A-Z Resorts Featured

Cheval Blanc Randheli Noonu Atoll

In 2006 the world’s most famous purveyor of luxury goods, LVMH, branched into boutique hotels with the launch of Cheval Blanc, borrowing the name from one of their prestigious Bordeaux wineries. Their aim is to create a collection of exclusive ‘Maiso...
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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Baa Atoll

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Soneva Jani Noonu Atoll

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...
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The Nautilus Baa Atoll

The personal vision of Universal Resorts owner Dr Maniku and his interpretation of what island luxury should be, The Nautilus is boldly pitching itself at the very top end of global resorts, and will hope to tempt the most affluent holiday-makers awa...
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VELAA Private Island Noonu Atoll

Amilla Fushi 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 (...
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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...
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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.

This is a...
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Baros North Male Atoll

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 ...
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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Ari Atoll

Conrad Rangali offers 5* Luxury across two islands, linked by a walkway.

The resort caters well for both Honeymooners and families alike with plenty to keep the children entertained, including an impressive 'Finding Nemo' styled mini-submersible ...
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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...
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Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi Shaviyani Atoll

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa North Male Atoll

Located in the North Male Atoll, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is only a 30 minute speedboat journey from Male Airport.

Its location on the edge of the Atoll makes it is a popular resort for surfers. The island has its own surf school and holds an annu...
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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...
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort Raa Atoll

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 7 dining outlets, stunning wide beaches with powdery sand, ...
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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 ...
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Kudadoo Lhaviyani Atoll

LUX* North Male Atoll North Male Atoll

We were intrigued when the LUX* Collective announced the opening of a brand new 5-star luxury resort in North Male atoll. From our experience, LUX* usually delivers quality in terms of accommodation, dining, service and of course the signature touche...
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Milaidhoo Island Baa Atoll

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...
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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...
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Niyama Private Islands Dhaalu Atoll

Niyama has been designed as an ultra-modern resort, with all the mod-cons you would expect from a 21st Century 5 Star-plus property, plus a few extras – including the world’s first underwater nightclub, Subsix, and the introduction of 'molecular gast...
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Outrigger Konotta Gaafu Atoll

Opened in 2015 and situated in the remote Gaafu atoll, the location is breath-taking. Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort offers a sense of privacy and intimate luxury.

The spacious and modern interiors with traditional styling make you feel insta...
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OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo South Male Atoll

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...
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OZEN RESERVE Bolifushi

Launching this Autumn! The impressive Atmosphere group is taking over the management of this super 5-star luxury resort (previously Jumeirah Vittaveli). The resort is currently undergoing renovation and enhancements. We are really looking forward ...
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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...
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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...
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St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Dhaalu Atoll

Opened in November 2016 the St Regis Vommuli is located in the Dhaalu Atoll, about a 45 minute seaplane journey from Male.

It is on our list of resorts to visit in the coming months, so watch this space for an update later in the year....
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Taj Exotica South Male Atoll

Taj Exotica brings you all you would expect of a top Maldivian resort. With its spa and superb water villas, which are among the best in the Maldives, the resort has recently being refurbished and improved. Add to this impeccable service and fantast...
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The Residence Maldives Gaafu Atoll

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...
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives Fari Islands North Male Atoll

The Ritz-Carlton will be another international brand addition to the luxury resorts of the Maldives, joining Marriott's other properties St Regis, W, Westin, Sheraton and JW Marriott already represented in the destination.

Located in North Male At...
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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...
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W Maldives Ari Atoll

This beautiful island resort belongs to the W brand of properties within the world-famous Marriott portfolio, and describes itself as a ‘luxury playground’ – a pretty accurate description in our opinion.

The funky, innovative vibe starts at the de...
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Ari Atoll

Anantara Dhigu South Male Atoll

Anantara is located in South Male Atoll just 35 minutes by speedboat. Formerly Dhigufinolhu before the tsunami (run and operated by Hotelplan), its new owners have given it an extensive refurbishment and the result is a first class paradise resort wi...
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Atmosphere Kanifushi Lhaviyani Atoll

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....
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Ayada Maldives Gaafu Atoll

Located in the Southerly Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, requiring a 50 minute domestic flight and then a similar duration on a speedboat to get to, Ayada is a new resort with five star deluxe aspirations.

Ayada represents a new venture for Turkish construct...
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru North Male Atoll

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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Faarufushi Maldives Raa Atoll

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....
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Heritance Aarah Raa Atoll

Another new 5-star player in Raa atoll in what is quickly becoming a crowded market. We were pleased to see the vegetation has fleshed out nicely since our first visit during soft opening, so aesthetically it’s looking very nice for a new resort and...
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Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa Lhaviyani Atoll

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...
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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa Shaviyani Atoll

Kanuhura Maldives Lhaviyani Atoll

Kurumba North Male Atoll

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...
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Lily Beach Resort & Spa Ari Atoll

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...
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Loama Resort Maldives at Maamigili Raa Atoll

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...
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LUX* South Ari Atoll Ari Atoll

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 ...
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Maalifushi by COMO Thaa Atoll

A super resort from COMO in the Thaa Atoll, with bright, airy, well-appointed suites and villas. Service and dining are good quality.

