Best Hotels & Lodges

Unwind with utter peace and relaxation at Medhufushi Island Resort. With warm and welcoming staff, this island resort will make you feel right at home. Dive in to crystal waters and feel the white sand between your toes. Get lost amidst shady coconut trees and colourful flowers where you can lose track of time completely. If you want a unique island getaway, you won't find anywhere better than Medhufushi Island Resort. As one of just two resorts in beautiful Meemu Atoll, you are far from the noise and congestion of the modern world. But you’ll find all the comforts of home available in our spacious and attractive villas, which come with a private sundeck and traditional Maldivian swing chair. There’s no better spot to watch the gentle waves together than from the shade of your ‘udoli’. The exclusive lagoon suites offer the ultimate in seclusion at Medhufushi and the two spacious over-water suites are accessible only by boat. Treat yourself even more with a treatment at the in-house spa. The spa is built upon stilts over the sparkling lagoon. The combination of the soft sound of the waves and the expert touch of the massage therapists is guaranteed to send you into a state of pure bliss. The warm shallow water and pure white sand is a delight to experience but there are also all kinds of activities and experiences available for you and your loved one to enjoy. The secluded location ensures that the surrounding coral reefs and dive sites are virtually pristine, with intact and healthy corals and an abundance of aquatic life. Divers can discover a host of exciting and wondrous dive sites where manta rays, turtles, reef sharks and all manner of tropical reef fish can be found. The Werner Lau Diving Centre’s team is on hand to help you learn and discover.

Located on Dhigufinolhu Island in the Maldives’ South Male Atoll, Anantara is surrounded by a soft white sand beach making it an ideal option for leisure travellers looking for a luxurious and relaxing island getaway. Accommodation at the resort is comprised of 110 beach villas and overwater suites, all of which feature complimentary Wi-Fi access. Some of the villas and suites also feature their own private pools. During their stay, guests can enjoy local and international cuisines that complement exceptional fine dining experiences at the selection of on-site restaurants. A selection of bars are also available for guests looking to relax with a refreshing drink. Other facilities include an infinity swimming pool and an overwater spa. A number of ocean activities are available for guests including surfing, fishing, and diving.

Reethi Beach Resort is located on a tiny island in Baa Atoll, a scenic 35-minute seaplane flight from Male. The elegant and spacious detached and semi-detached villas are built from natural materials in typical Maldivian-style, providing first class comfort in a unique setting. Rooms are air-conditioned and set amid tropical foliage fringing a long expanse of powder soft beach or on stilts over the clear blue lagoon. There are five restaurants and five bars, poolside and beachfront. Facilities include a PADI 5-star dive centre; a Spa and wellness retreat; Water Sports Centre; Sports Complex and a wide variety of group and private excursions have been carefully selected to enable you to explore the untouched beauty of Baa Atoll and the rich culture of its inhabitants.

Perched on an expansive private lagoon in the virtually untouched South Nilandhe Atoll in the Maldives, and just a 40-minute seaplane journey from Velana International Airport, Angsana Velavaru (known as “Turtle Island” in the local Dhivehi language) is surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and ocean views as far as the eye can see.

An island retreat set on North Malé Atoll with azure waters boasting jaw-dropping visibility, a spectacular sweep of powder- white beach, breathtaking sunset panoramas and a relaxed atmosphere, the reasons for staying at Dhawa Ihuru are crystal-clear.

kudadoo maldives private island offers a fully-inclusive experience that makes everything under the moon available to you at any time and anywhere. bound to impress even the most discerning traveller, this private island has been designed for escapes from the confines of everyday life. moments of magnificence take the form of delightful culinary creations, unlimited leisure activities and wellness. seize your days on this petite tropical island with the assistance of your personal butler who can help you curate the perfect holiday itinerary.

At six hectares, Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon is a quaint island paradise at the edge of the largest of the 22 natural atolls in the Maldives

Nestled between verdant rainforest and white-sand beaches on a private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort overlooks the alluring waves of the Indian Ocean. Explore the tropical beauty and rich marine life of this peaceful, eco-conscious setting. The private lagoon, Iridium Spa and outdoor infinity pool promise nonpareil relaxation. Boasting refined furnishings and island-inspired design, all of the rooms promises picturesque ocean or garden views from private terraces and pools.

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.

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

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.

Conveniently located in Malé Atoll, OBLU SELECT Lobigili is just a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. Blessed with verdant foliage, this five-star, adults-only resort offers 68 blissful beach and water villas – all assuring gorgeous views of the incandescent turquoise-blue lagoon.

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.

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.

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.

Serene island living with a Maldivian village charm. Gently rising from a sheet of turquoise, it’s hard to tell where ocean ends and sky begins at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Awarded a fourth-consecutive Forbes Five-Star rating in 2024, the North Malé Atoll Resort blends legendary, heart-centred service with serene island charm. Set within a lush village of flower gardens, a lagoon and private spa island, the lodge invites you to connect with the sea and its secrets, all just a short speedboat ride from Malé Airport.

Dive in to new sensations and local discoveries at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, an adults-only resort that delivers transcendent experiences. Indulge in a wide culinary selection and island activities at your own pace. This 68-villa boutique-style resort is inspired by the lively energy of the Maldives, where the natural tropical jungle blends with the crystal clear lagoon. It is the perfect location for the epicurious, the adventurous, and the connection-seekers. With the unobstructed views and picture-perfect sunsets, your stay at Mercure in the Maldives is the stuff that dreams are made of.

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.

Harmonising sophisticated accommodations with immersive experiences, Patina Maldives invites you to shape a journey of wonder. Extend your escape with bespoke offers that celebrate togetherness and discovery, inspired by seasonal deals designed to elevate every moment.

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

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Maldives is located just about 40 to 45 minutes from Male International Airport by seaplane.

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