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aaaVeee Natures Paradise
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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 Prestige Vadoo
South Male Atoll
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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 ...
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Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Raa Atoll
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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.
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Amari Havodda
Gaafu Atoll
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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...
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Amaya Kuda Rah
Ari Atoll
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New owners, Luxury Resorts (Amaya Group), have renovated and upgraded all room categories, with changes to interior furnishings. Landscaping has also been overhauled, and the beach & sea erosion protections redesigned and repaired. The resort has a t...
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Amilla Fushi
Baa Atoll
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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 Dhigu
South Male Atoll
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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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Anantara Kihavah Villas
Baa Atoll
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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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Anantara Veli
South Male Atoll
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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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Angaga Island Resort & Spa
Ari Atoll
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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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Angsana Ihuru Resort
North Male Atoll
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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
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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...
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Atmosphere Kanifushi
Lhaviyani Atoll
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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
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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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Baglioni Resort Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
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The Baglioni Resort Maldives will be the first Italian luxury five-star resort in the Maldives, located on the private island of Maagau in Dhaalu Atoll and owned by Baglioni Hotels. The resort was originally scheduled to open in November 2018 but ha...
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
North Male Atoll
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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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Baros
North Male Atoll
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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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Boutique Beach
Ari Atoll
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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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Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
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Carpe Diem Beach Resort & Spa is now open.
It's the first island resort from the well established liveaboard operator that has three fine vessels, the Carpe Diem, Carpe Vita and Carpe Novo.
The ability to combine an island stay with some cruise...
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Centara Grand Island
Ari Atoll
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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 ...
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Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
North Male Atoll
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Ras Fushi is the latest offering in the Maldives from Thai chain Centara, aiming to provide a great value all inclusive package in the 4 star segment. There is certainly a lot on offer packed celeverly onto a small island (we particularly like the us...
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Cheval Blanc Randheli
Noonu Atoll
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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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Coco Bodu Hithi
North Male Atoll
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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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Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
Baa Atoll
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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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Cocoa Island by COMO
South Male Atoll
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Cocoa Island is to undergo an extensive upgrade programme and will be closed from 1 May 2019 - 1 Nov 2019. This project will cover the villas, public areas, including Ufaa Restaurant and Faru Bar, and the COMO Shambhala Retreat wellness centre.read more...
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Cocoon Maldives
Lhaviyani Atoll
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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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Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
Ari Atoll
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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
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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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Constance Moofushi
Ari Atoll
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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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Dhigali
Raa Atoll
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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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Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat
Ari Atoll
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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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Dusit Thani Maldives
Baa Atoll
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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...
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Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Shaviyani Atoll
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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...
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Fihalhohi Island Resort
South Male Atoll
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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...
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Filitheyo
Faafu Atoll
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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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Finolhu
Baa Atoll
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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...
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Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
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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
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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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Gili Lankanfushi
North Male Atoll
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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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Gran Melia Maldives
Thaa Atoll
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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.
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Grand Park Kodhipparu
North Male Atoll
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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...
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Heritance Aarah
Raa Atoll
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Heritance Aarah, now due to open in April 2019, is the first resort from Sri Lankan luxury hotel brand Heritance. It is located in the Raa Atoll, about a 40 minute seaplane journey from Male.
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Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa
Haa Alifu Atoll
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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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Holiday Inn Kandooma
South Male Atoll
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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...
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Hurawalhi Island Resort & Spa
Lhaviyani Atoll
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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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Huvafen Fushi
North Male Atoll
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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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JA Manafaru
Haa Alifu Atoll
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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
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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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Jumeirah Vittaveli
South Male Atoll
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A very high quality resort a short boat ride from Male airport (but far enough to avoid noise and boat traffic), with some excellent snorkelling spots.
Very spacious and extremely well-appointed rooms, refined dining, and Jumeirah service quality....
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JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
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The new JW Marriott resort is located on the island of Vagaru in the Shaviyani Atoll, a 55 minute seaplane journey from Male.
The resort will have a total of 61 beach and overwater villas, all with private pools, spacious decking and a wide rang...
