Maldives Resorts
There's something very special about Soneva Fushi. The island lives by the mantra 'Intelligent Luxury', and this is more than a nebulous marketing strapline. Founders Sonu & Eva were years ahead of their time in bringing serious luxury with a strong ... read more...
So, Soneva. Sonu and Eva Shivdasani are nothing if not inspirational visionaries. Their first resort island, Soneva Fushi, blazed the trail for environmentally conscious luxury in the Maldives, and remains a standard-bearer 20 years on. Other project... read more...
Kihavah hits the perfect note between the height of modern luxury and the essence of an authentic Maldivian island. The interior of the island is lush and beautiful, while the facilities, service and dining are unsurpassed in the Maldives (the underw... read more...
A well-established, high quality resort and a short speedboat ride from Male. Room quality, food and service are all commendable and it has a wonderful house reef beyond the sea breakers. The recently introduced Half Board Dinearound option includes ... read more...
Halaveli is a lovely 5 star resort but is still a long way from the most expensive, and so we consider it excellent value in its class. Villas are very well-appointed, and all feature private plunge pools, even the 'entry-level' water villas.
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All rooms at Dusit Thani are extremely luxurious and spacious and the food is fantastic, we particularly liked the impressive breakfast presentation at ‘The Market’ restaurant. A visit to the Thai Restaurant Benjarong should also be high on the agend... read more...
Located in the Haa Alifu Atoll, Hideaway beach resort is a 5* luxury resort offering a range of accommodation both on the beach and over water. It a large resort with a good range of facilities, catering well for families. Being one of the most nor... read more...
This island certainly has a lot to offer whether travelling as a couple or family. Beautiful, spacious villas all come with their own private pool and "villa host". Expect fabulous food in 7 dining outlets, stunning wide beaches with powdery sand, ... read more...
Milaidhoo Island is the new luxury resort concept from Universal Resorts, one of the best established hoteliers in the Maldives. Given the extensive pedigree derived from ever-popular islands such as Baros & Kurumba, pre-opening expectations were hig... read more...
Opened in August 2015. Situated in the remote Gaafu atoll, the location is breathtaking. Resting within the crystal waters of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort offers a sense of privacy and intimate luxury.
These spacious an... read more...
These spacious an... read more...
Opened in July 2016, OZEN is the next offering from Atmosphere in the Maldives, and a step up from the preceding Atmosphere Kanifushi and OBLU at Helengeli resorts. The island is a long, narrow strip on the Eastern rim of the South Male Atoll. Like m... read more...
Formerly Alila Villas, Park Hyatt Hadahaa is a small, quality resort in the southerly Gaafu Atoll. The newly opened Kooddoo domestic airport, which is much closer, means the trip from Male is really no hassle.
While service is as one would expect... read more...
While service is as one would expect... read more...
Offspring of The Residence in Mauritius, the spacious, colonnial-style decor, first-class service and outstanding food are unmistakeable at The Residence Maldives.
Whilst the back-of-house buildings are still a little prominent from the arrival j... read more...
Whilst the back-of-house buildings are still a little prominent from the arrival j... read more...
Opened in December 2017, Vakkaru is a luxury property that has been built with fastidious attention to detail in mind. It was clear from our first visit to the island just before opening that great care had been taken to respect and protect the natur... read more...
Opened in 2013 in Lhaviyani atoll, Kanifushi was the first offering from Maldivian operator Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, targeting the growing interest in higher quality all inclusive resorts.
The island is one of the longest in the Maldives (2.... read more...
The island is one of the longest in the Maldives (2.... read more...
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts are now an established company expanding rapidly and successfully in the niche market for exclusive destinations. Opened in 1995, this is a dream 'sanctuary for the senses' and offers everything you would expect of the... read more...
Bodu Hithi opened in 2006 following a multi-million dollar investment by Maldivian operator Coco Collection and is excellent value for what we would call an entry-level 5 star resort, thanks to sensible pricing and generous stay-pay and early booking... read more...
