Best hotels in Maldives

Aah the Maldives, with its crystalline water and every resort on an island of its own. It's here that you'll find Milaidhoo, which sits like a tiny drop of emerald in the Indian Ocean. Dine in the restaurant on the water before heading off to snorkel without a moment's hesitation from a staircase that sinks into the sea. Whether you long for adventurous dives (no need for wet suites here!) or just lazing on the beach, Milaidhoo offers it all in spades. You can even spend a night on the sand - in a canopy bed, of course. There's only one thing not to like...and that's leaving! Milaidhoo Island Maldives is just located 35 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

Named after its signature cluster of villas shaped like a coconut palm, the resort is surrounded by azure lagoons and reefs where manta rays glide through the water. Its high levels of luxury are matched by the resort's dedicated care for its island home. Built with eco-friendly materials, Coco Palm has coral replanting programs and the resort works with partners to protect green sea turtles. As a nesting site for these endangered locals, you might be lucky enough to see a hatching in progress! Picture days filled with cocktails on the sand, cruises to spot dolphins in the surf and seashell massages, to name a few. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is located just 30 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

As you pull up to Komandoo in a speedboat, the island doesn't seem real at first. A tiny pocket of tropical foliage ringed by blinding white sand quickly meets the deep, azure water where a single sailing trip will reveal myriad diving spots. Have breakfast with your feet in the water, lunch at the world's largest glass undersea restaurant and search for green sea turtles as you snorkel right off the island (just walk in!). Set in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo is the picture of a sheltered, Maldivian getaway where the sunrise is radiant and shoes are always optional. Komandoo Island Resort & Spa is just located 40 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

Your arrival at Maadhoo Island is celebrated with traditional Bodu Beru drumming, accompanying your first look at the blinding-white beaches and luxury villas. Joined by a wooden bridge (look down and spy baby black-finned sharks, sting rays and shoals of tropical fish), the two sand oases are minute and a view of the Laccadive Sea is never hard to find. Grab your flippers and explore seaweed-enveloped wrecks or the island's beautiful house reef. And for the foodies amongst you, Maadhoo boasts a range of dining choices to suit all tastes whether it's authentic South Asian cuisine or hearty Italian pizzas.

From its home on a palm-studded island, Bandos packs a lot of punch and in quintessential Maldivian style, you could spend every hour exploring the (many!) diving spots and there would still be more to see. Set amongst the treeline or out on the water, Bandos has a collection of thatched villas, each with its own brand of beachy charm. With a large pool at its centre, the resort is a hive of family-friendly activities, ranging from the treasure hunts for the kids to sailing along the coastline in a glass-bottomed boat or an adrenaline-pumping jet ski ride! Bandos Maldives is just located 10 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

A part of the North Malé Atoll's strand of islands, coral ramparts curl around the tiny shores of Huvafen Fushi, which blend into pure Indian Ocean. The lagoon is a hive of watersports; 'play' dolphin as you propel under the water on a sea bob and parasail above a scene of never-ending blue. And would you believe that under the water, is the Maldives' first submerged wine cellar! There are myriad options for destination dining including a private outpost on the bay - and even a photography crew to capture every moment. Believe us, you'll wish the days were as endless as the view. Huvafen Fushi Maldives is just located 30 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

A salty breeze floats through languid palm fronds, shifting the powder-white sand that lines the slender coastline of Helengeli Island. OBLU is the a sole resort on the island, which is just a sliver of green in the North Male' Atoll. The view is inescapable from the resort's numerous waterside restaurants and the deck of each thatched villa. The island's house reef lives up to the reputation of Male' with plenty of silver-tipped sharks and sea turtles who frequent its coral formations. This corner of the world is well worth exploring in the resort's glass-bottomed boat! OBLU Nature Helengeli is just located 50 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

The balmy waters of the Laamu Atoll are remote to begin with and Six Sense happens to be the only resort for miles. Strung between swaying palms, there are plenty of hammocks to snooze in and homemade ice cream makes a lovely accompaniment to strolls along the beachfront. The villas have tons of island chic with sunken glass bathtubs over the lagoon and rooftop sun decks. Take to the water on a boat trip to nearby manta ray hangouts or watch the sunset from a private sandbank, cocktail in hand. By night, catch a movie at the jungle cinema or make the most of the lucid sky with an evening of stargazing. Six Senses Laamu is just located 35 minutes from Male International Airport by domestic flight, followed by a 15 minute speedboat ride to the Resort.

