had a sunset beach villa & pool amazing our guest relations guy was first class Azuhan he looked after us from the minute we stepped on to the island and was super attentive only a what’s app message and your… Read more
Just come back from 10 wonderful days at atmosphere Kanifushi wow !!! where to start firstly the accommodation was out of this world we had a sunset beach villa & pool amazing our guest relations guy was first class Azuhan he looked after us from the minute we stepped on to the island and was super attentive only a what’s app message and your request was done from our room cleaner to the beach and pool guys every one was so friendly and you can tell there just there to make our holiday perfect we felt so special those 10 beautiful days on this paradise island. The food everywhere was the best I’ve tasted our favourite was just veg the 3 girls that served us were super friendly and efficient nothing was too much trouble but you could tell all the staff on the island were happy which makes us happy well done atmosphere Kanifushi for giving my wife and I the most wonderful experience we have ever had specially the head chef at the sunset restaurant he made us laugh so much and the breakfast were amazing there too we will definitely be going back so many good memories we have fallen so much in love with the island and the staff that we now call our friends xxxx mr & mrs fenn Read less
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Apr 28, 2024 Simon W Selby District, United Kingdom

This was our 2nd visit to Kanafushi……Wow it didn’t disappoint! From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed. The staff on this island are just unbelievable they go out of their way to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Shout out to Azuhan, Eliza and Annl who made our holiday run smoothly. The Villa, pools, beaches and food will give a… Read more
This was our 2nd visit to Kanafushi……Wow it didn’t disappoint! From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed. The staff on this island are just unbelievable they go out of their way to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Shout out to Azuhan, Eliza and Annl who made our holiday run smoothly. The Villa, pools, beaches and food will give a wow moment everyday guaranteed. We have visited the Maldives 6 times now but we have found our perfect destination in Atmosphere Kanafushi. See you next time…thank you! Read less
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Apr 28, 2024 OnAir718068

The most amazing place we've been to. It's ofcourse stunning but the service, comfort and organisation of the people in the resort from airport staff to everyone on the island made everything that much more seamless (even with lost bahgage). Food options were great, buggy service to get around the island was efficient. Extremely helpful staff… Read more
The most amazing place we've been to. It's ofcourse stunning but the service, comfort and organisation of the people in the resort from airport staff to everyone on the island made everything that much more seamless (even with lost bahgage). Food options were great, buggy service to get around the island was efficient. Extremely helpful staff willing to go above and beyond! Special thanks to Arif who was our Guest Relation Manager, we had the best time. Read less
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Apr 28, 2024 danielvB4184ZE

Our first time on the Maldives and it was amazing! The Grand Pool Villa was great. A big room with airconditioning wich was very welcome due to the high temperatures outside. So sleeping was good. The bathroom is very big with a nice bath and big shower. The pool was huge and was a big WOW-factor! A couple of meters further and your on the… Read more
Our first time on the Maldives and it was amazing! The Grand Pool Villa was great. A big room with airconditioning wich was very welcome due to the high temperatures outside. So sleeping was good. The bathroom is very big with a nice bath and big shower. The pool was huge and was a big WOW-factor! A couple of meters further and your on the beach. Very quiet, with lovely seats and an amazing view. Going to different restaurants is great with the shuttlebusses. Every 20 minutes or so they drive by and you can hop on and off. Every driver was very friendly (shootout to Seifel). There is a shuttlebus-tracker so you can see exactly where the busses are. The food was great, especially the Teppanyaki and Pier Six. I absolutely recommend them. Everyone working here is super friendly and nothing is to much for them. Overal a fantastic experience and absolutely wanna come back. Read less
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Apr 27, 2024 HetaalD Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Wonderful and comfortable stay. Staff was very courteous n rooms were very neat n comfortable. I highly recommend this place to everyone who is looking for peace with a 5 star hospitality. Food is mouth watering n activity at liquid every night is must to enjoy