Huvafen Fushi

Overview

Our Opinion

Huva has long been part of the Maldives luxury story, and under Universal stewardship since 2023 its latest chapter may well be its finest. The thorough renovation has polished every facet without losing what made it special — that rare, enveloping tranquillity. With only 46 keys, it never feels crowded. You share the island without feeling like you are sharing it.

The villas strike a lovely balance: contemporary and comfortable, yet unmistakably Maldivian. The island bungalow bathrooms are a particular triumph — thoughtful touches like the glass-enclosed area and the courtyard plunge pool with its floating daybed make them genuinely memorable. In a market where more does not always mean better, Huva gets the proportions right.

Dining punches well above its weight for a resort this size. Celsius handles the daily rhythm, Foglianis brings Mediterranean flair to lunch, and Raw caters to the health-conscious. Salts Japanese-Latin fusion over the water is a standout, while Vinum underground cellar makes for a memorable evening. The cooking class with chef Ishara comes highly recommended.

The underwater spa treatment room is an experience worth saving for — being submerged beneath the lagoon while receiving a treatment is as decadent as it sounds. The gym, yoga pavilion, and dive centre are all well-appointed.

The house reef has seen better days — the 2016-17 bleaching was hard on it and recovery has been slow. But marine life is still plentiful, and the reef shark population is reassuringly healthy.

Huva is boutique luxury done right. Under Universal, it is an authentic classic with fresh energy — the sort of place that knows exactly what it is and does not try to be anything else.

Special Offers

Winter Q1 2027 Offer

Winter Accommodation Discount Offer 2026

Summer Offer 2026

Festive 2026-27 Offer

Summary

Huvafen Fushi sits in the North Male Atoll, a thirty-minute luxury speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. The resort is set within its own lagoon, offering an environment that feels both immersive and secluded.

There are forty-six bungalows and pavilions in total, each finished in a refined natural style. All come with oversized seven-foot beds, daybeds, private pools, luxury bathroom amenities, a private bar, espresso machine, and personalised Thakuru butler service.

On land, sixteen Deluxe Beach Bungalows with Pool offer direct beach access and generous outdoor living, each with two pools — one overlooking the ocean and a second plunge pool within a secluded courtyard. Over the water, twelve Lagoon Bungalows with Pool and twelve Ocean Bungalows with Pool provide expansive decks and direct lagoon access.

For larger parties, Huvafen Fushi offers four Two-Bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pool, positioned beyond the lagoon for added seclusion, alongside a Two-Bedroom Beach House with Pool and a Three-Bedroom Beach Pavilion with Pool.

Dining spans several distinct experiences. Celsius is the all-day restaurant in a relaxed oceanfront setting. Foglianis serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine beachside at lunch. Raw offers raw, organic and wholesome dishes from the chefs garden. Salt, an overwater izakaya-style restaurant, presents Japanese cuisine with Latin influences. Vinum is the Maldives first underground wine cellar, offering degustation dinners and tastings. UMBar delivers cocktails and light bites with views over the beach.

The facilities are thoughtfully varied. The house reef is one of the Maldives finest for snorkelling, and the PADI dive centre offers daily diving and courses. Water sports include jet skiing, windsurfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. The spa features the iconic SPAQUARIUM underwater couples treatment room with panoramic reef views. Additional amenities include an infinity pool, a saltwater flotation pool, yoga pavilion, overwater gymnasium, library and media lounge.