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives is just located 30 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

A haven of pool villas, Anantara Kihavah Villas is a Maldives luxury resort that offers the ultimate in privacy and tranquillity, your own sanctuary within a sanctuary. Expansive space that opens on to brilliant tropical nature, with private pools, high ceilings and timber interiors. Flavours of culinary art and wine served amidst a panorama of aquatic life in one of the few underwater restaurants and wine cellars in the world.

Perched in the North Male’ Atoll, and just a few kilometers away from the Velana International Airport, lies one of the most beautiful luxury resorts in Maldives, Paradise Island Resort. The island is fringed by a splendid bank of pearl-white sand. The tropical island greenery of this island is truly remarkable. Another feature of this island is the pristine waters surrounding the beaches of the island.

Just a 40-minute speedboat ride away from the main island of Malé, Varu by Atmosphere makes you feel at home from the first glass of (complimentary) champagne. Ensconced by emerald-green jungle and ringed by flaxen sands and the pool-blue Indian Ocean, it's a perfectly private island paradise - but this is no hoity-toity resort. Instead, Varu is laidback and down-to-earth, perfect for easygoing honeymooners and families alike. The island has a plethora of restaurants to keep your tastebuds and tummies satisfied, while the endless roster of activities makes the most of each day. Trust us, you'll never want to leave.

Heritance Aarah is located just 40 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

COMO Maalifushi is just located 60 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives is just located 15 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

Acres of heaven and earth for couples, families and friends. Welcome to your 5 star home in the heart of the Maldives, where days are long and sun-filled in a setting you’ll never forget. With 14 bars and restaurants and a whole host of experiences on offer, at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, no two days are ever the same.

The original Soneva and ‘No News, No Shoes’ blueprint for barefoot luxury, Soneva Fushi lies within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on one of the Maldives’ largest and most unspoiled islands. A two-time winner of the World’s Best Beach Hotel Award, its one- to nine-bedroom villas offer unrivalled space and tranquillity – hidden amid the island’s lush tropical greenery or perched above crystal-clear waters.

Unwind in peaceful seclusion with awe-inspiring views at this all-pool-villa sanctuary. The 11.2 hectare private island retreat lies at the northern edge of the Maldives in Raa Atoll, accessible via a scenic 45-minute seaplane journey from Malé. Lush vegetation, turquoise waters and abundant marine life set the scene for a relaxing stay interspersed with adventure.

Pullman Maldives is just located 55 minutes from Male International Airport by domestic flight, followed by a 15 minute speedboat ride to the Resort.

Niyama Private Island is just located 30 minutes from Male International Airport by domestic flight, followed by a 10 minute speedboat ride to the Resort. Alternatively enjoy a scenic 40 minute sea plane flight straight to the island.

Nestled in Raa Atoll, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort offers an unrivalled private island retreat for honeymooners, families, and friends, complete with Club InterContinental benefits. The island sanctuary, located at the southern tip of Raa Atoll, provides unobstructed views of the endless ocean. With an exceptional house reef, you will be surrounded by a myriad of marine life and a manta ray sanctuary.

Humble Heaven's calming energy is harnessed in our surroundings. Touches of luxury add sparkle to this reserved sanctuary. Reconnect and reinvent in a place where nature's beautiful basics are celebrated through the use of sustainable materials, showcasing our native creativity. Slow down and regroup amidst the bursting tropical beauty, wide beaches, and lush vegetation — where healing and hospitality come together.

Baros Maldives Resort is just located 25 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

Constance Moofushi Maldives is just located 35 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

Constance Halaveli is just located 25 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane or 90 minutes by speedboat.

Soneva Secret is located in the sparkling waters of Dhipparufushi in the Maldives’ Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and it represents a new wave of rare, personalised hospitality. Thirty years in the making, it creates a blueprint for the Soneva Secret concept, crafting every stay around highly intuitive service, rare experiences and exceptional culinary journeys. With just 14 expansive villas, the remote island setting offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, where the beauty of nature abounds.