Best Hotels & Lodges

Fushifaru Maldives is just located 35 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Indulge your senses in the ultimate island lifestyle! The Oblu Xperience offers you a resort holiday in the middle of the Indian Ocean, just a 15-minute ride on a speedboat from Malé International Airport. Whether you want to kick back and relax on sandy beaches or dive into crystal clear waters, your days will stretch before you in absolute serenity and wonder. Enjoy decadent food, drinks, and the perfect beach break.

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

Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives is a pristine sanctuary and tropical oasis that is nestled in the undisturbed Noonu Atoll. Awaken your senses at our 5 star Maldives luxury ocean resort, located 45 minutes north of Male International Airport. Immerse yourself in your own private plunge pool in all of the 72 over water pool villas looking out to the ocean, 30 beach pool villas and three units of three-bedroom beach pool residence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Makunudu Island sweeps you into the warm embrace of an original Maldivian retreat. Where glistening beaches give way to the crystal clear waters of a turquoise lagoon, merging into unending ocean views. Crafted in traditional Maldivian style using local woods, stones and a palette of earthy hues, these spacious havens of relaxation blend rustic charm with modern comforts, thoughtful to your needs. Indulge in the pleasure of a garden shower, open to the outdoors yet completely discreet. Bask on your private sun loungers beneath the shade of palms, or under the warm Maldivian sun.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Vaavu Atoll doesn't mess about with half-measures. This slice of the Maldives delivers proper diving alongside the usual overwater luxury, which explains why marine biologists actually holiday here. Cinnamon Velifushi sits on white sand that squeaks underfoot, but the real action happens below the surface. Nurse sharks patrol the house reef like friendly security guards, while the nearby Keyodhoo shipwreck has become an underwater garden that puts the Chelsea Flower Show to shame. Between dives, you'll find four restaurants that understand not everyone wants Maldivian fish curry every night, plus a Mandara Spa suspended over the lagoon where Balinese therapists work magic with warm stones.

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