Some good snorkelling to be found at the edge of the inner lagoon - some way from the beach, but a walk along the...
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Mirihi Ari Atoll

Fully refurbished in 2014, this is a truly fabulous little resort in South Ari Atoll which is highly recommended for couples and honeymooners wanting a quiet secluded holiday with superb food and personal service. With only a small amount of villas a...
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Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Noonu Atoll

A newly opened resort that we have just visited. Views and opinions to follow shortly....
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Pullman Maldives Maamutaa

This brand new all-inclusive resort opened its doors on 25th September 2019, with 122 villas including two exclusive Aqua Villas featuring bedrooms beneath the ocean! We look forward to visiting in the coming months....
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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Gaafu Atoll

Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa North Male Atoll

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...
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Six Senses Laamu Laamu Atoll

Situated in the Southerly Laamu Atoll, requiring a short internal flight from Male, Six Senses seems to have hit the perfect sweet spot between a natural, authentic feel and decadent luxury.

Pretty much every facet of the resort exudes quality, f...
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Baa Atoll

The Westin brings another well-known, 5-star brand to the Maldives. The contemporary Italian design, with influences from the ocean and quirky touches from the Japanese owners (e.g. a toilet that opens and lights up as you enter the cubicle – the Mal...
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Amari Havodda Gaafu Atoll

This 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 resort. Food i...
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Angsana Ihuru Resort North Male Atoll

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...
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Angsana Velavaru Dhaalu Atoll

Angsana Velavaru or 'Turtle Island' is one of those islands that evokes a sense of calm from the moment you arrive....a great place to unwind from the stresses of life. Its beach villas have had a makeover and have a more contemporary feel with subtl...
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Avani Fares Maldives Resort Baa Atoll

Check back for our review after opening in 2020....
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Centara Grand Island Ari Atoll

Centara Grand Island is a great offering something for everyone. It is a smaller island that packs a real punch with its All-Inclusive package, which covers a range of water sports, excursions, the mini-bar, as well as three different venues for dinn...
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Cocoon Maldives Lhaviyani Atoll

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 ...
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Dhigali Raa Atoll

A new resort in the Raa Atoll which we hope to visit soon. Check with us later in the year for further details....
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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...
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Fushifaru Lhaviyani Atoll

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...
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Gran Melia Maldives Thaa Atoll

Meliá Hotels International has announced the opening of Gran Meliá Maldives in Thaa Atoll. The resort has yet to open and we are currently awaiting further information.

Check back here soon for more details....
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Kandima Maldives Dhaalu Atoll

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...
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OBLU Select at 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...
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OZO Maldives Raa Atoll

ONYX Hospitality Group has announce plans to open its second resort in the Maldives after the success of Amari Havodda.

OZO Maldives, scheduled to open late 2020 in the Raa Atoll, will be a 200 villa, family-oriented resort with an island castaway...
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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...
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SAii Lagoon Maldives South Male Atoll

Part of Hilton's "Curio Collection" SAii Lagoon will open on the new reclaimed, 'integrated resort' complex just South of the capital Male.

Currently opening is scheduled for early 2019, although this may be ambitious.

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The Standard Huruvalhi

We were due to visit in Summer 2020 but due to travel restrictions we hope to see the resort in late 2020 or early 2021....
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VARU by Atmosphere North Male Atoll

VARU is the 5th resort opening in the Maldives for the locally-run Atmosphere group, the third in the North Male Atoll. In the native Maldivian language of Dhivehi, the word 'varu' suggests strength, resilience and life in abundance, qualities that w...
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Velassaru South Male Atoll

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...
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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...
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Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef North Male Atoll

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...
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Zazz Escapes Maldives

Former three-star Ranveli Island Resort has been acquired by Hong Kong based Asia Prestige Management and will be rebranded as Zazz Escapes Maldives.

Due to open in 2021 the resort will be aiming to cater for young adults in a fun atmosphere, with...
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aaaVeee Natures Paradise Dhaalu Atoll

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.

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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Raa Atoll

The only resort in Raa atoll when it opened around 20 years ago, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu now has many new neighbours in what looks set to become a busy atoll, which perhaps prompted this long-established resort to make some enhancements to its off...
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Anantara Veli South Male Atoll

Anantara Veli, a Water Villa-only resort, is the entry level offering of the three-resort complex of Veli-Dhigu-Naladhu - separate islands but connected by jetties.

Definitely aimed at the honeymoon market, Veli is ideal for those who might be a l...
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Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Baa Atoll

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...
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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...
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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...
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Gangehi Island Resort Ari Atoll

We are very pleased to have added Gangehi to our portfolio and look forward to visiting soon....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Gaafu Atoll

Mercure Kooddoo has recently opened and is now on our list to visit.

Please contact us for further details....
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Nika Island Resort Ari Atoll

Named after its majestic banyan tree, Nika is an established traditional-style resort island in the North Ari Atoll. Opened in 1983 the resort was for many years exclusive to the Italian market but has now opened its doors to a wider audience. We're ...
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OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli North Male Atoll

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 enjoyable and accessible house reef. Under ownersh...
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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...
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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...
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Vakarufalhi Island Resort Ari Atoll

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...
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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...
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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...
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Innahura Maldives Resort

Innahura opened in the spring of 2019 and we look forward to visiting in the near future....
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Meeru Island Resort North Male Atoll

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...
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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...
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Seasalter

Seasalter Maldives is a new small, boutique hotel a short cab ride from the main airport. This offers a much more friendly, reasonably-priced, Maldivian-owned stop-over option than the large airport hotel if connecting with late or early flights, or ...
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Velidhu Ari Atoll

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,...
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Boutique Beach Ari Atoll

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...
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Fihalhohi Island Resort South Male Atoll