Atmosphere Kanifushi

Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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 a la 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 complimentary seaplane transfer (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, and 43" flat-screen TV. 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. One additional a la carte fine dining experience for stays of 10 nights or more at Pier Six or The Sunset for stays from November 2025) 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 Essens Wellness and Spa. 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). Complimentary non-motorised water sports (unicorn and slide pedalos are chargeable) with Dive and Sail throughout the stay (Windsurf Board, Catamaran, Canoe and Paddle boarding). Access to The Clubhouse – Sports & Recreation Centre, floodlit tennis court, fully equipped gymnasium, and outdoor and indoor recreational activities including Sunrise Yoga, Aqua Aerobics and movie nights. 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 10 Oct '25 to receive up to 30% off the accommodation cost between 03 Aug '25–22 Dec'26. 

    Plus, two children age between 2 and 11.99 years of age, stay free. 

    Terms and conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates 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). The Lantern Bar (healthy cocktails and tapas, open for dinner 6 days a week). 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.Essens Wellness and Spa*. 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. Bike hire* (available on request). Trackable island shuttle.

* 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 The best magical birthday getaway!

Sep 6, 2025 SamiraALAzri Muscat Governorate, Oman

My husband and I travel a lot, but Atmosphere Kanifushi truly felt like the most amazing place we’ve ever stayed in. From the warm welcome to the attentive team who remembered the smallest details, we felt genuinely cared for the entire time. It was my husband’s birthday during our stay, and he genuinely felt like the whole resort was celebrating… Read more
My husband and I travel a lot, but Atmosphere Kanifushi truly felt like the most amazing place we’ve ever stayed in. From the warm welcome to the attentive team who remembered the smallest details, we felt genuinely cared for the entire time. It was my husband’s birthday during our stay, and he genuinely felt like the whole resort was celebrating with him…surprises, thoughtful touches, and warm wishes everywhere made it unforgettable. The Kanifushi Plan made everything effortless so we could focus on relaxing and reconnecting without worrying about bills. The island is breathtaking, and the personal touches throughout our stay made it feel special. We left refreshed, already planning our return with the kids, and wholeheartedly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a worry free, romantic escape. Shoutout to our GRO, Kencho — if you could teach customer service, you’d be a professor! She was one of the reasons we had the most amazing experience. Always just one message away, and nothing was impossible for her! And Akram in the sunset resturant… lunch time was always special! Read less
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Sep 6, 2025 Mark H Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

We spent a long time looking at various islands for our first trip to the Maldives and feel very happy now that we opted for Atmosphere Kanifushi! We stopped in a sunset water villa with pool and would choose this option again if we returned. Speaking to other guests it seemed insect bites were much more of an issue with the beach villas ,… Read more
We spent a long time looking at various islands for our first trip to the Maldives and feel very happy now that we opted for Atmosphere Kanifushi! We stopped in a sunset water villa with pool and would choose this option again if we returned. Speaking to other guests it seemed insect bites were much more of an issue with the beach villas , presumably due to the vegetation. I have not been bitten once this trip and my wife only a couple of times. The rooms were immaculate and our housekeeper Akash managed to time his daily visit perfectly around our visit to the breakfast buffet. He also returned each night to ensure we had everything we needed. The standard of food on offer is generally great. Just Veg is an absolute must do and was our favourite meal. The main buffet 'Spice' was consistently good and we could easily have just eaten there for every meal. Aniket looked after us every day ensuring our glasses were always full and our plates cleared away promptly. Liquid bar was our choice for evening drinks . Gobi makes great cocktails both classic and his own creations. Immaculate and the rest of the staff made sure you were never left waiting for your next drink. The weather ( early September) was perfect. We had been very concerned that this time of year might be a poor choice however I think it rained three times in the duration of our stay and then only a quick downpour. I definitely would not have wanted it to be any hotter! Neither of us dive or even snorkel so I can't comment on that aspect but the sea was very clear and there certainly seemed to be a great variety of sealife visible from the shore. We saw turtles , rays and small sharks from the peir / villas. The only things that could be improved for us would be portion sizes at Ceylon Bliss , this was only really a snack and not a full meal, despite requiring that you book in ahead. The entertainment on an evening wasn't great although this wasn't a big issue as we didn't expect it to be a lively resort. The music choice could do with being a little more contemporary as the disco felt like an 80's theme most evenings. While that may well have been ours and many others guests hayday, you don't always need reminding of it lol! The island is beautiful and you can't always perfectly 'manicure' nature but we did think a little more could have been done in some areas given the amount of staff on hand. All in all though, this is a fabulous resort and we would love to return some day. Oh and the spa is amazing, make sure you take advantage of the complimentary treatment. I can't remember the ladies names unfortunately but they were excellent! Read less
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Sep 4, 2025 Daydream18792991183

We came on our honeymoon for 4 days. The resort is huge and offers a lot of different views. The staff is extremely friendly, everyone greets you and always tries to cater to your needs. The rooms are very beautiful and views are stunning. My husband and I couldn't have enough of the views. It was our best experience till date. There are a lot… Read more
We came on our honeymoon for 4 days. The resort is huge and offers a lot of different views. The staff is extremely friendly, everyone greets you and always tries to cater to your needs. The rooms are very beautiful and views are stunning. My husband and I couldn't have enough of the views. It was our best experience till date. There are a lot of activities and its not possible to do all of them. Would definitely recommend the snorkeling and spa. The food is amazing. We got the all inclusive plan, you get unlimited food and drinks. Must visit. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best ever staycation and had a wonderful memory

Sep 3, 2025 Atchaya M

We were at our best vacation.we’re fully satisfied from the beginning to the end of journey. A special thanks to our coordinator (DSK Travels Ms.kriti) for helping to reach this amazing staycation. A perfect place for a family vacation with kids we had a wonderful time together. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner was delicious 😋 grab your veg on just… Read more
We were at our best vacation.we’re fully satisfied from the beginning to the end of journey. A special thanks to our coordinator (DSK Travels Ms.kriti) for helping to reach this amazing staycation. A perfect place for a family vacation with kids we had a wonderful time together. Breakfast, Lunch and dinner was delicious 😋 grab your veg on just veg, Cylon bliss provides a authentic style of Cylon food and finally spice restaurant you’ll get a variety of flavors from different places for the whole day. Kids friendly recreation centers and engaging kids club. Throughout the stay you will surprised by the nonstop buggy services ( A special thanks to Mr.Mohammed Ali) for the great job 👏🏻 kudos to the entire team . Overall experience was great and memorable.we had a pleasant stay. Read less
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Sep 3, 2025 Drish I

Atmosphere was a great getaway location - Lot of activities, a private beach and great team of professionals! Special shoutout to Shagun, yoga instructor at Atmosphere.