A wonderful place - impossible not to fall in love with Gili. Everything was great, but the things that really stand out are: (1) cycling barefoot through the trees to get around the island - a lovely, relaxing experience; (2) the food - breakfast in particular is incredible, but everything was outstanding, especially the buffet nights; (3) the people, the service, the friendly, informal, relaxed vibe; (4) the villa (great design, spacious, enjoyable, with lovely features like the outdoor shower and the private sea space; and (5) the snorkelling.

As others have said, the outside world is getting closer to Gili, so you do see a few ships, planes, buildings on nearby islands. But that doesn’t detract in any way from the sense of peace, calm and beauty in Gili. We had an incredibly happy few days there, and can’t wait to go back one day.

We were on Jetty 2 - a bit more sheltered when it’s windy than the other jetties. Villa 31 (with plunge pool) felt perfect to us, at the end of the jetty - was hard to imagine a better villa.

Thankyou for wonderful service from the staff - especially Thasleem, Aslam, Sharif and Makif - but every single interaction was a pleasure. This is not traditional, slightly distant high-end service - it’s far more friendly than that, and it helps to make Gili very special.

We are frequent visitors to Gili and loved this visit as much as all the others. The experience overall is amazingly good in every aspect and the staff are superb, yes all of them. The only comment I would make is that when the weather is poor, like very strong winds etc then some of the water excursions might be modified, shortened or even postponed to ensure the guests get the maximum value and experience.

We are just finishing our visit to Gili Lankanfushi and I can’t praise the resort and staff enough. From beginning to end, we were pampered by our Ms Friday, Naff. She was so personable, positive and full of energy. She made sure all of our needs were addressed and met promptly and gave us unparalleled, personalized service. She elevates the bar on five star service.

The staff were all fantastic. Matthew, the resort manager, was present and engaging. The head chef visited us personally every day to check on us. Everyone here clearly takes pride in Gili and in their customer service.

The food was wonderful. This definitely is a foodie destination. The sommeliers elevated the dining experience and made great recommendations. The Asian street food market was a highlight.

We really enjoyed the layout and design of the Overwater Bar. It never felt crowded, the drinks were excellent and it is a great place to watch the sunset with a cocktail and a snack.

I sustained an injury and was well cared for by the on-site doctor and nurse, Damanti. I was also touched by everyone’s sincere concern for me and their well wishes for my quick recovery.

I was unable to dive but my husband had a very positive diving experience. The spa was excellent and the accommodations were great.

If you are looking for a trip where everything is taken care of and you feel totally pampered, this is a great destination. Although expensive, you get what you pay for.