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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our special paradise destination

Apr 22, 2024 Explorer681528

This was our fifth visit to Atmosphere Kanifushi and again it did not disappoint. A special mention to Chef Deva in Sunset is a master of his trade and made us some delectable food, he also entertained us one morning at breakfast with a magic trick :-) being greeted by such a kind and happy man really does make your day a great one. Betsy, Thapa… Read more
This was our fifth visit to Atmosphere Kanifushi and again it did not disappoint. A special mention to Chef Deva in Sunset is a master of his trade and made us some delectable food, he also entertained us one morning at breakfast with a magic trick :-) being greeted by such a kind and happy man really does make your day a great one. Betsy, Thapa and Ikram in Sunset all work so hard and again provide a service with a smile and a kind heart which we already miss. A big thank you to Arif and Malsha who helped with an issue we had. It was delt with quickly and professionally, it truly did help us to enjoy our family holiday and we appreciate you. Ramen the FB manager is always there to say hi and have a good catch up about family’s and life. Shaheen our pool guy was just an absolute delight working hard in the heat of the sun. Mudah who works/manages just veg, he never stops smiling and always surprises us with his cocktail extravaganzas. We will miss them all and the island so much. I can’t recommend this Island enough. A truly magic stay in paradise with some of the kindest people every time. Thank you all from the Cookson family xx Read less
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Apr 22, 2024 woll UK

As everyone says this place is fantastic so i will try and write a review from different angle. Stayed in sunset beach villa with amazing host Rafu who was helpful and delightful but more importantly knew when to offer help and when we are fine (sometimes you can get over swamped with helpfulness but Rafu had it just right). We choose that end of… Read more
As everyone says this place is fantastic so i will try and write a review from different angle. Stayed in sunset beach villa with amazing host Rafu who was helpful and delightful but more importantly knew when to offer help and when we are fine (sometimes you can get over swamped with helpfulness but Rafu had it just right). We choose that end of the island which was more private and quiet. We got bikes which were in perfect working order and sometimes we used the golf buggy service. Room was great , We found pillows a little firm but they were changed with in an hour of asking, I also found it quite warm at night but again seperate sheet provided and bed made up with Duvet on husbands side and sheet on mine. Perfect service. Snacks and drinks replaced daily. Good pool, Comfortable sunbeds. Elemis toiletries with decent shampoo and conditioner . The people doing our room were really good and accommodating Our other reason for being down this end of island was that we could go off the point to do a spot of fly fishing (catch and release) which was just ideal as kept husband very happy.We also did a day trip to little island to fish (on our own , not organised trip ) which was very very reasonable (got dropped by boat at 9 , pick up at 4, hotel provided cooler of soft drinks and sandwiches - just perfect. We ate in all the restaurants.(i booked using the app before we arrived, but most nights i think you could have got it ) Spice just amazing on themed nights (sunday curries, friday asian) but wasn't so keen on nights that were ' world themed, But always had fantastic steaks and fish cooked to order. Ate a lot at 'just veg ', very convenient for our villa. Great food and special shout out to Sands who looked after us most times. The Pier and Sunset were pleasant but wasn't rushing back. We had breakfast at Sunset with lovely Betsy bringing breakfast. It was good as quiet and restful. nice food freshly cooked , waiter service , but limited range in comparison to spice (just as well as easy to eat too much ) We were very happy having breakfast here. Can't comment on lunch as only had one day - Didnt need it. Cocktails are good but didn't really find a wine we particularly liked on all inclusive range We had a couple of massages , one was just unbelievably good, the other a bit nothing so a bit of luck involved. As we had our own pool and the sea we didnt use the main pools much but seemed very pleasant. Fish feeding at 8.30pm (?) is a must to see, starts off with reef fish , GTs, and the like milling around , then when the food goes in the sharks swoop - it's like the old James Bond with Piranha feeding . The beach infront of us was good but you did definitely need watershoes. Walking up the beach some bits are certainly better then others but just take a cheap pair of shoes and you will be fine We got snorkels (only time on whole trip when a staff member was somewhat rude) We went on trip but unfortunately was just south island trip and rather unspectacular, other areas are better Transport to and from island is good but somewhat organised chaos. We had to search a little to find rep on arrival but everyone helps so not an issue. One bag got sent on later seaplane- again not an issue as i took a set of summer clothes / swim stuff in hand luggage and i had my case a few hours later. On return you really value help as you have to go through an extra security , and they get you in the right line As everyone says all the 'Team Members ' are just fantastic and we had an amazing 10 days and would happily return Read less
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Apr 22, 2024 fasangs

Sulhiya she is the best host for us, and everything was amazing we love our beach villa and water villa, we have been here for 9 days and 8 nights and we will back for sure. We highly recommend “Just Veg” for everyone to try at least once in your stay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The nicest place I have ever been!

Apr 20, 2024 Sarah C Cork, Ireland

Visited atmosphere Kanifushi for a short trip with a group of friends. Wow! A spectacular resort awaited us as we stepped off the sea plane. The villa with pool was outstanding! Amazing showers and beds - super luxurious! Crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, delicious food and drink. Very attentive resort staff and our host Arif was… Read more
Visited atmosphere Kanifushi for a short trip with a group of friends. Wow! A spectacular resort awaited us as we stepped off the sea plane. The villa with pool was outstanding! Amazing showers and beds - super luxurious! Crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, delicious food and drink. Very attentive resort staff and our host Arif was brilliant - always on hand via WhatsApp to assist with queries or to organise excursions such as snorkelling and sunset cruise. Already looking at booking another trip here. Read less
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Apr 20, 2024 Laureta b

Best experience in this paradise Atmosphere Kanifushi Resort in Maldives. The staff was amazing! Food and beverages were amazing and a lot of different types. Kanifushi Beach Villa with Pool was a great villa to pick with its privacy at maximum. Everything was perfect!