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Kandima Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
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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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Kanuhura Maldives
Lhaviyani Atoll
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Kanuhura reopened its doors in December 2016 and is the essence of casual and authentic luxury Maldives. Everything has been done to preserve the natural beauty of this idyllic island, located at the edge of the Lhaviyani Atoll, just a 45-minute seap...
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Kihaa Maldives
Baa Atoll
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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
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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.
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Kudadoo
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Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi is designed to be a sanctuary of serenity fro those seeking an all-inclusive luxury experience complemented with an abundance of personal space. Every details has been carefully considered with the resort...
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Kudafushi Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
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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
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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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Kurumba
North Male Atoll
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Makunudu
North Male Atoll
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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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Medhufushi
Meemu Atoll
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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...
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Meeru Island Resort
North Male Atoll
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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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Milaidhoo Island
Baa Atoll
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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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Mirihi
Ari Atoll
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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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Naladhu
South Male Atoll
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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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Nika Island Resort
Ari Atoll
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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....
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Niyama Private Islands
Dhaalu Atoll
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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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OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
North Male Atoll
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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...
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OBLU Select at Sangeli
North Male Atoll
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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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Olhuveli Beach & Spa
South Male Atoll
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Olhuveli is far removed from the 3 star resort that was badly damaged by the tsunami. It is a fine example of the type of high quality resort now being built in the Maldives. Following its multi-million dollar investment, the resort now boasts a supe...
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One&Only Reethi Rah
North Male Atoll
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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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Outrigger Konotta
Gaafu Atoll
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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.
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OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo
South Male Atoll
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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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OZO Maldives
Raa Atoll
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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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Park Hyatt Hadahaa
Gaafu Atoll
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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.
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Reethi Beach
Baa Atoll
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Bars : 4
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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...
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Reethi Faru Resort
Raa Atoll
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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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Rihiveli The Dream
South Male Atoll
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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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Robinson Club Maldives
Gaafu Atoll
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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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Royal Island Resort & Spa
Baa Atoll
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Bars : 4
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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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SAii Lagoon Maldives
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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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Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa
Seenu Atoll
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The first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator with a plethora of great
facilities. A 3km long island of white sandy beaches and 17000 coconut trees, banyan trees and
natural dense vegetation.
The resort and Spa is a 70 m...
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Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa
North Male Atoll
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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
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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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Soneva Fushi
Baa Atoll
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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
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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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St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Dhaalu Atoll
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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
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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 Nautilus
Baa Atoll
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The Nautilus Maldives is due to commence operations in January 2019.
Situated on the small island of Thiladhoo in the Baa Atoll, this is another example of a snorkelling and picnic location being converted into a fully-fledged resort. There's a ...
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The Residence Maldives
Gaafu Atoll
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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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Vakarufalhi Island Resort
Ari Atoll
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Vakarufalhi Island Resort is a popular resort, tucked away in the remote corner of South Ari Atoll, 90km away from the airport, easily reached by a 35-minute seaplane flight followed by a 10-minute ride in a traditional "dhoni" (Maldivian boat).
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Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll
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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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VELAA Private Island
Noonu Atoll
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Velaa Private Island is a luxury resort just under 20 hectares in size that shares its name and its home with the generations of sea turtles that have inhabited the island for countless years. The overall design concept is contemporary, yet intimate...
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Velassaru
South Male Atoll
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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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Velidhu
Ari Atoll
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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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Veligandu Island
Ari Atoll
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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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Vilamendhoo
Ari Atoll
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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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Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef
North Male Atoll
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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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W Maldives
Ari Atoll
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"Whatever, Whenever" means you can have anything you can think of, whenever you want it. Got a craving for Champagne & strawberries at 3am? You got it. Of course this kind of service comes at a price, and you can be assured that guests at W Retreat d...
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You & Me Cocoon Maldives
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A new Adults only resort due to open on 1 February 2019. We look forward to visiting it during 2019.
Check back here later for more details....
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Zazz Island Resort
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Former three-star Ranveli Island Resort has been acquired by Hong Kong based Asia Prestige Management and will be rebranded as Zazz Island Resort.
Due to open in Q2 2019 the resort will be aiming to cater for young adults in a fun atmosphere.
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