The lovely Moofushi - a hugely popular member of the Constance Group and in our opinion one of the best all-inclusive packages in the Maldives at this level. A beautiful little island only 300m x 160m offering soft white sandy beaches and good snork... read more...
Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll (just 30 minutes by speedboat from sister resort Amilla Fushi), Finolhu is a vibrant new resort with a retro aesthetic.
Reach your unforgettable island destination by seaplane in just 40 minutes f... read more...
Reach your unforgettable island destination by seaplane in just 40 minutes f... read more...
The resort is located in the North Malé atoll within a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport.
Designed by renowned design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates, Grand Park Kodhipparu features 120 luxurious villas with 65 villas featurin... read more...
Designed by renowned design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates, Grand Park Kodhipparu features 120 luxurious villas with 65 villas featurin... read more...
Heritance Aarah, opened in April 2019, is the first luxury Maldives resort from Sri Lankan hotel brand Heritance. It is located in the Raa Atoll, about a 40 minute seaplane journey from Male, or by domestic flight & speedboat to the local island air... read more...
Hurawalhi is the next step for Crown Champa Resorts, and an attempt to break into the high-end luxury market. Situated between its two other resorts in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo & Kuredu, Hurawalhi opened in December 2016 and accepts guests of 15... read more...
Kurumba has 9 room types, 8 restaurants, 3 bars and a recently refurbished spa. Being close to the airport it is well suited to visiting businessmen and holidaymakers who don't want to head too far from Male. If you like style and opulence in keeping... read more...
Lily Beach is located in the South East Ari Atoll with transfers from Male International Airport by Maldivian Air Taxi on a 25-minute seaplane ride plus a 10 min boat ride. Diving in the South Ari is first class, and there is reasonable snorkelling o... read more...
Loama is a Maldivian owned resort in the Raa Atoll, North West of and around 45 minutes away from Male by seaplane. The resort is aiming to blend contemporary, up-market facilities with an authentic Maldivian heritage - you'll find a local museum (in... read more...
LUX* South Ari Atoll has been through a number of incarnations: formerly LUX* Maldives, Diva Maldives, before that White Sands, and some of us remember the humble Ari Beach. It is now a modern, stylish, hip and trendy resort offering a wide range of ... read more...
A newly opened resort that we have just visited. Views and opinions to follow shortly.... read more...
Definitely 5 star in terms of accommodation quality, food quality and general amenities. The accommodation is lavish with all the mod cons you would expect from a Sheraton. The downsides are that you are only 15 mins from Male and therefore really do... read more...
This brand new and attractive resort comprises 120 detached and spacious, contemporary-style villas in a mixture of beach and over-water accommodation. We were impressed with the overall quality, relaxed ambience and facilities of this 4-star plus r... read more...
The fabulous, idyllic Angsana Ihuru, famed for some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Maldives, must be on your shortlist if you are looking for a resort that is peaceful and quiet and in total harmony with the surroundings. The privacy and t... read more...
Angsana Velavaru or 'Turtle Island' is one of those islands that evokes a sense of calm from the moment you arrive....a truly fantastic place to unwind from the stresses of life. Its beach villas have a fresh, contemporary feel with subtle touches of... read more...
Centara Grand Island is a fantastic all-inclusive resort offering something for everyone. It is a smaller island that packs a real punch with its Ultimate All-Inclusive package, which covers a range of water sports, excursions, the mini-bar, as well ... read more...
Opened on 26th December 2016, Cocoon markets itself as the first 'design hotel' in the Maldives, having developed the concept in close partnership with Italian interior design company, LAGO, who styled all the villas. Prices are based on Half Board ... read more...
A new resort in the Raa Atoll which we hope to visit soon. Check with us later in the year for further details.... read more...
Newly opened in 2017, Furaveri is a 23 hectare coral island located in the Raa Atoll.
