Maldives Resorts
Immaculate villas, outstanding cuisine, top-of-the-range facilities, highly-trained staff: guests who visit Four Seasons resorts know what they like, and generally get it too.
There's no doubt that Landaa Giraavaru is in a super location in the Ba... read more...
There's no doubt that Landaa Giraavaru is in a super location in the Ba... read more...
Gili Lankanfushi North Male Atoll
Elegantly flying the 'laid back luxury' and 'eco-friendly' flags, this is a resort of the very highest calibre, with superb food & service, and ethos inspired by the original Soneva Fushi. The spacious villas are all entirely over-water in the rusti... read more...
Huvafen Fushi North Male Atoll
Huvafen Fushi is a perfect example of the level of sophistication now available to guests wanting the sun, sea and sand the Maldives is renowned for, but with style and class at the same time. Blessed with lovely beaches and a lagoon, this is a beaut... read more...
One&Only Reethi Rah North Male Atoll
A classy and very up-market resort, where even the stars manage to hide.
Set on one of the largest islands in the Maldives (actually 2, but joined by a bridge), Reethi Rah lives up to its name of ‘beautiful island‘ (in the local language of Dhiveh... read more...
Set on one of the largest islands in the Maldives (actually 2, but joined by a bridge), Reethi Rah lives up to its name of ‘beautiful island‘ (in the local language of Dhiveh... read more...
Soneva Fushi Baa Atoll
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...
Amilla Baa Atoll
Amilla is an impressive, modern luxury resort in the Baa Atoll that aims to compete at the 5 star deluxe level, which these days means it has a lot of competition in the Maldives. Translating as ‘My Island Home’, Amilla Fushi mixes large residences (... read more...
Anantara Kihavah Villas Baa Atoll
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...
Baglioni Resort Maldives Dhaalu Atoll
Opened in August 2019 and located on the island of Maagau, in Dhaalu Atoll, this exclusive resort of 96 villas, seeks to offer guests a bespoke stay in the heart of the Indian Ocean with the unique Italian hospitality of Baglioni Hotels.
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Baros North Male Atoll
One of the first islands to be developed for tourism in the Maldives, and originally recognised as a divers’ resort a short speedboat ride from Male, Baros has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Perennial favourite of tourism founding father... read more...
Constance Halaveli Ari Atoll
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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Dusit Thani Maldives Baa Atoll
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...
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Shaviyani Atoll
Sirru Fen Fushi (Secret Water Island" in Dhivehi) is an exceptionally spacious island with a pristine stretch of soft white-sanded beach overlooking an endless turquoise sea. This all-villas resort is ideal for both couples and families – and include... read more...
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Haa Alifu Atoll
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...
Opened at the end of 2019, the Intercontinental is a 5 star resort with matching facilities. We were impressed with the snorkelling and easy access from the beach. The resort has a total of 81 spacious Beach, Lagoon and Overwater Villas and Residen... read more...
JA Manafaru Haa Alifu Atoll
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 different dining outlets, stunning wide beaches with powder... read more...
Joali Raa Atoll
A new top-of-the-range, luxury resort with a focus on eco-awareness and sustainability, combined with inspiration derived from the owner’s love of art and design. The island is dotted with exclusive, original art and sculpture by innovative artists ... read more...
Milaidhoo Island Baa Atoll
Milaidhoo Island is a 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 high. We’... read more...
Naladhu South Male Atoll
Naladhu is one of our favourite luxury spots in the Maldives. Consisting of only 19 beautifully appointed villas, which makes for a distinctly boutiquey feel, guests have a choice of serene lagoon-facing beach villas or dramatic ocean-view rooms, ove... read more...
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO South Male Atoll
OZEN LIFE MAADHOO is part of the Atmosphere group's luxury OZEN Collection. The island is a long, narrow strip on the Eastern rim of the South Male Atoll. Like most of its Male neighbours, there’s no house reef straight off the beach, but twice-daily... read more...
The impressive Atmosphere group has taken over the management of this super 5-star luxury resort (previously Jumeirah Vittaveli) and it becomes the flagship offering within the group's newly branded uber-luxe OZEN Collection. Open since December 202... read more...
Park Hyatt Hadahaa Gaafu Atoll
Park Hyatt Hadahaa is a small, high quality resort in the southerly Gaafu Atoll.
While service is as one would expect from a modern 5-star resort, what really sets this island apart is the quality of the easily-accessible house reef, which is on... read more...
While service is as one would expect from a modern 5-star resort, what really sets this island apart is the quality of the easily-accessible house reef, which is on... read more...
Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Gaafu Atoll
Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa Seenu Atoll
Please note that due to the coronavirus pandemic Shangri-la Villinigili has ceased operations indefinitely
The first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator with a plethora of great
facilities. A 3km long island of whit... read more...
The first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator with a plethora of great
facilities. A 3km long island of whit... read more...
Vakkaru Maldives Baa Atoll
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...
Atmosphere Kanifushi Lhaviyani Atoll
Kanifushi was the first offering from Maldivian operator Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, targeting the growing interest in higher quality all inclusive resorts. It opened in 2013.
