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...
read more...
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...
read more...
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...
read more...
Avani Fares Resort
Baa Atoll
Check back for more details after opening in second quarter of 2023....
read more...
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...
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 Ultimate All-Inclusive package, which covers a range of water sports, excursions, the mini-bar, as well as three different venues...
read more...
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 ...
read more...
Cora Cora Maldives
Raa Atoll
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...
Dhigali
Raa Atoll
Located in the Raa Atoll, we hope to visit Dhigali soon. Check with us later for further details....
read more...
Furaveri Island Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
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 villa...
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...
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....
read more...
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...
read more...
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...
read more...
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...
read more...
Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru
Noonu Atoll
A newly opened resort that we have just visited. Views and opinions to follow shortly....
read more...
Noku Maldives
Noonu Atoll
NOVA Maldives
Ari Atoll
NOVA Maldives, formerly Vakarufalhi, opened for business in June 2022. 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 per...
read more...
OBLU SELECT Lobigili
North Male Atoll
OBLU Select Lobigili is newly opened and the latest offering from the fast-growing, popular Atmosphere resort chain.
Situated close to the airport in North Male atoll, it is marketed as a 5-star all inclusive resort exclusively for couples. Trans...
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...
Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa
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...
read more...
The Standard Huruvalhi
Raa Atoll
We were due to visit in Summer 2020 but due to travel restrictions we hope to see the resort in mid-late 2022....
read more...
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...
read more...
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...
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...
