Best hotels in Maldives

Escape to the unforgettable surrounded by the white sands and crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean. At Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, 11 celebrated dining venues, a world-class lifestyle spa sanctuary, and activities for all generations invite you to tropical paradise. 119 reef, beach, and overwater villas span across three islands with a wealth of luxuries and experiences to discover.

Dhigali is just located 35 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

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

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

Nestled amidst luscious tropical greenery and enveloped by a peaceful blue lagoon are 20 beach villas and 30 over-water villas. Each spacious unit is designed to offer utmost privacy and fitted with modern amenities to provide comfort. The refined elegance of each villa with its soft white hues and dark wood accents complement the beauty of nature seen through large bay windows and french doors.

Whether seeking a peaceful hideaway or active adventure, the picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu is home to LUX* South Ari Atoll, a luxury resort where your fantasy of a laid-back, desert island paradise is about to come true. Here, you’ll discover 193 private villas, dotted at the water’s edge along two miles of powder fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon. On land or above water, sunset facing or sunrise, these super spacious rooms and suites bring an entirely original vibe of coastal, beach house chic to the Maldives. The resort’s limpid waters are a diver’s nirvana but there’s an equal abundance of snorkelling and opportunities to visit the resident whale sharks - or enjoy a soak in their two infinity pools. LUX South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas is just located 25 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

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

Sleek and spacious accommodations make Sun Siyam Iru Veli the ultimate tropical retreat. With front row lagoon views and a freshwater pool for every five star suite, all you have to do is check in, chill out and let our neighbouring dolphins provide your entertainment as they swim past each day.

Your holiday adventure begins at Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa, situated in the South Ari Atoll and following the ‘One Island, One Resort’ concept that the Maldives is famous for. This island is 900 meters long by 250 meters wide, about 55 acres and surrounded by a spectacular house reef a short swim away from the expansive sandy beach. Vilamendhoo is the quintessential dive and snorkelling island adventure.

Royal Island Resort & Spa is just located 20 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane, followed by a 20 minute speedboat ride to the Resort.

Kick off your shoes, let down your hair and soak up the sea air on this private island’s white-sand shores.

Cocoa Island by COMO is just located 40 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

You & Me is a private, rustic and romantic island, in a beautiful, untouched corner of the Maldives. A world away from the stresses of everyday life, You & Me is the place to relax, curl up, and spend some quality ‘us time’. A brand new, 5-star resort, You & Me is located in Raa atoll, northern Maldives, just 20 minutes by speedboat from Ifuru domestic airport, or a 45 minute, scenic seaplane ride from Male’ international airport. Adults only island, targeting couples, honeymooners and friends, the resort is a quiet, relaxing retreat, far away from other hotels.

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is just located 25 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

The Maldives is the collective name for 1,190 tiny islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Their host island of Muravandhoo is bordered by dreamy white beaches, a lush land of bountiful coconut palms and turquoise lagoons brimming with exquisite marine life. Their art-immersive island resort is located in the middle of the Indian Ocean. A pearl of infinite beauty, fringed by ivory beaches and wrapped in azure waters. They invite you to experience one of the most joyful places on earth. Incredible artworks unfold across the landscape, taking you on an inspiring journey of discovery. Seemingly ordinary moments set the stage for transformation, opening the door to new perspectives and everlasting memories. They look at food as a means to share the island’s “joy of living” spirit. Authentic flavours and local ingredients combine in harmony to create tantalising gastronomic experiences.

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa - the perfect island retreat in the Maldives, is located in the northern Haa Alifu Atoll. An exclusive all-suite Maldives resort for those who demand genuine luxury and the utmost in privacy. Set on a crescent-shaped private island, this incredible resort offers a choice of private villas or private villas with pools for its guests to unwind and enjoy a home away from home. Beachside or over the water villas and the associated privacy levels offered are the hallmark of this award winning destination, which boasts some of the largest beachfront villas in the Maldives. Gourmands, Foodies and food lovers alike can indulge in an award winning culinary experience. Wellbeing is a core part of the Hideaway experience, with the divine Hideaway Spa offering a range of treatments for rejuvenation and relaxation. The abundance of fish life around this Maldives resort is second to none, making it a prime location for snorkelling and scuba diving. The perfect Maldives retreat, Hideaway offers the utmost in romance and is one of the preferred destinations for those celebrating their honeymoon. Families are very welcome at Hideaway, with an extensive Kids Club available to help keep young travellers entertained during their stay.

Find your little slice of paradise – think swaying coconut palms, dazzling white beaches, and vibrant marine life. Here, life is luxuriously chilled or epically exciting, with sunny days spent floating on water, diving the house reef, toasting the sunset with drinks on the beach, and dancing under the midnight sky. Their resort is located on the western edge of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, where once-in-a-lifetime encounters include dolphin visits to our lagoon and snorkelling with manta rays at Hanifaru Bay. Bask in the warmth of ‘haharu’, the Maldivian spirit of hospitality, at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.

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.

The island, home to the Sandies Bathala resort, is situated in a privileged position, its waters boast a remarkable richness and variety of fish species. The resort, part of the Planhotel group and third resort of the Sandies Resorts brand, a 4-star hotel, with all the comforts and a simple style, perfect for families, friends and couples as well as diving enthusiasts, who can find the famous Werner Lau Diving Center. The resort is only 15 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport.

An iconic Maldivian island, reborn. This laid-back retreat is known for being home to the finest beaches in the Maldives. Encompassing three private islands, Six Senses Kanuhura resort is a short seaplane ride from Malé International Airport or speedboat transfer from the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll. With 91 spacious beach, family, and overwater pool villas, the lagoon is at your feet, where the vibrant reef protects our resident turtles and marine life. Adventures abound in this paradise found with food, fun, family moments and new friends when you seek connection, and peaceful seclusion when you seek an island escape.

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.

Inspired by a word that means ‘wisdom’ in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani encompasses a collection of water villas and island sanctuaries set within a lagoon of crystal clear waters, fringed by pristine beaches and blanketed in lush tropical greenery. The highlight of the islands that the resort calls home is the 5.6 kilometre private lagoon that surrounds it; an awe-inspiring azure spectacle that inspires a sense of calm. The villas and reserves offer guests exclusive facilities to enhance the overall sentiment of intuitive and intelligent luxury, including private pools, outdoor decks and direct access to the lagoon. Soneva Jani is located just 45 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi is located just 30 minutes from Male International Airport by speedboat.

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.