The island is one of the longest in the Maldives (2.5km) with an im... read more...
The island is one of the longest in the Maldives (2.5km) with an im... read more...
Ayada Maldives Gaafu Atoll
Located in the Southerly Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Ayada is reached by domestic flight and speedboat from Male, and the opening of nearby Maavaralu airport in the South East corner of the Atoll, less than 20 mins away, has reduced overall transfer times to... read more...
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru North Male Atoll
Opened in 1995, this is a 'sanctuary for the senses' and offers everything you would expect of the Banyan Tree brand. This resort is all about calm and regeneration, achieved in the spa through a wide variety of massages and body treatments.
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Coco Bodu Hithi North Male Atoll
Bodu Hithi opened in 2006 following a multi-million dollar investment by Maldivian operator Coco Collection and represents good value thanks to sensible pricing and generous offers. The island has matured nicely over the years and there's a lush trop... read more...
Cocoa Island by COMO South Male Atoll
A small, intimate island owned for the last 15 years by COMO (Singaporean billionaire Ong Beng Seng’s hotel venture) and a 45 minute speedboat ride from Male.
All 33 suites lead directly into the water and their design is inspired by the traditi... read more...
All 33 suites lead directly into the water and their design is inspired by the traditi... read more...
Constance Moofushi Ari Atoll
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...
Following the incredible success of Emerald Maldives, we're very excited that the Emerald Collection is expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa, a new 5-star Deluxe All Inclusive property in Raa atoll.
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The r... read more...
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Raa Atoll
We were eager to get through the doors of Emerald and were one of the first operators to visit the island during the soft-opening period in August 2019 and we've since returned for a second visit now the island is fully operational. We’re delighted t... read more...
Grand Park Kodhipparu North Male Atoll
Singapore brand Grand Park have opened a high quality resort with a great management team in the North Male Atoll with super dining options and a lovely main bar. Plenty of activities and a good house reef will keep you active too.
Brennia Kottefaru Raa Atoll
Brennia Kottefaru is a new resort on the Eastern rim of the Raa Atoll, not far from the Ifuru airport, so easily reached by either seaplane or a short domestic flight and speedboat transfer from Male.
It's quite a large island by Maldives standard... read more...
It's quite a large island by Maldives standard... read more...
After a change of ownership, Cora Cora Maldives, on Raa Maamigili, one of the first islands to be developed in the Raa Atoll, opened on October 1st 2021, positioned as a 4 star Deluxe, All Inclusive resort.
The Cora Cora team have completely rebr... read more...
The Cora Cora team have completely rebr... read more...
Furaveri Island Resort & Spa Raa Atoll
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 Lhaviyani Atoll
Fushifaru opened its doors in November 2017. We visited the island in early December the same year. Owned by local Maldivians the island has a traditional feel with a contemporary twist and aims to offer a more boutique style holiday, that kind of ... read more...
Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Noonu Atoll
A newly opened resort that we have just visited. Views and opinions to follow shortly.... read more...
NOVA Maldives Ari Atoll
NOVA Maldives is due to open on 1st June 2022. Formerly Vakarufalhi, the resort has been fully refurbished and re-branded, with a fresh new look and club style concept. Historically the snorkelling has always been good here, and the resort is perf... read more...
OBLU SELECT Lobigili North Male Atoll
Scheduled to open on 24th March 2022, OBLU Select Lobigili is a new offering from the fast-growing, popular Atmosphere resort chain.
Situated close to the airport in North Male atoll, it is intended to be a 5-star all inclusive resort exclusively... read more...
Situated close to the airport in North Male atoll, it is intended to be a 5-star all inclusive resort exclusively... read more...
OBLU SELECT Sangeli North Male Atoll
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...
Robinson Club Maldives Gaafu Atoll
Robinson Club, Maldives offers an almost endless list of activities and watersports to keep everyone entertained. The house reef is fantastic and is easily accessible straight from the white sandy beaches.
Extremely well-run with a huge emphasis o... read more...
Extremely well-run with a huge emphasis o... read more...
Veligandu Island Ari Atoll
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...
Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Baa Atoll
Situated in Baa Atoll, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu remains close to our hearts. The epitome of the 'No News, No Shoes' resort, it combines wonderful natural assets with traditional accommodation, good food and a great array of facilities...all at prices th... read more...
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat Ari Atoll
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 Faafu Atoll
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...
Kihaa Maldives Baa Atoll
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...
Komandoo Lhaviyani Atoll
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 Resort & Spa Raa Atoll
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 Island Resort & Spa Lhaviyani Atoll
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 North Male Atoll
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...
OBLU NATURE Helengeli North Male Atoll
OBLU Helengeli is in one of the remoter parts of the North Male atoll, 50 minutes by speedboat from Male. Historically, the island has always been known for its snorkelling and diving. Under ownership and management from Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts... read more...
Reethi Faru Resort Raa Atoll
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 Resort & Spa Baa Atoll
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...
Vilamendhoo Ari Atoll
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 Island Resort & Spa Ari Atoll
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...
Rihiveli The Dream South Male Atoll
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...