The resort is accessible by seaplane, with domestic flights and speedboat transfers also available.
Furaveri has a total of 107 private villas. The beach... read more...
The resort is accessible by seaplane, with domestic flights and speedboat transfers also available.
Furaveri has a total of 107 private villas. The beach... read more...
Fushifaru opened its doors in November. We visited the island in early December and feel it shows great promise. Owned by local Maldivians the island is small to mid sized with 49 villas only 5 of which are overwater. It has a traditional feel wit... read more...
This 3km island is certainly one of the biggest resorts we have visited in the Maldives. The resort itself accounts for about 2km with the remaining 1km still undeveloped. As you can imagine, a resort this size can accommodate a wide range of facili... read more...
OBLU Select is a good value, all-round resort that appeals to a range of clientele. While we found the majority of guests to be young-to-middle-aged couples, there are also a few families and older guests too. As with Atmosphere’s other islands, ther... read more...
Part of the Universal group of resorts, Velassaru is just a 30 minute speedboat journey from Male. Set in a beautiful lagoon it has has lovely white sandy beaches and a good range of accommodation and dining options. There is no house reef so snork... read more...
Situated in the Rasdhoo Atoll, just 20 minutes from Male by seaplane, Veligandu is a long, thin island with lush natural beauty and bounded by clear lagoons offering reasonable snorkelling and diving. Contemporary style villas (skip the Beach Villa a... read more...
Located up on the north-west side of the North Male atoll, a 35-minute speedboat ride from Male. This small and compact All Inclusive only resort pitches itself at the 4-star deluxe level and combines the warm Indian hospitality and service levels y... read more...
Located in the Dhaalu Atoll, about a 45 minute seaplane journey from Male is the delightful, traditional Maldivian resort of aaaVeee. The resort has a total of 33 Villas all neatly tucked into the dense vegetation that covers the island.
All the... read more...
All the... read more...
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is an all-inclusive resort in South Male atoll, a mere 15 minutes from Male international airport, with golden sandy beaches and a house reef encircling half of the island.
The resort features 50 water villas in 4 different ... read more...
The resort features 50 water villas in 4 different ... read more...
Situated in Baa Atoll, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu remains one of our very favourite resorts. The epitome of the 'No News, No Shoes' resort, it combines wonderful natural assets with good accommodation, fine food and a great array of facilities...all at pr... read more...
The scattered rings of low-lying islands have always offered a therapeutic antidote to the thrash and pother of increasingly hectic daily lives, and many people travel to the Maldives to escape, if only for a few days, or a week or two. But while the... read more...
Filitheyo is highly recommended if you are looking for a medium-size, traditional-style resort with good diving and snorkelling.
Accommodation is basic, but there are good facilities, including a swimming pool, and excellent spa and a magical rus... read more...
Accommodation is basic, but there are good facilities, including a swimming pool, and excellent spa and a magical rus... read more...
We are very pleased to have added Gangehi to our portfolio and look forward to visiting soon.... read more...
A contemporary resort with good facilities that attracts families. It perhaps lacks the authentic Maldivian feel of more traditional resorts, and there is no house reef from the beach, but it prices well and is a short ride from Male, so a good optio... read more...
Kihaa Maldives features some of the finest stretches of white sandy beach you will find anywhere. The villas are modern but use plenty of natural materials and still retain a sense of the Maldives. They are also spacious, and even the entry-level Res... read more...
Sister resort to the much larger Kuredu, Komandoo is a small island with beautiful white sand beaches,and is renowned for its relaxing atmosphere and as an ideal location to unwind.
Very much a couples island, children are not permitted on Koman... read more...
Very much a couples island, children are not permitted on Koman... read more...
Kudafushi can be reached by seaplane or domestic and speedboat. It has a selection of beach and water villas which are all well appointed at this 4 star resort. An easily accessible house reef from the beach invites snorkellers and divers alike. T... read more...
