Best Hotels & Lodges

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kuredu Resort & Spa, Maldives, lets you choose your favourite accommodation type and perspective to wake up to. Be it the tropical seclusion of Garden Bungalows, the beach side bliss of Beach Bungalows, Premium Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Beach Villas, or the exclusive luxury and comfort of the Water Villas, all accommodation types carry a ‘perfect’ tag. For a truly hedonistic and gracious feel of Maldives resorts’ extravagance, Kuredu’s Private Pool Villas guarantee a relaxing residence comfort zone you’ll never want to leave.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape to an island beach resort in the Maldives fringed by a turquoise lagoon. Laze in your luxurious overwater bungalow, pufferfish and baby reef sharks swimming in crystal-clear waters below. At Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, one of the top five-star luxury hotels, you're invited to write your own chapter of romance on the vacation of a lifetime. This adults-only private island resort is ideal for honeymoons, with hideaway accommodations, dining under the stars with the sand between your toes, luxurious sunset cruises, and spa treatments for two.

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

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.

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

Set on an enchanting private island in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives, Hurawalhi Island Resort is a perfect match of serenity and excitement, comfort and adventure. This resort stirs up your every atom with an intricate blend of intimacy and thrill. It is at Hurawalhi that you can fill your days with an unsparing amount of extraordinaires, your mind with wonder, and your heart with romance. The 90-villa, adults-only luxury resort is as brilliant as the ocean that laps against its beaches and more magnificent than any island you have visited. You can swoon over photos of the Maldives, but nothing will prepare you for the beautiful blend of barefoot bliss and contemporary design found at Hurawalhi. At Hurawalhi, you can just be in the moment, be who you are, embrace genuine connections and cherish inner balance unimpeded by outside demands.

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

Nestled in a secluded cove in Turtle Bay, Le Jadis Beach Resort & Wellness is the ideal tropical escape for anyone looking to experience an exceptional 5-star boutique resort vacation. Elegant and romantic, this Luxury Boutique Resort features an Imperial Beach Villa, spacious Luxury Pool Suites and an award-winning Spa. Guests can look forward to having a comfortable stay in their luxury private suites and or villas, and enjoying their private pools and wellbeing treatments.