Kuredu is one of the larger Maldivian resorts. With 3km of fine white beaches, it boasts a come-and-party feel and there is plenty to do for the whole family. Over three quarters of the clients are now all-inclusive which offers excellent value for m... read more...
Makunudu is a wonderful unspoilt island in North Male Atoll and one of only a handful of resorts these days with less than 50 rooms. It is the perfect place if you are after peace and tranquility mixed in with some low key watersports such as snorke... read more...
Medhufushi is located in the Meemu Atoll about a 40 minute seaplane journey from Male. The resort is set in a lagoon so there is no snorkelling direct from the beach, but the resort offers daily snorkelling excursions (chargeable). The accommodatio... read more...
Recently opened to the UK market, we are very much looking forward to a visit, hopefully sometime during 2018. Please check with us later for more details.... read more...
OBLU opened on 1st November 2015 on the lovely island of Helengeli. We were fans of Helengeli before it closed for renovation, as it's in one of the remoter parts of the North Male atoll and has an accessible house reef. Under new ownership and man... read more...
Situated in lovely Baa Atoll, Reethi Beach is a mid size resort with wonderful natural assets and you will not find another resort offering such a wide array of facilities at the price they charge. If you are looking for a good value all-inclusive ho... read more...
Opened in December 2017 in Raa atoll, this new sister resort to the long-established Reethi Beach is already proving very popular. The island was originally a coconut plantation so there are lovely areas of beautiful lush foliage in many parts of the... read more...
Royal Island is most definitely traditional in style, and if that appeals and you like great value, then you’ll find plenty to enjoy here. The resort is very efficiently run and even when it’s full it doesn’t seem too busy. Perhaps it’s because the 1... read more...
In recent years Vakarufalhi (also known as Vakaru) was sold almost exclusively into the Italian market so we jumped at the chance to start working with them when they opened up to the UK and other markets.
Vakarufalhi delivers an authentic and tra... read more...
Vakarufalhi delivers an authentic and tra... read more...
Vilamendhoo is a good value resort in a great location in the South Ari Atoll. Contemporary in style with a wide range of facilities and nearly 200 rooms, the island attracts those who are looking for a bit more activity than quieter, more traditiona... read more...
Angaga is a delightful little resort on the west of Ari Atoll with a magnificent beach which runs unbroken around the island, good food, good accommodation and one of the few smaller resorts offering affordable water villas. The house reef close-by i... read more...
Meerufenfushi has been a popular resort with the British market for many years offering a good range of accommodation and good facilities at affordable prices. It is a large sand-between-the-toes island with a great atmosphere, great facilities and h... read more...
Situated at the Southern tip of the South Male Atoll. It has a very relaxed, laid-back feel and pleasant, traditional bungalows with outdoor hammocks. Set in a shallow lagoon with fabulous, deep beaches and two small, easily accessible islands (by wa... read more...
Velidhu is a classic little traditional resort in North Ari Atoll making it a favourite for divers and snorkellers. While the accommodation is basic, all the villas are detached and generally have nice access to the beach.
The resort has a lovely,... read more...
The resort has a lovely,... read more...
Very much aimed at the budget end, with a good reef, Meedhupparu offers a taste of the Maldives without the need to take out a second mortgage.
Of course, with 225 rooms on the island, you should expect to spend time with plenty of fellow holiday... read more...
Of course, with 225 rooms on the island, you should expect to spend time with plenty of fellow holiday... read more...
We had the pleasure of meeting Boutique Beach owner Romney Drury and snapped up her invitation to visit, and we were warmly welcomed and looked after by manager Afzal and his team.
The hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the island’s harbour, or a coup... read more...
The hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from the island’s harbour, or a coup... read more...
A long-established, 3 star island in South Male atoll, in the traditional style. The resort has just recently become available on the UK market. We are yet to visit, although we have had several customers who have stayed recently and enjoyed it ver... read more...
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